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 Posted - August 01 2020 : 10:58:17 AM
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Poll Question:
Alright, this has been kicking between my dad and I for awhile. I think most modelers buy brass because of the separately applied details, fine craftsmanship, and if it is a model not made by a big manufacturer. E.g: a model of a locomotive that isn't very common or well known.
My dad thinks people buy brass because of the color of the metal itself, and that you shouldn't paint brass because that's "not what it's for". I have only seen this be the case amongst brass collectors.
So what do YOU GUYS think? Vote below!
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Edited by - BlaxlandAlex3 on August 01 2020 10:59:03 AM
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 5:02:41 PM
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i think most buy brass for numerous reasons one not mentioned is that they are less prone to breakage,and if it sheds a few parts they are easy to repair,unlike delron handrails and fragile body parts,i also dont think brass is as popular today with the younger railroaders,as most are open frame motors,not ideal dcc partners,and cost,my opinion only,ken
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 5:51:20 PM
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quote:i think most buy brass for numerous reasons one not mentioned is that they are less prone to breakage,and if it sheds a few parts they are easy to repair,unlike delron handrails and fragile body parts,i also dont think brass is as popular today with the younger railroaders,as most are open frame motors,not ideal dcc partners,and cost,my opinion only,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - August 01 2020 : 5:02:41 PM
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True. Brass is built to last!
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 7:38:10 PM
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I have one brass locomotive, and I painted it. I like the models to look like real trains, more or less.
Having said that, I do realize that there are those who leave it bare and enjoy the craftsmanship in the metal.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 7:54:47 PM
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| I don't own any brass and I'm not planning on getting any anytime soon because of the cost and would rather buy cheaper models instead but if I were to buy brass it would most likely be because it was a more obscure locomotive that you couldn't find anywhere else.
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 7:57:39 PM
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quote:I don't own any brass and I'm not planning on getting any anytime soon because of the cost and would rather buy cheaper models instead but if I were to buy brass it would most likely be because it was a more obscure locomotive that you couldn't find anywhere else.
Originally posted by Erik The Train Nerd - August 01 2020 : 7:54:47 PM
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Yep. I wouldn't buy brass either, unless it was a superb deal I couldn't turn down. I got this a long time ago for like 20 bucks total. That's what I was saying about the obscure locomotive too.
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 8:34:48 PM
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That's a deal! Back in the day, brass was like the Gold Standard
of HO. What with the advances in plastic injection molding, I can't
see much of a difference, sometimes between brass and styrene.
Years ago, before the computer age, when I used to subscribe to
one of the glossies, an article ran about Japanese model rail, where
a lot of brass came from. Apparently, it was considered to be in
poor taste to paint a brass locomotive because one did not want to
"out do" one's neighbor. Similarly, scenery was not done, just bare
track. That seems to have changed in the last 40 or fifty years, and
what I see of Japanese modeling is abundant scenery and everything
is painted.
To me, an unpainted brass locomotive looks like an unpainted brass
locomotive. What you got there is a beautiful example of an early
diesel switcher. I'd love to know how (and if) it runs.
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Posted - August 01 2020 : 8:57:55 PM
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That's funny. "Not to outdo your neighbor". 
And yes, after purchasing some extra parts it runs smooth as silk!
Edited by - BlaxlandAlex3 on August 01 2020 9:02:07 PM
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Posted - August 10 2020 : 8:46:27 PM
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I love brass models! Built better and built to last. Much easier to work on and repair. They're better detailed than anything else and run very well.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - August 10 2020 : 9:04:53 PM
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well I know the loco I wants is a 2-8-0 with a Vanderbuilt tender only comes in brass!
& I do want one painted like the one on display here 
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