Great!  Malcolm is back building his exquisite cabs.

 

Malcolm whoever that guy is he is a JERK.  Toy trains are toy trains, they give us pleasure.

 

Ron

Seems kinda funny some one would just go off the handle because you change gauges for size reasons as some one with a long back ground in one gauge doesn't mean he can't model in another because of things that have changed in there life. Also as most realize that for actual modeling of trains the only real; difference you need to remember that O is about twice the size of HO Hence the HO= half of O way it has always been taught to me. To me its still trains. 

That guy had a lot of nerve. Glad you're back at it!

 

Jeff C

I think that's pretty sad. It's a hobby, supposed to be fun for all. They are all trains. We (well I, and I suspect most of the rest of us anyway) enjoy your posts and model work, please keep posting. It is not up to any of us here as to who posts what here on the forum, that is solely up to the webmaster or the other moderators.

I purchased a G scale caboose today just so I could set it on the shelf and look at it.

Man, I'm glad no one has ever found my stash of N gauge trains hidden along with my O gauge stuff...

 

Jerry

I like your work in any scale, Malcolm. Unfortunately, some view O gauge/O scale as a religion as opposed to a hobby. 

Traitor? I would say highly skilled modeler!!!!! for sure ! Now we need to con you into some how to articles. Especially rivet details, and not just the drilled out ones. You have mad skills sir.

Gak!

 

What a rude thing to write to you. Modeling is modeling. I've done model railroading it N, HO, and 2R O. Each scale has its place and its highlights.

 

I've never understood why people can be so preachy and sacrosanct about others' interests.

 

Some people treat this Forum as if they own it. ridiculous to call you a traitor.

 

Bob C.

My first choice would be 7.5 inch gauge, but modeling Horseshoe Curve requires over 300 feet of backyard. Even O would be about 25 feet.

 

I can set up a Christmas layout in N,HO,O, and G. The kiddies love any size.

 

My new house will only have about 12x20 feet to work with. I admire the detail in HO layouts. But, I don't want to spend the next 10 years scenic'g a new layout.

 

But N would allow some really long consists.....

 

That settles it--you are a traitor I at least run my 1/29 streetcars.

 

Jeff C

I too, at one time or another, been guilty of rubber-gauging. There, I said it.

"Didn't think of myself as a traitor! Started some new cabs too!"

    Hi Malcolm, Don't worry about what that guy said. You've earned you O scale cred and it don't go away just because you are modeling in another scale.  I too model in what ever scale suits my current layout concept best and just because I don't have an O scale layout now that don't mean I might not have one again sometime in the future. Keep up the good work with those caboose models in whatever scale you want :> ........DaveB

I'm just glad to see you back posting again here on the Forum, Malcolm...no matter what scale you're currently modeling at home!  And I'm happy to her that you're back to building those fabulous caboose models!  I know that I'll be back at some point for another build request.  I hope you enjoyed your time off.

I've enjoyed seeing your builds in 0 scale and hope to continue to see them here in any scale.

 

So, why disguise who the person is? I certainly would like to know the person we are dealing with here.

Malcolm,

 

A few years back I was working with a group of European soldiers in Afghanistan.  Every morning, I would remind my team to not let the language barrier cause mission failure.  We knew communication was difficult, what they said was very likely not what they meant, so treat every thing that seemed wrong with caution.  As an example; they used the word "must" regularly.  It is the only English word they knew that implied "need"!  "You must do this" actually meant "something is important and needs to be done".  Using the English language may be one of the hardest skills to master in the world!  I hope the gentleman that seems to have accosted you I simply a less skilled communicator!

 

As to your qualifications to post on an O scale board... the proof is in the pudding; and you my friend are swimming in deep pudding! 

 

Maybe the poor soul was so stricken with what he thought was the total loss of your participation that he was speaking from a broken heart and his emotions got the better of him!

  

You wonder about this world.  There is a degree of general respect that appears to have been lost. Critics like this, you have to wonder, whether they have self-respect.

 

Malcolm, you are one of the top mechanics/artist on this forum, thank you for all your post and tips. 

Best wishes

Mike CT 

Malcolm - don't let the response of one intemperate individual influence your participation on this forum.   I look forward to seeing your work as it highlights excellence in craftsmanship while exposing us to some very interesting prototypes. 

 

Ed Rappe

Malcolm; Please keep posting, your modeling, your skill at building models is a pleasure to see! And I and many others  wish they could even come close to creating them.

Don't let one persons opinion sway you.  I like trains and they come in many sizes, right up to prototype . Just keep on building and let us all enjoy seeing your work and skill. Franky Ogee

 

Good morning all,

Thank you for all your nice comments.

 

I have an update. The gentleman  that I heard from called me this morning after we exchanged phone numbers. He apologized and we talked for quite some time. He has some very trying issues in his life right now and said it was a bad morning went he had written me the first time. I really have sympathy for him now and we promised to keep in touch. I offered to pray for him on the phone and he accepted the offer. As the old saying goes, "this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

 

I am very sorry for his trouble right now but very grateful that this turned out the way it did. I told him that I was going to write about our conversation on the forum and he was OK with that. I told him I wanted all of you to know this came out well!

 

Malcolm

you can please some of the people all of the time.

you can please all of the people some of the time.

BUT you cant please all of the people all of the time.

 

I couldn't believe what I was reading, how old is that guy 2???

He should build a bridge and get over it!!!

"I told him I wanted all of you to know this came out well!"

 

Malcolm; not only a great modeller but you must be a really nice guy. I think that fellow meet someone really special today. Hope he knows it. 

that's Reverand Malcolm to y'all

one more thought how many have you seen where some one put a ho scale set in the back corner up in a mountain like to make it even look farther away or I've even see where some one had the f-unit silver and red santa - fe n scale with flats behind it with people glued sitting on them as a kiddie ride in a park/fair setting. 

Malcolm....you set a great example....love thy neighbor. You are "Brother Love".

I talk to myself too much any more.  I often wonder when I go the doctors office and definitely on Sunday in Church, just what these front runners see and hear on a daily basis. Either profession would be difficult at best. A special person, multi-talented, and extremely well skilled to deal with the world as it is. 

 You have my blessing and prayer, Malcolm

Made my day,  Mike CT   

Brother Love you are a decent guy!

 

Jerry

Malcolm, I'm very happy it all worked out well. I'm happy that you will continue to post here. I enjoy seeing your incredible work. You're lucky you got an apology. I've run into a few jerks in this hobby and I've never once received an apology.

 

Quick question: Will you still be building cabooses in O scale for customers or is it now only HO scale for you? I'm Just curious as I can't tell what scale the cabooses are in the above picture.

Malcolm,

 

Will you be doing Cabooses in Z scale, too?

 

Yves

Malcolm,

You are a total class act! The say God works in mysterious ways and it appears he used you and this forum to do so.

All the best,

Miketg

I agree.

Same thing more or less!  I bought a Bachmann Ten-Wheeler a few months ago just to look at, next thing I knew I had a tankcar, caboose, and an 8 foot circle of track

 

Malcolm, you must have hands and nerves of steel.  All that cutting would have worn me out both physically and mentally.

 

Glad things turned out OK with your new buddy   Speaking from experience I can relate to both sides.

Malcolm - I'm sure your contributions outweigh anything most others have posted.  There's a some easy mods in your more elaborate projects (screens, shades, etc) that guys like me can benefit from using.  You are a great teacher, so no mater what scale you are doing I hope you post your work.  It all translates from scale to scale.  

 

Traitor is a harsh word that shouldn't be used carelessly, and certainly not when referring to model railroading.

Howard said it well!  The heck with what the other clown posted!

 

--Greg