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lancer1027

Western Thunderer
Go on then :shock: i guess now you have a special area for them :lol: . Would be nice to see some pics of the real things. :shock: :shock: DID I JUST SAY THAT !!!!!! :shock: i will go and wash my mouth out with soap and water :lol: :lol:
 

lancer1027

Western Thunderer
Ok i'll own up. I did hover over the link for a while thinking should i or should'nt i :lol: Then i thought fairs fair i owe it to Jordan to have a look. Mmmmmmm not sure it was a good move. A rather large website full of American stuff. I did scroll down and have a quick look. But i had to go and lie down as i felt dizzy :lol: :lol: Lots of stuff there Jordan :scratch: Shame its not all WR Hydraulics
 

28ten

Guv'nor
?18 :shock: :scratch: does anybody o gauge settrack? because my boy would love this stuff and at that sort of price so would I.
I utterly refuse to buy 4mm stuff as its too small :lol: :lol:

Im still waiting for the f-units :wave:
 

28ten

Guv'nor
I know what you mean about price, it does seem excessive for some of the products out there, but my main complaint is the variable quality. I dont mind a premium price for a premium product but all too often its a premium for an average product.
I have just built an M7 http://website.lineone.net/~cbwesson/M7.htmfor a private commission this kit costs ?275 (?400 inc wheels etc) and to me it represents excellent value as I didnt have to chuck any parts and it is a very accurate model of a specific prototype. I have said this over and over again, but I think there is a market for basic, but accurate models at a sensible price that us modellers (as opposed to wishlisters/moaners) can work on, but I just dont think some suppliers get it :headbang:
 

28ten

Guv'nor
Jordan said:
[quote=""28ten"":8jsxp8kq] I have said this over and over again, but I think there is a market for basic, but accurate models at a sensible price that us modellers (as opposed to wishlisters/moaners) can work on, but I just dont think some suppliers get it :headbang:
With you all the way, there!!
And no, suppliers don't get it... when I posted on RMweb about how much my lad had enjoyed the Kid's layout at Telford GOG, and how it was such a pity there wasn't a stand there where you could buy the equivalent stuff, i.e. basic O scale trainsets, I was virtually accused (by a manufacturer- albeit one who doesn't attend Guildex events *hint hint* ;) ) of trying to 'dumb down' O scale, and the comparison was made that it was like asking Model Railway Journal to publish train set pictures.[/quote:8jsxp8kq]
Its not dumbing anything down, its catering for a different segment, in the same way that Loveless A4's cater for a different segment of the market. To use an analogy, Apple make ipods for the different segments and price points from entry level upwards and there is something to suit everyone. too much O gauge is mid and upper market prices with average quality.. :rant: I want an O gauge trainset at a sensible price :headbang: and for myself I want kits that dont need half the expensive parts replacing :twisted:
 
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