[quote]well, it's something to do. Only thing that I saw that I'd like to waste time and money on. I love it because I love painting, and it's calming.[/quote]

Oh, I'm not being overly down on it - my tongue is wedged firmly within my cheek, have no fear. I know that it's still exceedingly popular, and even going from strength to strength. Good for you if you enjoy it, and I won't hold anyone's hobbies against them (well, unless they're like, torturing small animals or something). 
I enjoyed it when I was really into it, and I'm glad you get enjoyment out of it too. I build Gundam and military models myself, and I find it the same - I enjoy the creativity and imagination I put into my models, and the focus and concentration I get when painting and building.