Oh yes, I certainly know of the fear of not getting the model to look like I envisioned it when I bought it...

And I agree with you on the interest part. For example, my interest for 1:72 scale kits have certainly been heightened by getting my hands on the Kampfgruppe Normandy rules for 20mm. wargaming. Are those small models actually sturdy enough for wargamning? How do I weather vehicles at that scale? How do I distinguish individual squad while retaining an overall uniform look for the army? Lots of questions that have had me scouring the internet to get a rough idea about what kinds of kits are available...

And then there are the rules for the 653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung for Flames of War which promises to contain so many interesting vehicles which will require lot’s of loving conversion-work...

Yes. Having an interest in the model is important. That’s what really drives me to research history, unit markings, camouflage patterns, all sorts of things...

Incidentally, I just got hold of the 1:35 scale Flakpanzer T-34 used by the 653. Abteilung. Very interesting kit but another one that’s going to have to wait for a while. Man, was that kit expensive! I’ll be munching on pasta for the entirety of December I think â€" oh, my poor bank account...