Bachmann Large Scale James Pic Found

[PasqualeCS96]

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?

[JD417]

out of an atlas Co-Co Santa Fe diesel, Plasticard, paint, trackmaster BoCo (for the B.R. Symbols) and bachmann buffers, hook, and brakepipes 

[PasqualeCS96]

Ahh I know its gonna be good

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

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.

[PerfectPercy]

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.

[Cheeky_ULP]

Personally, I'd rather the models not be painted in gloss, but that's just me...

[AJWPRODUCTIONS]

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

[SodorAdventures]

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

[AJWPRODUCTIONS]

ok sorry 

[Rickenbacker 325]

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.

[thomasj219]

It's not I have seen that poster just the normal engine 1-7