Ok guys here is a writeup of what I personally experienced with both kits that were put out this summer. I purchased a couple things from each company and this is a start to what I have built so far.
Model Tech StudiosBasketBall Game
Pros-Excellent trailer detail- Otterbacher "Alum a Body" look, running lights, rear access door, 3D Marquee
-Everything inside is 3D
-Cast resin pieces which is proven to be durable over time
-Very nice laser cut pieces as well
Cons-Tailer is backwards. Ive never seen a trailer with the opening on the right side?
-Wheels are too small (about 1.6 HO scale feet) and non moving
-Therefore the wheel wells are too small
-Weak graphics
Laser Tech Studios40' SkeeBall
Pros -Nice trailer details- running lights, license plate
-3D marquee and lettering
-Lanes are fantastic
Cons-Nothing inside is 3D
-No rear door, non moving wheels
-Difficult to paint
-Unsure of how the cardboard/matt board will hold up over time (moisture in the air)- this is what everything in the kit is cut from
Raymond Schrum40' WaterRace
Thought I would throw this one in. Its a free kit from Raymond on the ridemodelers site. I scratch built everything, then added his graphics/design!
These are just my examples of what each company is putting out! The $40 that each kit costs is definately worth the money. I have added a lot of different detail than you will just get in the basic kits (my own flags, ballys, trailer graphics/decals). Also gotta thank Hurley for some graphics work! Its great that these companies are helping out our very rare hobby, and im sure I will be buy more from both!
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