The only way to beat low-labor-cost manufacturers is to maximize
automation and minimize labor costs so that shipping costs and delays
from overseas negate the labor cost competitiveness of imports.
Ahem, so how does any one afford to buy anything when they are either a)
out of work b)
On 12/6/04 4:46 am, Daniel McGrath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is Aster actually Made in Japan? I cannont say, I've never seen one up
close. As far as small production runs, seems that both Cheddar and
Roundhouse are able to do it. There are a few more to be sure. Never say
it's
From: Sam Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I am surprised a little bit that no Roundhouse clone has sprung up in
the US, you have a far greater potential market. In the UK we suspect
that high product liability insurance in your highly litigious country
may have put
On 12/6/04 8:46 am, Bede McCormack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Sam Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am surprised a little bit that no Roundhouse clone has sprung up in
the US, you have a far greater potential market. In the UK we suspect
that high product
At 06:01 PM 6/11/04 +0100, you wrote:
Who is Dicky Boast? What shop? I've never had any dealings with him,
[snip] - Mike
I've tried. I've ordered materials, large'ish quantities of tube
specifically, and asked for pricing on quantities of boilers, both
ready-made and materials kits, for
It probably has more to do with what re-sparked the interest in garden
railways in both countries.
In the UK it is commonly credited to Stuart Browne of Archangel Models
who made affordable 16mm 'scale' live steamers that WORKED in a garden
environment. He had his apostles who wrote in the
Oh yes, and what is less gratifying about preparing and firing up a loco
and 8 mins later having a REAL steam engine to use.
If you are referring to the traction engine explosion at the State Fair;
according to the official report (copy on web), that was down to the
owner avoiding having his
In a message dated 6/12/2004 3:04:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I know of an underwear company that has Bras. imported. One (1) 10mm
strap is stitched on in the country and it is sold as made in that country
OK, Bert. How exactly do you know so much about Bras?
Pete.
I usually enjoy theorizing but this is one area where I can recommend
personal practical experience as being much more satisfying. I recall
many years ago even forgetting my railroad while being involved in
Intensive experiments on this subject which usually leads to deeper
involvement.
Harry,
Well, I must say that I had to remind Dicky (just once) about the wicks but
I did get them with an apology. But you know me , my reminding was done
with some distorted humour! Of course, a few wicks are easier to provide
than the items you needed
I have a suspicion he is just doing too
Right Sam,
It was Aster and then Tom Cooper's Merlins who helped me into live steam.
Tom needs a great deal of credit as a pioneer. His Merlin Hunslet was a
terrific performer despite some minor defects. I had one for 18 years,
some repairs of course but how it steamed! Big boiler, big butane
Good idea, seems to me. As it turns out I will probably use a Jensen
Boiler and parts as the basis of a steam loco.
I have powered my Jensen with an electric motor to perform as a steam
driven generator for a big Xmas layout I once had that included a ferris
wheel, carousel and other carnival
Yes, I did have the traction engine explosion in mind- I guess I was making
the tenuous assumption that if the late owner of the TE was unconcerned
enough about litigation to drive a full-sized time bomb into a State fair,
then perhaps many 1:19th et al. scale live steamers' concern about being
At 05:05 PM 6/12/04 -0400, you wrote:
Yes, I did have the traction engine explosion in mind- I guess I was making
the tenuous assumption that if the late owner of the TE was unconcerned
enough about litigation
I would guess that the whole lot of them were unconcerned about
anything
My first loco was the Merlin Hunslet. I still have it and it still
steams. As a member of the WLLR I always thought No 85b a rather
elegant little engine when Tom did his model
A small irony, the full-sized loco is actually two years younger than
me!
Best
Sam E
Geoff Spenceley wrote:
Sam,
The prototype two years younger than you? doesn't that make you rather
old?? Heck, it must be 50 yrs younger than me!!
I sold my two Merlins to Tom Toth, gotta raise money for those expensive
Asters as I prefer 1/32 scale. Expensive is right tho', we live in a shack
in the woods, our autos
Geoff,
Experimenting is interesting. Black carbon fibre...
Made me think of the black wood stove insulation rope that comes in various
thicknesses. Is wood stove door/glass insulation similar to the carbon
fibre wick you mention?
I should buy some and experiment. The worst that can happen is it
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