Gyroscopic buildings from AristoCraft.

[TonyWalsham]

I am surprised no one else has picked up on this yet.

On the back page of the current issue of Garden Railways is an ad for Aristocraft buildings.
In their tradition of inventive marketing, Aristocraft are describing these buildings as # 1 Gauge. Not merely suitable for # 1 Gauge, but actually # 1 Gauge.
No mention of scale.
I was wondering how they keep them stable on 45 mm gauge track?
Can anyone tell us what sort of gyroscope they are using so these behemoths of the rails can negotiate R1 curves?
How many wheels and if they are metal or plastic?

Does the hyperbole never end?

[Anonymous]

As one that came from a smaller scale I wholeheartedly agree with you. I wi***here was more definition between the different scales, with better scale accuracy of the models. Then people could choose to "scale bash" if they want to (not that there is anything wrong with that), but at least it would be an informed decision, rather than a guess. Perhaps the building is 45mm wide, because then it would be #1 gauge.[:)]

[tangerine-jack]

More to the point, what do they use for power???????????

[Curmudgeon]

Eggliners!

[TonyWalsham]

Voodoo???

[tangerine-jack]

You mean the voodoo that youdoo when theydoo the doodoo? [:D]

[markperr]

I suspect that they will add new problems to sizing of underpasses and tunnels as well!!!!

Mark

[Curmudgeon]

True, but I know how to fix underpass and tunnel sizing issues.
Uses a different gauge.

A twelve gauge.

[TonyWalsham]

You lot are supposed to laugh at the inanity of.................

Not wander off at a tangent and improve upon the joke with witticisms I wish I had thought of.[}:)]

[Marty Cozad]

If I remember right, most structures are 1:24th scale???
I build my own to 1:29th.

[RhB_HJ]

Tony,

I wasn't sure what the rotational velocity of this was going to be, so I kept my fingers off the keyboard. But I see we are getting up to speed now and it's safe to have a go at it.

So here is my question: if the gyroscopic buildings travel south of the equator will they rotate in the opposite direction?? [:o)][:o)][:o)][;)][}:)]

[Curmudgeon]

Coriolis Buildings!


Maybe the advertising should so reflect.......

I can think of one person who could advise them on how to market that, can't you?

[vsmith]

I've learned never to associate the words "Scale" and "Aristo-Craft" in the same context

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Has the red box had relations with the yellow box? What is the outcome? A chartruse box?

[Curmudgeon]

hehehehe.
I wonder if we are one of the "rogue sites" referred to?

I wonder what scale their steam oil is.......

[TonyWalsham]

Hj,

QUOTE: So here is my question: if the gyroscopic buildings travel south of the equator will they rotate in the opposite direction??

No matter which way it rotates, water still goes down the gurgler.
Somehow I don't think #1 gauge buildings would do that.

TOC,

"Rouge site" was actually the wording in the original comment at the AC forum.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon

hehehehe.
I wonder if we are one of the "rogue sites" referred to?

I wonder what scale their steam oil is.......

FWIW, I just read thru that thread over there and all I can say is:



Aristo, 'best GRR forum'?...



[:D][:D][:D][:p][:p][:p][:D][:D][:D]

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Bob Z, down boy! Consider all the $$$$ they spend with this firm in advertising! You wanna get spanked?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Capt Bob Johnson

Bob Z, down boy! Consider all the $$$$ they spend with this firm in advertising! You wanna get spanked?

You said 'spanked'.... [:p][:p][:p][:D][:D][:D]

Ah well, Aristo can do what they want with their forum, it's certainly their nickel. If they think they're inmune from commentary regarding their forum content or their policies however, they're incredibly nieve. I have several Aristo structures and pieces of rolling stock. I think they make good stuff and are a stand-up outfit. Nevertheless, I find it difficult to understand how their attitude towards both product and forum competition promotes the hobby, but that's probably just me. [;)]

[Capt Bob Johnson]

I'm laughing!

Just wi***hose structures were in 1:29 instead of 1:24. A 1:32 truck does not look very good parked next to a 1:24 store; and a 1:25 car model looks even funnier next to that 1:32 truck! Sides, a 1;29 building will fit through Tony's tunnels better than the 1:24 ones will, not as much wobble either!

[Curmudgeon]

I heard there are special Patented glasses under development, due out when ever, that will make all the stuff, 1:32, 1:29, 1:24, 1:22 and with the upper tri-focal add-on lens, 1:20 all look the same.

They will initially be offered in a one-size-fits-all, but will have to be upgraded to a telescoping earpiece to fit the vast majority of large scalers.
Initial testing by supporters showed the need for the telescoping add-on, but the patent was already in-hand, and they couldn't change it before they went into production.

Keep your eye on St. Elmo's and others......

[Anonymous]

[:D][:D][:D] We havin' fun yet?

You make a valid point about mixing scales…. I don’t much care if I’ve got a 1:24 building next to my Hudson. The taller doors aren’t really a monster deal. I’d like to use 1:32 vehicles next to the trains because they are more in scale and look so to my eye. But, as you’ve said, a 1:24 structure next to a 1:32 vehicle and all of a sudden, you’ve got over a 30% difference in size. Kinda hard to overlook. This is my motivation to scratch build in 1:29 and try and find 1:29 figures.

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bob Zajicek

QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon

hehehehe.
I wonder if we are one of the "rogue sites" referred to?

I wonder what scale their steam oil is.......

FWIW, I just read thru that thread over there and all I can say is:



Aristo, 'best GRR forum'?...



[:D][:D][:D][:p][:p][:p][:D][:D][:D]

Hi all,

There are two reasons I really like manufacturer's clubs and fora:

1. The good ones provide the information we all require from time to time and some really helpful tips.

2. The other variety keeps the spread of .............(insert your choice) rabies in check by attracting the truly "dyed in the wool fans" and "depriving" us of a good number of shill posts.

Of course we each have to decide which belongs to what category.[;)][}:)][:D][:D][:D]

[Capt Bob Johnson]

TOC,
I thought they were called periscopes, OH, they're on boats!

Bob Z,
You might be havin fun down there in Peach Country, but it's too &^%$#$%^ cold up here for my fingers to work long enough to do anything outside.