Ed, when we ask what is a scale layout/scale equipment, I think you may have to ask how much of it is SCALE.. Is a scale layout 100%, 90%, 80%, or less. For instance if you say I have a 100% scale layout, and you' re using an S-helper switcher...then you are not at 100% because the switcher railing around the pilot area is prototypically too thick to be 100% scale. This is not a knock on our old favorite manufacturer, it only points out that even the best SCALE plastic train maker in our scale is not true100% scale dimensions. So, do you say "I'm happy with a 95% or a bit less scale layout." Hummm.
Dave Moore Woodbridge, New Jersey --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote: > > I think we have to leave an exact definition to the eyes and mind of the > reader/modeler. It's the same with "beautiful"--we have beautiful > models and we have beautiful models--meaning the MR calender and your > typical swimsuit calender! > > Bob Werre > PhotoTraxx > > > On 4/22/13 10:08 PM, pickycat95 wrote: > > > > I have an idea. Let's all learn to distinguish between Ed's rhetorical > > questions and those that are truly more tangible. I can imagine the > > twinkle in Ed's eyes when he throws one of his classic 'r' bombs at > > the list. This was quite blatant. > > Ben Trousdale > > > > > > What I was looking for was an answer to the question of whether > > Brooks layout is scale or not. In order to answer that question, I > > need to know the precise definition of 'scale'. So far, I don't hear a > > really good definition. To my way of thinking, a good definition would > > clearly distinguish RTR tinplate from precision authenticity in order > > to prevent confusion and misunderstanding when communicating. > > > > > > Maybe there is no way to define 'scale' the way we S guys commonly > > use it? > > > > > > Thinking, always thinking.....Ed Loizeaux > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ 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/
