cost of a build  Discussion in 'Engineering & Tooling' started
by stevenm, Oct 10, 2007.    1. stevenm Guest      hello all, is
there anyone out there that as an idea how much it would cost to
build a 4 inch scale traction engine? i have seen completed
models that are several years old, selling for £15,000.     i am
new to this model engineering, and if it is going to cost
thousands to build i will find myself a another hobby?   2.
Bluewavestudios Guest      I would say that does depend on your
skills and what tools you have available to you to use for
producing these sort of models. The basic materials are not that
expensive ..if you have a decent workshop and perhaps a lathe at
your disposal then you can make these models much cheaper. I
think the final prices reflect on the particular model and the
demand for it, popular subjects will always command higher
prices, especially for a well built model. Working steam models
are still a bit of a rarity so they can command the higher
prices for a well built model