A look at the new MT Hopper (with BLMA trucks)

[Sokramiketes]

Looks like April's release for this is IMCX ...

I will definately support this when MTL does a scheme era appropriate for me.

I just hope I don't have to wait as long as I've waited for the 'right" scheme on the 3 dome tank (still waiting!).

Mark

The market is still wide open on this car.  Someone who is willing to do a bunch of schemes per release can still tool this car and make a lot of money that MTL is leaving on the table. 

[lock4244]

Like others, I'll support this car when they do a scheme I need (ATSF). One can never, ever have enough covered hoppers or variety.

[wazzou]

The market is still wide open on this car.  Someone who is willing to do a bunch of schemes per release can still tool this car and make a lot of money that MTL is leaving on the table. 

Agreed, MT should release 3-4 schemes a month on the 4427's w/multiple road #'s.

[Ntrainz1]

new release

Micro-Trains - PS-2 3 Bay Hopper: IMC # 11312

Bob.

[asarge]

it would be nice to see someone release multiple schemes and numbers a month. Unfortunately, I don;t see that happening anytime soon.

[JoeD]

Planning a couple of three dome tank cars now...what scheme do you want?

We are also moving in the direction of having more road names on these cars.  Frankly they are labor intensive to assemble let along the time it takes me to laser cut those roof walks.  Hopefully we can get more out sooner...just got a second laser and it is making production a lot more effecient.

Joe
MTL

Looks like April's release for this is IMCX ...

I will definately support this when MTL does a scheme era appropriate for me.

I just hope I don't have to wait as long as I've waited for the 'right" scheme on the 3 dome tank (still waiting!).

Mark

[Chris333]

Planning a couple of three dome tank cars now...what scheme do you want?

Heck I think everyone here knows what scheme N&W wants just from all the begging he has done for it...
And I'll take his scheme too 

[bbussey]

Planning a couple of three dome tank cars now...what scheme do you want?

We are also moving in the direction of having more road names on these cars.  Frankly they are labor intensive to assemble let along the time it takes me to laser cut those roof walks.  Hopefully we can get more out sooner...just got a second laser and it is making production a lot more effecient.

Joe
MTL

Joe, I gave a bunch of pics to Eric a while ago.  Black SHPX for one.

Still waiting on the red Swift 36' wood reefer without truss rods also.

Guess I can't complain too loudly, given all the schemes I've submitted that MTL has done.

[Sokramiketes]

Frankly they are labor intensive to assemble let along the time it takes me to laser cut those roof walks. 

Joe
MTL

Joe, I don't know who convinced the production team that the laser was the right tool for that job in a large scale production, but someone should really tell that person to call the etcher and order a bunch of etched roofwalks instead.  Probably don't even need to change any of the plastic parts to accommodate the material change.  And they'll be more precise too; they won't have the wonky hole pattern the current laserboard parts do.

[Robbman]

The market is still wide open on this car.  Someone who is willing to do a bunch of schemes per release can still tool this car and make a lot of money that MTL is leaving on the table.  

Not only tool it, but tool one with a much better roofwalk (with an actual grab), correct trucks, etched metal crossover platforms, actual roof detail, etc, etc, etc, etc, all for a lower price, not to mention the ability to put correct schemes on it.  

[Chris333]

Joe, I don't know who convinced the production team that the laser was the right tool for that job in a large scale production, but someone should really tell that person to call the etcher and order a bunch of etched roofwalks instead.  Probably don't even need to change any of the plastic parts to accommodate the material change.  And they'll be more precise too; they won't have the wonky hole pattern the current laserboard parts do.

Or buy their own etcher instead of a new laser (but those wood laser buildings aren't too bad)

[TrainCat2]

Artwork for the roofwalk was completed today. Should have SS in 2-3 weeks.

N6b (Center and Offset Cupola) also completed today. Should have them at the same time.

[Mark5]

Heck I think everyone here knows what scheme N&W wants just from all the begging he has done for it...
And I'll take his scheme too 

Yeah, Chris & Bryan B nailed it, been begging since this car style was first released, I even sent pics to MTL (I thought I sent them to you Joe!)

I just noticed they did another oddball 3 dome:



I wonder if they'll ever get around to doing a "normal" black 3 domer ...

http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/shpx42.jpg

Mark

[bbussey]

Yup, the black SHPX 3-dome tank.  It probably would end up being the their top-selling 3-dome tank to date if they made it.

[christoph]

Yup, the black SHPX 3-dome tank.  It probably would end up being the their top-selling 3-dome tank to date if they made it.

Since Joe mentioned more than one car number, this would be a great model to be offered with two road numbers (or three??).  It is one of those old style types I "need".