Like Ron I started building around 1960 when I too was about 9 or 10. Still I build mostly box stock and add only glue, paint, and bmf. I do on occassion use sheet plastic or some wiring or a pre wired distributor. Once in a while I will use 2 kits to build 1 so that will drive the price up. I am not into the "super" detailing but sure do enjoy seeing the builds of the folks that do. It's not so much the money that holds me back as it is my lack of talent and my desire to not get in over my head and have a bunch of unfinished kits.