BrushType4 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Possible new render of upcoming loco https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1786038938081175&set=pcb.771343753072839&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Edited January 16, 2018 by BrushType4 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffee Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) You've unmasked the beast ! Fair takes the breath away that does. It's a no brainier for someone to do a China clay wagon to go with it. Edited January 16, 2018 by toffee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Possible new render of upcoming loco https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1786038938081175&set=pcb.771343753072839&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Thanks for posting! When can I order one <gawd hope I can afford it!> ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Still waiting for the Official Announcement here. But I've been waiting to post this for ages... Edited January 16, 2018 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If the CAD is anything to go by then this will be a superb model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If the CAD is anything to go by then this will be a superb modelFingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted January 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2018 Is it a J69 then? Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffee Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Don't think I'm giving anything away if I quote from the fb post that Steve reckons it will be less than £500 for non sound and another hundred for sound. Bogies are to absolute scale so quite simple to drop in S7 wheels. Delivery sometime in the Autumn. Reckon it will fly out or that price for that quality, going to be no 1 loco release of 2018 ! Edited January 16, 2018 by toffee 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Bogies are to absolute scale so quite simple to drop in S7 wheels. No need to worry about that... Steve has committed to S7 RTR at point of order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Don't think I'm giving anything away if I quote from the fb post that Steve reckons it will be less than £500 for non sound and another hundred for sound. Bogies are to absolute scale so quite simple to drop in S7 wheels. Delivery sometime in the Autumn. Reckon it will fly out or that price for that quality, going to be no 1 loco release of 2018 !Hi Toffee, Thanks for that. Will it be available from the usual LLC distributors, if not, how do we order one? ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffee Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Hi Toffee, Thanks for that. Will it be available from the usual LLC distributors, if not, how do we order one? ATVB CME Sorry, don't have any more info than on the fb page. A question to LLC ought to get a response or I guess the man himself will be along shortly to fill us in. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Sorry, don't have any more info than on the fb page. A question to LLC ought to get a response or I guess the man himself will be along shortly to fill us in.I think I correctly remember earlier in this thread that LLC saud they would use RMWeb as a primary publication point. Seems the all encroaching FB is in the ascendancy still though? Edited January 17, 2018 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I find RMW much easier to navigate and I think this format looks better, too many other things on FB, too distracting.... but I am middle aged now, so it could be just me LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 You and me both CME. Feeling a bit left out since I can't access FB links. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) ?..., so it could be just me LOL!Not at all, CME. The danger comes when those using social media, especially Facebook, just assume that everyone else is on there too. I don't think LLC are in that category, and I'm pretty confident you will see - when the time is right - the means to pre-order on their website, just as the case currently with the 48DS. Edited January 17, 2018 by Osgood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I find the modelling groups very good on Facebook & I have enjoyed the LLC updates ...thanks Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Apologies, it's been a busy day today. Yes, RMWeb is the 'official' online announcement point, FB is mostly for daily chat and for when you have got to know something immediately. There's also a healthy folllowing of Class 15 owners who can help each other out with detailing, DCC and just showing their models. There's not too much more that's revealed there that isn't here - although that depends on whether I'm in an excited mood or not! Sadly, after reviewing recently supplied costs, I had to inform my retailers today the the next model will not be available for resale, so the only place you'll be able to purchase one is direct from LLC, either on the website or from shows. The website is undergoing a much-needed revamp at the moment, mostly on the back end admin side. This is (of course!) delayed. It should have been completed by now, but will be ready by the end of the month - which is a slight disappointment considering what is happening tomorrow... Good night all! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I find the modelling groups very good on Facebook & I have enjoyed the LLC updates ...thanks Steve Hi Phill, I can understand that Phill. My better half goes on there-so does the CIA/NSA/TPTB for face recognition etc-and everytime Ive looked at it (for RC modelling etc), to put it politely the whole thing with 'alerts', 'friends suggestions' etc etc etc., is like looking for a small diamond in a train wreck, in short too much dross to wade through coupled with clumbsy programming IMHHO.......sorry just my opinion. It is true to say that only 33% of the world is on the internet, how many of those are on <bebmyspacebook> is anyones guess but not everyone wants to be-or needs to be. I digress. ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hi Phill, I can understand that Phill. My better half goes on there-so does the CIA/NSA/TPTB for face recognition etc-and everytime Ive looked at it (for RC modelling etc), to put it politely the whole thing with 'alerts', 'friends suggestions' etc etc etc., is like looking for a small diamond in a train wreck, in short too much dross to wade through coupled with clumbsy programming IMHHO.......sorry just my opinion. It is true to say that only 33% of the world is on the internet, how many of those are on <bebmyspacebook> is anyones guess but not everyone wants to be-or needs to be. I digress. ATVB CME Why don't you use the search options that are available on facebook? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 After a reasonably successful factory visit yesterday I have now approved all but two of the injection parts for the Rustons. The only two outstanding are the cab interior fascia panels, and only because the injector pins were placed on the visible side (schoolboy error on their side). Once these amends are made I can give the go-ahead for production. The only remaining parts left to approve are the chassis and buffer assembly. At least with the upper superstructure in production at least some assembly can start. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted June 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2018 After a reasonably successful factory visit yesterday I have now approved all but two of the injection parts for the Rustons. The only two outstanding are the cab interior fascia panels, and only because the injector pins were placed on the visible side (schoolboy error on their side). Once these amends are made I can give the go-ahead for production. IMG_5616.JPG The only remaining parts left to approve are the chassis and buffer assembly. At least with the upper superstructure in production at least some assembly can start. The mouldings look rather nice. Really looking forward to mine arriving now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davec.hh Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The mouldings look rather nice. Really looking forward to mine arriving now Me too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 After a reasonably successful factory visit yesterday I have now approved all but two of the injection parts for the Rustons. The only two outstanding are the cab interior fascia panels, and only because the injector pins were placed on the visible side (schoolboy error on their side). Once these amends are made I can give the go-ahead for production. IMG_5616.JPG The only remaining parts left to approve are the chassis and buffer assembly. At least with the upper superstructure in production at least some assembly can start. Really good to see some progress being made with the Sentinel. I assume these are replacement parts for the ones that would not assemble correctly. Do you have an idea of timescale to complete. Norman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yes, these among other parts were not to spec, but all bar the cab interior fascia panel are now approved, with only the panel to amend of all the injection moulded parts. The die-cast parts (chassis, motor/gearbox mount, buffer assembly) are still to be seen and approved. Machined parts, like wheels, axles and handrails are all approved, as are the electronics suite. Theoretically I could have parts ready for assembly in 6 weeks, but theory is nothing next to practice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Nth Degree Posted June 20, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2018 We conducted our final full test build of the moulded parts today and even managed to fix to a running chassis to test running. Approval has now been given to produce the main body components. We have a small teak to make in the gearbox and chassis, so we're submitting a test report to the factory tomorrow for the die-cast parts. All machined parts – axles, wheels, bushes, etc have also been approved today. It's definitely getting closer. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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