Bachmann Thomas range 009 "Rusty"

[Tic-toc]

I had a quick look on the US Bachmann website and found a fully decorated model of the 009/H0n30 "Rusty".

See link;

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=756_772_975&products_id=6771

[happyChappy]

I had a quick look on the US Bachmann website and found a fully decorated model of the 009/H0n30 "Rusty".

See link;

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=756_772_975&products_id=6771

Looks interesting and would make a great basis for conversion to the 'fire' engine loco that operated at MOD Chilmark/Dinton. I wonder what the price will be by the time it makes it's way across the Atlantic. Thanks for the link. HC

[Edge]

I’m planning to do a 3D printed kit to convert this model to a reasonable reapresentation of ‘Midlander’ ina. Similar vein to my Rheneas/Dolgoch kit.

 

However, the Bachman model is definitely on the toy side of things, rather than the scale models of Rheneas & Skarloey, those looking for a perfect scale model of the TR diesel are likely to be a little disappointed

[009 micro modeller]

I’m planning to do a 3D printed kit to convert this model to a reasonable reapresentation of ‘Midlander’ ina. Similar vein to my Rheneas/Dolgoch kit.

 

However, the Bachman model is definitely on the toy side of things, rather than the scale models of Rheneas & Skarloey, those looking for a perfect scale model of the TR diesel are likely to be a little disappointed

Compared to the steam locos it doesn't look particularly 'scale', although in reality this is quite a small loco to attempt a robust RTR model. Would you do a variation of the conversion kit to convert to the more usual buffer/coupling arrangement rather than the TR side buffers?

[Guest]

I was pretty disappointed when they announced this as the next in the range. Hopefully next we will get Peter Sam, Sir Handel or Duncan so we get back to doing Talyllyn-esque conversions!

 

Also it's a shame that we are unlikely to ever get Duke as they seem to be only going for locos that have appeared in the CGI-era TVS, so no Prince/Princess/Palmerston conversions sadly.

 

- Alex

[BernardTPM]

Also it's a shame that we are unlikely to ever get Duke as they seem to be only going for locos that have appeared in the CGI-era TVS, so no Prince/Princess/Palmerston conversions sadly.

Well, you never know, but we might get a proper Small England sometime.

[9402 Fredrick]

I was pretty disappointed when they announced this as the next in the range. Hopefully next we will get Peter Sam, Sir Handel or Duncan so we get back to doing Talyllyn-esque conversions!

 

Also it's a shame that we are unlikely to ever get Duke as they seem to be only going for locos that have appeared in the CGI-era TVS, so no Prince/Princess/Palmerston conversions sadly.

 

- Alex

Until Duke is in the current show he won't be made as Bachmann have no option but to skip him. Edited September 19, 2018 by 9402 Fredrick

[009 micro modeller]

I wonder why they went for scale with the first two but then didn't do the same for Rusty? Could it be the small size of the real loco or is there more to it?

[Guest]

I wonder why they went for scale with the first two but then didn't do the same for Rusty? Could it be the small size of the real loco or is there more to it?

 

I would imagine it has a lot to do with the license from Mattel. They want the models to look like the locomotives do in the CGI TVS. In the case of Skarloey and Rheneas they look pretty much prototypical scale wise in the programme, so the models do as well, but Rusty is SOOO different in the CGI TVS (and the model series for that matter) that he sadly has to look like that in model form. The only way we would get an "accurate" Rusty that actually looks like Midlander would be if the models were based on the books, and that is never going to happen!

 

Remember that Mattel could not care less about these models having the potential to be converted, in fact they would likely be against it, and while Bachmann are probably trying their best to bridge both worlds they have to keep Mattel happy and stick to their brief.

 

- Alex

[BernardTPM]

Size could also come into it. A scale size Ruston makes Talyllyn look big!

[009 micro modeller]

Size could also come into it. A scale size Ruston makes Talyllyn look big!

I know Midlander is a slightly bigger type of Ruston but if you look at something like the Brian Madge LBT I don't think that would work as a mass-produced RTR loco using Bachmann's production methods.

[happyChappy]

I’m planning to do a 3D printed kit to convert this model to a reasonable reapresentation of ‘Midlander’ ina. Similar vein to my Rheneas/Dolgoch kit.

 

However, the Bachman model is definitely on the toy side of things, rather than the scale models of Rheneas & Skarloey, those looking for a perfect scale model of the TR diesel are likely to be a little disappointed

Sounds like you must have some idea of the chassis dimensions involved if you're planning a 3D printed conversion for an approximate 'Midlander'. Any information available on these dimensions?

[Edge]

Sounds like you must have some idea of the chassis dimensions involved if you're planning a 3D printed conversion for an approximate 'Midlander'. Any information available on these dimensions?

Sorry, nope. Was planning to pick up one of the first batch and work from there.

[happyChappy]

Sorry, nope. Was planning to pick up one of the first batch and work from there.

Ok thanks. It's just that the chassis looks like it may be very useful for a multitude of applications depending on the dimensions. Guess we'll just have to be patient until 'Rusty' arrives.

[BernardTPM]

Modern Bachmann N gauge chassis run well, so I expect this one will, the bigger 009 body perhaps making it a bit weightier too.

[Edge]

The quality of the mechanics in all of the Bachmann 009 (officially HON30 in this case) is extremely high. No problems on that front