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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson [quote]QUOTE: "The goal in 'modeling' is trying to simulate the real railroads in operation. You, of course, can do what you wish." I suggest you look up the word "Modeling" A large engine on 18"corves is not modeling - even if you can do it. If you want to run big equpment, just build bigger curves. - D.G. [/quote] [quote]QUOTE: posted by CP5415 Main Entry: 2model Function: verb Inflected Form(s): mod·eled or mod·elled; mod·el·ing or mod·el·ling /'mäd-li[ng], 'mä-d&l-i[ng]/ transitive senses 1 : to plan or form after a pattern : SHAPE 2 archaic : to make into an organization (as an army, government, or parish) 3 a : to shape or fashion in a plastic material b : to produce a representation or simulation of <using a computer to model a problem> 4 : to construct or fashion in imitation of a particular model<modeled its constitution on that of the U.S.> 5 : to display by wearing, using, or posing with <modeled gowns> intransitive senses 1 : to design or imitate forms : make a pattern <enjoys modeling in clay> 2 : to work or act as a fashion model Doesn't say any where that 18" curves & steam isn't modeling . Gordon [/quote] SO therefor you say it IS? M. Webster said it best.: "to produce a representation or simulation of." If you think a large locomotive on 18" radius track looks OK or is a "reasonable" simulation, go ahead. I think that producing a 28" curve isn't that formidable a task. for someone considering themselves a 'Modeler'. [/quote] I didn't mean for an innocent question to cause so much flak guys. Bold face type AND snappy comebacks! Since I'm the guilty party that started this thread, let me clear the air a bit here: 1. In order to switch to a larger radii, I would naturally have to rip up the loops at both ends of my layout, which is a modified dogbone. Seeing that I'm just now getting the whole thing back up and running after moving six months ago, I'm not really in the mood to engage in such a large project. I'd like to actually sit back and enjoy watching my trains run for a little while. 2. I probably should have been a bit more specific in my question. I wasn't asking if I should try running 85' streamliners on my teeny weeny curves. I was actually wondering if there were models of shorter prototypes that would look reasonably plausible on a transition era layout - say, 45-50'. 3. If you'll notice at the end of my question I stated that I was willing to suspend reality a bit to get a passenger train rolling, so the whole issue of whether or not I'm modeling in the strict, official Webster's definition is not really my worry, though I'd like to avoid too much overhang so that clearance doesn't become a problem. Sorry for the confusion fellas![}:)][/b]
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