Legioneod Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 5 hours ago, bzc3lk said: While I agree about the younger generation not taking up the baton, I feel some of the older (myself) generation who wished/demanded that the industry increase the details and features of the latest models to unheard of levels has to take some responsibility for the decline in sales and interest. The price for locomotives and rolling stock has gone absolutely crazy as of late, with sales taking a major nose dive, evidence being the recent closure of factories in China. I was one of the lucky ones who procured a lot of my stock before the GFC, as many of those manufacturers now cease to exist or have cut their product line to the minimum. Everything is pre order limited run these days with hobby shops reluctant to stock expensive locomotives without a deposit being laid down by the customer. The customer in turn is reluctant to lay down the deposit without first viewing and running the expensive locomotive, so this becomes a vicious circle. I model the Union Pacific 1950-58 Wyoming Division which requires broad curves and a big dedicated train room which is another added expense certainly out of reach of the average person with a mortgage and young family these days especially in Australia where you have to take out a second loan just to pay for the power to run your railway empire. I agree, the hobby is on life support at the moment. This is one of the reasons I play train sim, I don't have the space or money for actual layouts.
richard23 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Whilst I was never into model railroad stuff myself, I certainly agree with the comments about cost for locos and rolling stock. I see them on sale here in UK and it's silly money for off the shelf items.... I knew a guy who built the majority of stuff himself from plans or kits. Even his track was homemade. His costs were still there in his bench tools though and the time he took to build stuff, although the building was 99% of the hobby for him. What annoys me is when companies see hobbyists as an easy mark and package regular items to have "Hobby", "Model" or "Craft" on the labelling, then hike the price and halve the contents. While I'm at it, I'll ask a question about the world of home computers.... At the moment, I'm looking around to sort out components for a fairly high end rig. As soon as look on the internet or ring a company direct, one mention of "Gaming" and it's assumed I want more flashing lights than a fairground ride and a case to show the internals. I understand these might be popular with some hardcore gamers but I don't want 'em. I don't care what colour the bits are, as long as they all work but are we being asked to pay extra for colour coded components and wiring for a certain CPU or GPU just because they're aimed at the gaming market?
RAY-EU Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) In Midway carrier Museum CV41 , in San Diego : Last Summer With kids And 5th Sim : RAYEU SQUADRON 111 Estructure chair with joystick and throttle Can turn , moving legs more than 100° to cheq six for the limit of the VR HTC VIVE PRO of 110° + 100 =~ 200 ° of the Future Pimax 5k ,8k . Edited January 11, 2019 by RAY-EU 1
Mm1ut1 Posted November 18, 2018 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Another old fart enjoying retirement! Flying online as player 4489 (or something like that...I forget). Edited November 18, 2018 by Mm1ut1 Add info 1
Kurfurst Posted November 22, 2018 Posted November 22, 2018 On 8/30/2018 at 8:51 PM, Uufflakke said: So next year it will be a .357 or a 9 mm revolver. Perhaps another S&W or a Ruger. The only disadvantage is the price of ammo though. Get a 357, shoot .38 Spec. A bit cheaper. 357s out a big smile on your face, but in the long term you will just want bearable recoil.
Talisman Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Congratulations LukeFF. Happy landings, Talisman
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 12, 2018 1CGS Posted December 12, 2018 Thanks, guys! I couldn't be more proud.
Guest deleted@83466 Posted December 12, 2018 Posted December 12, 2018 You were absolutely adorable as a newborn, Luke, but who is that doofus holding you? ?congratulations.
RAY-EU Posted December 13, 2018 Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Congratulations Luke , Very Nice ! Edited December 13, 2018 by RAY-EU 1
ZachariasX Posted December 14, 2018 Posted December 14, 2018 Congrats Luke! Won't take more than three years until you'll hear "Oh, daddy's simming!"
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 15, 2018 1CGS Posted December 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Uufflakke said: Ha! A new flightsimmer is born! 4 hours ago, ZachariasX said: Congrats Luke! Won't take more than three years until you'll hear "Oh, daddy's simming!" Lol, yep! His room is already decorated with airplane stuff. 1
DD_Arthur Posted December 15, 2018 Posted December 15, 2018 Wow! What a little beauty! Very many congratulations to you and your wife 1
Cybermat47 Posted December 15, 2018 Posted December 15, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 5:24 AM, LukeFF said: Me and the new guy. Beautiful photo, congrats! 1
CisTer-dB- Posted December 15, 2018 Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) On 12/11/2018 at 9:24 PM, LukeFF said: Me and the new guy. Congrat with your new cute little alarm Edited December 15, 2018 by ATAG_dB 1 1 1
MaxSbaraglia Posted December 21, 2018 Posted December 21, 2018 Hi to all I would like to read and write much more here and to "fly" on servers with you. I just discovered this thread and was a surprise to know I'm not the only person over 40 to enjoy Il2BOS And not the only one with a little guy! Here I am with my little boy at Historical Museum of Italian Air Force, in Bracciano. He really love this "red airplane" (as he named it), the Macchi-Castoldi M.C. 72 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macchi_M.C.72 This is the only time I post a photo where is my boy, I love this community. Merry Christhmas to all of you 7
ITAF_Rani Posted December 22, 2018 Posted December 22, 2018 12 hours ago, MaxSbaraglia said: I just discovered this thread and was a surprise to know I'm not the only person over 40 to enjoy Il2BOS Fidati ce ne sono molti di piu' di quello che immagini... 1
MaxSbaraglia Posted December 22, 2018 Posted December 22, 2018 Una delle poche volte che non sono il più vecchio in un contesto?
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 23, 2018 1CGS Posted December 23, 2018 On 12/14/2018 at 12:17 PM, ZachariasX said: Congrats Luke! Won't take more than three years until you'll hear "Oh, daddy's simming!" Yeah, when we are already wrapping him in airplane blankets, I can see where this is headed. 2
NETSCAPE Posted December 29, 2018 Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Me on the far right. Me on top of the Sdkfz 222 doing some recon in Eugene Oregon. [edited] Hike in and camping in the Cascade Mountains. Edited January 3, 2019 by SYN_Haashashin 2
DerNeueMensch Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 On 12/29/2018 at 5:59 AM, NETSCAPE said: Me on the far right. lol I spotted Joacquin Phoenix! 3
DD_Arthur Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Mmmm....Canada..... Do you live in the bit that goes to -20 or the bit that goes to -30 or the bit that goes to -40? 1 1
CanadaOne Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: Mmmm....Canada..... Do you live in the bit that goes to -20 or the bit that goes to -30 or the bit that goes to -40? That pic was at -26. I remember the temperature and the swearing. Gorgeous day, but chilly. Coldest I ever worked was shoveling a roof at night at -39. I was basically wearing a spacesuit. It was quite nice, really, but you don't tend to move too fast at that temperature.
DD_Arthur Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 In this part of the world we just go rusty. 1
CanadaOne Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: In this part of the world we just go rusty. "Is not their climate raw, soggy and dull?" "That island breeds most valiant creatures."
RAY-EU Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) San Diego CVN-70 Carl Vinson Edited January 25, 2019 by RAY-EU 5
Bizu Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 I see here are fellow reenactors Mig-23 my favourite aircraft, back in 2013 also a warbird from last summer and something local 4
DD_Arthur Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, bogdmaster said: Nice What bike is that bogdmaster? 1
Bizu Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: Nice What bike is that bogdmaster? Hello, it's a 103 yrs old working triumph model H Edited January 27, 2019 by bogdmaster 1
Trooper117 Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 here's my Triumph... factory custom Triumph T120 Bonneville 9
rowdyb00t Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 My name is Jeremiah actually, who would name there kid rowdyboot, haha. These are all my stinkers and my wife. I’m doomed aren’t I 12
Blooddawn1942 Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 Nice family You have there. Call Yourself lucky, as am I On a side note. I would be cautious posting pictures from my kiddos on the Internet. Just my 2 cents. 1
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