Re: (erielack) Re: Rapido

["Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>]

The intersection of prototype accuracy, economic reality and personal bias 
is bound to produce friction from time to time, and I'm happy to see this 
discussion being conducted in a civil manner, in keeping with the standards 
of this group. There are a couple other aspects to this topic that are worth 
examining. With my focus on intermodal, I have pointed out inaccuracies here 
in a couple of recent releases for the benefit of the few who might care. 
Did I buy these products? You bet, and I'm very happy these models were 
produced. The shortcomings are easy to correct in these particular cases, 
and in a tiny fraction of the time it would take to scratch these cars. 
Another thing, it's not necessarily all the manufacturer's doing. Some 
modelers may like to see a favorite roadname on a nicely done model, knowing 
full well the prototype never existed.

There are degrees of inaccuracy. Placing a roadname on a car similar to the 
prototype is one thing, doing up a U50C (a twin-engine loco unique to UP) in 
Amtrak is another. Let's not forget that this is modeling, and the entire 
hobby is fantasy!  Also, it takes courage for a manufacturer, especially a 
small one, to incur production costs for a new model in this economy.

Welcome to the group, Jason.

Paul B 


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