Re: Bachmann K27-Modeling Content
| January 12, 2008 11:58AM |
Paul Dalleska Wrote:
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> Comparing 464 to Bachmans model the model is
> almost dead on the real 464 as far as the large
> details. The small details are different, that's
> what 50 years will get you. It's a fine model for
> the price.
>
> Oh, it's big.
>
> Really big!
And has Lee Riley offered up a sample for display in the office of the CMO of the Huckleberry Railroad????
Steve
More serious comment. For all the models Bachmann has sold of Ely-Thomas Shay #5, the prototype is still a boiler on frame mess in Green Bay, and the manager of the musuem says they never received as much as a model of the locomotive for display. And a recent discussion with the man who put up the money to restore the Alder Gulch locomotive says he does not have a model of it in his office either.
I worked for a commuter agency that worked with Atlas who did some models. In exchange for 12 sample models and a simple signed release they got permission to model our equipment. No fancy UP or CSX deal. I am not saying that the model manufactureres are responsible for restoring the euqipment they model. I just think they should give better credit and due; however.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/12/2008 12:03PM by szuiderveen.
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> Comparing 464 to Bachmans model the model is
> almost dead on the real 464 as far as the large
> details. The small details are different, that's
> what 50 years will get you. It's a fine model for
> the price.
>
> Oh, it's big.
>
> Really big!
And has Lee Riley offered up a sample for display in the office of the CMO of the Huckleberry Railroad????
SteveMore serious comment. For all the models Bachmann has sold of Ely-Thomas Shay #5, the prototype is still a boiler on frame mess in Green Bay, and the manager of the musuem says they never received as much as a model of the locomotive for display. And a recent discussion with the man who put up the money to restore the Alder Gulch locomotive says he does not have a model of it in his office either.
I worked for a commuter agency that worked with Atlas who did some models. In exchange for 12 sample models and a simple signed release they got permission to model our equipment. No fancy UP or CSX deal. I am not saying that the model manufactureres are responsible for restoring the euqipment they model. I just think they should give better credit and due; however.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/12/2008 12:03PM by szuiderveen.
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