>
> When deciding on a new project, you have to pick an item that YOU
> want to have made, and hope that you can sell off what you cannot
> afford or do not want to keep for yourself. Again, I just do not see
> why in 2006 the NASG should risk a loser project, but on a more
> important scale, compete with its current S manufacturers for the
> ever tightening S Scale dollar.
>
> Thank You,
> Bill Lane
>
Agreed. I am still smarting from one of the other SIG's taking on the
production of CNR cab numerals in HO scale. They used a lower cost producer
that tabbed the numerals. I used a US etcher that rubber backed them,
costing double. Needless to say, I still have a large inventory with no
possibility of disposal. It is a free marketplace and they, like the NASG,
have helped in other areas. However, I am more careful of future projects.
I think the NASG should help out when there is a clear need. The Pullman
cars were a great representation. They did not have to pay for the project
to get started as the molds etc were already done. They just had to 'nudge'
the producer to come out with them again. The other spin-off was the Black
Cat CNR Passenger car decals were produced sooner than I had orginally
approached them for.
cheers,
Andy Malette
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