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Hi Rich, First let me apologize if I misspelled your name.  I was just wandering if you were able to procure a table in the Orange Hall next week?  If so, how much money will I need to set aside for your latest video?  I hope you were able to finish it in time for this York.

 

Thanks,

 

Rick

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Rick,

 

   I'll be there with at least the Blu-Ray version!  I got them yesterday (photo below).  The DVDs are in production now and are supposed to ship Monday, and I should have them no later than Wed, probably Tuesday.  Yeah.. talk about cutting it close.  I was unable to work on the video as planned this summer and worked tirelessly in Sept to get it done which is why its so close.  It turned out better than I hoped for.  Even my wife watched it without falling asleep!!  She even shushed me when I talked during the city scene at the end.  That should tell you something. She'll be there on Friday b.t.w.  don't tell here I said that.  

 

This is the first video shot entirely in HD.  The Blu-Ray version is simply spectacular.  The images are crisp and clear and by far the best quality of all three.  Even the DVD is quality is better using the high definition raw video clips as the source.  The content is also better than ever.  All the train action was taken on the layout in its best condition with all the construction and detailing complete including the new city.  The construction scenes and story line productions are also improved after two videos worth of expericence.  We'll let you be the judge, but I couldn't be happier with it.   My buddy BigRail previewed and reviewd it for me, he can tell you more about it.

 

Hope to have a preview up and running by Sunday

 

The pricing is:

 

     One DVD:          $20

     Any two DVDs:   $33

     All three DVDs:  $45 

 

     Plus $5 for the Blu-Ray (available on Part III only).

 

In case you don't know Blu-Rays are much more expensive to produce due to size and licensing cost. 

 

These will be the same prices on my website.  Don't forget if you buy at York you save on shipping costs. 

 

If for some unforseen reason I don't get the DVDs in time, I will let you all know.

 

Thanks for the interest, see you at York!

 

BDRII_BluRay

 

Rich

 

www.toytrainsontracks.com

 

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Pete,

 

  Internet sales will start Sunday the 21st.  Since I am at York or getting ready for it, I will not be available to ship until the following Monday anyway, so to make things easy I'm waiting until then even if I get the DVDs on Tuesday.  Sorry, it will be worth the wait.

 

Eliot,

   I have 200 Blu-rays for the show, it should be enough, but I'll save one for you anyway.  I have no idea at this point how the Blu-rays will sell over the DVDs.  It just depends on how many people have Blu-ray players and HD TVs.  Once I know I will order more.   

 

Rob, see you at the show.

 

Mr. Muffin,

 

   What?? You mean the videos didn't help?  Just, kidding.  You can always send me an email if you have any questions. 

 

Thanks, Rich  

Gentlemen, thank you and see you at York,

 

Ralph,

 

   Its hard to save one for the internet sales.  I hope you understand.  It will be first come first serve.  If you want you can send me an email and I can reply when they are about to go on sale.  Thats true for anyone, again first come first serve.  I wouldn't worry though, even if they do sell out, plenty more are on the way and will be available at the end of that week, so maybe an extra 5 days. 

 

Andy,

 

 Definitely time for Blu-ray.  The Blu-ray players are cheap enough, its the TV thats the problem.   The HD TVs have gotten much more affordable in the past few years. Its worth the investment though. 

Hi Rich, I have both of your videos and love them both. Glad to see a Blu-Ray version out.
 
This is out of topic but I been meaning to ask you where you purchased your brown paper used to form the mountains?? Most important - what's the Mil thickness of the paper?? I looked in Home Depot and there brand didn't seem as thick as what you are using. I'm almost ready to start my mountains so you're reply would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
Thanks!
Matt
 
 
Originally Posted by Rich Battista:

Rick,

 

   I'll be there with at least the Blu-Ray version!  I got them yesterday (photo below).  The DVDs are in production now and are supposed to ship Monday, and I should have them no later than Wed, probably Tuesday.  Yeah.. talk about cutting it close.  I was unable to work on the video as planned this summer and worked tirelessly in Sept to get it done which is why its so close.  It turned out better than I hoped for.  Even my wife watched it without falling asleep!!  She even shushed me when I talked during the city scene at the end.  That should tell you something. She'll be there on Friday b.t.w.  don't tell here I said that.  

 

This is the first video shot entirely in HD.  The Blu-Ray version is simply spectacular.  The images are crisp and clear and by far the best quality of all three.  Even the DVD is quality is better using the high definition raw video clips as the source.  The content is also better than ever.  All the train action was taken on the layout in its best condition with all the construction and detailing complete including the new city.  The construction scenes and story line productions are also improved after two videos worth of expericence.  We'll let you be the judge, but I couldn't be happier with it.   My buddy BigRail previewed and reviewd it for me, he can tell you more about it.

 

Hope to have a preview up and running by Sunday

 

The pricing is:

 

     One DVD:          $20

     Any two DVDs:   $33

     All three DVDs:  $45 

 

     Plus $5 for the Blu-Ray (available on Part III only).

 

In case you don't know Blu-Rays are much more expensive to produce due to size and licensing cost. 

 

These will be the same prices on my website.  Don't forget if you buy at York you save on shipping costs. 

 

If for some unforseen reason I don't get the DVDs in time, I will let you all know.

 

Thanks for the interest, see you at York!

 

BDRII_BluRay

 

Rich

 

www.toytrainsontracks.com

 

Matt,
 
  Sorry I missed this and just reading your question.  I don't know the exact mil of the paper.  I just know there is only one kind of brown paper at the home depot I go to.  Its in the paint section next to the tarps and the plastic drop cloths.  Its a heavy roll about 5in in diameter.  Hope that helps.  I might be at the Home depot tonight, if I do I will get the specific item number.
 
 
Peter,
 
   The DVDs came yesterday and I'm all set!  See you at the show.
 
 
Rich
 
 
Originally Posted by Matthew:
Hi Rich, I have both of your videos and love them both. Glad to see a Blu-Ray version out.
 
This is out of topic but I been meaning to ask you where you purchased your brown paper used to form the mountains?? Most important - what's the Mil thickness of the paper?? I looked in Home Depot and there brand didn't seem as thick as what you are using. I'm almost ready to start my mountains so you're reply would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
Thanks!
Matt
 
 

 

 
Rich, thanks for the reply. I did not know that you used Home Depots brown paper but I'm happy to know now that it's going to be that simple to just run to home depot to pick up some when I am ready to start my mountains. I just was not sure at first because from your first video it looked as if the paper you were using might have been thicker from the way it crumbled up on video. I have seen that paper in the paint section so If there is only one type/roll there I should not have any issues finding it.
 
Thanks again!! Greatly appreciated.
 
-Matt
 
 
Originally Posted by Rich Battista:
Matt,
 
  Sorry I missed this and just reading your question.  I don't know the exact mil of the paper.  I just know there is only one kind of brown paper at the home depot I go to.  Its in the paint section next to the tarps and the plastic drop cloths.  Its a heavy roll about 5in in diameter.  Hope that helps.  I might be at the Home depot tonight, if I do I will get the specific item number.
 
 
Peter,
 
   The DVDs came yesterday and I'm all set!  See you at the show.
 
 
Rich
 
 
Originally Posted by Matthew:
Hi Rich, I have both of your videos and love them both. Glad to see a Blu-Ray version out.
 
This is out of topic but I been meaning to ask you where you purchased your brown paper used to form the mountains?? Most important - what's the Mil thickness of the paper?? I looked in Home Depot and there brand didn't seem as thick as what you are using. I'm almost ready to start my mountains so you're reply would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
Thanks!
Matt
 
 

 

Well for those of you going to York to get first dibs on the Black Diamond Railway Part III, all I can say is you are in for a treat.  Rich has truly outdone himself with this video.  Rich made some amazing changes to his layout, primarily in the "city" area of the layout, and transformed it into a double EL, matching the green paint from the real deal in New York City (ok Queens for you nitpickers).  The final product looks so amazingly real that you will have trouble distinguishing real from model as Rich so abtly transitions back and forth in the video.  Adding to the realism are the many MTH buildings that make up the city but in this case, most have been upgraded in height by adding additional floors or combining several buildings into one tall one.  Add some really innovative LED spotlights and the city lights up the night more beautifully than most real cities.  Rich takes the right amount of time to show you some of his tricks of the trade like how he did his very real looking streets and sidewalks and how to make a custom double cross-over from MTH Scale Trax.  Rich also walks you through how to assemble and detail a beautiful Elevated Line using Bridge Boss products.  The final product is nothing short of spectacular.  Adding an EL does not have to take up a lot of space and can be added to layouts on the smaller end of the spectrum.  As Rich shows, with a little effort, time and determination, outstanding results can be achieved.  The Black Diamond Videos have been a kind of blue print for me as I continue the slow pace of working on my own layout.  Hopefully in the not to distant future I'll have something that I can show off as well as Rich.  I hope you enjoy what I had the priviledge of previewing as Rich made the final tweaks on what I believe to be his finest work.  See everyone at York. BigRail

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