Being a model builder isn't just about cars,it's any scale model.Whether it's a kit or scratchbuilt,glossy or weathered,if a person can't appreciate the work and techniques involved in building the scale model,you're not a real modeler.
As for Gregg and his business practices,if you're not satisfied with the content of the magazine or delivery times,go with the competition.Or better yet,start you're own magazine and you can put anything you want in it.