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As a challenge, we're going to see if we can bring out an N scale model next year that is more detailed than its HO counterpart.
I like that idea, and I applaud you for trying it. One thigng that has me worried is that such model will have a fairly large price tag (due to the amount of detail parts which will have to be molded or otherwise manufactured, and due to the increased assembly costs (someone at the factory will spend more time assembling them model). What I'm worried about is that the higher price tag will turn away some of the potential buyers and that they won't sell as well as expected (souring you on the entire N scale market). There probably is a delicate balance between number of details factory-applied to a model and the price for such model that the market will bear.I think a winning strategy would be not to maximize the level of applied details but to make a model which will have maybe roadname-specific variations. I think the winning strategy would be to produce parts for making different variants of the shell, to make it accurately represent the particular roadname. That to me would be more important than the amount of fine grab irons, lift rings, or other doo-dads applied to the shell.This type of a model (with several variations of the body styles and its appearance) is now fairly common in H0. It would be nice to have the same available in N.
Its funny Pete, I read the post not as more separate details applied, but rather fine quality of the detailing in general (number of well executed features, features not omitted due to simplifications, etc). Take for example some of your favorite goto models, the MT wood reefer and certain kato models, where they have very nicely molded on/engraved detailing. This to me could equally fall in the "more detail than the HO model", without necessarily meaning more separately applied details.I also agree that roadname/roadnumber specific details are the way to go, and I believe Rapido has already done this on some previous models. Then again, if all these details are done for me, how will I be able to customize my models anymore?
when Jason brought up a loco that might be even "more detailed" than the H0 version
I didn't see any mention of a"loco" ..Jason, will you please produce the exact loco I need in the paint need it in, and make it more detailed than ever and also cheaper than any other loco?..Thanks in advance
Huh? He mentioned two locos at the end of the second paragraph... "We have two new N scale locomotives and one new passenger car currently in the design stage, and we are working with Prairie Shadows on two exciting new projects. "
Though following up from those same discussions I should emphasize we are not abandoning our commitment to detail. As a challenge, we're going to see if we can bring out an N scale model next year that is more detailed than its HO counterpart. We think it may be possible. And if so, it will really cheese off some of our HO scale customers.... -Jason
Jason , a model of the GTW 4-8-4 would be really cool ! 6325 is still around .....Mike
SW1200RS, SW1200RS, SW1200RS, SW1200RS, SW1200RS
Ooooo, I hope the rescheduling again of the NH 8600's is only a sign of Chinese factory workers getting lazy and wage-greedy and NOT bad reserve sales. I'm still holding out hope that you'll get as many N scale orders as you did for the HO that you be able to profitably make a N smoker version of the 8600. But oh well. And I take it that by promising more "oddball models" in N you mean Canadian items. However, a Fairbanks Morse CPA24-5 (5 axle version) could easily be included as "oddball". Jeez, it even was used by BOTH Canadian RRs and that goofy New Haven (oh and NYC). But then you'd need to be a company that had successfully produced a 5-axle N loco before....hmmm, now who was that? Note: Above post may include sarcasm. (the court ruling makes me add that now)
What about GP40-2WL
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