Hi! I've just become a member of this forum and getting back into modeling after an absence of some 40 years. Some things are the same but much has changed and there are many new things that I'm trying to get my mind around. My fascination is with detail so I hope you can help me.
I'm looking at starting a collection of British steam engines that typify the post war (II) era. Other periods will follow I trust, but this is my starting ground. I'm looking for detail... like, opening smoke boxes with details inside, smooth working and tight linkages, I hate floppy, loosley pinned links, and detailed cabs. What manufacturers typify this quality or, is there a range within a manufacturer's product line that exemplifies this class of product. Am I deluding myself that 00 can give me this or should I be looking at larger scales? From the modeling standpoint I like the idea of aging and weathering. A layout is not in the works for the moment but may be once I get a decent collection that I want to take to the next level.
I live in Canada (Ontario) so availability of product is not the best, although importing is not out of the question.
I'm looking at starting a collection of British steam engines that typify the post war (II) era. Other periods will follow I trust, but this is my starting ground. I'm looking for detail... like, opening smoke boxes with details inside, smooth working and tight linkages, I hate floppy, loosley pinned links, and detailed cabs. What manufacturers typify this quality or, is there a range within a manufacturer's product line that exemplifies this class of product. Am I deluding myself that 00 can give me this or should I be looking at larger scales? From the modeling standpoint I like the idea of aging and weathering. A layout is not in the works for the moment but may be once I get a decent collection that I want to take to the next level.
I live in Canada (Ontario) so availability of product is not the best, although importing is not out of the question.