Hi Tom; In general what used to be called "finescale" is now called "proto " with the scale following. In addition to finer wheel flanges, tehre are generally finer flangways and a more prototypical look to the switches and trackwork. I gather most folks in HO who go this route also make sure they have tie plates, joiner bars and other detail on the track to match the prototype.
Pieter Roos --- In [email protected], "Tom Hawley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For my benefit (I forget stuff), and the benefit of those new people who are > always joining our ranks (they are, aren't they), can someone explain the > difference between Proto 64 and finescale? > > Or are they synonymous? > > Does one or the other attempt to recreate real world track and wheel > standards in exactly 1/64? > > I was accused once of being an advocate of "finescale," and I' like to know > what I'm accused of. > > Tom Hawley -- Lansing Michigan To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). Change message settings, use our CALENDAR or LINKS, 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/
