Good one, Steve! You know you're an N scaler when you dabble in Z, and think that N scale models are huge again....
when your wife asks why you are yelling and swearing at small locomotive detail parts! (this happened to me last night while detailing a U50) :teeth:
Haha! You know you're an N Scaler when you look in awe and amazement at all the great stuff the Z Scalers are doing these days and say "I remember when we first did that in N" Admit it... You really wanted to be a Z Scaler, but you made up an excuse why you have to settle with N.
You know you're an N-scaler when... You save the plastic cylinders from rolls of adding machine tape because they might someday become fuel tanks or something like that. Ben
You know you are an N-scaler when you endure perennial verbal battles over a few thousandths of an inch flange size on little plastic wheels...And you actually find yourself enjoying them.
"ykyaansw" even though you have a large collection of Z, you love being able to buy RTR steam in N, because there is nothing much available in Z, and you are amazed at how easy it is to collect what you want. I dont have any diesels in N and dont intend to collect any at all but just love the steamies that are available and soon to be available, PCM M1's anyone.
Robert- Yes....and no. Having started N in 1964, I've gone through all the scrounging, kitbashing and compromising I need in one lifetime. I got into N so I wouldn't have to agonize over rivets, and now with the advancements in N (especially over the last five years) I'm back to being concerned about phases of locomotives and correct combinations of options. Laser mills, rapid prototyping and an abundance of new commercial products have made prototype modeling in N very doable and enjoyable. As I've posted over on the Z Forum, while Z is attractive and there are some guys (like yourself) doing some awesome work, besides the huge investment I have in N, I just don't see enough of an advantage in the size to really get into it at this late date. There are also too many compromises that you have to put up with... MicroTrains grossly wide hood units, too-short wheelbase freight car trucks, locomotives at custom run/brass prices, lack of real commercial track, Marklin toylike high priced stuff, and begining at zero selection of locos and rolling stock by comparison to N. Having said that, I commend the rugged individualist spirit of the Z Scaler that wants to have to create most everything from scratch or kitbash...... but "been there done that". I am, however, waiting for T Gauge stuff to hit the market... now there is a challenge.... 1/480 scale (track gauge 3mm = 1/3 of N 9mm)!!! Charlie Vlk
....when you carry a magnifying glass in your pocket at all times. ....when you use your magnifying visor with your bifocals.
You know you're an N scaler when you have a layout in your bedroom along with the bed, dresser, TV, stereo, and everything else that goes in a bedroom. I used to have mine in my room. It was about 2 1/2 X 5 feet and the homemade table it was on had wheels.
You know you are an N scaler when the contractor-carpenter who is doing your basement goes into your workroom and says "Look at this- clamps, screwdrivers, vise, hammer and all the other tools I use- but they are so tiny" Happened last night.
When names like Nolan, PSG, Fotheringil, Hemi, and lots of others from trainboard are part of your evening conversation. When 18" minimum radius is a luxury and 9"s is really unacceptable.
...The LEDs you use are smaller than the magnet wire you need to solder them to... ...You teach your kids to say, "N N N, Merry Christmas", because we don't do HO here!... -- Richard Doramus
When you finally found a use for that old 55 gallon drum out back. You can use it to store all the Rapido couplers you have been collecting over the years. Some day you may find a use for them.
... when you never put "N-Scale" for reference in your posts, or for sale adds, because you take it for granted, and think everyone does N scale, or simply forget that there are any other scales!!! (Yeah, Im guilty)
