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Post by markm on May 31, 2017 15:52:46 GMT -5
In a discussion I had recently the topic came up "what do Z scale people like to model?" Not having a good answer I thought maybe a poll. I think I've covered all the different styles we have in Z and I realize there is some overlap in the categories. SO think hard and make a selection.
I prefer the prototype as I tend to model the era and roads that well maintained cars were the norm.
Mark
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Post by dave on May 31, 2017 16:07:55 GMT -5
I prefer the freshly painted ones, however, some of the MTL weathered cars are really nice. If I could find a CB&Q or BNSF weathered loco from the factory, I would probably do that as well.
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Post by zoinks007 on May 31, 2017 17:48:01 GMT -5
Many years ago, perhaps too many, I modeled HO. Well, that is to say I build Fine Scale Miniature kits. If you're at all familiar with them, they model the greasy, weathered stuff. Amazing kits. (I've since collected a large stockpile of kits I couldn't afford as a kid, saving for "someday".) So I grew to love the greasy, weathered stuff. It's probably more whimsical than most real-world genres, but when you see well-done weathered stuff, it's stunning. John Allen is my inspiration there... Having said that, I've not weathered a thing yet. I'm still working on perfecting hand-laid track, the electronics to support it, and now summer is here (my Ninja calls...). But that's the plan, anyway. Excellent poll.
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Post by gerd on May 31, 2017 17:56:18 GMT -5
Always as per prototype, so typically weathered, graffiti, dents, etc. But if the prototype picture shows a spotless engine or car than the model needs to be spotless, too.
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Post by emaley on May 31, 2017 22:24:18 GMT -5
I model whatever catches my eye. I don't let it stress me that something is not perfect. It is about enjoying what I can find and what I can build.
Trey
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Post by shamoo737 on May 31, 2017 23:00:32 GMT -5
Always as per prototype, so typically weathered, graffiti, dents, etc. But if the prototype picture shows a spotless engine or car than the model needs to be spotless, too. That's why I am a fan.
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Post by cwrr on Jun 1, 2017 0:35:40 GMT -5
Lightly weathered, some prototypical details, usually around a certain time period. My Milwaukee Road is based around the '72-'74 period.
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Post by ciccino on Jun 1, 2017 7:40:21 GMT -5
I would say "prototype". In time, our beloved trains will age like the real stuff anyway:-) Having said this, most weathered/graffitied MTL locos and cars are really eye-catching. I guess two or three purchases there would be a sound idea. But that would be an exception in my ideal collection, not the rule :-)
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Post by dazed on Jun 1, 2017 22:43:33 GMT -5
I would have said prototype to sum things up nicely. But in my world proto is rarely fresh out of the paint shop. I like to weather and selectively add graffiti.
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Post by smr on Jun 3, 2017 14:19:48 GMT -5
Clearly weathered! Best, Sven
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Post by domi on Jun 4, 2017 0:43:44 GMT -5
Prototype. Weathered, dented and graffiti covered stuff. Thus I appreciate MTL's factory weathered rolling stock, and I'm myself into the process of weathering my stuff. Furthermore I found decal plates of graffitis, that will be applied to some of my pieces, as well as on structures.
Dom
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Post by smr on Jun 5, 2017 14:38:36 GMT -5
Always as per prototype, so typically weathered, graffiti, dents, etc. But if the prototype picture shows a spotless engine or car than the model needs to be spotless, too. The perfect statement by Gerd, Thank you! Best, Sven
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Post by Commodore on Jun 5, 2017 17:23:33 GMT -5
Always as per prototype, so typically weathered, graffiti, dents, etc. But if the prototype picture shows a spotless engine or car than the model needs to be spotless, too. The perfect statement by Gerd, Thank you! Best, Sven I agree fully! But, What happened to the bull? The one...that was in that stock car?
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Post by cwrr on Jun 6, 2017 0:10:41 GMT -5
Dang, that bull must've been mad!!
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Post by ZFRANK on Jun 9, 2017 7:38:18 GMT -5
Indeed per prototype, where possible. But don't forget our 'modelers licence' to scale down the real world and its history to our modeling needs.
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