Poindexter Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi Ben, Chris, Dibber etc Any plans on making RM available electronically? It could encourage more people to buy it. I have recently being buying BRM (because of Nigel Burkins articles on the weedkiller 20s) electronically and have enjoyed it. Now if it was the paper edition I would not of bought it. I would of read the relavent article in Tesco or smiths kicked the wrapper under the aisle and placed the mag back. But the reduced cost seems to make it a worth while purchace for a couple of articles (I have no Interest in steam) But MR has a better spread of relavent articles for my interest and an electronic version might tempt me to buy more than the 4 or so copies a year that I do. Also I think the hobbies various magazines really do lend its self well to this format. Just look at Andy Y's MI 1,2 and 3. A real feast for the eyes! So come on MR catch up and I'll buy more. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted May 31, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2012 Wow, what inspiration to do so! It could encourage more people to buy it. I would of read the relavent article in Tesco or smiths kicked the wrapper under the aisle and placed the mag back an electronic version might tempt me to buy more than the 4 or so copies a year that I do. What maybe 6?, less if they contain articles about steam locos? Nothing like a COMMITMENT. Probably won't buy any electronic versions, once he figures out a way to copy a friend's paid for version for free. Probably risking the moderators wrath here, but I wonder why Dibber hasn't answered yet? Kevin Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orcadian Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I wonder why Dibber hasn't answered yet? Kevin Martin Perhaps he's still counting to 10, v e r y s l o w l y before answering? Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi Ben, Chris, Dibber etc Any plans on making RM available electronically? It could encourage more people to buy it. But both RM and CM - are available electronically - and nowt to do with the guys you are addressing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGomez Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 It may convince me to buy it as I live overseas and got fed up with the 4 week delivery. With electronic media becoming more popular, I´m surprised MR hasn´t jumped upon the bandwagon too. So it looks like I´m on your side Guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Andy. Obviously my attempt at humour re the standing joke about mags in wrappers was not taken well by some members, who obviously like to deconstruct people's posts and then speculate that they will copy media illegally. Cheers Kevin, get a life. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted May 31, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm sure MR would be looking at this form of delivery, but for commercial reasons I don't see them coming on to any forum and revealing plans before anything is in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Dibber25 didn't respond because he's been enjoying himself riding VIA Rail (and Nightstar stock) in Canada for the past four weeks. However, I'm no longer involved in these sort of policy decisions or plans so I wouldn't be able to comment one way or another. As Consultant Editor, my role is mainly in model-making, writing for the three Bauer railway titles and general editorial support. Happily, I no longer have to wrestle with the thorny questions of what MR does next in print or digital or how it might do it. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted May 31, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2012 :offtopic: Reading your post Dibber I thought I would attach this shot of 2 head units, 14 Ex nightstar stock and an observation car in Halifax nova Scotia september 2009. and if you look closely there are 3 RML's in the top left corner.........you wait for 1 then 3 come along....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted May 31, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Andy. Obviously my attempt at humour re the standing joke about mags in wrappers was not taken well by some members, who obviously like to deconstruct people's posts and then speculate that they will copy media illegally. Cheers Kevin, get a life. Guy No doubt the various magazines WILL be available as downloads one day. Model Rail isn't a magazine that normally comes in a wrapper, at least not here. Kevin Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 55020 Posted June 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'd like to add my vote for a digital version. I currently subscribe to the electronic version of Model Railroader and think the format is great. The current £55 overseas subscription for RM is prohibitively expensive for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Graff Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 yes... I have never been able to buy as many railroad mags as I can now with the much cheaper e-mags available thru Zinio and Pocket mags! I really hope that RM will be as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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