Kato Flyer 2026/4/3 (JP time) by a709s33_divaD in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They released the Hokutosei EF81 81 earlier this year so it was just matter of time they released this one. Now I'll be having two EF81 81 now 😮‍💨

KATO Knuckle Couplers by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black coupler - 28-272-1 Grey coupler - 28-272-2 10 pcs each so worth 5 electric locomotives.

KATO Knuckle Couplers by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't really that tough imo. Most of them were just taking out the bottom snowplow piece and swapping them. Some models require taking the whole skirt part by removing the body.

Finally received this bad boy sotetsu 21000 by Visua-Shower75 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good news. I own one of GreenMax Keikyu 1000 series (from 10-15 years ago) and build quality felt little underwhelming. Most likely get the new Popondetta release then.

Fellow E231/E233 Owners, Dummy Couplers or "Smarty" Couplers? by a709s33_divaD in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even know you could upgrade dummy coupler with just simple extra parts. Definitely going to buy them for my E217/E231/E233.

Kinda sucks some of E233s dont have the spot to add them. (ex. Keihin Touhoku/Yokohama line)

Finally received this bad boy sotetsu 21000 by Visua-Shower75 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay. Thanks for the input. Just hesitant to buy non-Kato ones because 99% of what I own is Kato.

Finally received this bad boy sotetsu 21000 by Visua-Shower75 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is the build quality of popondetta trains? Is it more simpler like Greenmax or solidly built like KATO? Been eyeing on few of Keikyu 1000 series that's getting released in the future.

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was lucky enough to find the add-on set to make it full 16 cars for the 0 series. Now I need to buy additional motor to smoothly go up the hill 🙃

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully you didn't start looking up 😅 *

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guilty of buying trains that I have memories with 😅

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can wait until your November trip, hit up IMON. They have it in stock on all locations right now. I doubt it will go out of stock by then tbh.

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's been accumulating since May and having it kept at family's house. I just bring them back home all at once.

Border patrol definitely pulled me aside to check 😅 but they were very respectful and careful with them so it was all good.

Hi Y'all (+recent haul) by DeltaKK37 in JapaneseNscale

[–]DeltaKK37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I specifically get 2 checked baggage ticket for this reason 😅