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 Rank: Beginner Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/05/2014 Posts: 7 Points: 24 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Hi guys, new to the forum  . Always love trains  ever since I was a kid so when I saw this kit on my facebook page(suggested), I did not hesitate in getting the 12 month subscription  Can't wait to get my first set of parts. Just have a few question though. As far as the subscription is concern, will they automatically send you the next stage every month and since the model is 1/24 scale it will sit on a regular LGB track right? Or is it gauge only on the display track that's gonna be provided? Thanks. Larry
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Hi Larry and a very warm welcome to the build....I am also fairly new to this type of build but I have been modelling for over 50 years.....I have just had my 3rd issue of parts and they do send them automatically every month, so I presume yours should be similar........Not too sure about using LGB track as the Japanese gauge is only 3'6" in real life.....Have you seen this?? https://www.google.co.uk...p;bvm=bv.65788261,d.d2k
Have fun with it................Tony
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered, Official Builds Joined: 10/02/2012 Posts: 475 Points: 1,237
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Hi Larry, I am also not sure about the gauge being comparable with LGB. However, based having seen the prototype at the iHobby show, i'm not sure you'd want to. The "live action" would not display. The motor in contained in the base, and this is what drives the wheels. The track provided in the issues has rollers built into it that allow the wheels to rotate, and the linkages to move. You'd lose all that with LGB track. You will indeed receive your subscription on a monthly basis. One VERY nice thing the US side does id provide a extremely well printed assembly manual. I started my sub a year or so ago, and am getting it from the UK. It take a while to get to me here in Reno, as a friend receives it, and then reposts it. The UK subscribers get to download the instructions. The US printed ones have a much higher resolution, which for old eyes, it quite nice! Enjoy your build, and if you have any problems, please don't hesitate to contact me. I have the pleasure of serving as the US support member. Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 02/05/2014 Posts: 7 Points: 24 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. In regards to the LGB track, the only reason I'm asking is for display purposes only as I have a case with an LGB track already installed and I'm just using it as a resting place for the locomotive as the build progresses and apparently use it to display the completed model besides the rolling display track that's gonna come with it. Basically my question is, is the rolling display track the same width or gauge as a regular LGB track? Thanks. Larry
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Hi upbnsfrrfan Welcome to the Forum and enjoy your build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Hi Larry Welcome to Modelspace, you have chosen a great partwork and look forward to seeing your build. Good luck Steve
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