- Popular Post
Kelly
-
Posts
6,174 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Events
Exhibition Layout Details
Store
Posts posted by Kelly
-
-
You could take the matter through the small claims court I guess if the seller is going to get arsey about things.
You could also include the auction house that sold it in that claim too potentially.
-
2
-
-
11 hours ago, Sitham Yard said:
Interesting. He is listed as being at Railex this coming weekend.
Andrew
He will also be at DEMU Showcase in June.
-
1
-
-
30 minutes ago, Classsix T said:
The Vice City part of the Definitive Collection appears to be unavailable separately via Playstation Store now. The bundle is up for 55 quid though.
I'm a nope. C6T.
There was a fan made remaster of the 3 games, but 2K/Rockstar got that shutdown... if you look in the right places you can probably find it still and it is reportedly better than the official version, even though they never finished it. Apparantly they're working on a decompilation of it, like people have for Mario 64 and others, which 2k/Rockstar wouldn't be able to shutdown from what I understand.
-
39 minutes ago, sulzer71 said:
I just wish Phil would announce the future releases/running numbers so I can plan my 2023 modelling budget
Unfortunately Phil is effectively a one man band (I know he has others who work with him) and he can only manage so much at once really. Also he prefers to announce when things are ready to go.
Until the previously announced items are resolved I don't think we'll have much more about future plans and with the present difficulties in China that may not be this year, unless he feels pressure from elsewhere to get an announcement out.
-
1
-
3
-
-
14 hours ago, GoingUnderground said:
I was under the impression that Metromodels had moved mostly to 3D printing via firms like Shapeways. So there would be very few moulds to catalogue.
They had a few other items I expect that were not sold any more. Plus the conversion bits.
When I spoke with PPP at gets they mentioned they were evaluating the 3d printed models and that they were unsure if they'd meet their requirements in the current form. Hints were made that as a company they had access to injection moulding and it was one option that could be taken to replace some or all of the range. How true or whether that happens I can't say really.
We'll know more in time I expect as they're also now working on the mailcoach and kirk range from the coopercraft stable, with the coopercraft moulds going to cambrian.
-
- Popular Post
- Popular Post
7 hours ago, polybear said:A new one needed - or just** new batteries?
**Says a Bear who hasn't a clue about how much such batteries cost......
The batteries were brand new not long before the warley show. They're not cheap either, being around 160 quid for the pair.
-
25
-
- Popular Post
- Popular Post
39 minutes ago, Barry O said:Good to hear that you are still progressing @Kelly.. I did see you whoosh past my demo table at Warley on a
speedingmobility scooter.Baz
Barry,
There is a whole tale about the mobility scooter. Mine decided to pack up on the Saturday, despite new, freshly charged batteries. So had to hire one on the Sunday and could only hire a wheelchair on the Saturday, so didn't get around the show much.
It's unlikely I'll be able to afford to replace the scooter of my own, so I will probably have to look into weekend hiring I think for shows next year.
Kelly
-
26
-
- Popular Post
- Popular Post
5 hours ago, Barry O said:Hi Barry,
I am mostly okay. Have had a horrible bug since last week, but mostly over it apart from a horrible cough that keeps me awake. Otherwise all is well.
I think all is well as it can be with Nat, but been out of contact whilst ill. But I'm sure she'll pop up with a lengthy post at some point. She's usually always reading if not posting. I'm afraid I forget that rmweb or ER exists sometimes, especially when ill, not out of any dislike or similar of course, just limited mental capacity these days of keeping track of things.
The ankle is fine now at least. Well as fine as it is likely to get. It aches and swells if I do much walking around, but otherwise it is fairly stable and I am mostly getting around almost as I was pre buggeration, though with a rather noticeable limp these days. But considering that had I been waiting for the ambulance much longer that the doctor thought an amputation could have been a real possibility, what I have regained is great by comparison.
Kelly
-
28
-
A very sad passing. He will be much missed.
-
9
-
1
-
2
-
-
13 minutes ago, Clive martin said:
I also made it into sams trains latest video ,i just hope his girlfreind read my reply to my first post about being annoyed about trains running on carpet,i did feal a bit guilty ,i think sam haveing his girl freind on his channel works a treat ,the in your face bit made me laugh it was like a spoof death metal video ,a type of music i am a big fan of ,i do enjoy sams very honest reviews of products something the model railway press has never done ,a subject that sam talked about in his video,whilst on the subject of you tube i am also a fan of Walls rail i find a lot of his projects very inspirational ,
I'd argue that Gareth Bayer and Simon Bendall would give rather honest reviews in Rail Express Modeller, as well as reviews in DEMU's UPDate. They were not afraid of holding the manufacturers to account, compared to the current press, which is perhaps a little bit more to the keeping the advertising dept happy. It is what it is, and these days youtube is probably the best place for more honest reviews, as long as they're clear about being given samples or sponsorship of course (ASA rules state they should have the #ad tag for such posts).
-
1
-
-
Very sad news.
-
1
-
-
1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said:
Hi everyone,
Following on from feedback on the Deltic, we've upped our label game for the Class 92s to aid retailers and pickers in our warehouse, as well as modellers who are storing their models when out of use.
A simple, yet effective thing to have in place.
Looking forward to getting my 92!
-
1
-
2
-
-
Typically the warranty is 12 months from the manufacturer dealt with often by the seller of the product, but it can vary a bit.
The sale of goods act (I think it was superceeded by a newer act), means things have to be fit for purpose, and this usually applies for manufactering defects.
You might also be able to make a claim with your credit card issuer against Very if they're unhelpful.
-
1
-
-
7 hours ago, 30801 said:
Bleh. Turned the PS4 on for the first time since 2020 and the rubber on the thumbsticks has turned to marmalade...
Think I'll skip the PS5 and just play HFW on the PS4 (Pro)
They do that sadly. Fairly easy to fix and fairly cheap at least though. You can also get thumbgrips that go on top of the thumb sticks which could be a cheap option.
-
Glad to see the range of loads expanding. Great stuff.
-
2
-
-
51 minutes ago, Torbay Express said:
At 4mm to the foot, I don't think moving shoe gear is required. The other idea is a flash trackside on the infrastructure, at appropriate points!
The idea of the flash was bounced about with another company a good few years ago, but that Class 92 never made it.......
Next thing you will want electric through the shoe beam, meaning A/S will then incorporate part of the DC Rulebook, or this...... 💥
The moving shoe beam was the jesting bit!
-
16 minutes ago, No Decorum said:
Some years ago, it was possibly in reaction to Bachmann’s moving pantographs, I suggested cooling fans powered by a servo motor and linked to the sound. I wasn’t exactly jesting but didn’t expect it. Bingo! Now Accuraacale is incorporating sensors to limit flange squeal to where there are curves in the track. Who knows what will be next?
DCC uncouplers would be a good thing for manufacturs to crack and start including perhaps? some hurdles in how to have them removable for DC use.
The use of the hall effect sensors though opens a number of possibilities for different uses. I wonder what else manufacters can think of?
-
1
-
-
Lots of talk about moving pantographs, but no-one has come up with moving 3rd rail beams yet... or arcing lighting (this could use the hall effect system, combined with carefully placed magnets at the start/end of 3rd rail runs potentially). I am partially jesting of course...
-
16 minutes ago, McC said:
At the moment Jon it's based on sell rate of the Deltic and class 37 sets which are very modest. As they are both more numerous in run than the 92 and we’re less likely to make frequent 92 runs we’d likely have a minimum run of 92 wheelsets in stock for a decade :(we may put up some polls to those who have bought in the coming weeks to test viability.
I can't remember what type the 92s require, but the branchlines wheels might be a good option if the gears are removable without too much fuss to transfer.
-
On 12/10/2022 at 11:47, spamcan61 said:
30% off all bookazines at Key publishing until October 21st, looks like it also applies to pre-order titles.
This is now extended until 31st October.
-
1
-
-
Just now, Ozexpatriate said:
The EU has mandated USB charging compatibility (USBC I believe). I'm not sure when this goes into effect. Doubtless manufacturers will ignore this for non-EU products (even with the extra cost of maintaining EU-specific variants).
2024 for phones etc, 2025 or 2026 I think for laptops.
Most phones and tablets already use USB c connections anyway now. Only apple has been holding out on the iPhone. The good thing is that it will solve the mess of things that require usb but don't use the standard connections as all will have to have usb c, and it will be cheaper to just standardise on that world wide.
-
7
-
2
-
1
-
4
-
-
- Popular Post
- Popular Post
2 hours ago, polybear said:The website for this year's GETS show does mention "disabled access to all areas" so hopefully next year should be the same.
If there was any kind of lift then I failed to find it and there was no signage by the stairs access pointing to a lift. Signs would have been helpful.
I could have asked of course and the staff were very friendly, but by the time I remembered that the balconies existed it was less than a hour to go before kicking out and I was already exhausted by then.
-
24
-
4 hours ago, rob D2 said:
I'm not sure who the target audience is for TT. I'd have to sell all my OO stuff to get some - at a loss - to try something new, something i can't really consider .
Not many people have the disposable in come right now to start afresh . And anyway it's not quite small enough for me to fit full length trains on my box room and i'd already ruled out N gauge due lack of sufficient stock
I reckon someone starting a project might give it a thought if they are interested in the initial range of options. Plus someone thinking of a new project when others have been n or oo might give it some thought.
For it to succeed I think the smaller suppliers need to get on board, if theres some kits and other bits available it will make it much easier to justify getting into the scale. Otherwise a lot of scratchbuilding and adapting continental buildings to look british.
-
1
-
-
2 hours ago, PhilJ W said:
Isn't that what they done with EMU's? In fact the Thumpers were developed from an EMU with its on board power supply. There might well have been more if the electrification hadn't gone ahead as it did.
Its possible had the war not happened, the thumpers might not have been needed as the lines for them might well have been electrified before BR came into being (and BR might not have happened as the companies without the war wouldn't have been in a critical state).
-
1
-
2
-
Early Risers.
in Wheeltappers
Posted
Hi baz,
I'm well enough thanks. Been a rather hectic few months recently.
My father had a reoccurrence of cancer, this time in his liver, though they've been able to microwave it as a overnight case. He has chemotherapy to come, but is quite optimistic. Yay For the regular blood tests which picked it up. He had no symptoms otherwise.
Otherwise the usual up and downs. Mostly my ankle being very achy of late. I'm awaiting a referral for the weight loss clinic.
Poppy is her usual manic self, celebrating her 6th gotcha day in August.
Natalie is OK, and currently sat next to me at the local railway circle. There are things to say, but those are for her to recount as she wishes.
Hope you are well baz and everyone else is OK.
Kelly