Most definitely. It looks to be a very good model and at those prices you can't say that's a bad deal. Just hoping now that other manufacturers might follow suit!
That is a good price actually. It looks like a lovely model.
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That is a good price actually. It looks like a lovely model.
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reddragon
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Ever Given is off Sardinia now, not actually rushing along!! 11km/hr
reddragon
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I will thinking of writing to all the manufacturers / suppliers that I have orders with to complain about their poor communication on the delays etc.
reddragon
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Ever Given is passing Ibiza now. Apparently it failed its seaworthiness inspection and has been limited to 10 knots. It will sail to Rotterdam and be fully unloaded.
The consequences of this are: -
1 - At that speed it will not make Rotterdam on 25th July at 18:00 as predicted. It has c 2000 miles to do at 10 mph, that's 200 hours or 9 days, so July 30-31.
2 - Instead of the ship unloading them coming to the UK, it will be unloaded, stored and then reloaded onto another ship to queue to enter the UK.
So, will they arrive in August at all?
The consequences of this are: -
1 - At that speed it will not make Rotterdam on 25th July at 18:00 as predicted. It has c 2000 miles to do at 10 mph, that's 200 hours or 9 days, so July 30-31.
2 - Instead of the ship unloading them coming to the UK, it will be unloaded, stored and then reloaded onto another ship to queue to enter the UK.
So, will they arrive in August at all?
I expect Dapol aren't going to be too happy with this news! Whether the UK-bound items arrive here in August depends on how long it takes to find another ship with enough space on, I suppose. I'd guess that maybe Dapol's products will get here at the tail-end of August or maybe within the first few days of September.
-Peter
reddragon
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It has speeded up to 12 knots
This morning, on Model Railway News...
As usual, details given in spoilers below.
www.rmweb.co.uk
www.gaugemasterretail.com
If I've missed anything, let me know.
-Peter
EDIT: Turns out I did miss something - Rails of Sheffield's new Iron Mink Vans:
- Accurascale Class 92s in OO gauge - decorated samples expected by the end of July and reveal expected early-to-mid-August
- Gaugemaster announce N gauge Class 59 (59003)
- Flangeway/Footplate Salmon wagons - version 2.0 samples have arrived
- Peco L&B brake van - updated decorated samples shown
- World of Railways release video including Rails of Sheffield's 18000 model on the Model Railway Club's test track
As usual, details given in spoilers below.
Gaugemaster Collection - N Scale Class 59 003 'Yeoman Highlander' GBRf
Built by General Motors Electro Motive Division between 1985 and 1995, these powerful diesel electric locomotives were designed to haul heavy freight services as a replacement for the class 56 locomotives. 15 of these locomotoives were produced between 1985 and 1995 with the first one being deliv...
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Class 59 003 'Yeoman Highlander' GBRf-Gaugemaster-GM2210501 | Gaugemaster
Gaugemaster:GM2210501 Class 59 003 'Yeoman Highlander' GBRf - Gaugemaster GM2210501
www.gaugemasterretail.com
Source: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/153464-salmon-wagon-updates/page/14/
Salmon v2.0...
EP1 has arrived.
Don’t worry, it has been measured before anyone makes any wise cracks!
If I've missed anything, let me know.
-Peter
EDIT: Turns out I did miss something - Rails of Sheffield's new Iron Mink Vans:
Price: £36.95
Probably in the same shipment as the 92's, the decorated samples for Accurascale's Mk5's are not far away either.
Mark 5, By Accurascale - Page 28 - Accurascale / Irish Railway Models - RMweb
Ah cool - thanks for sharing. It's good that they should be arriving around the same time.
-Peter
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More model railway news - just the one update at the moment, from Kernow:
- Kernow Model Centre showcases first engineering prototypes of their GWR Steam Railmotors in OO gauge
Project Update - 26th July2021
We have received the first engineering prototypes of the GWR Steam Railmotor and these are being fully evaulated and tested.
The models have electrical pickups on all wheels, they have full working valve gear including the radius rod and piston valve stem. The 1020 coerless motor is positioned vertically completely hidden inside the actual boiler of the power bogie. They have working directional oil lamps and interior lights. The models will be DCC ready with a 21-pin decoder socket and 28mm speaker preinstalled.
We have already identified a smalll number of minor issues to amend, initial runninng tests show that they run very quietly and smoothly and the valve gear is a joy to watch in action
The livery artwork is underway concurrent with testing these EPs and we hope to see decorated samples by the autumn, we should then be in a position to start to arrange production.
The tooling allows for both the Diagram ‘O’ type and the Diagram ‘R’ type Steam Railmotors to be produced in five versions, as listed below. The diagram O type most obvious differences from the diagram ‘R’ are the larger boiler room windows, double leaf passenger doors and ‘Fishbelly’ rather than ‘Equalising’ bogies.
Click here for details of the versions available
And finally for this update a brief video to show the valve gear in action
This looks like a lovely model - I'd love one for my layout. The price isn't cheap but honestly, it looks superb so far and it's such a cool unit (and local to me, being at Didcot), it's worth it!
-Peter
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reddragon
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It'll get dizzy before too long!
In all seriousness, though, what on earth is up with that?
-Peter
Possibly waiting until its arrival at Rotterdam? Another vessel nearby had a eta of tomorrow while the Ever Given has a eta of the 29th.It'll get dizzy before too long!
In all seriousness, though, what on earth is up with that?
-Peter
Ah yes, should've worked that one out
I hadn't realised it had got so close to Rotterdam!
-Peter
Ah yes, should've worked that one out
I hadn't realised it had got so close to Rotterdam!
-Peter
Classic 1980s Bubble Car speed.
I didn't realize at first as well! Think it is easier to wait in a wider area of the channel and not in the busy Dover/North sea area.Ah yes, should've worked that one out
I hadn't realised it had got so close to Rotterdam!
-Peter
The Ever Given is on the move again and will pass Calais shortly.
Accuascale have posted on the mk5 thread that a update will be posted late in the week.
Super - thanks again for the update
At least it's getting here!
Again - thanks for the update. I'll keep an eye out for that.
-Peter
Now I'm on my PC here is the post on the RM web for the Mk5's showing two of the sleeper vehicles.Super - thanks again for the update
At least it's getting here!
Again - thanks for the update. I'll keep an eye out for that.
-Peter
Hi everyone,
Coming up later this week, a much needed Mark 5 update! Keep your eyes peeled on here, our website, your email inbox, via your milkman and all our usual outlets....
Cheers!
Fran
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Now those look amazing. If I didn't know they were models, I'd have said that was a real photo!
-Peter
reddragon
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Ever Given has docked in Rotterdam
What is the name of the transfer ship to Felixstowe?
What is the name of the transfer ship to Felixstowe?
Has a ship for Felixstowe been confirmed/found? My understanding (as of a few days ago) was that the cargo would be unloaded from the Ever Given at Rotterdam and then they would just wait for an available ship which was heading for Felixstowe to put the containers on.Ever Given has docked in Rotterdam
What is the name of the transfer ship to Felixstowe?
Looking on RMWeb produced this (my bold):
(Source: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/i...s-ever-given-released-from-suez-canal/page/2/)
And this:
(Source: as above)
Not sure if this is useful or not?
-Peter
reddragon
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Some good news at least from Ever Green boss.
Accurascale's Mk5 update - They look brilliant.
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These - Decorated Mark 5s! — Accurascale
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These - Decorated Mark 5s! — Accurascale
July 30, 2021Fran Burke
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These - Decorated Mark 5s!
It's been just over six months since we previewed the first tooling samples of our long awaited and highly anticipated Mark 5 coaching stock. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to develop our first coach project in that time and today we can bring you a full update on where we're at, the challenges we're currently working on, show you some lovely decorated samples and outline where we go next.
So, first things first; let's have a look at these beautiful sleeper samples!
We always use high resolution, pin sharp images to show off our models (unlike many other manufacturers!), warts and all, so you can get a full close up view of the models. With this in mind, please remember that these are pre-production coaches and fit and finish will be improved further on the production models which will roll around on your layout.
Having said that though, the sleeper coaches are looking mighty fine and promising! We do see some improvements and tweaks that must be made, but we are sure you will agree the deceptively complex livery is coming together nicely with a lovely colour match for the tricky Caledonian Sleeper midnight teal.
As you can see from the above shot, the detail on these coaches is delicious, with a wealth of boxes, grilles, cylinders and conduits replicated as per the prototypes.
Another area we are particularly proud of is our magnetic Dellner couplings, which make for some serious close coupling up to 3rd radius curves! We plan to sell these separately too, as they just plug into NEM sockets. More on that at a later date. Of course, each coach pack will also come with a set of tension locks for each coach to help negotiate 2nd radius and couple to other items of stock.
Naturally, being Accurascale models, our Mark 5s are top of the line when it comes to specifications, such as a wealth of separately applied parts, attention to detail, lots of printing and of course, lighting, which as you can see above, is nice and subtle and devoid of dreaded light bleed.
Improvements? Well glazing of course, some printing such as the warning labels and smaller signs will be very much improved on, the overspray in areas will simply not do and will be corrected on the finished models. Overall though, they're looking well on course and very tasty indeed.
So, that's the sleepers, what about the TPE sets? Well, there's a whole other story!
If our factory thought the Caledonian Sleeper livery was complex with it's wealth of warning labels, then the TPE sets have well and truly broken their hearts! With a similar amount of warning labels, interesting angles, shades and fades, it really pushes model production techniques to the very limit.
We have so far tried a couple of techniques to replicate this livery faithfully, but so far it has ended in failure, and has taken many months of trial and error to attempt to get this livery right. As we add all the layers to the livery, it begins to damage the paint finish elsewhere as you can see below on these test bodies. It has proven very frustrating for our factory! The visible paint lines through the doors were also unacceptable.
Our factory does not give up easily however, and is currently working on a new batch blending various techniques to get the desired finish to set these models apart and we have every confidence they will achieve it. Unfortunately it means we will not be able to bring you pictures of fully finished TPE sets just yet, but as you can see above; they're edging closer and closer and they will look awesome when complete.
So, where does that leave us? Well, the Sleepers have been assessed and our feedback is on its way to the factory. The factory has assured us that we will have finished TPE samples for assessment in 8 weeks time. Unfortunately until we sign off on those TPE coaches we will not have a production delivery date, but can confirm it will be in 2022. We are very sorry for this delay and certainly had hoped we would be further on in this project, but we of course did not foresee this livery challenge!
Keep an eye on our website news section, email newsletter, Facebook and Twitter feeds, RMWeb section and of course the news pages for an update on the TPE livery samples in 8 weeks time and with it a firm delivery date as they enter production. In the meantime, secure your packs with a £30 deposit, via our website by clicking here.
Iskra
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Bachmann doing a brand new 47. Seems a bit odd when Heljan are releasing a new version soon.
I've not yet watched that video but saw a screenshot earlier on Twitter and they look good. But it does sound odd if Heljan are already making one!
-Peter
