Talking T Gauge The Original Forum Dedicated to the World's Smallest Model Railroad Scale    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Well, here it goes... Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next          Talking T Gauge Forum Index -> Layout Showcase View previous topic :: View next topic   Am I old enough for T at age 13, despite the fact the box says 16+? Yes  66%  [ 8 ] No  0%  [ 0 ] Unsure/Depends  16%  [ 2 ] I don't want to get involved in this...  16%  [ 2 ] Total Votes : 12 Author Message DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:40 pm    Post subject: Well, here it goes... This is it. I have materials for the base, a train, a loop, the other stuff that came w/ the track, and any other random stuff I can find in my house, as well as a week off from school. Don't have any scenery parts, and probably won't for a while (I might be in major debt soon, but remember, I'm a teen, so this is to family). Nonetheless, enough to get started. No plan yet, but will let you know as one comes. Goal is to start actual layout by end of week. Any suggestions or ideas please let me know. Stay tuned for more from what may be the youngest T-er and his may-be layout. Thnx, and please feel free to comment, _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Last edited by DJdeTrainman on Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:47 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:43 pm    Post subject: Oh, and I added a poll, just to see how everyone answers, but believe me, I won't be offended if you say I'm too young, but I probably won't listen to the poll... ... and please post the reason for your answer here as well _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:47 pm    Post subject: Okay. Right now, I have a basic idea of what my layout will look like. Very simple, room for expansion. Will post plans tonight or tomorrow, as soon as I can. _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:57 pm    Post subject: DJdeTrainman wrote: Oh, and I added a poll, just to see how everyone answers, but believe me, I won't be offended if you say I'm too young, but I probably won't listen to the poll... ... and please post the reason for your answer here as well You're a teenager. Of course you won't listen. I'm not sure what the reason is for the 16+ advice on the packaging. But a lot of other model railway items have similar things on them. It's only a guide. As I sell model railways as a living, I get asked about this from time to time. Some very young children are very good at handling and looking after models, yet some older ones and even a few adults still handle models roughly and manage to break parts etc. Obviously T gauge is a more fragile than a HO model and needs greater care. I think all it (16+) is saying is that T-gauge is better suited to more 'mature' children. And that doesn't necessarily mean your age. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:36 pm    Post subject: [quote="B 67"] DJdeTrainman wrote: I'm not sure what the reason is for the 16+ advice on the packaging. But a lot of other model railway items have similar things on them. It's only a guide. Actually, I believe it may be CYA for insurance purposes to allow manufacturers to sell "toys" with small parts and potential choking hazards, etc. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:46 am    Post subject: That would make sense. I say it is a guide, although I realise it is there for legal reasons. Another way around this is the many products that have words like "Model for adult collectors". Turnouts sometimes have something like "This item has functional sharp edges". Things like this could be applied to T gauge too. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:12 pm    Post subject: Sorry, moving slower than expected... Believe me, I'm not happy about it at all, so hang tight, I will post progress when it comes... I mean, other than this... _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:39 pm    Post subject: ...oh, and for the record, I haven't voted yet... _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Back to top TBA Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Massachusetts Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:52 am    Post subject: I think it would be safe to say to keep "T" stuff well out of reach of small children. _________________ Brian Austin Back to top rmyers Joined: 19 Nov 2008 Posts: 73 Location: Evanston, IL USA Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:55 pm    Post subject: I thinks it's a big "it depends". I can see some adults getting frustrated at this stuff. However, anyone mature enough not to try to eat it and who is interested ought to be able to deal with it. My son is thirteen, and some of his friends really dig it. Bob Back to top rmyers Joined: 19 Nov 2008 Posts: 73 Location: Evanston, IL USA Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:56 pm    Post subject: TBA wrote: I think it would be safe to say to keep "T" stuff well out of reach of small children. And cats. Bob Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:55 pm    Post subject: Okay, quick stupid question. Sooner the response, sooner you see any pictures of the layout . How should I secure my track? ...Also, I went shopping for my layout. Bought 3 sheets of foam board, cruddy white glue, toy magic snow, alien hacky-sack, double-sided tape, and a cheap paint set, all from a dollar store . Total price: $8 . I have already started the layout. I promise, pictures are coming. Yes, an awful layout on the cheap, but this is what I can handle/afford... _________________ D.J. (Now also Other David, since Mr. Smith was here first) http://www.trainweb.org/mccann/offer.htm -Silence is golden... ...but the noise from T gauge must be at least a bronze. Back to top David K Smith Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 435 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:31 pm    Post subject: DJdeTrainman wrote: Okay, quick stupid question. Sooner the response, sooner you see any pictures of the layout :twisted: . How should I secure my track? As you have seen, your question is already answered. http://talkingtgauge.s2.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=211 This certainly isn't the only way to lay the track, but I personally think it's one of the best. _________________ —David http://www.t-gauge.net/ http://1-450.blogspot.com/ Back to top B 67 Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 277 Location: Stratford, Australia Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:47 pm    Post subject: DJdeTrainman wrote: Okay, quick stupid question. It's been said before - there are no stupid questions here. None of us knows everything - T gauge is still new. DJdeTrainman wrote: Sooner the response, sooner you see any pictures of the layout . How should I secure my track? This was discussed earlier. [and David has posted a link as I typed this] The track on my own layout isn't actually stuck down at all - apart from at the level crossing. The power cables hold it in place on the other side of the oval. Double-sided tape has been suggested. I'd think that latex or rubber-type adhesives would do the job too - and enable you to remove the track for re-use later. Hob-e-tac would probably work too. And after having said all that, it occurs to me that PVA should also work. DJdeTrainman wrote: ...Also, I went shopping for my layout. Bought 3 sheets of foam board, cruddy white glue, toy magic snow, alien hacky-sack, double-sided tape, and a cheap paint set, all from a dollar store . Total price: $8 . I have already started the layout. I promise, pictures are coming. Yes, an awful layout on the cheap, but this is what I can handle/afford... Nothing wrong with cheap. Some of the best layouts are built on the cheap. Spending a lot of money can get you things quickly, and we hobby retailers won't have a problem with this. But you can make many things yourself for next to nothing - especially scenery. _________________ Darren, Stratford, Australia. Back to top DJdeTrainman Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 93 Location: New Jersey, USA Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:25 pm    Post subject: I forgot to mention yesterday, I already made my baseboard for the layou, and it looks awesome! This is my first scene I have ever made for a train, and it is so cool I just layed out track, and will secure it today. I am goind to cut out small strips and put them underneath the roadbed, because I want the track flat on thed board, and the board is already colored, because if I did it Other New Jersey David's way, I would have a big white base on a colored board and around the already over-sized roadbed! Hopefully, you will see pictures today ! _________________ D.J. 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