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I start off with the police car New Havana doesn't want....but the police car New Havana needs....
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 6:27:37 PM
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I was gonna post my MRC Tech 2800 dual controller this week as my AOTW but since Ray brought up the Batmobile, my AOTW is a Corgi Toys Batmobile from the 1970's.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 7:04:51 PM
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This O scale sign is fine in HO
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 11:38:22 PM
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quote:I was gonna post my MRC Tech 2800 dual controller this week as my AOTW but since Chops brought up the Batmobile, my AOTW is a Corgi Toys Batmobile from the 1970's.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 6:27:37 PM
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Chops???? Son of a microbuss!!
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 11:43:37 PM
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quote: quote:I was gonna post my MRC Tech 2800 dual controller this week as my AOTW but since Chops brought up the Batmobile, my AOTW is a Corgi Toys Batmobile from the 1970's.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 6:27:37 PM
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Chops???? Son of a microbuss!!
Originally posted by rgcw5Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 11:38:22 PM
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 Sorry!I do that from time to time so I just need to pay more attention to what I type.
-Steve
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 12:35:33 AM
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| Thank You, George Barris ! For creating the ultra-cool Batmobile! Great idea & super custom work from the 60s!!
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 12:37:29 PM
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quote:Thank You, George Barris ! For creating the ultra-cool Batmobile! Great idea & super custom work from the 60s!!
Originally posted by walt - July 14 2014 : 12:35:33 AM
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Yeah, but did you know the original batmobile is based off of a 1950s concept car from Lincoln?
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 12:44:33 PM
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I did... Did you know the original colors wasn't black with red-orange trim? 
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 1:30:45 PM
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quote:
Yeah, but did you know the original batmobile is based off of a 1950s concept car from Lincoln?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 12:37:29 PM
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yeah Lincoln Futura
It was in this movie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Started_with_a_Kiss_(film)
Plus after making it into the Batmobile(which Barris paid $1 for) he took car out for a spin, caught by LAPD & cops impounded the Batmobile!
nobody likes MY Accessory? 
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 1:54:32 PM
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quote:
nobody likes MY Accessory?
Originally posted by microbusss - July 14 2014 : 1:30:45 PM
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Your accessory is invalid because.....Batman
On the serious side I have that sign for my truck stop as well, only issue I have with the blinker it needs to be on a separate circuit.
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 2:00:24 PM
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quote: quote:
Yeah, but did you know the original batmobile is based off of a 1950s concept car from Lincoln?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 12:37:29 PM
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yeah Lincoln Futura
It was in this movie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Started_with_a_Kiss_(film)
Plus after making it into the Batmobile(which Barris paid $1 for) he took car out for a spin, caught by LAPD & cops impounded the Batmobile!
nobody likes MY Accessory?
Originally posted by microbusss - July 14 2014 : 1:30:45 PM
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AND "THE INFORMER", never mentioned the color change either...
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 2:56:21 PM
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quote: quote: quote:
Yeah, but did you know the original batmobile is based off of a 1950s concept car from Lincoln?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 12:37:29 PM
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yeah Lincoln Futura
It was in this movie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Started_with_a_Kiss_(film)
Plus after making it into the Batmobile(which Barris paid $1 for) he took car out for a spin, caught by LAPD & cops impounded the Batmobile!
nobody likes MY Accessory?
Originally posted by microbusss - July 14 2014 : 1:30:45 PM
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AND "THE INFORMER", never mentioned the color change either...
Originally posted by walt - July 14 2014 : 2:00:24 PM
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Kind of ironic isn't it?
-Steve
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 3:07:29 PM
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NOW can I join the Batmobile Fan Club?
HAPPY??
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 4:36:07 PM
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I love the original Batmobile, wish I had been the designer- builder of it!
The new one does absolutely nothing for me...
But I know that there is many that do like it !
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:07:02 PM
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Walt - You can buy a 1966 Batmobile replicar now 
IF I got one I'd want a cassette tape deck in it
My all time fave is the one from the 1989 movie
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:23:32 PM
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quote:Walt - You can buy a 1966 Batmobile replicar now
IF I got one I'd want a cassette tape deck in it
My all time fave is the one from the 1989 movie
Originally posted by microbusss - July 14 2014 : 6:07:02 PM
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OR buy the real one for 4.5 million $$ plus 8 percent auction fee !!
I can't get excited over reproductions, kit cars or some bogus custom. That kind of stuff does nothing for me..
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:35:40 PM
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My AOTW is a large rubber hammer. It is very useful in starting stalled trains in hard to reach areas of a layout. It is handy if one is just to lazy to get up. The rubber head will not leave marks on plywood, but can be hard on finished scenery. It is best to use on layouts where all the people, buildings, and vehicles are glued down. Remember when using this type of device, apply only a measured force. If to much force is used, then you will have to get up and put the train back on the track.
Regards, John ******************
At the age of 62 your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. <> Junior
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:37:38 PM
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quote:I love the original Batmobile, wish I had been the designer- builder of it!
The new one does absolutely nothing for me...
But I know that there is many that do like it !
Originally posted by walt - July 14 2014 : 4:36:07 PM
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Walt - I agree, there is no other Batmobile than the one by Barris used in the TV show. All the others are - quite frankly - odd looking
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:53:59 PM
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quote:My AOTW is a large rubber hammer. It is very useful in starting stalled trains in hard to reach areas of a layout. It is handy if one is just to lazy to get up. The rubber head will not leave marks on plywood, but can be hard on finished scenery. It is best to use on layouts where all the people, buildings, and vehicles are glued down. Remember when using this type of device, apply only a measured force. If to much force is used, then you will have to get up and put the train back on the track.
Regards, John ******************
At the age of 62 your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 6:35:40 PM
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That's fun, John
Yes, Jerry... The only Batmobile that I know was made by Barris... For those who read above comments. Barris done the original Batmobile black, with WHITE trim... Barris said it looked horrible on the set. Right on the set, he changed the color to the orange...He stepped back to look, and knew, he had it right!!
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 9:31:26 PM
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quote:My AOTW is a large rubber hammer. It is very useful in starting stalled trains in hard to reach areas of a layout. It is handy if one is just to lazy to get up. The rubber head will not leave marks on plywood, but can be hard on finished scenery. It is best to use on layouts where all the people, buildings, and vehicles are glued down. Remember when using this type of device, apply only a measured force. If to much force is used, then you will have to get up and put the train back on the track.
Regards, John ******************
At the age of 62 your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 6:35:40 PM
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Hey, you know what else those are useful for? Taking apart !@#$%^&* MARX FREIGHT CARS!! Seriously though, I'm surprised you're the first one to post that...
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 9:42:09 PM
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quote:My AOTW is a large rubber hammer. It is very useful in starting stalled trains in hard to reach areas of a layout. It is handy if one is just to lazy to get up. The rubber head will not leave marks on plywood, but can be hard on finished scenery. It is best to use on layouts where all the people, buildings, and vehicles are glued down. Remember when using this type of device, apply only a measured force. If to much force is used, then you will have to get up and put the train back on the track.
Regards, John ******************
At the age of 62 your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 6:35:40 PM
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Who doesn't need one of those for their layout?
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 11:37:05 PM
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quote:My AOTW is a large rubber hammer. It is very useful in starting stalled trains in hard to reach areas of a layout. It is handy if one is just to lazy to get up. The rubber head will not leave marks on plywood, but can be hard on finished scenery. It is best to use on layouts where all the people, buildings, and vehicles are glued down. Remember when using this type of device, apply only a measured force. If to much force is used, then you will have to get up and put the train back on the track.
Regards, John ******************
At the age of 62 your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â July 14 2014Â :Â 6:35:40 PM
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Do you have to say "Son of a Microbusss!" when you use it?
Glenn
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 06:38:39 AM
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quote:
Do you have to say "Son of a Microbusss!" when you use it?
Originally posted by gmoney - July 14 2014 : 11:37:05 PM
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SON OF A (micro)B!
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 11:35:48 AM
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Seeing JRG1951's picture of a hammer got me to thinking, does an accessory have to be strictly related to the layout? How about accessories for the workbench?
As I suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy (I am loosing feeling in my fingers), my 2 most used accessories, when working on models are pictured below. One is a grabber, used for small parts and screws. When the plunger is pushed 3 wires with 90 degree bends on the ends extend from the end and grab onto almost anything. The other is a ramp that puts cars and engines onto the rails without all the fussing around trying to feel if the wheels are on the tracks.
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 11:42:49 AM
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quote:Seeing JRG1951's picture of a hammer got me to thinking, does an accessory have to be strictly related to the layout? How about accessories for the workbench?
As I suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy (I am loosing feeling in my fingers), my 2 most used accessories, when working on models are pictured below. One is a grabber, used for small parts and screws. When the plunger is pushed 3 wires with 90 degree bends on the ends extend from the end and grab onto almost anything. The other is a ramp that puts cars and engines onto the rails without all the fussing around trying to feel if the wheels are on the tracks.
Originally posted by Retired Alex - July 15 2014 : 11:35:48 AM
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We use one of those for our N scale layout at my model train club and it saves so much time and hassles. Even an H0 scale one would be great to find.
-Steve
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 12:08:21 PM
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| The one pictured is HO scale.
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 3:21:54 PM
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quote:The one pictured is HO scale.
Originally posted by Retired Alex - July 15 2014 : 12:08:21 PM
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I know. I'm just saying that my train group has one in N scale and describing how much easier it is to put cars on the track with it. I actually know quite a few people who have those too.
-Steve
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 8:34:57 PM
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My AOTW is a Cox Big Pine Lumber log truck. Rebuilt it from a yard sale find but have not had a chance to paint the plastic repair. The trailer was missing a pair of wheels so I found a use for an Athearn wheel/axle set.
  
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 9:39:47 PM
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The sister-in-law strikes again! yatming tanker truck:
Glenn
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 10:14:28 PM
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It looks like yatming used a matchbox casting for that truck.
-Steve
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Posted - July 17 2014 : 01:43:29 AM
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| Nifty stuff. That Cox stake semi is a blast from the past. Did Cox also make HO spotted owls?
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Posted - July 18 2014 : 09:57:25 AM
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Those trucks look familiar... I've got that Cox tractor, made by Walthers with the old Cox tooling, painted for BN's piggyback fleet, as well as that Yatming tanker, in blue... minus the tank. A cousin gave me it long after he tore off the tank 
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Posted - July 18 2014 : 7:51:43 PM
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quote:Did Cox also make HO spotted owls?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â July 17 2014Â :Â 01:43:29 AM
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The Cox spotted owl was part of their Walmart kit. The owl is nesting in the sign, just like in real life!
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Posted - July 19 2014 : 12:12:17 AM
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quote:Seeing JRG1951's picture of a hammer got me to thinking, does an accessory have to be strictly related to the layout? How about accessories for the workbench?
As I suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy (I am loosing feeling in my fingers), my 2 most used accessories, when working on models are pictured below. One is a grabber, used for small parts and screws. When the plunger is pushed 3 wires with 90 degree bends on the ends extend from the end and grab onto almost anything. The other is a ramp that puts cars and engines onto the rails without all the fussing around trying to feel if the wheels are on the tracks.
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Very neat piece, I never knew of these...
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Ben
awesome collection of batmobiles. my only question is where do you store all your stuff? Do you have a second home just for it all? He he!
John
Got one of those myself. They come in all sizes and are not just for the layout. Chops124 has a very informative video on how to take apart a MARX car in his " ahh! SANKA vid.
Loved the toung in cheek humor about the spotted owls guys.
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Posted - July 21 2014 : 7:12:58 PM
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quote:Ben
awesome collection of batmobiles. my only question is where do you store all your stuff? Do you have a second home just for it all? He he!
Originally posted by babuff - July 21 2014 : 6:04:43 PM
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no I just keep the Matchbox & Hot Wheels & others in 10" & 12" speaker cardboard boxes
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Posted - July 21 2014 : 7:35:45 PM
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quote: quote:Ben
awesome collection of batmobiles. my only question is where do you store all your stuff? Do you have a second home just for it all? He he!
Originally posted by babuff - July 21 2014 : 6:04:43 PM
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no I just keep the Matchbox & Hot Wheels & others in 10" & 12" speaker cardboard boxes
Originally posted by microbusss - July 21 2014 : 7:12:58 PM
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Just like I do with the "junk" ones I get over time.
-Steve
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