Japanese train models

[rookiyong]

This is really my favourite, Japanese train models :supz:

Anybody also interested? Although I haven't bought any yet due to the price, but got myself magazines and catalogs...also not cheap. From realiable sources, I think in SG there might be only 2 persons taking up this hobby, not including me because it is too expensive for me 8-)

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/images/92939.jpg

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/images/92939_3.jpg

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/images/92939_4.jpg

[SKYW4LKER]

This is cool, but I need to find space for it. But I prefer the older type of trains. If I start this is going to be hell, what to do? [-X

[Fire]

how expensive is this train model...the craft looks pretty fine.... :o

[starscream]

Does it runs on track? I am kind of fascinated with choo-choo trains on complicated tracks with smoke and sound effects when young :) it costs a bomb to get a really good set.

[LoneWolf]

Logically sld have tracks else not fun liao :rock:

[meow]

yes, it can run on track, like the ones we always see at isetan & seiyu....
a good set starscream refering to from Germany will cost you a few K :D

[LoneWolf]

Even got $$ to buy but a space to build it and run will be tough unless got empty room in houses :(

[starscream]

Yes Meow. That was what I was referring to.. wonder can dedicate half a room with table to run it.. and a big acrylic casing to seal it from dust? What a conversation piece it will be but quite impractical in public housing :D

yes, it can run on track, like the ones we always see at isetan & seiyu....
a good set starscream refering to from Germany will cost you a few K :D

[rookiyong]

Usually 2 types are popular, 1 is those from europe and is usually Germany. 2nd is from Japan.

These trains comes in common 2 sizes, HO and N Gauge. Gauge is the measurement for the distance between the tracks. HO trains are big but cost less whereas N guage is smaller, and of course cost much more exp :shock:

They run on tracks, requiring power and controllers. Usually your house won't have space for HO. My big boss in the previous company is a collector, and the train runs on his ceiling, amazing...

Japanese are usually N Gauge and since I like jap trains, I will buy one of those one day :mrgreen: One set cost around SGD300 - 400...only 6 trains. But the quality of the trains is super solid...I believe anybody who sees it will love it, especially guys. I saw an austrailia ang moh who made a replica of a town in Japan and the train crossing roads and stopping at stations, all the secenary looks very nice. I try to find his link and post up.

If anyone pass by Orchard Hotel (should be opposite Thr Forum), there is a shop at level 2 seling those germany trains, can take a look, but the ah soh see me only know I am not customer, bo chap :laugh:

[rookiyong]

Here is the site of Doug Coster.

http://setagaya.internet.directnic.com/

[meow]

check this out.... :o

http://www.geocities.jp/hobbyshows/japan/shizuoka/rail/01.htm

[Viwen]

any idea how they do the houses ard it??

wont move to trains .. still prefer cars and planes for now. But these building seen in the link might be good idea to add on the background of my cars.. :)

[Miracle]

Those diorama is excellent sia!! :o

I wonder how you do it...

[rookiyong]

The houses can be bought in packages. They will supply with with stickers and all that tomake it look nice. But not cheap, one small convenient store costs about SGD$30.

I recently send an enquiry for a train set, but sad to know that the voltage for the set is 100V, so not compatible with local 220V. Will a transformer work?

[Urahara_Store]

The houses can be bought in packages. They will supply with with stickers and all that tomake it look nice. But not cheap, one small convenient store costs about SGD$30.

I recently send an enquiry for a train set, but sad to know that the voltage for the set is 100V, so not compatible with local 220V. Will a transformer work?

Must special Mod the transformer or get an adjustable one if a ready made one cant be found. Check out those hardware shop first bah. Getting your set in liao ah:D Nice.

Shinkansen?
http://www.h2.dion.ne.jp/~dajf/byunbyun/types.htm

My fav:
http://www.h2.dion.ne.jp/~dajf/byunbyun/pics/200k.jpg
Credits: www.h2.dion.ne.jp

[rookiyong]

I have never used a transformer before. Need to be special mod?

If the item is of (100V, 50/60Hz), can I just get a transformer from off the shelf which says (220V > 100V / 100V > 220V)? It sounds ok right? I have never got any electrical items from overseas before, so must make sure can work 1st :laugh:

[Viwen]

I have never used a transformer before. Need to be special mod?

If the item is of (100V, 50/60Hz), can I just get a transformer from off the shelf which says (220V > 100V / 100V > 220V)? It sounds ok right? I have never got any electrical items from overseas before, so must make sure can work 1st :laugh:

easy.. just get a step down transformer for $10-15 .. i hv one used for those gamecube/PS that has 110v input.

[rookiyong]

easy.. just get a step down transformer for $10-15 .. i hv one used for those gamecube/PS that has 110v input.

Great! I have never used these before, seems like able to purchase without problems liao :salute: :salute:

Thanks!! :D

[eleewhm]

The houses can be bought in packages. They will supply with with stickers and all that tomake it look nice. But not cheap, one small convenient store costs about SGD$30.

I recently send an enquiry for a train set, but sad to know that the voltage for the set is 100V, so not compatible with local 220V. Will a transformer work?

hehehe...at last found some time to wire up my NGauges TomyTec Machini Series buildings.....now need to find more time to place them on a permanent space....:D

testing out lightings.. in normal room lighting

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/1329/machi001dh2.jpg

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2643/machi002jt0.jpg

http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/9759/machi003pa6.jpg

Room Lighting off
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5234/machi004ud7.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4554/machi005yp9.jpg

http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/4999/machi006dk4.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4260/machi007dp9.jpg

[Miracle]

They look superb. What scale are they and where you bought them from?

Maybe can use them as Gundam's diorama. :D

[eleewhm]

scale is 1/150

N Gauge

[rookiyong]

Wwo, nice buildings. I think they don't have these available in their catalogue. I have only tried looking at Tomix and Kato.

Where did you get them from?:D

[eleewhm]

Wwo, nice buildings. I think they don't have these available in their catalogue. I have only tried looking at Tomix and Kato.

Where did you get them from?:D

TomyTec...got a jap colleague to get them for me..

link here..i have the whole series..

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/hobby/machi/index.html

[rookiyong]

Thanks for the link, all looks very nice :thumbsup:

[eleewhm]

going to order the Kato starter set soon...

this one

http://www.katomodels.com/product/nmi/s1_500kei_e.shtml

[eleewhm]

haha changed mind to TOMIX...heres my set...came yesterday..after 2 months..knn damm surface shipping is snail...

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6372/tomix01xk8.jpg
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2360/tomix02cz0.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/9100/tomix03ta8.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/9072/tomix04ut7.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4294/tomix05gw8.jpg
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7279/tomix06tb5.jpg

[Miracle]

What matters most is that it arrived. :D

[meow]

wow eleewhm, nice train set you've got there :thumbsup:
& lots of tracks too, dont forget to post pics here when you are all set up :evil:

[Viwen]

haha yes nice one! ... now u really gotta get some space to get it networked

[eleewhm]

thats why next week whole week on leave.... :)

[meow]

thats why next week whole week on leave.... :)

wah siok, big project on the way :thumbsup:

[eleewhm]

wah siok, big project on the way :thumbsup:

i hope no disturbance from office :bang: :bang:

[Tomica4992]

Wow Buddy Eleewhm...
congratulations on the magnificent train set...!!
really the pro stuff...drool at the sight of the accessories man....
cant wait for your new pics of the set...

Cheers