When we changed 'sponsors' , Ford's " Special Vehicle Operations" came to Sonoma Raceway. They configured Mustangs for the school. All but 5 or 6, 240 & 260 Z's didn't have a VIN number. The non-VIN cars were crushed. Very sad.
Model building is SUPPOSED to be "leisure" ... a hobby..... Makes you forget your job crap.....
Until your little sharp knife stabs your finger tip... o_O
I almost forgot..... Back in the late '80's I bought a 1976 Kawasaki KZ 900 LTD. ( In very good condition).... Then a friend showed me a model he had sitting around forever in a box. ( He got it when he bought a same bike in '76. I have yet to re-assemble it ( I think there is a missing...
I have a collection of 1 1/18" diecast cars. If you look at the brand, 'Exoto', you can find examples of 'road wear', from after a race, on some models.