TTRAK_andrew Wrote:G'day Mal & All, The work here is really impressive. But I have one point to pick regarding the grain hopper un-loader, a rather practical one in the real world. The covered hopper looks like it is almost right at the end of the rails but there is still one more discharge door to line up over the grating. Will the customer only get two thirds of his consignment? Probably a mistake I'd make myself in the course of building a layout. Can you fit in another inch or so of rail?
Regards, Andrew G.

alcanman Wrote:

torikoos Wrote:That unloading facility is very nice, is that a kit?
Looks great. I am still looking for another small industry for my Tree Point module, and this looks like something I could use for the space I have.

Koos

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Mal

Catt Wrote:

Quote:The sad part is the manufacturers are still cramming steam era buildings down our throats.

Funny I had guy from one of the bigger laser companies tell that modern buildings don't sell because nobody models modern times. I asked how he knew that and his answer was "It's common knoledge that nobody models modern stuff" Then I asked him if that was true why were so many people buying modern locos and freight cars.He just walked away .

Brakie Wrote:Perhaps one of the reason is that modern shoebox buildings don't sell is that they are lot easier to scratchbuild than older, more ornate brick built buildings?
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That could be a factor but,in a RTR hobby does scratchbuilding count any more? I fully agree those shoe boxes can't be that hard-a reinforce kid's shoe box might make a good starting point. hock:

You are correct they tear down the old buildings and build shoe boxes,prefab homes or high raises and mark it down as the progress of man.

fast car Wrote:

Brakie Wrote:Perhaps one of the reason is that modern shoebox buildings don't sell is that they are lot easier to scratchbuild than older, more ornate brick built buildings?
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That could be a factor but,in a RTR hobby does scratchbuilding count any more? I fully agree those shoe boxes can't be that hard-a reinforce kid's shoe box might make a good starting point. hock:

You are correct they tear down the old buildings and build shoe boxes,prefab homes or high raises and mark it down as the progress of man.

If you are modeling a prototypical industry or scene, scratch building is a must. These days modelers such as Lance Mindheim, whose work is exceptional, are now relying on 3D printers to make precise plastic cuts and photo wallpapering to make a nearly exact replica. If anything, scratch building is getting more expensive depending upon the level of reproduction/authenticity you want.

Larry