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Finally, I can get my Pointe Ste. Charles vans RTR ;D
That is what I've been thinking, Nate. I think it's inevitable that Rapido will bring HO offerings to N. Beyond the reset of the smooth side car fleet, The Canadian, the LRC and steam gennie, I really, really want that EV van for CP and TH&B and if my assumptions are correct, the next logical offering would be a PSC van. I can wait for them... God knows, we've all had to wait for a long time for this or that in N.I believe before this decade is through, we shall see a PSC van in N.
Ok Mike; you're too funny.....way too funny.......................... I mean, "this" is closer than "that"...............LOL
Quote from: Puddington on April 19, 2010, 08:03:42 PMOk Mike; you're too funny.....way too funny.......................... I mean, "this" is closer than "that"...............LOLI just love the backlash against Rapido that came up on the Atlas forum for making "foobie" cabooses in US colours, comparing their promo photo of a Conrail caboose against a prototype photo of the same number and accusing Rapido of lying to their customers.This is the same stuff we've been dealing with for years with US models painted in foobie Canadian paint schemes...Kinda nice to have the shoe on the other foot for a change.
Quote from: lock4244 on April 20, 2010, 09:02:09 AMThat is what I've been thinking, Nate. I think it's inevitable that Rapido will bring HO offerings to N. Beyond the reset of the smooth side car fleet, The Canadian, the LRC and steam gennie, I really, really want that EV van for CP and TH&B and if my assumptions are correct, the next logical offering would be a PSC van. I can wait for them... God knows, we've all had to wait for a long time for this or that in N.I believe before this decade is through, we shall see a PSC van in N.Jason will bring as much as he can to N scale if:1. He can do it to his exacting standards of detail....the steam generator car is an issue because the HO car really produces a mist (steam) - The last time I heard, they were not clear if they could do this in N scale. The "Canadian" is on Kato's radar; when is the question. Jason would have to be assured his N scale Canadian wouldn't run into Kato lest he lose his shirt.2. There is a viable market. Jason's been totally upfront with his open letters about pre ordering and how the market (atleast for Rapido) works. He can't hold inventory; he makes what he'll sell; period. So there would have to be a viable market for PSC or Angus shop vans in N scale. (I believe there is)
I challenge anyone with more than 7 functioning braincells to explain how, a Canadian company; proudly stating that they are producing a Canadian caboose model; giving you an entirely too detailed history of said caboose on their website and in their sales literature, can be accused of trying to lie to their clients about a 'foobie" paint job.........still; I guess it shouldn't surprise me; after all, don't we have the right to expect god like perfection at Walmart prices, all delivered within a nano second of our purchasing whim.....?
Here is one message I just received in response to today's Telegraph:--not only do we have to wait 3 years for the particular model you advertize andwhen it arrives we have to ferrit through all it's Q/A issues, now you're askingfor 2 grand for another hair lame scheme...geez dude, you're such a conartist...take me off your snake oil list--I rarely insult my customers, but here's what I wrote to him:--Thanks for your email. You are obviously a man of great intelligence.You can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of the newsletter.-Jason--Somehow, I doubt he will get the irony of my message.
Quote from: Puddington on April 20, 2010, 09:24:46 AMQuote from: lock4244 on April 20, 2010, 09:02:09 AMThat is what I've been thinking, Nate. I think it's inevitable that Rapido will bring HO offerings to N. Beyond the reset of the smooth side car fleet, The Canadian, the LRC and steam gennie, I really, really want that EV van for CP and TH&B and if my assumptions are correct, the next logical offering would be a PSC van. I can wait for them... God knows, we've all had to wait for a long time for this or that in N.I believe before this decade is through, we shall see a PSC van in N.Jason will bring as much as he can to N scale if:1. He can do it to his exacting standards of detail....the steam generator car is an issue because the HO car really produces a mist (steam) - The last time I heard, they were not clear if they could do this in N scale. The "Canadian" is on Kato's radar; when is the question. Jason would have to be assured his N scale Canadian wouldn't run into Kato lest he lose his shirt.2. There is a viable market. Jason's been totally upfront with his open letters about pre ordering and how the market (atleast for Rapido) works. He can't hold inventory; he makes what he'll sell; period. So there would have to be a viable market for PSC or Angus shop vans in N scale. (I believe there is)Personally, I could care less if the N gennie produces steam... seems like a superfluous feature to me. I just want one (or three actually).As for the PSC van and the CP EV van... I'll make it economically justifiable to produce, or at least do my part. 24 PSC, 24 CP EV, and 2 TH&B EV.LRC seems like a worthy locomotive to save. Shot them often and rode behind them a few times... I'll likely donate, but I won't be getting an LRC or coaches.
I believe before this decade is through, we shall see a PSC van in N.
Quote from: lock4244 on April 20, 2010, 09:02:09 AMI believe before this decade is through, we shall see a PSC van in N.Doubt it, there are only 8 months left in this decade. Products usually seem to take longer than that to go from announced to in stores..