Weekend Update 11/22/20

[SkipGear]

Wonder if Thomas is just the Tomix tooling revived or all new?

[peteski]

Wonder if Thomas is just the Tomix tooling revived or all new?

Going by what I've seen (in close-up product photos), it is a totally (new) different model.

[StewRRFan]

Just running some trains.

[Bob]

I've made more progress on Shenandoah Junction.  The first scenery module is installed and the styrofoam landform on the opposite side of the mainline has been shaped and is ready for scenery.  The bridge is not yet weathered or entirely complete, but the abutments have been installed.  More photos in the Layout Engineering thread.

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[Chris333]

The Bachmann Percy is much smaller than the Tomix.

[peteski]

The Bachmann Percy is much smaller than the Tomix.

Since those are models of models, I wonder what scale each manufacturer's model is?  Does someone have dimensions of any of the actual Thomas models?

[CRL]

I was always under the impression they were G Scale, but don’t know for sure.

[jpwisc]

I started decaling my WC GPs. It’s going slow, hopefully I’ll be done later this week.
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[peteski]

I was always under the impression they were G Scale, but don’t know for sure.

You're likely right, but to figure out the actual scale we would need some dimension from the actual model itself. Thant way we could figure out if the Tomix is 1:5 scale, while Bachmann is 1:6 scale (I just used some arbitrary numbers).

[trainzluvr]

Started painting valance and the ceiling, satin black.

Two coats on the valance:


Tried a bit of ceiling in the alcove, just one coat. Some spots don't accept paint well, probably because of the drywall compound patches.
I fear 2 gallons of paint might not be enough for the layout room. 

[Chris333]

Since those are models of models, I wonder what scale each manufacturer's model is?  Does someone have dimensions of any of the actual Thomas models?

I asked and think Percy is a bastard as far as a real loco.

[peteski]

I asked and think Percy is a bastard as far as a real loco.

I would not be surprised.  But whether the actual prototype locomotive exists isn't really relevant.  To figure out the scale of the N scale models we need some dimensions of the real Percy model.

[mu26aeh]

Still doing the 1:1 modeling work.  Basement entry door installed this evening.

[tehachapifan]

I started decaling my WC GPs. It’s going slow, hopefully I’ll be done later this week.
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That's some top-notch paint and decal work!!

[kiwi_al]

This small tender arrived today, absolutely blown away by it. Well done Dirk!!!