Brazilian models and immigration

[MalcolmInN]

Right, think I've got it ... so this is the off topic thread of the original off topic thread? 

Was the title of the thread ever discussed anywhere?

Hehe, yes something like that !
dont worry about it any moment now we will probably be playing snakes&ladders

Yes in the first post here : http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25546.msg273922#msg273922

As far as Brazilians go, I did come across a company called Frateschi recently, though they seem to be Horribly Oversized only.

and in Reply #10 here : http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=25546.msg274158#msg274158

Yes, unfortunately Frateschi do only make HO scale equipment; and very basic at that.  However, for those who wish to use HO to replicate 3ft. 6 in. or similar (and avoid the whole Sn 31/2-scale 'specialisation' and cost), their products have quite an international following.

[MalcolmInN]

This one? Do also note the "weathering" on the underframe, it's an innovative solvent-based method applied while in a zen-like state of distraction when holding an open tube of glue.

Ohhh er! Thanks for the warning, that's amazing, just the fumes !?
It looks OK in the pic but I bet you were cursing !
Zen and the art of motorcycling modelmaking.

But you raise an interesting point ( should I snake this into a new thread and provide a ladder, or just blether on here regardless ? )
Lots is talked about weathering to make the models look used. But I dont recall seeing anything about modelling dented and damaged gear.
I wonder how much was permitted/tolerated before they had to go in for repair. Quite a bit during and after the war I imagine, but much less after the coming of elfinsafety.

[railsquid]

This one? Do also note the "weathering" on the underframe, it's an innovative solvent-based method applied while in a zen-like state of distraction when holding an open tube of glue.

Ohhh er! Thanks for the warning, that's amazing, just the fumes !?
It looks OK in the pic but I bet you were cursing !
Zen and the art of motorcycling modelmaking.

Yeah, actually it doesn't look too bad (and you can't see the pool of dried glue inside the car), and I've been wanting to "weather" these carriages a bit. They're mighty cheap to buy, but look a bit plasticky and shiny (especially when unprototypically next to a rake of recent Farish Mk1s, which to my eyes look bloody good). Japan is the kind of country where they probably polish tank waggons before every trip so I'm not going to need British levels of grime, but need to dull them down a bit.

But you raise an interesting point ( should I snake this into a new thread and provide a ladder, or just blether on here regardless ? )
Lots is talked about weathering to make the models look used. But I dont recall seeing anything about modelling dented and damaged gear.
I wonder how much was permitted/tolerated before they had to go in for repair. Quite a bit during and after the war I imagine, but much less after the coming of elfinsafety.

Hmm, I don't recall seeing much in the way of actual dented stock in operation. I suspect if it was knocked hard enough to leave a dent, it would need taking out of service for repair. I have seen various models of condemned stock though.