| If you really enjoy building model tanks and feel | | | | of model tank. For one there is rarely an increase |
| very passionate about sharing that feeling with | | | | in the overall value of the collection. Also, the |
| others then you may benefit by joining a model | | | | collection may require that you buy more than |
| tank club. While other clubs may be more prolific | | | | just tanks. It may include all vehicles that were |
| and seem easier to find, there are several clubs | | | | used during that time period. This means that if |
| that cater to those who love to build military | | | | the next shipment is to be a jeep rather than a |
| vehicles. The benefits to joining a builders club can | | | | tank you may face the prospect of having to |
| vary from one to the next. The best way to find | | | | accept it anyway. |
| out which would suit you best would be to check | | | | There are clubs to be found for the builder by the |
| into several and see which ones have the sort of | | | | builder. These can be found all around the world |
| benefits that you are looking for. | | | | and many offer free membership. They may also |
| If you are looking to join a club that focuses on | | | | include benefits such as a newsletter with free |
| the pre-assembled die cast model tanks then you | | | | tips on making your models look more realistic |
| might look into joining a big name "Mint" type club | | | | and want ads for those who need hard to find |
| that offers selections based around a certain type | | | | replacement parts for their tanks. These clubs can |
| of vehicle. These may be based around a certain | | | | also put you in contact with people all over the |
| era such as WWII era vehicles. This type of club | | | | world. This can be a great way to get introduced |
| is good for those who are on a fixed pricing as to | | | | to people from other cultures. |
| how much they can spend on their collection. Each | | | | Remember, some of these clubs offer free |
| vehicle will usually be priced the same and then | | | | memberships. Others may charge a small monthly |
| have shipping added to the price. Another bonus | | | | or yearly membership fee according to the club |
| to this type of club is the freebies that are | | | | charter. Watch for any fine print when you join |
| sometimes offered in order to get you to join. | | | | so that you can avoid getting caught up in a club |
| There are a few drawbacks to collecting this sort | | | | that you cannot get out of for a period of time. |