![]() Yes, some models contain fragile parts, but a handrail on a Roco BLS plastic lok is no more fragile than the handrail on a Maerklin metal SBB Ae 8/14. I have found plastic models to be as nice as the metal models, what they lack in weight is compensated by the added detail that can be had with plastic moulding. There will always be those who will not consider certain models because the have a plastic shell. Add to that the increased attention from Piko, largely due to the efforts of the Swiss importer (Arwico), who has also been the driving force behind new Swiss models from Liliput (Bachmann). Other companies like Rivarossi have introduced some new and some rereleased (older Lima/Rivarossi) models as well. As far as coaches are concerned, there was the whole RIC coach series and the more modern Bpm models. This includes diesels like the Bm 6/6, Bm 4/4 as well as electrics like the RBe 4/4 (RBe 540) and RABDe 12/12 (RABDe 510) Mirage. ![]() LS Models has released a large number of Swiss models, going from 1 (RAe TEE Gottardo) in the 2008/2009 to the many models announced in the 20 announcements. Other models are so limited in production possibilities that it is unlikely that any of the major manufacturers would develop such a model. The variety of Swiss models being made is limited as many of the popular models already exist from one or more manufacturers. This is the main reason I am holding out on getting the landi-lok or the ICN: the hope to see them made by Marklin. Instead of a new paint scheme on a Re 460 I would jump on the possibility of getting a new Marklin model, even if alternatives are there. So I don't think that they are perfectly acceptable. I have no problem with Hag but I would rather see the Roco models made by Marklin (landi-lok, ICN, etc.) and I have a problem with the delicate features of the Roco locomotives (I have broken plenty of parts). the last new SBB model, the Re 6/6 - Re 620, has been already modeled by HAG, Roco and Lima. So, in any event, if Marklin does something new is in any case a copy of something already on the market. Of course, ROCO especially, has a much more complete production palette as they are facilitated by their manufacturing process (plastic vs. Marklin is missing plenty of models, as above listed. Instead of constantly copying other manufacturers' existing models that are for the most part perfectly acceptable even by today's standard, Marklin would better bring us something appealing that doesn't already exist as a mass produced model.įirst, there is not much left of Swiss stock to make as "original". The sound this car makes is absolutely brutal, and we’re sure that it goes like stink.īut here’s the question, should you LS all things? Is there a certain point where an LS swap just doesn’t work? We’re not saying that this doesn’t work, it frankly makes the car ten billion times better, but with all the swaps we’ve seen over the years, is there such a thing as taking the swap too far? Sound off in the comments below.None. The car in question is a four-door version of the E36 M3, and according to the poster, the car got an LS1 swapped into it. This video seems to have been taken at a local car show. ![]() And that’s exactly what we have for you today. ![]() Thankfully however, the engine bay in the E36 M3 is fairly substantive, meaning an LS swap is as easy as 1,2,3. It also didn’t have the best handling, and the one we got here in the United States, was actually down on power and performance compared to its European brother. The BMW E36 M3 wasn’t exactly the fastest M3 ever built.
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