"Image this"... making a point for N scale

[Puddington]

Laying around as I have been forced to do for the past few weeks one gets the time to contemplate a myriad of oddball topics. One came to mind while recalling a visit to a Salt Lake City hobby shop many, many years ago. Upon asking the owner why he had virtually no N scale product I was given the curt answer that he didn't carry toys. When I attempted to engage him about just how N scale had progressed he said that I was wrong, N scale was nothing more than a toy and that he'd never seen one thing in N scale that looked even remotely realistic.

This was in the days before I devices so I couldn't "whip out" my handheld and show him what I considered to be "realistic" images of N scale...... Today, things have changed and that lead me to wonder; what would I (or any of us) show this guy.... and the many others who's last view of N scale was a chunky Arnold Rapido F unit circa 1969....

So; if you care to participate, what ONE (1) image would you present (either one you took or have permission to share) to this "guy" to illustrate just how realistic N scale can look when presented correctly? We're not necessarily talking about your best work, best model or most complex project, rather, the one image that captures how truly life like (no pun intended) our N scale modelling car be.....

The resulting gallery should be an outstanding example of the art that is N scale modelling.....

[Sokramiketes]

And then I'd point him to the slide shows of Danneman's stuff here: http://www.model160.com/n-scale-magazine-features/workbench/n-scale-layouts/images-from-mike-dannemans-moffat-route/

[Dave V]

None of the images I would show that guy would be safe even for Railwire.   

[Jeff AKA St0rm]

Although there are no tains in this photo it is an N-Scale building that i build for a customer.

[Dave V]

In all seriousness, there was once a time where I saw myself in the role of "Defender of the Scale," particularly over at the Model Railroader forums.  It seemed I was always sticking up for N against a sea of HO scalers who didn't take it seriously.

Eventually I realized that it was an argument that I didn't need to have.  I let my modeling speak for itself, but more importantly...I realized there are people out there who will ignore all evidence that counters their deep-seated beliefs, and that arguing with such people is as productive as pissing in the wind.  I've been much happier in the hobby since!

[victor miranda]

you may want to consider the thought;
There is none so blind as he who will not see.

I quit having the arguments you describe
when I realized the O scale guys called the HO
operators "weenies" AND seemed to think n-scale had a lot more merit.

the HO guys fear n-scale.
and they should.

[strummer]

And then I'd point him to the slide shows of Danneman's stuff here: http://www.model160.com/n-scale-magazine-features/workbench/n-scale-layouts/images-from-mike-dannemans-moffat-route/

Wow...awesome in every way. Thanks too, for the link.

Mark in Oregon

[strummer]

.... and the many others who's last view of N scale was a chunky Arnold Rapido F unit circa 1969....

Just show him one of Max's steamers, and have him guess the scale...

Great idea for a thread, BTW.

Mark in Oregon

[Dave V]

Although there are no tains in this photo it is an N-Scale building that i build for a customer.

Heh...  Thant looks familiar!



But for this thread, my pick would be this photo:



Or, code 80 track notwithstanding, this one...which demonstrates the depth of field possible in a modest space thanks to N scale's size:

[carlso]

Mark, you are right about Max's locomotives and a good thread topic. I am absolutely in awe of this artist's work in N scale and can not begin to imagine what an O gauge steamer would look like. I have not known of his work except maybe 12 months now. Perhaps he has worked in O or Ho ? ? ? ?

Carl

[Hornwrecker]

It would be difficult to do accurately sized trees in another scale.  Only so many tall trees in a big box o'super trees.



Same area from trackside (This scene would about 4' tall in HO) .  The giant Caboose ground thow next to the loco gives this away.

[peteski]

I agree that the guy Puddy is talking about wouldn't be swayed to change his mind about N scale. He has N scale blindness.  Similar thing happens to people's political views.

But for us, many of the photos in the forum's header show the quality and realistic N scale models Puddy is after.

[wazzou]

I've always liked this one of mine.

[Puddington]

.... and then I'd ask him "so; show me your RTR model of a Pointe St  Charles van...." and walk away laughing.... inside joke.

[Wlal13again]

Ignore Mount Baldy in the background..