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    Seems to be different advice going around. If you Import / Export with the EU you may well need an EORI - not difficult to obtain if you are VAT registered. The advice was that as we import from Europe - Heljan for example - then we would need an EORI. Export was an interesting point as we do send products to the EU for customers. So the advice was that to made 100% sure get an EORI. As to Revell we obtain their products from Revell GB so no need for an EORI. But anyway the can has been kicked down the gutter again so no one really knows what will or will not have to be undertaken to still trade with the EU.
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    There is a small package available from Vital Tax, this once downloaded will take the information from an Excel spreadsheet - as long as you use it to create the necessary BOX data at present. This seems so far to be a fairly cheap and easy option, if you already use EXCEL. There are a few MTD exceptions from this April for those VAT registered, but most will have to comply by the end of this year. Unless there is a very compelling reason for HMRC to allow you to continue without using MTD - there decision not yours. As I said previously our Accountant offered to upload the QuarterlyVAT Return on our behalf, then told us about Vital Tax - so they were looking after us, even if it meant they could not charge us for the extra service.
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    There was a comment made by Lyndon, that the Hellcat had just been placed into a cupboard as it was not seen to be a model Airfix could/would sell. Think that is a good basis for my comment as to the feelings after Simon and others had departed. Yes, Design Clever was not too clever. Railroad items are in a distinct own sub brand, though it could be argued that the Class 66 should be within the Railroad range. But is there a need to draw a line - others still release older models within their same one range of models.
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    The same happened with the Hellcat, there seemed to be an air in that items 'cared for by Simon' were set aside. One wonders whether other items across the Brands are now going to see the light of day, given the obvious changes in attitude. As to throwing money away, that is exactly what happened, there was no listening to the Public or the Trade - hence the pickle that they found themselves in. But I have to say that management stupidity was not just at home in Hornby. There are a great number of times in my working life when I came across such activity in the engineering World. You cannot imagine how much time, effort and money was wasted in chasing a new management dogma - even when pointed out how bad a choice it would be - to be told that 'they knew best'. Normally the outcome was that they left the Business with those left behind counting the cost whist trying to get a business back on an even keel.
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    As far as I can tell the Terrier was around 95% complete when shelved. So why would you wait a whole year (it would I understand been in their 2020 Release programme) when it was that close. A similar theme to the Hellcat, which was well down the list as it got put in a cupboard. You need to bear what was stated, Hornby Hobbies would like to reduce their time to market to closer to 18 months in future. But it does depend on the R & D effort, some take longer than others to get all the material together + variations over a locomotive or rolling stocks life. As been stated both Hornby and Bachmann have items which go through updates, but others come along seeking a road to market which can result in duplication. But their products have a greater number of outlets to service potential customers. The choice is up to the customer - who will also need to look at after sales service.
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    Only they cannot obtain Bachmann products unless they go direct.
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    From a pure finance side there will be costs involved, but a certain % can be offset against Tax liabilities. Hornby Hobbies will not be the first or last to access such accounting strings. Being there this year there was a very positive buzz from the Hornby people. Makes sense with their Heritage Centre on the same site + 1:1 locomotives inside their old warehouse. They have also forged links (1:1 Collection), so I think it was a sensisble move - may also provide employment again in the Margate area.
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    Think you may have missed the comment - the Terrier was actually almost complete when Simon left. It was in that case in their plans to come out. In fact one version has already landed in shops. AS to Dapol I think it was actually started by GMR (Airfix) - so nice link Hornby Hobbies all those years ago.
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    The point is that they could have been Airfix moulds, not just railway related. The introduction of the Airfix Vintage Range has ensured that some older models which could only be obtained through auction sites at high prices can once again be purchased new - and in many cases at a lower cost. In addition Hornby very rarely disposed of moulds, so that would likely include Minic and TT models. I know that a few years back the 3mm Society sought to see if there was any potential for re-runs of certain models / parts. The clear-out was to just reduce storage and I think at £50 a Ton, you saw a great many £10K moulds get lost forever - hence the dismay of may in Hornby today.
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    I understand that their range is the old Made in Austria Hornby trackwork, just turn one over and look at the codes and where the Hornby name was on the sleepering.
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    Whilst it might appear odd, that is what happened - the previous management could not see it selling. Same with the Terrier, this was dropped when Simon left. You have to remember that the vast majority of the releases during the last team being in place were actually the products of Simon and those around him. The release year will see work that can stretch back over a number of prior years, not just the 12 months before being revealed. For example I was told that Clan Line was in development for almost 5 years before being actually shown in a catalogue and then being made available. From the Retailer aspect the previous team did the market and the Brand(s) no favours, with their sales attitude - Black Friday sales et. Destroying the confidence of the Public and the Trade alike. Why order/buy now when no doubt they will be discounted due to low sales in a few months time. This attitude helped Corgi sit down, as a customer could wait 6 months and the non certified item will be at 50% cost to purchase. Result Corgi were placed on sale and purchased by Hornby Hobbies, at a very reasonable cost - given the stock sitting around along with access to old moulds etc. The mistakes of the past will not be sorted in a one year timeframe, Hornby should be admired for being so open and you also need to look at all the Brands under their care which need support and nuture.
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    John Dutfield LLP in Chelmsford, Essex will once again be supporting Cav and Alex sell these products through the shop. Whilst it is early days with prices and delivery dates TBC, any pre-orders through both Cavalex and ourselves will give a good indication of interest.
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    So after talking with our Accountant, we shall continue with the spreadsheet provided - which provides the information for the Quarterly Returns. Our Accountant will support us with making MTD inputs. With regard to Import / Export post a No Deal situation. I followed the HMRC letter to the word, got a registration notification within a matter of days. So sit back and wait. HMRC do seem to need to really understand the way that small retailers work, if we are spending ages with the digital paperwork it is probably taking you away from customers. Many of us are not able to consider employing more people to contend with all HMRC and others seek from us. Each year we have to conduct a compliance check with our credit card machine supplier. The questions are more for large scale companies not small traders. People wonder why there are fewer outlets.
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    Whilst they had a Top Speed of 100 mph as shown in the cab ends, they were - and did - prove capable to exceeding this figure. So the models should take this into consideration, not set a limit which would undersell their true capability. This is not unique to Deltics as most rail stock can achieve better than the quoted line speed maximum shown, you also have to allow for % error in the speedo.
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    A shame as using the existing Retail stream could increase sales, and therefore interest in EM. Even if PECO are only being commissioned to produce, any through sales to the retailers could earn EMGS another income stream as a licence payment - this could be via a slightly higher Retail Price. Whilst the income will not be the same as achieved through the EMGS Store it will be an income.
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    We - Mid Essex MRC - normally attempt to 'sell' tickets to those waiting to get in at 10:00am, so as to allow them quicker entry and reduce any crowding at the Pay Desk. It is not a question of holding back those wanting to get in, you will want everybody to be in a position to start at the designated time. If you are on your own that time before Opening allows you to undertake those necessary trips - drinks etc.
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    Phil, Sorry but you can achieve good coverage with a smaller crew. You do not always need a massive crew and equipment. Having been involved in covering both events using a single camera to multiple numbers - both for pre-record and live situations - you can achieve very good content. You can let a Producer / Director run away with a Wish / Need List, it is all a question of setting out the parameters - and in some cases looking at the cost. In addition some modern equipment is fairly indiscreet, compared to TV Studio dolly cams which you see on the likes of the BBC News.
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    Mid Essex MRC are to hold their 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition on Saturday 21st September 2019. As previously, this is our 'normal slot' of the 3rd Saturday of September. Venue is Shenfield High School, Oliver Road, Shenfield, Essex. Details of Confirmed Layouts (21/12/2018) Aldwych Underground 00 Duncrievie Fuelling Point EM Georgmas Junction 00 Shelvington P4 Riverside TMD 00 Weslo Steels EM Brisbane Road 00 The Lochty Branch 0 Nene Wharf 00 Mulldale O 16.5 Tower Pier EM Singleton Lane N Botterill Street Yard 0 Mariposa Yard H0 Cheffley 00 Fen End Pit 32mm Allenton H0 Tigley Yard 0 Loch Tar N with Trade details to follow. As with previous years we plan to provide a FREE Bus Shuttle between Shenfield Railway Station and the Venue, this might not be suitable for those with mobility issues or those using electric scooters.
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    At present there have been no Test Cases for our Legal Systems to set out the rights and wrongs. As stated many times a manufacturer does not have to supply a vendor, whilst it may upset some that is a fact. The same applies in that anyone can refuse to supply a product to a customer if they feel that the price offer is too low. Until a Customer and Vendor have agreed the item for supply at X price no Contract has been entered into. With Pre-Order comes a number of issues. Was it stated by the Vendor that any price rise (or decline) would be made use of, was any money (deposit) handed over - if you talk to Trading Standards it is a minefield to tread your way through. I recall many years back LIMA announced a locomotive at X Price, however when they supplied them their Trade and therefore SRP had increased due to increased manufacture costs. Some vendors whom had taken deposits had to bite the bullet and see decreased margins.
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    The Ts and Cs replaced anything previously in operation, so from the stated date. Discount hold-backs are not new, so we now have broadly similarterms from Bachmann, Dapol, Heljan & Hornby. As stated earlier whilst no one can price fix under British Law, there is nothing to stop a producer holding back products from those whom they may feel are causing them concern with their pricing of new product (deep discounting). Some may not like the attitude, but do these same individuals expect a discount when they undertake their weekly shopping at their local supermarket. Yes, they can make use of the discount stores ALDI for example, but I cannot see how they would get away with virtually demanding a discount at the till of their local TESCO or Co-Op.
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    Event Name: 42nd Mid Essex MRC Exhibition Classification: Exhibition Address: Shenfield High School, Oliver Road, Shenfield Essex CM15 8PX Day 1: 21st September 2019 Opening times Day 1: 10:00am until 5:00pm Prices: Adult £6 Child £4 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Organising body: Mid Essex MRC Organiser: Ken Wilkinson Details of our 42nd Annual Model Railway Exhibition. Details of Layouts (confirmed as at 05/07/2019) Abbey Street S Aldwych Underground 00 Allenton H0 Bedford Road 0 Botterill Street Yard 0 Brisbane Road 00 - due to unforeseen issues, this layout will not be attending Cheffley 00 Duncievie Fuelling Point EM Fen End Pit 32mm Georgemas Junction 00 Kyle of Lochalsh 2mm (FS) Loch Tar N Maripose Yard H0 Nene Wharf 00 Oh Guano NG Pay n Play 00 Riverside Yard 00 Roseland Bay N Shelvington P4 The Lochty Branch 0 Tower Pier EM Weslo Steels EM Woods Wharf 0 with the following Traders confirmed 05/07/2019 Book Law - NEW TRADER Cats Custom Characters CavAlex Models NEW STAND Coastal DCC Epping Ongar Railway VS H & A Models John Dutfield Kitmaster Laser Cut Model Railway Buildings Layouts 4 U - NEW TRADER Make Your Mark Models Michael Land - paintings Model Scenery Supplies Phoenix Precision Plus Daughters Poppys Woodtech Railway Roundabout (Bill Bourne) The Railway Photoman Others to be confirmed. With support from EMGS Greater Anglia Planned Bus Shuttle between Shenfield Railway Station and the Exhibition Venue. This may not be suitable for those with mobility issues and electric scooters. Disabled Parking available at the Venue.
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    Thank You, we do aim to bring in layouts that might not always appear at other Essex exhibitions. Not an easy task fitting in the 20+ layouts and Trade support. Next Year Saturday 21/09/19
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    The BGs are expected to arrive in Q3 of 2019. Will be interesting to see whether they can hold that figure for the next 12 months. Others have quoted RPs which have increased just before actual delivery.
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    Event Name: Wickford Model Railway Exhibition Classification: Exhibition Address: Jersey Gardens, Wickford Essex SS11 7AE Day 1: Saturday 3rd November Opening times Day 1: 10am - 5pm Prices: Adult £2, Child £1 Disability access: Yes Car parking: No Organising body: The Salvation Army Organiser: Paul Moore 07472 655593 In celebration of 125 Years of The Salvation Army in Wickford. We are pleased to have the support of the Mid Essex MRC. There will be at least 5 Layouts, 1 Trader and a Pay and Play layout. Car Parking is available nearby. Disabled Access.
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    Now in our 41st year, bringing layouts from across a wide range of Scales and Locations. An Exhibition run by a Model Railway Club, to provide access to layouts that might not otherwise be seen in Essex. A 'shop window' for those starting out to those whom have been enjoying the Hobby for years. Any excess after costs is ploughed back into keeping our Club operating, maintaining existing and building new layouts.
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