>(1) Do you actually have a layout, or do you just model in S scale? No layout yet. Modules in the making for assembly into a layout after the garage insulation and wiring is finished.
>(2) If you do run your scale models on a layout, [yours or anybody's] >are they exactly prototypically made to scale with >all the detail, including underbodies? No, I use the 3 30 rule. Viewed from 3' and a scale 30 mph. Some underbody detail that can be viewed is included and the rest forgotten. I do try to have the correct reporting marks and car data on the cars though. Also the paint schemes are as close to authentic as possible. >(3) Do you attempt to run scale models as true to scale as best you can? No slot cars here. I try to set up my operations that would be applicable to a real railroad. I try to simulate a customer getting served, i.e. a switching layout. >(4) Are there models on your layout that are true to scale, but not finished. >Like the underbodies are not completely finished, and so on? Yes, I do have some cars that get run even though some of the finishing detail and paint need to be added. >(5) Do you have any un-scale models running on your layout? No, won't use any O27 cars with S trucks on my scale layout. >(6) Are you serious when you say that a SHS or AM model is off from the prototype >1/10 of a foot, or that the slope is off a fraction, or that the markings are >wrong, or it has the wrong headlights for the model SHS-AM and others are re-creating? I usually know of the deviations made on the models. Some are more apparent than others, but I live with them. I'm not making contest models, but trying to do many things at once. So robust, reliable and believable looking equipment are my objectives. >(7) Are you having fun? Yes. I'm also including my boys when possible. My youngest son likes to run, and my oldest also like assembling kits. Greg Elems Reno NV [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
