Constructive comments and suggestions building upon or redirecting the idea might be more helpful at this stage rather than conversation stoppers.
Something along the lines of: Mike that's a good idea. We could start with a GP50 (or other model that may be more in demand) as a base line from which to build a comprehensive kit of parts. In my case I like the concept as a start for high, rib-sided covered hoppers that share parts. We could start with something like the PS 4750 and/or 4740 that have parts in common. That could then be augmented by adding other clones or manufacturers of similar cars. The same thing could be applied to box cars, tank cars, various styles of beam cars and etc. Then we move the discussionon to how do we pool our talents to get Eworthon the drawings he needs to create Solidworks files? Ben Trousdale --- In [email protected], Scaler164@... wrote: > > > > This (below) sounds like we're revisiting the idea of a CANNON-like line of > parts. Thought we had alrady ruled that out...? > > > > > > John Degnan > Scaler164@... > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Michael Ostertag" <wsmwrr@...> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, December 5, 2011 10:41:07 AM > Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Solutions for S scale growth, by me. > > Ewerthon, > > I like your thought process.  3D printing might just be the ticket to > getting this scale up to speed.  Being a diesel guy myself, I would be > really interested in a model such as a GP38-2.  That way a frame / > chassis structure could be produced and used for an entire line of > locomotives.  The GP38, GP38-2, GP39, GP39-2, GP39X, GP49, GP59, GP40, > GP40-2, GP50, GP60 all used the same frame and all had the same length > of 56' 2" and all had truck center spacing of 34' 0".  One frame could > be used for all 11 models. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ 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: [email protected] [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/
