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Post by Donnell Wells on Aug 21, 2013 18:31:52 GMT -8
I thought this video was very interesting and well done.
Enjoy,
Donnell
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Post by alco539 on Aug 22, 2013 14:22:45 GMT -8
Donnell, thank you for the post. Most folks have no idea that making a "scale model" of any size takes so much effort. Having a "part time" machine shop in my basement, I know how hard it is to make a living with tools. I love to see how others did/do it, and that they are successful.
It's no wonder that most manufacturing is in China. I applaud Micro-Trains for their work, and I hope they continue. I know that they have been criticized in recent years for not upgrading their N scale product line (ride height, body mounted couplers, etc), and I hope they are listening. Not that I care too much, I'm "old school". I still have many of their first run (1970's) cars running on my new layout, with many new ones too. Also, I think that they could "take some" of highly detailed rolling stock business from China, if they wanted to. Although, gluing wire handrails on a car body is even more labor intensive. Charley.
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Post by Donnell Wells on Aug 23, 2013 5:14:13 GMT -8
Hi Charley,
You're most welcome! I thought Micro-Trains gave great insight into how intense and often complicated the process of creating the model trains we love can be. One of the more fascinating points was the immense number of custom jigs and fixtures made by their tooling department to support assembly, painting, and packaging. Also interesting was the sheer amount of artwork that has to be developed to supplement the product, and brand as a whole.
I'm glad you enjoyed! And, if anyone from Micro-Trains is reading, well done! Thank you for sharing some insight on your operations.
Sincerely,
Donnell
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