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QUOTE: Originally posted by Roadtrp Dear Editor, I think Model Railroading is pretty terrific just the way it is. I
QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern Originally posted by Roadtrp Don't confuse us more than we already are! Oops!! Sorry about that. [:I] I've corrected my error. -Jerry Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 6:39 PM roadtrp- I totally I agree with you complaint. Not being able to see what they major part of the article detracts from the article. Over all I'm really pleased with the mag though I do agree with all the points written above. Andrew Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 6:53 PM I picked up a handful of MR's from '88, and the actual thickness of the magazines was the first difference I noticed. Is it just me or am I getting only half the mag that existed back then? I'd love to see the 'trains of thought' section revived too. Other than that, it's a great magazine. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:37 PM Lots of magazines are much thinner today than they were 10 years ago (get some old and new copies of a computer mag like PC Magazine and you'll see what I meant). I compared a recent issue to one from the early 90's, and noticed that there are a lot less big, multi-page ads now, which probably accounts for some of the loss of bulk. Guess most of those folks have moved to or been replaced by web sites. On the other hand, the cost of a subscription hasn't really changed between then and now, which kind-of surprised me. Reply Edit CNJ831 Member sinceApril 2001 From: US 3,150 posts Posted by CNJ831 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:19 AM The text/articles are proportional to the amount of advertising. So, as advertising in MR has steadily decreased from its peak about 1994-5, so has the text (peak # of pages in MR around 225 in Jan. 1995; around 165 for same month by 2003). Thus, it is very unlikely that you will see an increase in the modeling content in MR in the short term. In fact, I'd expect MR's January issue (typically larger than the average month anyway) page count to drop below the 150 mark fairly soon, with average page count for mid-year issues below 120 pages. CNJ831 Reply Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 8:54 AM Dear Terry, You've got a great magazine, that's for sure. But I think you guys could cut down on all the pages of just advertisements. As said earliar, you guys could also bring back paintshop, and have more layouts featured with more pictures. I think a good way to find out what readers want would be to take surveys right here on the forum. If you did all this, MR would be the best magazine ever [not that it's not already[;)]] Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:06 AM Only 9 replies I would have thought that this would have gotten a better respone from the masses. I really wonder if Terry has read this post or not i sure hope so I know he post here sometimes. Model railroader is a very good magazine in my humble opinion. I just want to get more from it that all the advertisements that are there. Alas this only my wish list as I stated in the heading. 4884Bigboy I really agree they should do a poll here it could help them and us, I dont want to reinvent the wheel just make it more round. Sometimes I think I get more content by reading the post here but thats probly the idea of the forums. Reply Edit robengland Member sinceFebruary 2003 From: New Zealand 462 posts Posted by robengland on Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:48 PM Dear Terry Common theme here: more pics of each layout. Sometimes the photos are all clustered around one section of the track plan. So what if it isn't finished? It's just as interesting. Yes I know MR has an approach of only showing the finished layout so as not to destroy the illusion, but I for one don't agree with that. I'd love to see a few "how it's done" shots and also an overall view of the room, what the overall impression is. Still the best MRR mag there is. Id' love to see it even better. Rob Proud owner of the a website sharing my model railroading experiences, ideas and resources. Reply darth9x9 Member sinceDecember 2002 From: US 665 posts Posted by darth9x9 on Sunday, September 26, 2004 10:33 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by BRAKIE [snip] I mean 3-4 doesn't cut it..[snip] Brakie. Check out Howard Zane's layout in the Feb 04 issue. A whopping 10 photos! The problem is usually the amount of quality material available. We had our club shot back in February. Of the 60+ photos taken (by a professional who regularly appears in MR), only one was usable (according to MR). So the photographer came back in April for a re-shoot. Only six made the final cut..... BC Bill Carl (modeling Chessie and predecessors from 1973-1983) Member of Four County Society of Model Engineers NCE DCC Master Visit the FCSME at www.FCSME.org Modular railroading at its best! If it has an X in it, it sucks! And yes, I just had my modeler's license renewed last week! Reply Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! 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Originally posted by Roadtrp Don't confuse us more than we already are!
QUOTE: Originally posted by BRAKIE [snip] I mean 3-4 doesn't cut it..[snip] Brakie.
Bill Carl (modeling Chessie and predecessors from 1973-1983) Member of Four County Society of Model Engineers NCE DCC Master Visit the FCSME at www.FCSME.org Modular railroading at its best! If it has an X in it, it sucks! And yes, I just had my modeler's license renewed last week!