KC:
I think it'd be worth a try.
Here's some criteria that would be of interest to me. Others have already given some of theirs.
1) DVD.
2) Have excellent sound. (I am somewhat hearing impaired).
3) No more than $10/disc. (I am very financially impaired. )
4) Cover subjects not easily found elsewhere, perhaps such as
A). Wiring a loop/wye
B). Show the different scales in 45mm, i.e. 20.3 boxcar sitting next to 24.x boxcar, etc. To be effective, this would require a near-identical item in all the common scales. (And expensive).
C). Illustrate the size of G gauge buildings by including 1:1 people in the picture. This stuff gets big fast, with a more complex industry. (I'm thinking of Jones' steel foundry).
D.) Discuss things like storage issues for rolling stock when not in use.
E.) Be up front about costs for this particular gauge. I was shocked when I actually began acquiring stuff. But a bit of consideration of increase in size = increase in cost will show it's actually priced about right, though I suspect prices would fall if demand rose. Some prices, anyway. A way to positively emphasize G gauge might be to show how (relatively) easier it is to build from scratch rather than in the smaller gauges. This would lead naturally to Disc 2, "Scratchbuilding, Kitbashing, and ... stuff." I dunno. Something along those lines. I suspect a goodly amount of material could be gotten from people who only want recognition in return.
Yes, I'd definitely buy a copy. But I'd want to see more than nice-looking trains moving along well-senicked layouts.
Les W.
Hi Dennis,
I agree with Kevin, I think you should come up with some ideas on paper and then put the ideas into action if you are convinced that it would go. Kalmbach may decide to make another series similiar to what you referencing however, they would probably want to take a poll to find out if there are enough individuals interested before starting this process.
It is almost similiar to companies that decide on which model trains to build and then market. There has to be the demand before going forward with the project. You never know what can come out of it. Best of Luck !
I am in for it! Would like to see others help out in this.
What is your "thing" or planly put the best thing you do in G gauge like make Mills, People, Design Bachmann inside Cab, anything in Track (layn or tricks, even wiring), Block Signals, Sound Hook Up (all the companies).
Do it on master DVD and then ship it to him, boom, you have a G Gauge Series!
Just my 3 cents.
Toad in da Swamp
The DIY series is just a few episodes of "Working on the Railroad" where the built a garden railroad at the Oak Ridge Children's Museum, located near Knoxville, Tenn.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dwrr/episode/0,2499,DIY_23302_44307,00.html
I do not know if it is available on DVD or tape.
There is a Dream Plan Build series out it cover's all scales EXCEPT G (Large Sacale). So far I have all the DVD's albeit i have not wactched the last three, they keep getting put in our box that go's to Reno, AKA Reno box east bound, Oakley box west bound. Lot's and lot's of good ideas.
Dave
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
I'm not sure how much demand there would be for such an item or how many you would need to sell to make a profit. It is something our club would be interested in as we often show videos (usually the National Convention tours) during our displays.
-Brian
I have emailed Kalmbach Publishing to see if there is an interest for a How-To series on garden railroading. The idea is to keep each half hour video shot in a television show format. That is, it will have a cohesive format just like a regular tv show. Each half hour segment will cover more than one topic and will be shot in various locations. Each half hour segment would have an affordable price tag, under $10. Question?? Is there a demand for such a product, would it fly? I am retired and live on a fixed income. Before I commit to this I need serious feedback. Your comments would be appreciated. Regards, Dennis Brown.
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