tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.comments2023-07-16T05:05:44.604-07:00Modeling Steam Era Freight CarsCVSNEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-64621792679903070152020-11-30T05:05:24.991-08:002020-11-30T05:05:24.991-08:00Better warm up your airbrush... the NYC box car de...Better warm up your airbrush... the NYC box car decal set that will letter this car is being reprinted right now and it's new and improved!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />TedTed Culottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464177949755591200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-60982773854058085212020-02-14T08:57:55.508-08:002020-02-14T08:57:55.508-08:00A typical first run of a new car when I was at Int...A typical first run of a new car when I was at Intermountain was between 1200-2400 cars. Follow on runs were almost always 800 cars for a repeat paint scheme, 1200 for a "new" scheme on previous tooling. 6,000 just seems like a ridiculously high quantity to me - even with the variations creating 5 or 6 "unique" models. CVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-45004509989902326872020-02-02T19:00:44.812-08:002020-02-02T19:00:44.812-08:00Well, about the 6000 cars, Joe Fugate recently com...Well, about the 6000 cars, Joe Fugate recently commented about the market trend. They found out transition era is far from dying out as older folks die. In fact, it is still the most popular era even with younger generation, meaning there is a market for this. How to reach that market is another thing which this fundraising campaign seems to be discovering these days, but the market is there.Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-11497870130299611752020-01-28T14:53:03.541-08:002020-01-28T14:53:03.541-08:00Except it isn't just one model, like your SD40...Except it isn't just one model, like your SD40-2 example, but rather 5 or more. Given time and a few other things there likely is a market - 6000 may seem a lot but there are a lot of modelers in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-60549674059635089762020-01-28T08:08:46.278-08:002020-01-28T08:08:46.278-08:006000 cars is bonkers. There's no way near that...6000 cars is bonkers. There's no way near that market in the whole world for these products. For an SD40-2, maybe. But not an "old steam era boxcar".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-1709648706768496982020-01-28T06:34:25.498-08:002020-01-28T06:34:25.498-08:00To add to this, for some of the esoteric models me...To add to this, for some of the esoteric models mentioned there is now another option other than injection-molded RTR and that is 3D printed RTR.<br /><br />The UK model train retailer Rails of Sheffield in partnership with Dapol last year offered a SECR Box Van that was sold as a RTR product but was produced using 3D printing. Slight price premium over China produced, but much smaller production quantities make a lot of prototypes now viable in a form of RTR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-28294509613580212122020-01-28T06:29:14.706-08:002020-01-28T06:29:14.706-08:00Actually, thanks to the discounts and perks, it is...Actually, thanks to the discounts and perks, it is actually 6,000 cars they need to sell.<br /><br />In fairness to them, until somebody makes the first attempt you don't know what will happen. These sorts of things are successful outside of the model railway hobby.<br /><br />But I suspect their biggest problem is getting the word out - it is hard to reach all the prospective customers in this day and age - and that really is where the 30 day issue comes up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-24098924308591741282020-01-28T05:20:18.339-08:002020-01-28T05:20:18.339-08:00Currently this project is showing 6% funded with a...Currently this project is showing 6% funded with a week left. Anything could happen, but indications are this one might not work. <br />My tendency is to agree with you that while this is a viable approach, to fund such a large project in 30 days seems like a bridge too far. <br />The model railroad movie that was produced a couple of years ago had $30,000 goal, a lot longer time period, and was barely funded until the eleventh hour when one backer made a $5,000 pledge. <br /><br /> <br /> CVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-4318570787990558992020-01-28T00:17:37.722-08:002020-01-28T00:17:37.722-08:00Expecting to raise a quarter of a million dollars ...Expecting to raise a quarter of a million dollars in 30 days -- which equates to selling a whopping 5000 cars at an average of $50 each -- shows the people behind Project Junction to be awfully out of touch with reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-32719979141031638292020-01-27T14:48:32.915-08:002020-01-27T14:48:32.915-08:00The crowd funding of model trains has been success...The crowd funding of model trains has been successful in the UK, with currently 3 companies doing it as their method of business - Revolution Trains, Cavelex, and KR Models.<br /><br />Of the 3 the only one to really be doing esoteric would be the latest to arrive, KR Models, who went with the GT3 Gas Turbine for his first project and is proposing the Fell as a second item.<br /><br />On the other hand Revolution Trains started out 5 years ago with the Virgin Trains Pendolino in N scale (where they partnered up with Rapido Trains) and they have since moved on and done a number of successful projects in both N and occasionally OO. Not always necessarily mainstream enough perhaps for the big RTR manufacturers to do the project, but not exactly strange or unique either.<br /><br />The big factor in their success though appears to be not limiting themselves to 30 days to get funding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-62595368349731006442020-01-27T07:54:39.545-08:002020-01-27T07:54:39.545-08:00There are a number of issues with the F&C kit&...There are a number of issues with the F&C kit's body that makes using it as a starting point somewhat problematic. CVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-57409898441916434302020-01-03T06:47:32.841-08:002020-01-03T06:47:32.841-08:00Enjoyed your blog and build tips. Handsome car. Ch...Enjoyed your blog and build tips. Handsome car. Chris RooneyLucky 777https://www.blogger.com/profile/01925379311185903900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-27897191062782542002019-12-31T05:02:02.144-08:002019-12-31T05:02:02.144-08:00Marty,
It may have been a one of a kind, but F&am...Marty,<br /><br />It may have been a one of a kind, but F&C has a kit for that. Their 7000 series gives you options for Creco or Youngstown doors and K or AB brakes. Decals are another matter. Don't have an idea. North Bay Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077253299150861251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-65432635390131478012019-10-05T14:17:20.902-07:002019-10-05T14:17:20.902-07:00While not correct, I would use the Kadee Barber S-...While not correct, I would use the Kadee Barber S-2-B trucks in the HGC material. They do have the three visible springs, which are a clear eye catcher for the prototypes that had them.Ted Culottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464177949755591200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-39978777272124159812018-10-26T08:15:23.001-07:002018-10-26T08:15:23.001-07:00Just one more question...Just one more question...DandHColonieMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-41898183613456718682018-10-26T07:29:54.985-07:002018-10-26T07:29:54.985-07:00Marty,
Any chance its a B&A car and the top r...Marty,<br /><br />Any chance its a B&A car and the top right portion of the 'B' has worn off?<br />RyanRyan Mendellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076443405709570822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-81812643731016577752018-02-17T18:39:05.392-08:002018-02-17T18:39:05.392-08:00Those Athearn Blue Box cars look really great with...Those Athearn Blue Box cars look really great with loads of marble heading from the quarry. I always find that flat cars with loads add interest to any model railroad.custom trainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930751209545348333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-22310205922841837382017-09-03T15:56:09.061-07:002017-09-03T15:56:09.061-07:00Another nice car. One thing i am enjoying about th...Another nice car. One thing i am enjoying about the blog community is the great deal of knowledge im learning about building a prototype fleet of steam ear cars.<br /><br />I wish the exchange rate and postage didn't cost so much to get some nice resin kits down to AustraliaBateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047697000578875889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-51364706044942104152017-04-09T19:38:36.205-07:002017-04-09T19:38:36.205-07:00I posted the answer to the question with more comm...I posted the answer to the question with more commentary on my blog:<br /><br />http://blog.newbritainstation.com/2017/03/building-roster-what-is-rare.html<br /><br />Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392489035115793196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-17985715085350193782016-11-16T07:04:22.525-08:002016-11-16T07:04:22.525-08:00The table shows the actual figures. Don't know...The table shows the actual figures. Don't know what happened with the pie chart!CVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-8668210498180500772016-10-30T16:15:23.594-07:002016-10-30T16:15:23.594-07:00That pie chart suggests that the CN accounted for ...That pie chart suggests that the CN accounted for over 60% of the boxcars.<br /><br />Which is correct, the chart or the table?Simon Dunkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524485143477411155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-38709347932772363782016-03-05T21:44:15.941-08:002016-03-05T21:44:15.941-08:00My thanks to Marty and Bill for this reefer lesson...My thanks to Marty and Bill for this reefer lesson.<br />Reynold De JagerRDJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11124784280100162423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-74738440246865831322014-11-28T16:55:21.184-08:002014-11-28T16:55:21.184-08:00Shot comes in various sizes from smaller diameter ...Shot comes in various sizes from smaller diameter "bird" shots to much larger diameter "buck" shots. Marty mentions "buck" in this post, but pictures a bird shot - perhaps #7 1/2. The smaller sizes (larger number) are best for ballasting models because they pack more densely. #6 and #7 1/2 are common sizes that can sometimes still be found in sporting goods stores (lead is being replaced in the shooting sports with other metals that are less toxic, though not as heavy as lead). 7 1/2 and 8 are my favorites because they pack tightly, but are not so small that they will "leak" through every gap.<br /><br />Shot is typically found in 25 pound bags that will likely ballast 200-400 cars. <br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_%28pellet%29#Buckshot <br /><br /> Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961450521166357464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-36798589746119007222014-11-13T14:00:59.021-08:002014-11-13T14:00:59.021-08:00Hi Marty,
Since you know Trevor, and know him to ...Hi Marty,<br /><br />Since you know Trevor, and know him to be a man, then It is certainly one man's roster in this case...<br /><br />SimonSimon Dunkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524485143477411155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511968298833514620.post-46894230662464506732014-10-24T21:22:15.139-07:002014-10-24T21:22:15.139-07:00Thanks for the shout-out, Marty - much appreciated...Thanks for the shout-out, Marty - much appreciated!<br />I plan to - eventually - photograph and share via my blog all of the equipment that I operate on my railway, so you can expect more posts like this on the future.<br />Cheers!<br />- Trevor <br /> Port Rowan in 1:64<br /> http://themodelrailwayshow.com/cn1950sTrevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860331796911162859noreply@blogger.com