"When Even the Miniatures Have Miniatures" Topic

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Wyatt the Odd	28 Oct 2009 5:59 a.m. PST
A Z-Scaled model railroad layout in a N-Scale model shop: YouTube link Wyatt
Jlundberg	28 Oct 2009 6:08 a.m. PST
Insane, but cool
RavenscraftCybernetics	28 Oct 2009 6:11 a.m. PST
so its a simulation of a model train. not really a model train at all. I was more impressed before they exposed how it was done.
Editor in Chief Bill	28 Oct 2009 6:21 a.m. PST
Z scale is 1:220, so about 7mm scale?
Acharnement	28 Oct 2009 7:59 a.m. PST
Well, to be picky, it is not really a model train but I don't care at all because it is completely bonkers- and a very clever idea. Full marks!
bobstro	28 Oct 2009 8:34 a.m. PST
RavenscraftCybernetics wrote: so its a simulation of a model train. not really a model train at all. I was more impressed before they exposed how it was done. Isn't a model train itself a mere simulation? Unless you're using itty-bitty steam engines, aren't you just providing a visual representation of the real thing? These guys just moved the electric motor from the locomotive to the 'table'. - Bob
Spectacle	28 Oct 2009 2:09 p.m. PST
It's not a "train" unless it runs on tracks. Actual model trains work essentially the same way as the real thing, just scaled down. This micro-model simply looks like a model train, without actually being one. Still bloody impressive though, great idea, and clever execution.
UltraOrk	29 Oct 2009 6:49 a.m. PST
Playmobil have had miniatures for their miniatures for a while now. The boxes for the Playmobil Micro line shows the regular size Playmobil people playing with the Playmobil Micro toys.