What did you order or the post deliver? (Japanese N Gauge)

[Densha]

I can't afford all of this this month, but I bought a few Tomix buffers, another mini-platform (making three double platforms out of two sets) and another mini-point set.

 

I feel I can now operate a small railway company with six points, though I want a few more points (maybe eight or 10) and a bit more rolling stock (at least 10 cars) to approach the 'realism' of a small company a bit more.

 

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Buildings will come much later. I can't have this laying around when the misses is at home.

You were actually intending to change to Unitrack right? Did you go with Tomix after all because they didn't make normal small radius switches? (those 45 degree switches seem rather useless to me)

[ToniBabelony]

You were actually intending to change to Unitrack right? Did you go with Tomix after all because they didn't make normal small radius switches? (those 45 degree switches seem rather useless to me)

 

For now, Tomix does fine with the small space I use. Maybe I'll use Tomix for the large project I'm planning with a friend as well, since I really like the geometry. The main lines will be KATO tracks, but I figure I can use Tomix for 'my' local line to simulate a different gauge or a less heavy feel than the KATO tracks. Also, the tight curves will be of use in some Enoden-style street running and windings through residential areas.

 

Also yeah, those KATO 45˚points are a pain in the butt. I haven't done any testing/research but it's a shame they didn't release 30˚ points. If they had, I'd gone for KATO tracks 100%, since I love the Unijoiner system, sturdiness, reliability (which can be an issue with Tomix) and overall looks. Also, the KATO Unitram really appeals to me as well...

Edited April 10, 2013 by Toni Babelony

[cteno4]

Woot woot, my fmodels 55% off tomytec buildings just appeared on the doorstep today!

 

Got a second set of the harbor buildings for some potential kitbashing, the farm set, the temple pagoda, and a few three story buildings.

 

I'm a happy boy, happy boy, oh ain't it great when things are goin your way! Well a Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba (for you beat farmers)

 

Jeff

Edited April 11, 2013 by cteno4

[macdon]

Woot woot, my fmodels 55% off tomytec buildings just appeared on the doorstep today!

 

Got a second set of the harbor buildings for some potential kitbashing, the farm set, the temple pagoda, and a few three story buildings.

 

I'm a happy boy, happy boy, oh ain't it great when things are goin your way! Well a Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba (for you beat farmers)

 

Jeff

 

Pics please  :)

 

Mardon

[JR 500系]

Woot woot, my fmodels 55% off tomytec buildings just appeared on the doorstep today!

 

Got a second set of the harbor buildings for some potential kitbashing, the farm set, the temple pagoda, and a few three story buildings.

 

I'm a happy boy, happy boy, oh ain't it great when things are goin your way! Well a Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba (for you beat farmers)

 

Jeff

Pagoda? 3 story buildings? HHhmmm they somewhat sounded familar! I'm guessing we bought about the same thing!

 

I got 2 of the hospitals to try and combine them to become taller/ larger. If things work out fine, might get more to make them higher AND larger! Wahahaha

[Densha]

Received my MicroAce JR Shikoku 2000 series Uwakai today. It took less than two weeks to get here by SAL from Fmodels.

After this package was sent out Fmodels I ended up with communication problems with them concerning an upcoming reservation as mentioned in the relevant topic. But for this shipment they even checked the motor and lights for me, I'll let the fact that I wasn't able to pay with Paypal until two weeks later slide.

 

The package:

 

What's inside:

 

Out the box, on the tracks:

 

Some details:

 

The model is very good, the detailing and technique is splendid, just like on my JR Shikoku 8000 series. I think it even houses the same super silent and precise motor. The only thing I found noticeable was how the Arnold couplers looked slightly cheaply made (and tinier?) compared to the other Arnold couplers I've seen so far. But they probably do the job for now and when I can always get TN couplers.

[Densha]

Miku trams look nice, and not too difficult to assemble.  However, I'll be waiting to see if anyone finds a power unit that fits to motorize these trams.

I found these pages (of the same author I think) that describes the detailing and motorizing of these:

http://www.diotown.com/creative/2013/04/yukimikudensha.html

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/1509391/blog/c840209/

I think it's Tomytec chassis that he used, but I don't think he wrote down what's exactly inside.

Also, vids:

 

[bill937ca]

I found these pages (of the same author I think) that describes the detailing and motorizing of these:

http://www.diotown.com/creative/2013/04/yukimikudensha.html

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/1509391/blog/c840209/

I think it's Tomytec chassis that he used, but I don't think he wrote down what's exactly inside.

 

Its a Tomytec TM-TR01.

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10131862

Edited April 23, 2013 by bill937ca

[JR 500系]

Its a Tomytec TM-TR01.

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10131862

Ahah! Interesting! Thanks bill937ca!

 

Wonder if it works with the Platz train too? If it works it will be good to motorise the recently pre-ordering Keihan AKB-48 wrapping train set...

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10224245

[JR 500系]

Not exactly the post delivered, or rather bought off Sakuraya shop here in Sillypore, the only place with Tomytec and N gauge items (But no train)...

 

Managed to just got 2 boxes of the Tomytec Car Collection 14, (too bad not the secret variation) just enough as i didnt want my streets to be flooded with mini-cars... They ain't cheap though, after much mark up for shipping by Sakuraya...

 

Also, saw the notice on my door when i came back today... Sharks...

 

[Nick_Burman]

Found in the LHS, a book about modern Taiwan Railway Administration locomotives and rolling stock. In Chinese, of course... :unsure: snapped it on the spot, who could imagine finding a book about Taiwanese trains in a hobby shop in Brazil?

 

On the way, set of Bachmann 18' On30 boxcars.

 

Reordered Tomytec Tetsudo Collection 16 as Brazilian Post Office swallowed previous order without trace...this time with EMS...

 

Received Kato TaKi9900 tank car, one more JOT tank for my Chichibu train.

 

Received set of 4 books (Pre-Independence BG, MG, NG, Post-Independence locomotives) about Indian Locomotives by the Continental Railway Circle.

 

On the way, book about Russian pre-Revolution NG steam locos.

 

Bought at the LHS, Bachmann HO 4-6-0 - my first locomotive with sound.

 

Reserved Kato TaKi35000 tank car.

 

 

Cheers NB

[ToniBabelony]

Hurray! Today the Tomytec Railway Collection 17 came out. When I went to the shop they were still unpacking the lot... I only bought a case (with unpainted train) and a closed package. I only bought one, since I already have 6 cars that'd fit in the box anyway (8 cars in total). I was pretty lucky to get a Kotoden 1000 type (#102) in the closed package, as the unpainted train in the case is also a Kotoden (3000 type). So, I now only have Kotoden trains (15m and 16m length) in my collection. Pretty neat!

 

The foam of the case I had to cut a little to make my other trains fit, as they are a bit longer and have their pantographs in a different position. My little collection looks pretty neat now! Eight cars (three two-car consists and two single cars) seem enough for now I guess. Now the only investments go in more track and motorising my two new additions. 

 

Anyway, there are no seats in the trains this time, plus the solution of Tomytec for the dummy couplers is a bit shoddy. I think this was a real rush-job for them...

 

[macdon]

I got some N scale stuff from the post office today..........

 

100 x figures and 100 x cars all for $10 including shipping from an ebay seller in Hong Kong. Not bad - good for scene fillers!

 

Also a package from HS - Kato Kiha 47 2-car "Aqualiner" and some Tomix/Tomytec and Kato structures.

 

Thou it seems I am missing another HS box which was shipped a week earlier than this box. Hope my post office gets to find it.

 

Mardon

 

 

[tantousha]

Mailman stopped by today with a box from Japan! My 883 Sonic and E655 Nagomi came from F Models today. So far quite a pleasant experience with them, and the price point was perfect too. Will definitely be buying from them again.

 

Alex.

[JR 500系]

Finally the weekends where i have sometime to play with my trains!

 

The mail came in on Tuesday, but i missed it and i picked it up on Wednesday at the Post!

 

It's one HUGE box of goodies!

 

Enjoy the pictures!

 

Extended my viaduct station to be able to contain 8-car shinkansens...

 

Added also a V3 so now officially i have a parking yard!

 

Some road parts to extend my moving bus to travel within the city!

 

Now both my E4 Max and my former NEX E253 are full trains!

 

I am one happy man!

[John k]

Was out doing field visits for my employer and came back to the office to find three packages waiting for me....an old PA 64 sign (I collect old highway signs)  and two boxes from Japan....

 

In box one was the additional E1 add-on set that was recommended to me (so now i will have the full 12 car E-1 set.

 

Second box was huge but its one item was one i wanted as soon as i heard about it and seen it.........a complete KATO E-2 Suica Penguin set!  And it looks just as nice as the piccys i saw of it!!  It should be a big hit with the kids come N-Scale Weekend in a few weeks!

 

(piccys later if desired!)

Edited April 29, 2013 by John k

[bigford]

i ordered the ashoma parking garage from MB kline for $44.00 super happy

about the $8.95 shipping instead of the $28 from japan..

[macdon]

A great birthday haul for me today!

 

My missing HS box finally came in thru the post office today. Kato Unitrack tracks and accessories.

 

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/macdon2/IMG_0930_zps2d817442.jpg

 

Another HS box with bits and pieces of accessories.

 

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/macdon2/IMG_0931_zps692e572f.jpg

 

..........and for the 'piece de resistance'

 

A 2001 Bandai 13" GMK 'zilla! R/C version!

 

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t515/macdon2/IMG_0932_zps7908b738.jpg

 

Mardon

[cteno4]

Nice haul Mardon. Glad to hear the missing box turned up. larger/heavier boxes can be delayed the longest in sal it appears. i think its due to space on the plane so little stuff goes first and big stuff can wait awhile... 

 

jeff

[JGSDF]

Hi all, last week deliver

my first Tomytec train. Today I work on it to complete the train.

[JGSDF]

Also deliver last week, some military and airfield equipment

for my plannend little airfield.

Bye JGSDF ( Michael )

[cteno4]

JGSDF,

 

cool, where did you get the set of truck models? i remember seeing that a long time back and it was oop then!

 

also the bonanza is very cool. are the laserkits sankeis?

 

great stuff

 

jeff

 

btw ever see this guy's work on shapeways?

 

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/kuugun_koushou

 

fantastic stuff, but not selling right now. i contacted him last year asking if he might think about putting them up for sale as im sure there would be a lot of takers! very cool stuff. jr

[JGSDF]

JGSDF,

 

cool, where did you get the set of truck models? i remember seeing that a long time back and it was oop then!

 

also the bonanza is very cool. are the laserkits sankeis?

 

great stuff

 

jeff

 

btw ever see this guy's work on shapeways?

 

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/kuugun_koushou

 

fantastic stuff, but not selling right now. i contacted him last year asking if he might think about putting them up for sale as im sure there would be a lot of takers! very cool stuff. jr

Hi Jeff

the military trucks are from Hobby Search its Tomytec, and yes laserkits is Sankei,

I know these shapeways JSDF airport equipment, but i use this... 

http://www.bsd-online.com/zum_Shop/product_info.php?info=p133_Paletten-Transporter.html

for the moment mostly parts are sold out.

JGSDF ( Michael ) 

[bobquincy]

UPS delivered the 2nd gen chassis for the N scale Fujimi monorail.  It fits much better than the 1st gen but I already made some small changes to the drawing.  The 3rd gen should be perfect and that is the one I will make available to the modelers on this forum.  I could make it available on Shapeways but they can't do 2mm threaded holes.  ;)

 

The one on top in the photo is my Disney monorail, similar architecture as the Fujimi.

 

boB

[JR 500系]

Hi all, last week deliver

my first Tomytec train. Today I work on it to complete the train.

 

Hi JGSDF:

 

Please let us know if the conversion process is difficult or really simple... I tried to find a thread on this conversion but couldnt find any topic on this... It would be very helpful to me especially as i'm a noob at this conversion and have a Tomytec Evangelion train on Pre-order...

 

Thanks in advance! Nice air field by the way! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the completed project soon!