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Post by rapidotrains on May 14, 2019 18:23:24 GMT -8
Hi all, We've finally got a new video up. This one is about the FA-2 and FB-2. Bill runs the samples on Chris Adams's layout. One guy left an awesome comment - he's glad Rapido fired Jason Shawn. We agreed with him.  Thanks for watching, Jason |
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Post by bnsf971 on May 14, 2019 18:34:16 GMT -8
Interesting video. I'm feeling a little woozy after watching it, and my wife is wondering why I just handed her my credit cards...
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Post by rapidotrains on May 14, 2019 18:41:25 GMT -8
Interesting video. I'm feeling a little woozy after watching it, and my wife is wondering why I just handed her my credit cards... Nooooo! You have to get them back!!!!!  |
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Post by csx3305 on May 14, 2019 18:48:56 GMT -8
Jason Shawn? Is that another one for the "All First Names" Hall of Fame? Like Ricky Bobby? And Larry David?
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Post by Paul Cutler III on May 14, 2019 19:54:38 GMT -8
Bill should have brought the NH FB-2's to Chris' layout. Then maybe he wouldn't of had to walk home? |
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Post by simulatortrain on May 15, 2019 4:58:34 GMT -8
So um... I have to ask... how did you come to the conclusion that the WM units have no dynamic brakes?  |
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Post by rapidotrains on May 15, 2019 10:32:17 GMT -8
So um... I have to ask... how did you come to the conclusion that the WM units have no dynamic brakes? We screwed up. There is now an annotation on the video correcting it. We've been inundated with emails about it! We just want to keep WM modelers on their toes! This was Gareth's project before he left Rapido and Bill has taken over. He hasn't yet reviewed all of the research material and we both assumed that the hand-painted sample the factory sent us was correct. It is an easy fix - we'll use the correct roof slide in production. -Jason |
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Post by NS4122 on May 15, 2019 12:16:42 GMT -8
So um... I have to ask... how did you come to the conclusion that the WM units have no dynamic brakes? We screwed up. There is now an annotation on the video correcting it. We've been inundated with emails about it! We just want to keep WM modelers on their toes! This was Gareth's project before he left Rapido and Bill has taken over. He hasn't yet reviewed all of the research material and we both assumed that the hand-painted sample the factory sent us was correct. It is an easy fix - we'll use the correct roof slide in production. -Jason You should have blamed it on that Jason Shawn guy that you fired  |
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Post by gevohogger on May 15, 2019 12:40:18 GMT -8
We screwed up. There is now an annotation on the video correcting it. We've been inundated with emails about it! We just want to keep WM modelers on their toes! This was Gareth's project before he left Rapido and Bill has taken over. He hasn't yet reviewed all of the research material and we both assumed that the hand-painted sample the factory sent us was correct. It is an easy fix - we'll use the correct roof slide in production. -Jason You should have blamed it on that Jason Shawn guy that you fired Throw him under the fishbowl bus!
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Post by snootie3257 on May 15, 2019 12:52:16 GMT -8
Assumed eh.
Steve
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Post by ambluco on May 15, 2019 16:07:26 GMT -8
I guess I didn't hear Gareth left.
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Post by rapidotrains on May 15, 2019 17:44:48 GMT -8
You should have blamed it on that Jason Shawn guy that you fired That is really funny. Jordan pointed out some names he's gotten on the phone and in email. Jason Sharon Jordan Shron Josh Anderson George Mohammed Janet Goldman We're not sure where Mr. Mohammed came from but we're very multicultural here at Rapido! -Jason |
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Post by lnrrfan on May 15, 2019 18:41:21 GMT -8
Jason
Thanks so much for posting the video and for taking the time toresearch and make such a great looking FA2.
I can hardly wait to get my L&N units.
Great job
Pat
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Post by fr8kar on May 15, 2019 18:45:23 GMT -8
I guess I didn't hear Gareth left. Me either. Wasn't he the lead on the B36-7 project? |
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Post by nsc39d8 on May 15, 2019 18:52:31 GMT -8
I guess I didn't hear Gareth left. Me either. Wasn't he the lead on the B36-7 project? I have not heard about Gareth leaving either! So I pose my question to Jason that I did to Gareth: Will the. sill for the Southern and Norfolk Southern B36-7's get corrected with the proper lift lugs in the sill and not the pilot face? No one has this right on a Southern GE Locomotive so far. |
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Post by John Sheridan on May 16, 2019 4:03:41 GMT -8
Interesting video. I'm feeling a little woozy after watching it, and my wife is wondering why I just handed her my credit cards... Its ok. After watching the video I still cannot figure out why I suddenly & inexplicably sent Jordan all my money. |
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Post by riogrande on May 16, 2019 4:35:33 GMT -8
Gareth gone? Say it isn't so!
Did the bugger off to jolly old England and no goodbyes?
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Post by sd80mac on May 16, 2019 5:19:11 GMT -8
I'm very excited for my pair of Ann Arbors!
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Post by catcliffedemon on May 16, 2019 5:33:25 GMT -8
Gareth gone? Say it isn't so! Did the bugger off to jolly old England and no goodbyes? Hi Jim, new opportunities for me, although of less relevance to you and most of the guys on this forum I'm sad to say. I'll miss interacting with everyone on this side of the pond. Thanks to everyone that assisted me. All the very best, Gareth |
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Post by rapidotrains on May 16, 2019 9:25:25 GMT -8
Interesting video. I'm feeling a little woozy after watching it, and my wife is wondering why I just handed her my credit cards... Its ok. After watching the video I still cannot figure out why I suddenly & inexplicably sent Jordan all my money. Dang it. I was hoping to intercept that, but Jordan opens the mail. |
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Post by rapidotrains on May 16, 2019 10:04:43 GMT -8
Me either. Wasn't he the lead on the B36-7 project? I have not heard about Gareth leaving either! So I pose my question to Jason that I did to Gareth: Will the. sill for the Southern and Norfolk Southern B36-7's get corrected with the proper lift lugs in the sill and not the pilot face? No one has this right on a Southern GE Locomotive so far. The trouble with that is it would require new sides and ends just for this very tiny detail. That's why ours doesn't have it and it's why most other manufacturers probably don't have it. As much as we aim for 100% accuracy, we also need to aim for profitability... -Jason |
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Post by 12bridge on May 16, 2019 10:38:27 GMT -8
We are getting close to the SW1200 order deadline - Has there been a decision on if they will or will not come with the loop style cut bars? What about revisions to the god awful tread plate?
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Post by riogrande on May 16, 2019 11:28:26 GMT -8
Gareth gone? Say it isn't so! Did the bugger off to jolly old England and no goodbyes? Hi Jim, new opportunities for me, although of less relevance to you and most of the guys on this forum I'm sad to say. I'll miss interacting with everyone on this side of the pond. Thanks to everyone that assisted me. All the very best, Gareth Well Gareth, You are still a train nut right? So please don't be a stranger, aye? |
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Post by catcliffedemon on May 16, 2019 12:23:00 GMT -8
You are still a train nut right? So please don't be a stranger, aye? 100% pure train crazy. Oh, don't worry, you haven't heard the last from me  Cheers, Gareth |
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Post by bnsf971 on May 16, 2019 18:28:28 GMT -8
I have not heard about Gareth leaving either! So I pose my question to Jason that I did to Gareth: Will the. sill for the Southern and Norfolk Southern B36-7's get corrected with the proper lift lugs in the sill and not the pilot face? No one has this right on a Southern GE Locomotive so far. The trouble with that is it would require new sides and ends just for this very tiny detail. That's why ours doesn't have it and it's why most other manufacturers probably don't have it. As much as we aim for 100% accuracy, we also need to aim for profitability... -Jason Buy high, sell low, make it up in volume... |
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Post by John Sheridan on May 17, 2019 5:21:07 GMT -8
Its ok. After watching the video I still cannot figure out why I suddenly & inexplicably sent Jordan all my money. Dang it. I was hoping to intercept that, but Jordan opens the mail. I see Jordan's plan is working perfectly! Of course he is the CEO of Rapido Trains so he can do what he wants. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to send Jordan more money. Lots more money. |
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on May 20, 2019 17:19:42 GMT -8
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to send Jordan more money. Lots more money. Send him some for me, too, ok? |
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Post by johns on May 27, 2019 17:42:47 GMT -8
Is it just me or do the windshields look short, top to bottom.
Maybe the video is "squished"?
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2019 10:44:14 GMT -8
Hi Jim, new opportunities for me, although of less relevance to you and most of the guys on this forum I'm sad to say. I'll miss interacting with everyone on this side of the pond. Thanks to everyone that assisted me. All the very best, Gareth Well Gareth, You are still a train nut right? So please don't be a stranger, aye? And Gareth's next role has gone public Accurascale announcement
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Post by csxt8400 on May 29, 2019 16:55:56 GMT -8
Is it just me or do the windshields look short, top to bottom. Maybe the video is "squished"? My gut has been telling me the same thing. Not sure if it's the fact of the plastic body color showing around the windows or what. Being that Rapido took the measurements in 3d I doubt it's an actual error, but certainly doesnt seem to scale down as well to my eyes. |
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