I often,improve models.That are released,as a base model,to coincide with a launch,of a new vehicle,or a newer upgrade,to an existing vehicle.Lots of models are not 100%.Thankfully,both of us,know fairly simple modifications,that greatly enhance,either the functions,or just the look.I am happy to take a Dremel,or a drill,to a new machine,or add somethings.I fully agree,as a starter model that particular crane is,undoubtedly,not a good start.You cannot expect a new collector,to change anything.I now expect,to 'adjust' new models,and will happily convert any european vehicle to what I see,on the road,here in the U.K.Loads of aftermarket enhancements,are available,for a miriad of models,old/new/any scale.You cannot blame model manufacturers,to cut costs wherever they can,this will include speeding up the process by,using cheaper materials,and/or,completely bypassing production processes,getting to sales,far quicker.For example,the whole 'dropside' function,on all truck models,only exists on a few trucks.