kvp Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 3:42 PM, JR 500系 said: tInteresting.. not a huge fan of prototypical running numbers, but would you happen to know which motor chassis to get and which light parts to get? I never figured out about the light parts and how the 21m or 20m or 19m motor chassis works... As it's a new model so it's hard to tell, but if you get one of the sets and look at the numbers on the motor chassis and the two light boards that come with it, then you'll need more from those for the 4 car set to uprade it to two full two car sets. Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, kvp said: As it's a new model so it's hard to tell, but if you get one of the sets and look at the numbers on the motor chassis and the two light boards that come with it, then you'll need more from those for the 4 car set to uprade it to two full two car sets. Thanks! I'll take a look at my 817s since technically they are the same models... Why didn't GreenMax do the 4-car set instead of the 2 + 2 car set? Link to comment
kvp Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 8 hours ago, JR 500系 said: Why didn't GreenMax do the 4-car set instead of the 2 + 2 car set? I don't think this series has a 4 car variant. Just the 7 two car sets. Link to comment
katoftw Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Sammy meant why do a 4 car box set when normally they do a separate 2 car motor and 2 car non motor sets. Edited August 4, 2018 by katoftw Link to comment
kvp Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, katoftw said: Sammy meant why do a 4 car box set when normally they do a separate 2 car motor and 2 car non motor sets. Because this allows two headlight assemblies and the required 4 light disable switches to be left out and only one box is needed? Less parts mean it's cheaper to make. Especially important when the circuits are sourced from a subcontractor. Link to comment
Kamome Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) On 8/5/2018 at 3:01 AM, kvp said: I don't think this series has a 4 car variant. Just the 7 two car sets. I live close to the Nogata-Wakamatsu line and I’ve only mostly seen 819 Dencha 2 car units. I think I’ve only seen them running in pairs once or twice. Edited August 21, 2018 by Kamome 1 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 2:01 AM, kvp said: I don't think this series has a 4 car variant. Just the 7 two car sets. On 8/5/2018 at 3:59 AM, katoftw said: Sammy meant why do a 4 car box set when normally they do a separate 2 car motor and 2 car non motor sets. Haha actually I thought the video showed a 4-car consist, but I guess it's just another 2+2... On 8/5/2018 at 5:46 AM, kvp said: Because this allows two headlight assemblies and the required 4 light disable switches to be left out and only one box is needed? Less parts mean it's cheaper to make. Especially important when the circuits are sourced from a subcontractor. Understood the logic behind it, but over 16k for just a 2-car train set with only one set of lights is overwhelming.... 2 hours ago, Kamome said: I live close to the Nogata-Wakamatsu line and I’ve only mostly seen 819 Dencha 2 car units. I think I’ve only seen them running in pairs once or twice. Thanks! I guess it's just a 2-car set for me then... but still I cant bring myself to order such an expensive 2-car set.... Man it's even more than what MA is asking for a 2-car set now! Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hot off the press: http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_03.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_04.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_02.jpg I am glad I didn't do so much private railways, otherwise the Tobu 70000 and Keio 5000 and Tokyu 8500 will be enough to send me to sleep on the streets.... And some accessories: http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_05.jpg 2 Link to comment
Ultratram Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 14 hours ago, JR 500系 said: Hot off the press: http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_03.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_04.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_02.jpg I am glad I didn't do so much private railways, otherwise the Tobu 70000 and Keio 5000 and Tokyu 8500 will be enough to send me to sleep on the streets.... And some accessories: http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201808_05.jpg I am fine with my tomytec 1000-1800. So nothing is jumping out at me here. I still have the red keikyu 1000 rilakkuma coming next month. Unless greenmax announces a rerealease of a keikyu steel body.... nothing new for me for rest of the year. Link to comment
bill937ca Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Greenmax has posted various types of layout materials in one of their store blogs. http://www.gm-store.co.jp/blog/gmstore-staff/archives/58250#more-58250 2 Link to comment
Gordon Werner Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Neat to see the Blue Symphony being released Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yeah... more reasons to spend even more money.. it's sad. 😞 Didn't they already released the Kyoto Nara version, or is there something updated in this one? Link to comment
Gordon Werner Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, JR 500系 said: Yeah... more reasons to spend even more money.. it's sad. 😞 Didn't they already released the Kyoto Nara version, or is there something updated in this one? yes ... least may https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10511871 according to the new Hobby Search ... the new version: [Product features] - Recent 3121 organization with destination display changed to full color LED will be commercialized with coreless motor power unit. - [KYOTO - NARA] We will commercialize 3122 wrapping cars at the time, following the 3123 formation which was commercialized last year. - A new sticker attached will be produced containing the type / destination display of full color LED compatible. (No. 30804 only) - Vehicle number printed - [KYOTO - NARA] A special sticker is attached to the wrapping organization. - Headlight (white) - Tail light (red) - Indicator type passing light (white) lights up - Train wireless antenna, fuse box, inductive wireless antenna for user installation - Use conventional parts for truck and underfloor equipment ※ Product specifications may differ from some actual vehicles. [Product Set Composition (Organization Chart)] ← Osaka Namba · Kyoto · International Hall Takeda · Kashihara Jingumae · Kintetsu Nara → - Kintetsu Series 3220 (KYOTO - NARA wrapping) 6 - car train set (powered) 3722 + 3822 + 3622 (M) + 3522 + 3222 + 3122 Edited September 28, 2018 by Gordon Werner Link to comment
Gordon Werner Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 NGI's prototype photos: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2018/10/greenmax201858-dfeb.html Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, Gordon Werner said: NGI's prototype photos: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2018/10/greenmax201858-dfeb.html Dang... after looking at the pictures of the Dencha… I eventually succumb to the devil... and I have Gordon to blame for it... 😛 1 Link to comment
katoftw Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201812_02.jpg Edited December 27, 2018 by cteno4 Image embed Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Saw that today and was like yeah! Then saw the price again and was like... WHAT? now is like… bleh... Would Kato do it eventually, seeing that they are picking up on the Shirayuki, which technically, is a 653 also? Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 More releases, (by which I am happy cause it does not have anything that will interest me at the moment... 🙂 http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201901_01.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201901_02.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201901_03.jpg http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201901_04.jpg Strange GM will do the 100th anniversary Shikuoka A3000 ~ But at 14k... Link to comment
Misha_K Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 You've got pic 4 twice and no link to pic 1. 😉 http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201901_01.jpg 1 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 New releases from GreenMax: http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201902_01.jpg Shizuoka Railway Type A3000 (Elegant Blue) Two Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (2-Car Set) Type MANI44 Four Car Set (Improved) (4-Car Set) (Pre-colored Completed) Type MANI44 Two Car Set (Improved) (2-Car Set) (Pre-colored Completed) Type MANI44 (Improved) (1-Car) (Pre-colored Completed) Type MANI44 Euroliner Color Four Car Set (Improved) (4-Car Set) http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201902_03.jpg Seibu Series New 2000 Early Type (Shinjuku Line/2051 Formation/without Ventilator/Single Arm Pantograph Car) Six Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (6-Car Set) Seibu Series New 2000 Early Type (Shinjuku Line/2523 Formation/without Ventilator) Additional Four Car Formation Set (without Motor) (Add-on 4-Car Set) Seibu Series New 2000 Early Type (Shinjuku Line/2509 Formation/without Ventilator) Additional Four Car Formation Set (without Motor) (Add-on 4-Car Set) Tobu Series 60000 (Noda Line/61603 Formation) Six Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (6-Car Set) Tobu Series 60000 (Tobu Urban Park Line/61610 Formation) Six Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (6-Car Set) J.R. Type KIHA110-200 (Rikuu West Line) Standard Two Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (Basic 2-Car Set) J.R. Type KIHA110-200 (Rikuu West Line) Additional Two Car Formation Set (without Motor) (Add-On 2-Car Set) J.R. Type KIHA111/112 (KIHA111-200/KIHA112-200, Rikuu East Line) Standard Two Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (Basic 2-Car Set) J.R. Type KIHA111/112 (KIHA111-200/KIHA112-200, Rikuu East Line) Additional Two Car Formation Set (without Motor) (Add-on 2-Car Set) http://www.greenmax.co.jp/image/new_release/new_release_201902_02.jpg Tokyu Series 6020 (w/Q Seat Car) Seven Car Formation Set (w/Motor) (7-Car Set) SAFE for me ~ 🙂 Link to comment
Yavianice Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Green Max Kintetsu Blue Symphony https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/10601121 with table lighting and advertised compatibility with tomix interior lighting. Will this be a turning point for green max to make models for people that like interior lighting but do not want to paint everything? Link to comment
Sheffie Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Quite nice, although I would not say $200 nice. Also, for a train called “blue symphony” it was browner than expected Link to comment
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