I do not begrudge anyone from trying a traditions kit out of the Gate. People have many levels of expertise in this Hobby there is always a Guy in Front and In the Back of you on the experience slide scale involving our Hobby. If someone desires a Traditions kit so be it. It all depend,s on what someone can undertake and afford. Remember all those cars we bought and swore we would make them better in spite of a room full of engineers in Detroit? I think most can relate... If one wants to start out with a Traditions kit do not forget it,s probably a daunting task for them...with many learning curves ahead of them. Let them learn let them at least make the effort to develop skill,s that will bring them further on in this Hobby. Embrace them rather then turn them away for their choice. Share what you know there,s no harm in it and it does not cost you a dime. It,s inherently a diminishing Hobby due to out side pressures....and the fact that really resourceful People die on a regular basis. encouragement is what we should be about here. Best SM