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mjenderby started following Railways of Asia , Overseas Prototype and Overseas Modelling
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mjenderby started following CHINESE MODEL RAILWAYS
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My impression is that Chinese modelling is more about collecting and running rather than layouts and scenery. Hence the "arms race" on detail and DCC functions. I guess most don't have the space and there's plenty of videos of trains being exercised on club/public running lines. Unfortunately this has meant it's now much more difficult and expensive for us UK modellers 😔 Mark https://Nihao87.wordpress.com
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Possible easier way to get 1 maker of Chinese models product
mjenderby replied to mdvle's topic in Railways of Asia
Hattons have the DF4E under the Sinomodels brand. Pretty sure it's the Aurora model. Mark -
An interesting discussion. I started on a similar path to Paul but, given that my main layout is now fixed, it now has to just please me. Hence, it attempts to capture the flavour (sic) of China as I experienced it with cameos of specifically unique Chinese scenes but doesn't get in to "anal" territory. e.g. I use many US/Europe kits which look similar to Chinese structures and 3D printed buildings are copied from photos but to guessed dimensions. I have also built up a wide variety of locos, many which represent small classes which probably never met in real life. But, hey, I'm not worrying My new exhibition layout (based on the small US yard layouts) is more limited and easier to make look more authentic but works on the principal the majority of viewers know no better. My main problem is when Chinese speakers read my Chinese script where I use Google translate (shades of the old Hungarian Monty Python sketch!). I think the biggest problem for modellers of "the East" is that railway modelling is not an established hobby in those countries. While there must clearly be a lot of sales in China they either appear on bare bones running layouts (often shared as, I presume most people don't have any space) or for static exhibition. So there isn't the modelling culture to provide the help/criticism/encouragement we need ... it all comes 2nd hand from the west. I get the impression that only Europe has an extensive foreign modelling culture. Ah! first world problems. Anyway, it does have its advantages ... what the modeller says is almost always right! But then your worst critic is always going to be yourself Cheers Mark https://nihao87.wordpress.com
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Accessory decoder and more than one point motor
mjenderby replied to Kallaroonian's topic in DCC Help & Questions
PS I tried a different unit with similar results. Given one pair of points work, maybe it's an issue of variability with the SEEPs. What is certain is that the switching power diminishes significantly if you try to drive 2. In the event I had a spare output so now separately powered. This means switching is very positive and there are no worries about partial switching :-) Cheers Mark -
Accessory decoder and more than one point motor
mjenderby replied to Kallaroonian's topic in DCC Help & Questions
I'm just struggling with this. I have 2 crossovers with both points (Seep solenoid motors) connected to a single ads2fx output. One works but the other needs 2-3 attempts to switch. This is no good when using computer route setting☹ Spent all afternoon trying different wiring to no avail. Connections are short run, and close to the DCC power source. Don't even work when motors not attached to point/board. So my answer is "it depends"! Cheers Mark -
Just finished a tidy up (honestly) of my "mancave" before I set about refurbishing the main layout (why do layouts decompose if left for months?). Unfortunately no G1 QJ (lottery win awaited!). Your picture cost me as I spotted some China books I hadn't seen before - they're now on their way Cheers Mark
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Kev, Referring to Robin Gibbons book on the SYs, the translation is "Wish Tiefa Coal an even better future". I always intended to attempt to learn Chinese as a retirement project. However, I got lazy and still rely on Google translate for my modelling needs. This, of course, relies on not letting Chinese speakers anywhere near my layouts ;) Cheers Mark
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And here it is :-) https://nihao87.wordpress.com/2020/06/04/nearly-there/