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EeZeBilts From Keil Kraft

"....Back when I started modelling with my dad in 1955 kits could be bought for shillings, my aerokits fire boat was 35 shillings(£1.75) Now the same kit is over £200. I can buy a car at the auctions for less...." I had a look at a value-comparison site. Interesting data, because of course values of objects have all changed quite extensively in 50+ years. s and electronics, for instance have become much cheaper... £1 15s (1.75) in 1955 can be compared to nowadays in lots of ways. For instance, against the Retail Price Index it's worth about £45.10p. So a model boat kit is about 5 times more expensive than it was, compared to things like food. But that's probably more of an indication that household necessities like food have actually become a lot cheaper. In terms of average pay the value would be £109. So model boat kits are about twice their cost to an average worker. Though as the pay median shifts that may not be an ideal measurement. I think that big model boats were a bit of a costly hobby even then. I think that's a measure of the rarity of model boat kits - they are no longer a common item and so attract a higher price because of the inability to make volume savings. In terms of value as part of GDP - the cost of the item seen as an asset of the country, that value would be £190. So not a lot of change there at all...

5 years ago by DodgyGeezer

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Aft running light!

It’s been really hot here! Haven’t had time to go to the pond! But, have kept myself busy on the ! Have done quite a few upgrades to my ! I have upgraded it’s software and hardware wise! I did however take time out. To put an aft running light on Brooklyn! I know, I know eventually I’ll get to the pond! 🙂

5 years ago by figtree7nts