Casey Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Looks like Round2 is reissuing "The General" locomotive in August or so : MPC 1/25 The General Locomotive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Wow. I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hmmmmmm, never built a locomotive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 This may be a great load for a low bed trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) It's 1/25. This is interesting. Might have to check this one out. I figured it would be 1/87 (HO) or 1/48 (O). Must be pretty big in 1/25. Oddly Round2 still doesn't list any 2015 MPC kits on their Website. Edited May 21, 2015 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Rail rod potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Wow, I'm in. I've watched a couple of these on eBay but they always get too rich for my blood. I'd love to build one of these for something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I wonder what Harry P. could do with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It's 1/25. This is interesting. Might have to check this one out. I figured it would be 1/87 (HO) or 1/48 (O). Must be pretty big in 1/25. Oddly Round2 still doesn't list any 2015 MPC kits on their Website. It is big. The rail bed base is about 2 1/2 feet long. Cool kit for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Great news. I'll have to add it to my (ever expanding) list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Might make an interesting diorama pushing a western style Delorean like in one of the back to the future movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm in, too. I remember my dad building one of these years ago, it would be nice to revisit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Kind of a big scale for a train.. too bad some 20th century trains haven't been kitted in 1/25th..one of the 30s streamliners or GM trains would be neat for a diorama.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Might make an interesting diorama pushing a western style Delorean like in one of the back to the future movies. AMT/Ertl put out a version of the BTTF Delorean with the train wheels and a short section of track. I have a blueprinter issue with three different BTTF cars in one box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gonna have to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Kind of a big scale for a train.. Not really. G scale covers the gamut between 1/32 to 1/22 depending on the manufacturer. All tracks are the same between manufacturers and the track in the kit is a bit wider than G scale. Most buildings, stores, houses kits for G scale are 1/24th scale. Edited May 25, 2015 by lordairgtar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) It would be interesting if somebody would do a 'how to' to change it to a coal burner instead of wood, or make after market parts to make the UP gold railroad spike engines There was a set of metal figures (Magnuson Foundry) for this kit when it was first released, an interesting diorama would be Prieser (elastolin) American Indian figures chasing the iron horse greg Edited May 26, 2015 by GLMFAA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I wonder though, is this standard gauge track (4ft 8-1/2") or Southern wide gauge track (5ft). What's also interesting is that these are going for $10 - $60 on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) It's 1/25. This is interesting. Might have to check this one out. I figured it would be 1/87 (HO) or 1/48 (O). Must be pretty big in 1/25. Oddly Round2 still doesn't list any 2015 MPC kits on their Website.Yes, it is big. i have the first issue...not started yet, it needs more time as a "simple" car-kit i build If you're interested, here is a >link< to "Whats in the box" from mine. Edited October 20, 2015 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for that, Dominik. I appreciate it. Just to satisfy my curiosity, what is the track gauge (distance between the inside of the rails)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Kind of a big scale for a train.. too bad some 20th century trains haven't been kitted in 1/25th..one of the 30s streamliners or GM trains would be neat for a diorama..I'm with you on this. I'd love to see a 1/25th scale GM EMD E or F diesel of late 30's - 1950's. The General looks like a cool kit. But, nothing I want to add to me collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Give me a second and i will take the measure Thanks for that, Dominik. I appreciate it. Just to satisfy my curiosity, what is the track gauge (distance between the inside of the rails)? its 55mm. Edited October 20, 2015 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes, it is big. i have the first issue...not started yet, it needs more time as a "simple" car-kit i build If you're interested, here is a >link< to "Whats in the box" from mine.Real nice review photos, so thanks for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks, Dominik. That's pretty close to Standard Gauge (4'-8-1/2" or 1435mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S. Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's not quite right for a replica Back to the Future train, but would still make a cool piece in a BTTF diroama, just the same.Here's more info on the BTTF train: http://backtothefuture.wikia.com/wiki/Locomotive_131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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