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Post by Rob Albritton on Dec 17, 2019 17:26:13 GMT -5
Maxi-I update:
Production complete and ready to ship.
Now we just have to wait for the boat to arrive.
Cheers,
-Rob(A)
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Post by BAZman on Dec 17, 2019 17:36:00 GMT -5
And, quality check.  (just letting the crowd know that quality check is performed after each new product/shipment arrives) So give it another couple of weeks. |
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Post by ProgressRail on Dec 17, 2019 18:16:48 GMT -5
(just letting the crowd know that quality check is performed after each new product/shipment arrives)
*i'm anticipating a poll of how many consecutive loops our sets will be able to make without derailing. |
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Post by ztrack on Dec 17, 2019 20:42:10 GMT -5
Maxi-I update: Now we just have to wait for the boat to arrive. Cheers, -Rob(A) Do to the recent cold snap in Ohio, the canal leading to the Ztrack offices has frozen over. We are looking at the spring thaw to come before ship traffic is back at the port of Ztrack.... If only there were paved roads and rail service... Welcome to Ohio of the 1830s. Rob |
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Post by DAZed on Dec 17, 2019 23:28:30 GMT -5
Once we know that the product has actually been produced, we announce it again. Frequently this is when we will announce road names *BUT NOT ALWAYS* So which scenario do the Maxi-I’s fall under? Now that you have confirmation that the product has been produced, will more info on the release (roadnames, accompanying containers, et al) be forthcoming ? Thanks. |
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Post by DAZed on Jan 13, 2020 11:58:40 GMT -5
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 13, 2020 17:13:00 GMT -5
I would say we are close to the 30 day window.
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Post by DAZed on Jan 13, 2020 18:29:33 GMT -5
I would say we are close to the 30 day window. Cool thanks!!! Can't wait. |
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 15, 2020 8:09:15 GMT -5
I would say we are close to the 30 day window. Cool thanks!!! Can't wait. Sorry, I did a typo. I should have said "close to the 30 HOUR window" Enjoy! -Rob(A) |
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Post by DAZed on Jan 15, 2020 11:40:09 GMT -5
Cool thanks!!! Can't wait. Sorry, I did a typo. I should have said "close to the 30 HOUR window" Enjoy! -Rob(A) Well, I did say "can't wait". Thanks for listening.   They look great. I only ordered one this round, since the true SP-decorated cars were long patched over by my era and I'll be patching these. But the price being much better than you originally indicated, I will be buying a nice collection of these. One minor correction in your marketing copy....there are no "52ft containers"...should be 53. Certainly doesn't take away from an awesome product release. Thanks for the hard work that went into these. |
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Post by mrz on Jan 15, 2020 16:00:55 GMT -5
I am really looking forward to the new stack cars and have been running a long train last weekend to see how many we could run together and have just uploaded a film to You tube
youtube.com/watch?v=TYfR0kghWvY
I am not sure if it is best to run all the loco's upfront or in different parts of the train - for all those who run long trains, which way do you think is best ?
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Post by jhrailroading on Jan 16, 2020 17:48:32 GMT -5
Can anyone help me out with prototype information regarding the different TTX schemes on the MAXI I? I’m wondering how many of the new logo paint schemes are out there compared to the original. Are there any good resources that discuss variations and patch jobs seen today?
Thanks, Jason
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 16, 2020 18:34:26 GMT -5
See attached page from 1985(?) Fright Car Journal - it covers the early days of what became the MAXI-I....  |
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2020 20:17:08 GMT -5
I am really looking forward to the new stack cars and have been running a long train last weekend to see how many we could run together and have just uploaded a film to You tube youtube.com/watch?v=TYfR0kghWvY I am not sure if it is best to run all the loco's upfront or in different parts of the train - for all those who run long trains, which way do you think is best ? Looks like it's on a video loop that's so long... nice job! |
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Post by ProgressRail on Jan 17, 2020 4:57:56 GMT -5
Can anyone help me out with prototype information regarding the different TTX schemes on the MAXI I? I’m wondering how many of the new logo paint schemes are out there compared to the original. Are there any good resources that discuss variations and patch jobs seen today? Depending on what era you are modeling regarding the TTX logo...there are a few today since the maxi-i is a much earlier version of a multiple-unit articulated car that have been used & abused, patched, fabbed and modified. Your best reference is the real world, not the internet...just gotta get out there and look if you live in the United States; especially near class I intermodal terminals if possible...but, security/surveillance will get tight in these areas so be aware of that if you do [these terminals have security that operate based off the national security & terrorism threat level; now you know]. As for new logo patches, there is only one: TTX/ForwardThinking in red, 2008+. The ancient style is TT [trailer_train pre 1990s], and common logo is the TTX/BoxSpeedlinesLogo, 1990s-2008, still seen widely today. If you are modeling modern-era, this is a perfect release-set to patch up, customize, and weather with to bring up to date. A simple google images search will do you wonders if you are actually looking for variations...
There are lots of patched versions out in wild, even with the TTX logo spray-painted or chalked-on by car_shop departments... So If you are looking to replicate that, MicroScale Industries n_scale decals and white/orange pencil-pen work perfect for this car body. If you are going to be weathering, note that these cars get extremely greasy n' grimy at the articulation_joints that will stain your clothes forever; dirty them up right. Also, don't forget to add off-yellow or white/silver safety conspicuity strips for updated detail. AZL will be releasing sets with the newer TTX/red logo as seen in Cubbins narrated "instructional_paint-build-up-fix/might-need-tweaking-to-bring-to-full potential" video if anyone else caught on to that? ...whatever that was about; perhaps that was the actual QA testing after they left the factory... But, at any rate...I assume all roads have already been produced and will be slowly released unannounced over the course of 2020 to fill the void.
...keep in mind...just because you don't see it on the internet, does not mean it doesn't exist in the real world.
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They look great. I only ordered one this round, since the true SP-decorated cars were long patched over by my era and I'll be patching these. But the price being much better than you originally indicated, I will be buying a nice collection of these.
