RMweb Gold NoggintheNog Posted May 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2021 I noticed in the recent discussion about Horny trade terms that the mechanics of actually making model trains came up. For those interested, this is a video by a relatively new US manufacturer, ScaleTrains, who show how it works in the modern production world from concept to manufacture. They are base din the US and as a startup subbed out all manufacturing, including cad design, to Chinese businesses. They now employ the cad team directly I think, but it shows what is involved, and why you will not see local production comping back any time soon. Youtube Link 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike_Walker Posted May 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2021 Very interesting. Perhaps when you've watched this you'll see why our favourite models cost what they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 ......... and ours are cheap compared to European prices! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 We are definitely getting a bargain in the model rail world. I am currently working on a Window Regulator for a Ford Escort Mk2, a simple assembly of around 25 basic components. That's going to cost us around £280 a piece. It requires very little assembly work, no painting, no packaging, no electronics. So yes, trains are real bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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