The Photo Studio is now available

I know it seems like it takes forever for the next kit to come out, but I’d like to share some statistics with you folks.  Since September of 2014, we have averaged 1.2 kits released per month.  Here’s what they were and how they sold to date.

09/30/14 Union Hotel (6)                  10/31/14 Hotel Bruce (8)            11/21/14 Rural Church (20)

11/22/14 National Stove (16)           11/23/14 Clyde Puffer (23)          01/29/15 Creeky Roofing (13)

02/05/15 Girder Bridge (30)             03/01/15 Wheelwright Shop (21)  04/26/15 Corn Crib (11)

05/24/15 Coal/Grain Elevators (8)    06/22/15 Carolina Casting (11)    07/18/15 Photo Studio (6)

I’d like to hear of another manufacturer (Not Chinese) that brings you more products.  OH, by the way, if these statistics mean anything, you will be getting more BRIDGES, CHURCHES & BOATS.

One last stastistic and then I’ll shut up.  Of the list above, the girder bridge has sold 30 kits at $5.95 each.  That’s a total income of $178.50.  Even a relatively simple kit like this has at least a hundred hours in the development.  You do the math.  That’s a buck seventy-eight an hour.  I gotta look for a job in China!

Comments

[John]

Dave,

You really do a great job. The paper models you turn out are top notch.

So, you make $1.78 an hour. But gosh you must be selling other kits and products. So my guess is you most likely are making at least $1.98 an hour. :) That is about what I earned when I owned a hobby store. So I very well know the feeling of being underpaid.

Keep plugging at the small kits. Less time invested and I will bet you sell more due to a much lower sale price.

Speaking of sales I am about to make a purchase of several of your kits. Would do so now except that my computer is giving me fits. (Win 8.1)

Also I have not forgotten about the free kit:) :). I will jog your memory when I place my order.

Thanks for all your great models!

John

[Dave Miecznikowski]

John
I'm glad you understood my toung-in-cheek humor. Actually what I listed is about a quarter of sales so I make well in excess of $2.00 an hour. Really, if you don't do this for the love of the hobby, nobody would do it. Only the distributors get rich as you well know. Just let me know what you want.

[John]

Well Dave, since you asked I would love to see a small town fire house. Cira 1930 - 40's. Brick would be nice. :)) Oh well, one can dream, John

[Dave Miecznikowski]

Don't give up hope John. We have wanted to do one for a long time. It could happen.