Hi Pieter, I certainly respect your opinion and all we can really do is try to estimate the number of true s-scalers. I really want to be proven wrong. I wish those large estimates were right. For the sake of discussion I have some further comments based on your comments below:
--- In [email protected], Pieter Roos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Roy; > > Interesting points, but since the this Yahoo group currently has 814 members that indicates twice as many non-scalers subscribe (and we aren't counting the S Scalers who are not on the internet) if your numbers are correct. I'm a member of the S-Trains list, but that doesn't make me an AF modeler or collector, so the 814 count may include a large AF contigent. Also, one on-going problem we have is the definition of High-rail. My own definition would not include the AF couplers and wheelsets, but couplers like Kadee's and slightly deeper flanges such as comes on SHS and AM cars. If we include those that fit my description, the number would increase quite a bit and account for more of the 814. IMO a scale magazine would have more of a chance for survival if it included quality highrail (no lobster claws) or rail over code 148. However, almost all of the model railroad magazines are in a strugle for survival along with the traditional hobby shop. A big reason is of course, the internet. > > Point 2 - Many S Scalers may not be involved in the NMRA, so possibly those setting up the tours are not aware of them. Or many scalers have collections of models but no finished layout.... > You may be correct on this one, but it means then that we are making a big mistake by not having more of a presence in the NMRA. Those layout tours are a great way to get others to experience good S scale modeling. > > Point 3 - The popularity of Sn3 seems to be that folks wanting to model Colorado 3 ft gauge find S a more practical scale (HOn3 is small enough to be somewhat finicky in operation, the structures and scenes in On3 are too large). There may be more Sn3 folks than S Scale, but they are probably Colorado Three Foot modelers first, who happen to work in S. While S standard gauge is not much larger than HO, that's hardly a convincing argument for people to switch. Your point about the zeal for CO NG modeling is probably why most Sn3'ers don't want anything to do with the rest of S or non-CO NG. Roy Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
