RE: Don't ya just love it when - -
Well, there are people here on RCU with various levels of understanding of this hobby. Some of them are just starting out and have a minimum understanding. And this hobby cuts across the gamet of socioeconomic classes and levels of education. It brings together many people that understand the world in different ways and even speak in nearly different languages.
And frankly there are more options than just cheap or easy. Thats where the knowlege of more experienced modellers becomes very valuable to the less experienced modellers. Between cheap and easy there is the option comprised of skill and knowlege.
Share it if you have.
But be aware that not everyone can afford every option. Not everyone is skilled. And not everyone can communicate well. Their responses to your advise might sometimes seem ungrateful or even illogical . The person may not be very bright. It is as rewarding, or even more rewarding to help such a person. But that requires patience.