HO scale decals (NW Modeling List)

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Hopefully in O scale too!Jimmy LisleSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> Date: 9/21/20  1:06 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> Subject: Re: HO scale decals (NW Modeling List) I hope this work out it be nice to have the right class plates on the J class.Sincerely,Jeff Mueller> On Sep 21, 2020, at 11:23 AM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:> > Great ideas. I second those!> Phil Miller> > -----Original Message-----> From: NW-Modeling-List [mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces at nwhs.org] On Behalf> Of NW Modeling List> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:40 PM> To: nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> Subject: Re: HO scale decals (NW Modeling List)> > All> > I would love to see some N&W Steam Decals produced with research and> techniques up to 2020 standards. The B&O folks just got a set in the last> year with the correct lettering style.  Archive research throughout the> hobby has brought these fine details to the fore.  Let's include a detailed> usage guide so you don't have to guess about which lettering size goes> where.> > But please let's not forget about some of the smaller size locos like G, M> and W and maybe we can get some of those older brass models out of closets> and from underneath layouts and taking places of honor on top of the layout.> No. 6 has gathered a lot of dust waiting.> > Stoney> Rick C. Stone> NWHS #0001> > >> On September 20, 2020 at 12:42 PM nw-modeling-list-request at nwhs.org wrote:>> >> >> Send NW-Modeling-List mailing list submissions to>>    nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit>>    https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/nw-modeling-list>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to>>    nw-modeling-list-request at nwhs.org>> >> You can reach the person managing the list at>>    nw-modeling-list-owner at nwhs.org>> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of NW-Modeling-List digest...">> >> >> Today's Topics:>> >>   1. HO scale decals (NW Modeling List)>>   2. Re: HO N&W Steam Decals (NW Modeling List)>>   3. Re: HO scale decals (NW Modeling List)>>   4. Re: HO N&W Steam Decals (NW Modeling List)>>   5. Re: HO N&W Steam Decals (NW Modeling List)>>   6. Re: HO scale decals (NW Modeling List)>>   7. Re: HO N&W Steam Decals (NW Modeling List)>> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------->> >> Message: 1>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:21:04 +0000 (UTC)>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: NW model list <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: HO scale decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1082.1600597750.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8">> >> It would be nice to have these decals in n-scale.>> Jeff Wood>> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/2dc67517/attachment-0001.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 2>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:41:56 -0400>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1090.1600616133.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8">> >> Marty,>> >> I checked the ShellSclae, K4,  and Tichy offerings but there is >> nothing really on point; Tichy offers the stripe set for the J, and >> has a generic set of builders plates. Otherwise zilch.  Perhaps the >> NWHS Modeling committee could address this issue.>> >> Jim Brewer>> >>> On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:48 PM NW Modeling List >>> <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>>> wrote:>>> >>> Other than Microscale, are there any choices for HO scale N&W steam >>> locomotive decals that include the builders plates and class badges?  >>> I ordered Microscale's latest revision, and while it does finally >>> put the builders plates and class badges in more of a bronze or >>> brass color instead of dulux gold like the lettering, it still has a >>> poor selection of classes repesented on the plates and badges.  >>> There are no A's, and no Y's other than Y6b.  Their O scale revision >>> includes these additional classes, so it is frustrating that the HO >>> version still does not.  I've looked around but can't find any >>> currently in production other than Microscale.  I know the Champ >>> sets don't have the plates and badges I am looking for.  Are there >>> any options besides finding an appropriately sized "A" in another set> and combining it with the Microscale?>>> >>> Marty Flick>>> >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>>> >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/06d52421/attachment-0001.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 3>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:38:46 -0400>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: Re: HO scale decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1091.1600616142.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed">> >> I agree, But I doubt if it will be done, We seem to be in the minority>> >> Joe Grzelak>> >>> On 9/20/2020 3:21 AM, NW Modeling List wrote:>>> It would be nice to have these decals in n-scale.>>> >>> Jeff Wood>>> >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/52d24f64/attachment-0001.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 4>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:42:22 -0400>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1094.1600617989.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8>> >> Marty>> >> The Society can do the N&W steam decals, the Microscale set is a bit> undersized for the 10 inch letters. However, we have to order a fairly high> number of sets to keep the pricing reasonable, and therefore demand must be> there for the investment of time.>> >> They can be done with correct builder?s plates and class plates (Class J> plates were chromed, I believe the streamlined K2 plates were also chromed)> and bronze for most of the others, the Y3s were cast iron I know for sure,> class plates bronze.>> >> We could also include the correct early small cab size lettering, and the> aluminum color lettering for passenger power.>> >> It all depends on demand.>> >> Best>> Ken Miller>> >>> On Sep 20, 2020, at 10:41 AM, NW Modeling List> <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:>>> >>> Marty,>>> >>> I checked the ShellSclae, K4,  and Tichy offerings but there is nothing> really on point; Tichy offers the stripe set for the J, and has a generic> set of builders plates. Otherwise zilch.  Perhaps the NWHS Modeling> committee could address this issue.>>> >>> Jim Brewer>>> >>> On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:48 PM NW Modeling List> <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:>>> Other than Microscale, are there any choices for HO scale N&W steam> locomotive decals that include the builders plates and class badges?  I> ordered Microscale's latest revision, and while it does finally put the> builders plates and class badges in more of a bronze or brass color instead> of dulux gold like the lettering, it still has a poor selection of classes> repesented on the plates and badges.  There are no A's, and no Y's other> than Y6b.  Their O scale revision includes these additional classes, so it> is frustrating that the HO version still does not.  I've looked around but> can't find any currently in production other than Microscale.  I know the> Champ sets don't have the plates and badges I am looking for.  Are there any> options besides finding an appropriately sized "A" in another set and> combining it with the Microscale?>>> >>> Marty Flick>>> >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>> >> >> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 5>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:30:38 +0000>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: "'NW Modeling List'" <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1095.1600619825.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8">> >> Two questions then:>> How do we show our interest for the Society to gauge demand?>> Rather than the Society invest in the production, could you first >> engage with MicroScale to offer a further update of their decal?>> Marty Flick>> >>    -----------------------------------------From: "NW Modeling List" >> To: "NW Modeling List">> Cc: >> Sent: Sunday September 20 2020 12:23:08PM>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> >> Marty>> >> The Society can do the N&W steam decals, the Microscale set is a bit >> undersized for the 10 inch letters. However, we have to order a fairly >> high number of sets to keep the pricing reasonable, and therefore >> demand must be there for the investment of time.>> >> They can be done with correct builder?s plates and class plates >> (Class J plates were chromed, I believe the streamlined K2 plates were >> also chromed) and bronze for most of the others, the Y3s were cast >> iron I know for sure, class plates bronze.>> >> We could also include the correct early small cab size lettering, and >> the aluminum color lettering for passenger power.>> >> It all depends on demand.>> >> Best>> Ken Miller>> >>>> On Sep 20, 2020, at 10:41 AM, NW Modeling List  wrote:>>> >>> Marty,>>> >>> I checked the ShellSclae, K4, and Tichy offerings but there is >> nothing really on point; Tichy offers the stripe set for the J, and >> has a generic set of builders plates. Otherwise zilch. Perhaps the >> NWHS Modeling committee could address this issue.>>> >>> Jim Brewer>>> >>>> On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:48 PM NW Modeling List  wrote:>>> Other than Microscale, are there any choices for HO scale N&W steam >> locomotive decals that include the builders plates and class badges? I >> ordered Microscale's latest revision, and while it does finally put >> the builders plates and class badges in more of a bronze or brass >> color instead of dulux gold like the lettering, it still has a poor >> selection of classes repesented on the plates and badges. There are no >> A's, and no Y's other than Y6b. Their O scale revision includes these >> additional classes, so it is frustrating that the HO version still >> does not. I've looked around but can't find any currently in >> production other than Microscale. I know the Champ sets don't have the >> plates and badges I am looking for. Are there any options besides >> finding an appropriately sized "A" in another set and combining it >> with the Microscale?>>> >>> Marty Flick>>> >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> >> ________________________________________>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>> To change your subscription go to>> >> >> Links:>> ------>> [1] http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> /> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at  </br<></a><a href=>> >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/0d27884a/attachment-0001.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 6>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:33:37 +0000>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: "'NW Modeling List'" <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Subject: Re: HO scale decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1096.1600619825.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8">> >> Microscale does offer their N&W steam set in N scale. I believe it is >> identical to the HO, so the limited builders plates and class badges >> remain. If Microscale were to further revise their HO set, the N scale >> would probably receive the same updates.>> Marty Flick>> >>    -----------------------------------------From: "NW Modeling List" >> To: "NW Modeling List">> Cc: >> Sent: Sunday September 20 2020 11:43:08AM>> Subject: Re: HO scale decals>> >>    I agree, But I doubt if it will be done, We seem to be in the >> minority>> >>    Joe Grzelak>>  On 9/20/2020 3:21 AM, NW Modeling List wrote:>>      It would be nice to have these decals in n-scale. >>  Jeff Wood   >> >>    ________________________________________ NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org >> [1] To change your subscription go to >> [2]http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list [3] Browse >> the NW-Modeling-List archives at>> [4]http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/ [5]   >> >> Links:>> ------>> [1] mailto:NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>> [2] http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> [3] http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> [4] http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>> [5] http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>> >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/d3915e97/attachment-0001.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Message: 7>> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:40:33 +0000 (UTC)>> From: NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> To: nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> Message-ID: <mailman.1100.1600620144.10487.nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8">> >> ?Up to the minute update: With the assistance of the Society, ShellScale> Decals will be producing the steam set in 2021 in HO, O and N Scale.?If you> are familiar with our quality you know this will be a good thing.?Richard D.> ShellShellScale Decals?In a message dated 9/20/2020 12:37:11 PM Eastern> Standard Time, nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:?>> Two questions then:?How do we show our interest for the Society to >> gauge demand??Rather than the Society invest in the production, could >> you first engage with MicroScale to offer a further update of their >> decal??Marty Flick>> >> ?>> ----------------------------------------->> From: "NW Modeling List" >> To: "NW Modeling List">> Cc: >> Sent: Sunday September 20 2020 12:23:08PM>> Subject: Re: HO N&W Steam Decals>> >> Marty>> >> The Society can do the N&W steam decals, the Microscale set is a bit> undersized for the 10 inch letters. However, we have to order a fairly high> number of sets to keep the pricing reasonable, and therefore demand must be> there for the investment of time.>> >> They can be done with correct builder?s plates and class plates (Class J> plates were chromed, I believe the streamlined K2 plates were also chromed)> and bronze for most of the others, the Y3s were cast iron I know for sure,> class plates bronze.>> >> We could also include the correct early small cab size lettering, and the> aluminum color lettering for passenger power.>> >> It all depends on demand.>> >> Best>> Ken Miller>> >>> On Sep 20, 2020, at 10:41 AM, NW Modeling List> <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:>>> >>> Marty,>>> >>> I checked the ShellSclae, K4, and Tichy offerings but there is nothing> really on point; Tichy offers the stripe set for the J, and has a generic> set of builders plates. Otherwise zilch. Perhaps the NWHS Modeling committee> could address this issue.>>> >>> Jim Brewer>>> >>> On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:48 PM NW Modeling List> <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:>>> Other than Microscale, are there any choices for HO scale N&W steam> locomotive decals that include the builders plates and class badges? I> ordered Microscale's latest revision, and while it does finally put the> builders plates and class badges in more of a bronze or brass color instead> of dulux gold like the lettering, it still has a poor selection of classes> repesented on the plates and badges. There are no A's, and no Y's other than> Y6b. Their O scale revision includes these additional classes, so it is> frustrating that the HO version still does not. I've looked around but can't> find any currently in production other than Microscale. I know the Champ> sets don't have the plates and badges I am looking for. Are there any> options besides finding an appropriately sized "A" in another set and> combining it with the Microscale?>>> >>> Marty Flick>>> >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list< a=""> /> > >>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> <>http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/< a=""> /> > >>> ________________________________________>>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>>> To change your subscription go to>>> <>http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list< a=""> /> > >>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >>> <>http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/< a=""> />>> ________________________________________>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>> To change your subscription go to>> <>http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list< a=""> /> >> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >> <>http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/< a=""> /> >> <>________________________________________>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>> To change your subscription go to>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at >> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/>> >> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was >> scrubbed...>> URL: >> <https://pairlist6.pair.net/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/attachments/202>> 00920/f238e05e/attachment.html>>> >> ------------------------------>> >> Subject: Digest Footer>> >> ________________________________________>> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org>> To change your subscription go to>> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list>> Browse the NW-Mailing-List archives at >> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling>> >> >> ------------------------------>> >> End of NW-Modeling-List Digest, Vol 211, Issue 10>> *************************************************> ________________________________________> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org> To change your subscription go to> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/> > ________________________________________> NW-Modeling-List at nwhs.org> To change your subscription go to> http://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-list> Browse the NW-Modeling-List archives at> http://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/________________________________________NW-Modeling-List@nwhs.orgTo change your subscription go tohttp://list.nwhs.org/mailman/options/nw-modeling-listBrowse the NW-Modeling-List archives athttp://list.nwhs.org/pipermail/nw-modeling-list/
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