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Post by dawdawes on Nov 26, 2015 17:54:45 GMT -5
I feel for the quality of the AZL product and the time and money they invest in the product,the cost to us is very reasonable. At least with the American outline we get models that look and run great, look at a Marklin they always seem so small and there American outline is a joke on size. Just a shame AZL doesn't do Swiss anymore as I would love to do a layout but won't purchase Marklin. You can't compare Z with N on cost as Z is like a Bentley and N a Ford
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 13, 2015 23:31:27 GMT -5
These F104s are diecast ready made. Hogan and Herpa both do military 1-200 and Herpa for civil.
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 13, 2015 16:43:39 GMT -5
2 x GP 38s weathered by TMC here in the UK. The airbase is in the front with 2 Herpa wings F104s ( 1-200) lots of fencing and detail to add
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 10, 2015 13:02:26 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good way of cleaning z scale loco wheels. I have just had 2 GP 38s arrived from weathering and the locos run poorly. I think the wheels need a good clean or they have some paint on them.
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 8, 2015 5:35:42 GMT -5
Mark All the Milwaukee GP30s ran on ARR type B trucks, as a modeller I would be happy with the trucks you use as I think sometimes we must compromise. There was only 15 and they were built in 1963,initially as 340-355 then as 1000-1015. Dave D UK
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 8, 2015 5:29:44 GMT -5
To all the Milwaukee modellers out there, I need to hear your thoughts please. If AZL was to do a GP30 repaint would you be happy if the loco ran on the wrong trucks, I ask this as the Milwaukee GP30s ran on ARR type B trucks I would be, as sometimes we must compromise. Thoughts please cheers Dave D UK Attachments:
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 7, 2015 14:05:29 GMT -5
Milwaukee Road GP30s please oh please sir, keep up the good work chaps
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 6, 2015 10:39:41 GMT -5
I feel AZL is trying there best,but there is only so much they can do at a time. On the other side of things,maybe they need to do slightly less with new bodies and do some reprints as well of older body's. They have a tough job to do keeping us all happy and we are a minority in the modelling world
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 27, 2015 5:46:17 GMT -5
Milwaukee Road in GP30 please, these SDs are to big for my layout. GEu 25 soon please
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 27, 2015 5:43:42 GMT -5
Just before Christmas Rob and I received the first assembled SD45 samples. We have been running those steadily and we are pleased to report that they are strong runners. My sample has been running for 90 hours straight at about 50MPH. That translates to a trip from NYC to LA, then up to Chicago. Then the SD45 enjoyed reversing for another 10 hours. Next up, extensive switching! We also got our first artwork to review. I look forward to sharing SD45 information with our blog readers this Winter and Spring. First SD45 run will include more than 10 Roadnames. Expect to see many Railroad unique details such as High Hood, SP lights etc. Release date: Late Summer if everything goes as planned Happy New Year! Hans
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 19, 2015 11:27:04 GMT -5
I am in the UK and yes we struggle for space, my new Milwaukee is only 55 x 27 and yes 1960/70 so all early diesel and mixed box cars
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 19, 2015 11:25:31 GMT -5
I'm going to rain on this new thread... nothing personal, though. I'm 55. I know a lot of folks in Z are older than me. I see a few problems with Z-scale in such a wish list. This appeals to the older crowd. Z-scale is limited. As we all get old, that sales base diminishes through natural attrition. You have one Z-scale manufacturer that is deeply rooted in European prototypes... which is completely understandable. You have another manufacturer that is deeply rooted in Japanese prototypes. You have an U.S. manufacturer that continues to churn out dated releases every month, with an owner that really doesn't care about this scale... with very little chance of seeing any type of new equipment. While these releases appeal to the current sales base, it does nothing to increase future sales, nor bring new folks in to the scale. How many boxcars do you see on the rails today with roofwalks? How many F-7's do you see pulling strings of hoppers, double-stacks, or tank-cars? Then, you have AZL. AZL is a mixed bag of releases... with a lot in the works for the future. I know a lot of folks want steam... and, more steam. Steam is great, but it's not going to bring in new folks to this scale. Folks younger than 40 want to see the roads and equipment they see now. My "wishlist" is for more modern releases. The heritage fleets really need to be produced in Z-scale, as have been done in other scales. It's a matter of numbers... continue to churn out old equipment to please an aging sales base, only to watch sales decline as that same base gets smaller and smaller. Or... ramp up "newer" equipment in an effort to seriously bring in new folks to our scale. And... no... I'm not an AZL fan-boy. I've probably been one of the most critical of AZL in the past. But, for American equipment releases... AZL seems the only one interested in laying out $$$ to continue this scale. There are other players in this scale, but have such a little output, they are just "riding the rails" of the bigger guys. Just my worthless "2 cents". The AZL announcements at the NTS are mirroring your perception. I am your age and I am torn between the two borders, I love steam and I am deeply impressed by the new Diesel engines! However, creating layouts is where my heart lies, and the bigger sizes of engines and trains demand for even bigger layouts - could generate a problem in the future, in Japan and in Europe space is already today limited. We will see!
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 18, 2015 12:48:36 GMT -5
Well I must have spent most of my time talking as I can't remember seeing half of those layouts, good job Kev as always.
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 14, 2015 13:28:53 GMT -5
I am just starting on my second Z layout here in the UK, it's only 55x26 but a proper layout. I have modelled in N as well, but now we have the superb AZL locos there's no contest goto www.dawdawes.com to see my layouts especially California Coast which was Z and 8' x 18" I run DC as I only run 1 train at a time cheers DD
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Post by dawdawes on Oct 11, 2015 3:10:13 GMT -5
To all UK Z scalers don't forget Sunday 18th October at Didcot nr Oxford is the UKs only Z exhibition . Zedex
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