2017 Cavalcade of Whimsey - the one true thread

[fred.]

Nice figures. And nice 1:1 kit.

The wheel lock is very nice - might one be so bold (or even gauche) as to enquire the approx cost of such a piece? I guessing the equivalent of several Pendraken armies!!

[d_Guy]

Fred, I bought it after some close inspection, disassembly and haggling for $875, forty years ago - my wife was not pleased - she believed (with some justification) that I had overpaid.

As the striker wheel is frozen in its bushing and the drive chain is broken (a common problem) I doubt it has appreciated much in value 
About 33 ECW army packs (although I would take 10 if the were already painted!) 

[fred.]

Ta. Not quite as much as I was expecting - though I suppose that is without inflation.

I was trying to think of something to compare - and struggling as 40 years ago I was buying mars bars for 10p

[toxicpixie]

Inflation since '77 knocks the current price to about $3500 US. Ouch.

I should sell muskets not paint mini's

[d_Guy]

yup! As it it sits now I'm in the hole ~ $1600 on this one! 

On the other hand painting mini's is a pure value add!   

[toxicpixie]

At least console yourself with if it was a car, you'd be totally screwed