Yes, there are a lot of machines out there with badly designed features for servicing and disassembly, no doubt about it.

But in the field of plastic model kits, I am happy to say, they just keep getting better and better! Why? Vicious competition, that's why, driven originally by the brilliantly high quality stuff that starting coming out of Japan in the 70's...and now just about everything that's coming out anywhere is simply worlds beyond what was available back in the "old days" of plastic modeling.

If it isn't, nobody buys it! ;-)

The accuracy, detailing, and fit on models now is incredible. The authenticity is superb. The packaging, decals, paints, and accessories are wonderful. The reference books have everything in them that you could possibly want to know.

What more could they do to improve these kits? Darned if I know. They have reached virtual perfection.

Same goes for wooden plank-on-frame kits of old sailing ships. Marvelous quality.

And then there are guitars...and electronic keyboards...man, the variety and quality that's out there now is almost beyond belief. There are so many fine handmade guitars out there now, and they have those great little touches, like the compensated saddle to correct the intonation on the individual strings. Great stuff! And there are some wonderful capos now too.

We are living in the golden age when it comes to model kits and musical instruments.