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Post by david1 on Sept 23, 2022 3:26:12 GMT
The new Menards building was announced on that other place by Mark who came back to announce a very nice building. But guess what the posters cannot help themselves by complaining it doesn't have this and they should change that. Menards contributes alot to the hobby and all they get is grief from some of the people.
Mark should tell them to kiss it where the sun don't shine and pull their advertising!!
Dave
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Post by Adam on Sept 23, 2022 9:35:36 GMT
Couldn’t agree more. They should come back here to post their offerings.
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Post by josef on Sept 23, 2022 12:27:46 GMT
I rarely, if ever, post a negative on a new product. Because I know someone, maybe the majority will enjoy adding the product to their layout. Then there are those that look for faults and post them, just to post and have their names seen, or maybe even belittle those that have an interest in the new offering. Menard is offering products at a low price, many with a little initiative can be kit bashed or improved upon by the buyer. Their products, and possible offering engines in the future, maybe the breakthrough for the beginner on a budget or put a train under the Christmas Tree and start a tradition or maybe even spur an interest in the youngsters. It seems the same bashers post over and over whenever Menards offers something new. Just maybe, one day, Menard will say "the hell with this" and stop offering products. Personally, the little problems with wheels or couplers, I've been able to fix easily. Their structures with a little work can be easily kit bashed. Menards is not the Lionel, Atlas, or MTH, but they are contributing many great products at a reasonable price. I'm glad to read and hear that we have sensible grownups here at OGF. We may not always agree, but we always respect each others opinions.
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Post by ptc on Sept 23, 2022 12:51:34 GMT
I dealt with Menards when we first started the OGF and could not have been nicer to work with. They are one of our valued Corporate Sponsors. One thing I cab tell you about theri managment is they are trough, very tough and will not let a few nay-sayers get the best of them. No way.
We have very few if any of these BOZO's here (they will not join with us as they know better), so let them go play where they are welcome.
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Post by dennym57 on Sept 23, 2022 14:07:26 GMT
For the price I think it's a good deal. My only rub is their buildings are too large for my layout. Most of those complainers are probably never happy with anything.
An old man I once knew said, "They complain about this, they complain about that and when they don't have anything to complain about they complain about that".
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Post by Country Joe on Sept 23, 2022 14:58:15 GMT
I don’t visit that other forum but I saw on Facebook that some people were complaining about the smoke unit using water rather than smoke fluid. They wanted to use a food scented smoke fluid like bacon rather than water. I guess it didn’t occur to the complainers that they could replace the smoke unit with another smoke unit that does what they want. Some people need an attitude of gratitude rather than self centered entitlement.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Sept 23, 2022 16:34:41 GMT
I don’t visit that other forum but I saw on Facebook that some people were complaining about the smoke unit using water rather than smoke fluid. They wanted to use a food scented smoke fluid like bacon rather than water. I guess it didn’t occur to the complainers that they could replace the smoke unit with another smoke unit that does what they want. Some people need an attitude of gratitude rather than self centered entitlement. I could not agree more, Brother Joe - and if not true gratitude then at least some appreciation.
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Post by dennym57 on Sept 23, 2022 19:22:03 GMT
Maybe a lot of them do not know how to change it.
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Post by dennym57 on Sept 23, 2022 19:22:52 GMT
How does a smoke unit work with water?
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Post by firewood on Sept 24, 2022 3:43:50 GMT
How does a smoke unit work with water? I might be wrong but I believe it's a small ultrasonic vaporizer, or maybe a vape-pipe unit. You see similar devices in those aromatherapy units. Dave
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Post by harborbelt70 on Sept 24, 2022 5:54:47 GMT
How does a smoke unit work with water? I might be wrong but I believe it's a small ultrasonic vaporizer, or maybe a vape-pipe unit. You see similar devices in those aromatherapy units. Dave I’m sure from looking at the video that it is an ultrasonic water vaporizer. These devices are used, for example, in home humidifiers and, as I mentioned on the other current Menards thread, a very small one that pulses on and off is used in a Brio wooden track toy steam engine (my grandson has one).
I don’t know if a fan or impeller is necessary to push the vapor out but maybe not. Anyway the effect is similar to billowing smoke although the vapor dissipates in the air faster and there’s no oily residue (but some water can condense on nearby surfaces). I don’t know if larger ones are used in smoke effect machines for stage/display purposes, which may have some kind of chemical added to the water.
P.S.In accordance with the OGF Founding Ethics, I am not interested in moaning about products/news for attention's sake - I only post what I think is informative or enjoyable in the Family Room context. People who moan about products for the sake of doing so are welcome to stay away/where they are. Wider news is a more difficult matter and I would not want to discourage anyone from having their say.
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Post by dlagrua on Sept 26, 2022 21:39:30 GMT
I can say only positive things about Menards. They came into a crowded market and carved out a nice niche for themselves by offering good products at affordable prices. Their structures are really excellent. I just wish that Menard's had more stores or a retail outlet in my geographic area.
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Post by curtis on Sept 29, 2022 21:00:52 GMT
Love Menards products. For the price I can't believe they look so great.
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Post by david1 on Sept 29, 2022 21:14:56 GMT
Menards has alot of buyers and supporters over there but there are some that are just very critical of them. Like anything you have to just ignore the nay sayers. The moderation tread very lightly on some people and others do no wrong. Its a shame because they have lost some great people and posters over there. But hey its their forum!!!!
Dave
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Post by ptc on Sept 29, 2022 22:02:13 GMT
Menards markets their products smartly. They don't worry about the nay-sayers as they make little difference in the big picture.
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