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Re: 8 vs. 6 (was: Excited to Finally be here...)
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Tue, 8 Feb 2000 19:52:03 GMT
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Nick Goetz wrote:
> I have a question about the 8 vs. 6 wide. It revolves around the track
> width.
> Given that the 8 wide is approximately related to O scale, what width do
> the tracks suggest the scale to be?
Nick-
Remember that scale and gauge (track width) are two different things. In a
particular scale, you can have different track gauges (standard and narrow for
instance). 8 wide approximates O scale because 1) minifigs are about the same
*height* (but of course much wider), and 2) 8 studs wide is the same width of a
typical 0 scale car. BUT, 0 scale track gauge is narrower than LEGO gauge
(comparing distances between the rails). As I mentioned below in another
thread, given the distance between LEGO rails, a train car should actually be
10 studs wide. This would suggest that the actual scale would be 1:38.4
meaning 1 foot would equal 38.4 feet or 1 inch would equal 38.4 inches. This,
of course, assumes we are talking about *standard gauge* (4' 8 1/2").
> Personally, I have never seen a train
> that was only as wide as the outside rails of a track. (Maybe I have bad
> eyes.) They always seem to stick out a bit on either side. To me the 8 wide
> seems to be the appropriate scale given the fixed width of the track and
> obviously the fixed width of the wheels. (This is not even mentioning that
> with 25% more width you can put more detail and accuracy into your model.) I
> am having a hard time understanding the two opposing arguments. Why doesn't
> everyone embrace the 8 wide idea? Comments? Answers?
Cost. Some not being able to admit they are wrrrrrr.......>;-D
-John
> -Nick
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> (As an aside, did you notice that by changing the subject heading, someone
> is no longer excited to be here? I guess the 6 vs. 8 debate brings out the
> worst in all of us.<g>)
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> John Neal wrote in message <38A03351.D47A285A@uswest.net>...
> > Carrie-
> >
> > I thought that you might think Scott's admonition rather cryptic so I • thought I'd clarify
> > for you. But first, welcome! I think it is an exciting time to be a • trainiac:-)
> >
> > Now, about the 8 wide crack;-) some of us aren't happy with the toyish • scale of the LEGO
> > trains. I mean come on, a train that is only 1 minifig wide?!! In order • to correct that
> > some, I build my LEGO train 8 studs wide, which gives IMNSHO a better • looking and better
> > proportioned train car. By doing so, the scale *roughly* comes out to be • 1:48 or "O" scale
> > to Model Railroaders. It's still minifig scale with a little more • breathing room;-)
> >
> > A few examples of my 8 wides can be found on the GMLUG site: • http://www.gmlug.org/j2/
> > Whether you build 6 or 8 wide though doesn't matter, just build{:^D
>
> <cut>
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