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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 18, 2018 15:33:46 GMT -8
Hi all,
Two days ago we received our decorated pre-production samples of the ATSF rebuilt RDC set, DC-191 and DC-192. These feature new bodies that are correct for the Santa Fe, and represented a significant tooling investment. It was worth it!
Here's our new YouTube video:
We're really glad we had these samples made, as we found some things we need to address:
- We need to add a baffle behind the Gyralite as it's currently causing a disco ball effect in the cab.
- We're painting one of the two lenses on each Gyralite with red transparent paint and painting the back black, so only the white one will be "gyrating."
- The red is too pink and the yellow on the door is too lemony. We're matching the Scalecoat instead of our original source colours.
- The seats in DC-192 should be facing the other way as it's likely going to be leading more often.
We have made a few extra of the Santa Fe set for inventory. If you are on the fence and you decide you want one, I recommend ordering ASAP. We made many, many extra NP boxcars and all the inventory sold in a week. We only made a handful of extra ATSF sets. You can order the Santa Fe RDCs here: www.rapidotrains.com/ho-rdc-second-run-atsf/
Thanks and regards,
Jason
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Post by valenciajim on Oct 20, 2018 14:02:54 GMT -8
These look really nice. Your video convinced me to buy the ATSF set even though I really don't need it. This is part of the incredible shrinking wallet phenomenon.
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Post by sd40dash2 on Oct 20, 2018 14:32:48 GMT -8
We made many, many extra NP boxcars and all the inventory sold in a week.
Wow really? According to a recent newsletter, the inventory was forecast to last until Christmas! I have seen no online reviews of these cars but I did order the 1923 version and was very impressed. I did change the couplers to scale head Kadee whiskers for improved operation. Not many cars of this era have been done in RTR plastic. Thank you for the nice model and for producing extras. |
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Post by NS4122 on Oct 20, 2018 15:57:00 GMT -8
Did anyone else notice the photo of the Rohr Turboliner next to Jordan Smith's right hand in the beginning of the video? I'm hoping someday his lobbying efforts pay off.
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 20, 2018 18:59:34 GMT -8
We made many, many extra NP boxcars and all the inventory sold in a week.
Wow really? According to a recent newsletter, the inventory was forecast to last until Christmas! I have seen no online reviews of these cars but I did order the 1923 version and was very impressed. I did change the couplers to scale head Kadee whiskers for improved operation. Not many cars of this era have been done in RTR plastic. Thank you for the nice model and for producing extras. It's our pleasure, though Bill takes all the credit. He pushed for this model for years and he saw it through from start to finish. I think it's the nicest freight car model we've ever done. Our inventory plan went by the wayside. We made over 1300 extra cars. One week. I think we're finally starting to get noticed outside of the Greater Toronto Area.... -Jason |
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Post by bnsf971 on Oct 22, 2018 3:20:19 GMT -8
Wow really? According to a recent newsletter, the inventory was forecast to last until Christmas! I have seen no online reviews of these cars but I did order the 1923 version and was very impressed. I did change the couplers to scale head Kadee whiskers for improved operation. Not many cars of this era have been done in RTR plastic. Thank you for the nice model and for producing extras. It's our pleasure, though Bill takes all the credit. He pushed for this model for years and he saw it through from start to finish. I think it's the nicest freight car model we've ever done. Our inventory plan went by the wayside. We made over 1300 extra cars. One week. I think we're finally starting to get noticed outside of the Greater Toronto Area.... -Jason Jason, if it makes you feel better, Rapido's efforts and higher attention to detail, as well s good customer service, have caused me to begin moving my model railroad's operations North of the border. I've gone so far as to acquire a CN steam switch engine to see if I can get used to Canadian steam before the order deadline for Rapido's steam program closes... |
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Post by riogrande on Oct 22, 2018 4:03:11 GMT -8
It's our pleasure, though Bill takes all the credit. He pushed for this model for years and he saw it through from start to finish. I think it's the nicest freight car model we've ever done. Our inventory plan went by the wayside. We made over 1300 extra cars. One week. I think we're finally starting to get noticed outside of the Greater Toronto Area.... -Jason Rapido's efforts and higher attention to detail, as well s good customer service, have caused me to begin moving my model railroad's operations North of the border. Take off to the great white north! |
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 23, 2018 5:41:49 GMT -8
Rapido's efforts and higher attention to detail, as well s good customer service, have caused me to begin moving my model railroad's operations North of the border. Take off to the great white north! It's a beauty way to go..... -Jason |
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Post by riogrande on Oct 23, 2018 6:33:58 GMT -8
Take off to the great white north! It's a beauty way to go..... -Jason Hey, I've seen Strange Brew so that's it, indoctrinated. |
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Post by roadkill on Oct 23, 2018 7:11:39 GMT -8
Can't wait to see the B&O version! And BTW, I've seen "Strange Brew" many times, LOVE that movie! Also remember the comedy record put out by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas with a little help from Geddy Lee from Rush  . Good stuff! |
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Post by bnsf971 on Oct 23, 2018 8:19:04 GMT -8
Can't wait to see the B&O version! And BTW, I've seen "Strange Brew" many times, LOVE that movie! Also remember the comedy record put out by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas with a little help from Geddy Lee from Rush . Good stuff! "...And a beer in a treeeee!"... |
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Post by sd40dash2 on Oct 25, 2018 17:09:41 GMT -8
It's our pleasure, though Bill takes all the credit. He pushed for this model for years and he saw it through from start to finish. I think it's the nicest freight car model we've ever done. Our inventory plan went by the wayside. We made over 1300 extra cars. One week. I think we're finally starting to get noticed outside of the Greater Toronto Area.... -Jason Great new NP boxcar video posted! Nice to see the quick un-boxing, humour and usual commentary. Kudos to Bill. Sounds like inventory is not such a bad thing after all. |
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 25, 2018 18:48:27 GMT -8
Can't wait to see the B&O version! And BTW, I've seen "Strange Brew" many times, LOVE that movie! Also remember the comedy record put out by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas with a little help from Geddy Lee from Rush . Good stuff! That album is the inspiration for most of Rapido's videos. Ten bucks is ten bucks, eh? |
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 25, 2018 18:50:29 GMT -8
It's our pleasure, though Bill takes all the credit. He pushed for this model for years and he saw it through from start to finish. I think it's the nicest freight car model we've ever done. Our inventory plan went by the wayside. We made over 1300 extra cars. One week. I think we're finally starting to get noticed outside of the Greater Toronto Area.... -Jason Great new NP boxcar video posted! Nice to see the quick un-boxing, humour and usual commentary. Kudos to Bill. Sounds like inventory is not such a bad thing after all. We can't get cocky. That was a blip. I doubt that we would be able to move that much inventory so quickly next time. We have some "surprise" releases coming up where we'll announce them as they are arriving. Nothing huge - just some small runs. Let's see how they do before we start drawing any conclusions... -Jason |
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Post by fishbowlbus on Nov 10, 2018 13:53:50 GMT -8
Love the bus. I never saw a train like that before.
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. Good stuff!