just wondering

[kenobi]

Originally Posted by cosworth34677

im not saying to make them cheap. the think is that if a big company like say tamiya made one they can bring the price waaay down because they make them in bulk. i know at my shop we make one sign with our cnc router it cost more then 100 of the same thing by unit.

also i've converted and made a few and i know the price it takes. ok i will give you 1000 dollars, but the 5000 dolor price tag is kind of crazy when you bring it back to real life and think it's a toy truck! and i'm right now looking at a 2003 mazda protege5 online that is 4,500 dollars out the door's .
the think i was saying is that even if you just made a rolling chassie like they do in the "fast" r/c world like touring cars and buggy's they can bring it down. i know and you know
that folks will buld them how they want put there own stuff in them. i've been into r/c models since i was like 8 and this thing about a "nice" r/c truck and tractor just seems funny that they cost so much. even with all the detail and movements, when can go buy a full race touring car with a good radio and motor ,esc and charger and a few other hardware for about a grand . it seem little over priced. i may be wrong but a tamiya TRAILER should not cost more the truck that pulls it! its a trailer see what i mean ?

I totally feel you man but lets remember that many full metal models are made in Europe . Labour is not cheap, worker benefits, government taxes trough the roof , employer healthcare etc etc . Many producers cant afford to make them cheaper.

Now lets also remember that whenever the Chinese come with their own copies or contributions to the hobby, even at cheaper prices we are full or criticisms at them for having less quality and poor Labour conditions.

Just saying.