BritishRail60062 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 That's a very nice presentation box for the L/E set in my opinion. However I would be interested in seeing what the cab interior will look like as I plan to add a driver into my GWR example when I buy mine . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I am amazed that the £5 printed cardboard box seems to get as much comment as the £250 model inside it Confused.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2017 The GWR livery sample is the topic of today's Engine Shed blog post here https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/hitachi-iep-class-800-gwr-decoration-samples-have-arrived 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFR Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looks like the removable nose panel is happening. At least on the limited edition model? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looks like the removable nose panel is happening. At least on the limited edition model? Why will it only be confined to a "limited edition" model? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFR Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Why will it only be confined to a "limited edition" model? *shrugs* might not be. Just reading too much into the samples you can see in the videos Edited September 8, 2017 by TFR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles73128 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Service sheet available on Hornby website showing this feature. *shrugs* might not be. Just reading too much into the samples you can see in the videos Screenshot 2017-09-08 16.29.40.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I like the finish on this model. I just hope that they produce a class 43 HST in this finish too as well as the gloss. Though I'm not criticising the gloss for the limited edition pack. My personal preference is this satin finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 What a wonderful livery sample. I am very impressed and delighted it is not in gloss! The satin-esque finish just suits the model, with the GWR matt bands brought out in a darker black paint. I am very happy that I have not had to cancel my pre-order. The service sheet was mentioned above, having a look, there is a dellner coupler to fit in into a socket. Meaning you can model them on depot, as well as run in multiple (if the pack comes supplied with a coupling bar?). Well done Hornby! Just one minor omission on the livery sample... the water tank for the window wiper under the cab is metal on the prototype and thus should be silver on the model. Great to see long range fuel tanks fitted! Bring on an 802 model! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quite possibly cosmetic rather than useable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hi, The question is, if someone does a sound decoder, will it include a missed Balise Alarm for the APCO & ASDO Balise I'm designing for it, and will it take 30 seconds to change from one to the other? Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Unlikely I would imagine Hi, The question is, if someone does a sound decoder, will it include a missed Balise Alarm for the APCO & ASDO Balise I'm designing for it, and will it take 30 seconds to change from one to the other? Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quite possibly cosmetic rather than useable It rather depends on whether the socket is at a NEM compliant height (it's definitely got a NEM fishtail on the dummy coupling), and on having large radius curves on the layout as it is body mounted on a very long vehicle quite some distance ahead of the bogie's pivot point. If it is, then http://extra.southernelectric.org.uk/modelling/news/2012-scharfenberg-couplers.html would be your bunnies... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2017 It rather depends on whether the socket is at a NEM compliant height (it's definitely got a NEM fishtail on the dummy coupling), and on having large radius curves on the layout as it is body mounted on a very long vehicle quite some distance ahead of the bogie's pivot point. If it is, then http://extra.southernelectric.org.uk/modelling/news/2012-scharfenberg-couplers.html would be your bunnies... I don't see it working. As you say it looks to be body mounted and have no means of pivoting. Only ever going to work on straights as even the gentlest of curves will see a significant overhang. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I am surprised Hornby have not capitalised on the introduction to passenger service of the prototype. Has anyone taken some piccies of the livery sample at either of the last two weekends model shows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFR Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Also sneaking into the blog is "Those of you lucky enough to have snapped up this limited edition run can expect to receive their models early next year." Looking at the website, seems the date has slipped to February 2018 for the test livery train pack and January 2018 for the GWR train pack Looks like the GWR pack is now coming December 2017. Which is good news for me, but not so much my girlfriend who's now not getting a Christmas present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2017 Looks like the GWR pack is now coming December 2017. Which is good news for me, but not so much my girlfriend who's now not getting a Christmas present. Haha I love that you have your priorities correct. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Looks like the GWR pack is now coming December 2017. Which is good news for me, but not so much my girlfriend who's now not getting a Christmas present. It's quite simple...give it to her, tell her to share 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJennings Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Some pictures from Gaydon 07 October 2017 of the IET; 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is it waterproof ??!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is it waterproof ??!! Now, now. It was only dripping, even if it looked like a waterfall. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Now, now. It was only dripping, even if it looked like a waterfall. Roy No it wasnt, I have been in showers which provided less water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFR Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Some pictures from Gaydon 07 October 2017 of the IET; IMG_2416.JPG IMG_2423.JPG IMG_2428.JPG IMG_2436.JPG IMG_2446.JPG IMG_2447.JPG IMG_2647.JPG It's a good looking model. Edited October 19, 2017 by TFR 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Some pictures from Gaydon 07 October 2017 of the IET; Thank you for posting these, as blimey that does look good! Yes, for rrp £393 I would of liked to seen etched grills, working pantograph. But these photos put these minor things into pasture as it looks superb. Hopefully they shall paint the inner nose (where the dellner is showing) yellow and the first class signage off-white as per the prototype. And halloula! Hornby can do a nice shell shine finish on the paint, but also recreating the matt band. Why oh why could the HST not of been like that. They would of got another £365 of me. Bring on December! Edited October 19, 2017 by 159220 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2017 No it wasnt, I have been in showers which provided less water. I know, I was trying (and obviously failing) to be sarcastic. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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