While searching Google, I came across a Large Scale James pic. Sadly his wheels are still gray. :(
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wTkCxpokQoo/TLsdO-iZ1jI/AAAAAAAAAdM/9xNuR8hRmA8/s1600/GScaleJames.png)
No the wheels are black, look up the vid. on youtube
Oh, well thats good to know. :)
They're not grey in that picture either.
Quote from: Sparks on November 30, 2010, 05:03:33 PM
They're not grey in that picture either.
Yea, They are black in that picture
If Bachmann made their LS James like this, then why not the HO one? by that I mean the smokebox, wheels, couplings etc.
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on November 30, 2010, 07:31:20 PM
If Bachmann made their LS James like this, then why not the HO one? by that I mean the smokebox, wheels, couplings etc.
It'd take time to reincorporate that design into a smaller scale. Sadly something that can't be done within a few weeks.
Quote from: SodorAdventures on November 30, 2010, 05:36:46 PM
Quote from: Sparks on November 30, 2010, 05:03:33 PM
They're not grey in that picture either.
Yea, They are black in that picture
I think we got that. It is easy to tell because the axle boxes (?) on the sides of his tender are black, which indicates wheel color change.
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on November 30, 2010, 07:31:20 PM
If Bachmann made their LS James like this, then why not the HO one? by that I mean the smokebox, wheels, couplings etc.
I've said that enough to almost wear it out. I wish it would happen, but I guess I'll have to stick with butchering my James.
But the thing is you guys can do that within a day ( Im not a modeler, I have no clue how to do it ) so why cant Bachmann do it within days?
well this is a whole production line, moddelers just have to do one model while bachmann does... idk how many :-[ :D but at least dozens :P
I know Im juyst sayin....but anyways Ive always wondered how Bachmann makes their trains in the production lines.
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on December 01, 2010, 04:27:31 PM
But the thing is you guys can do that within a day ( Im not a modeler, I have no clue how to do it ) so why cant Bachmann do it within days?
Because if I recall correctly, models are designed on computers, and then they have to constantly make sure the prototype is operational, and acceptable by the community. Basically, it's a long process to actually design the product, then get it ready for the Chinese assembly lines.
This is just an assumption though based on how Dapol designed their N Scale "Terrier," and how Heljan is designing their Metropolitan Vicars.
THATS RIGHT! heljans making BoCo's Prototype! still going to get that for BoCo MK2 :)
Quote from: JD417 on December 01, 2010, 07:53:54 PM
THATS RIGHT! heljans making BoCo's Prototype! still going to get that for BoCo MK2 :)
If I recall correctly dont you already have a BoCo model?
thats why i said MK2 ;)
Quote from: JD417 on December 02, 2010, 08:43:33 PM
thats why i said MK2 ;)
Why are you making a new one? The one you have now is really good! How did you make it?
out of an atlas Co-Co Santa Fe diesel, Plasticard, paint, trackmaster BoCo (for the B.R. Symbols) and bachmann buffers, hook, and brakepipes :)
Ahh I know its gonna be good ;)
Quote from: Sparks on December 01, 2010, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on December 01, 2010, 04:27:31 PM
But the thing is you guys can do that within a day ( Im not a modeler, I have no clue how to do it ) so why cant Bachmann do it within days?
Because if I recall correctly, models are designed on computers, and then they have to constantly make sure the prototype is operational, and acceptable by the community. Basically, it's a long process to actually design the product, then get it ready for the Chinese assembly lines.
This is just an assumption though based on how Dapol designed their N Scale "Terrier," and how Heljan is designing their Metropolitan Vicars.
Indeed. And additionally, it requires the cutting of new metal molds for the plastic parts. This is the most time-consuming and expensive part. You can't just use any metal for the manufacturing, not on this scale of production. Inferior metals will wear out under the stress of being used for mass-production.
Fixing the colour issues would be easy, though. They'd just have to use black paint for the wheels instead of gray, and paint the sides of his lower smokebox. Oh, and speaking of paintwork, here's a change I'd like to see made to the entire range: A protective gloss coat over the lining and numbers and whatnot, to keep them from being rubbed off too easily.
Quote from: ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 09, 2010, 10:54:38 PM
Oh, and speaking of paintwork, here's a change I'd like to see made to the entire range: A protective gloss coat over the lining and numbers and whatnot, to keep them from being rubbed off too easily.
At this point I'd be fine with the sale of replacement labels/decals. My decals for James' wheel arches rubbed away after the fight with a black paint can to fix the smoke box coloration problems. I still wish I could find replacements because I think it would be too difficult to repaint the black lines.
Personally, I'd rather the models not be painted in gloss, but that's just me...
Quote from: ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 09, 2010, 10:54:38 PM
Quote from: Sparks on December 01, 2010, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on December 01, 2010, 04:27:31 PM
But the thing is you guys can do that within a day ( Im not a modeler, I have no clue how to do it ) so why cant Bachmann do it within days?
Because if I recall correctly, models are designed on computers, and then they have to constantly make sure the prototype is operational, and acceptable by the community. Basically, it's a long process to actually design the product, then get it ready for the Chinese assembly lines.
This is just an assumption though based on how Dapol designed their N Scale "Terrier," and how Heljan is designing their Metropolitan Vicars.
Indeed. And additionally, it requires the cutting of new metal molds for the plastic parts. This is the most time-consuming and expensive part. You can't just use any metal for the manufacturing, not on this scale of production. Inferior metals will wear out under the stress of being used for mass-production.
Fixing the colour issues would be easy, though. They'd just have to use black paint for the wheels instead of gray, and paint the sides of his lower smokebox. Oh, and speaking of paintwork, here's a change I'd like to see made to the entire range: A protective gloss coat over the lining and numbers and whatnot, to keep them from being rubbed off too easily.
good idea Zelda
Quote from: AJWPRODUCTIONS on January 22, 2011, 06:48:49 AM
Quote from: ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 09, 2010, 10:54:38 PM
Quote from: Sparks on December 01, 2010, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: PasqualeCS96 on December 01, 2010, 04:27:31 PM
But the thing is you guys can do that within a day ( Im not a modeler, I have no clue how to do it ) so why cant Bachmann do it within days?
Because if I recall correctly, models are designed on computers, and then they have to constantly make sure the prototype is operational, and acceptable by the community. Basically, it's a long process to actually design the product, then get it ready for the Chinese assembly lines.
This is just an assumption though based on how Dapol designed their N Scale "Terrier," and how Heljan is designing their Metropolitan Vicars.
Indeed. And additionally, it requires the cutting of new metal molds for the plastic parts. This is the most time-consuming and expensive part. You can't just use any metal for the manufacturing, not on this scale of production. Inferior metals will wear out under the stress of being used for mass-production.
Fixing the colour issues would be easy, though. They'd just have to use black paint for the wheels instead of gray, and paint the sides of his lower smokebox. Oh, and speaking of paintwork, here's a change I'd like to see made to the entire range: A protective gloss coat over the lining and numbers and whatnot, to keep them from being rubbed off too easily.
good idea Zelda
Um, I dont mean to sound bossy, but please dont dig up these old threads. If you wish, you can reply in the everything thomas thread. Thanks
ok sorry ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHYqno62ctU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
Here is a video of Jack Lynch holding James and the milk tanker from the G gauge line. Also, does any one see the poster in the back behind the freight cars. It shows Thomas and Percy in g gauge and a few in HO. I swear i can see Bill and Ben with Donald and Douglas in the poster. Please correct me if im wrong.
It's not I have seen that poster just the normal engine 1-7