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  1. fingers crossed that Rails dont have a spat between themsevles and Eapido and leave their customers in Limbo ala the Hornby mess.
  2. Got a Hush Hush coming over from the UK to Ireland from Cornwall. The Model Shop in question have used the wrong Tariff code which advises the courier to Apply duty. not great. Trying to sort this out. Conclusion Make sure to give UK companies the correct Tariff code as they don't seem to have a handle on this even a year later. I may end up clearing this myself yet, don't fancy spending another 4.7% of top of the price.
  3. Lights then Sorted too, Kinda annoys me now getting a 1st edition which is not quite perfect and the lads that sat on the fence now get a prefect model. The Etch Plate can be glued down with Crystal Clear
  4. Bagged one this am, Had one in order to Support the LMS in Ireland but they have already let me down with the Doublo MN which I had on order the day they were announced and still no sign or coms about if it will ever come except for a "we will wait to see what comes in" reply.." So decided to seize the day a grab one.
  5. All ok here, down in East Cork in a valley so all is quite ok!
  6. IPA can be dropped to you within Ireland No hassle. Got some Dropped the other week from these lads. https://ie.rs-online.com/web/p/electronics-cleaners/2274427?cm_mmc=IE-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_IE_EN_Facilities_Cleaning_%26_Maintenance_Whoop_HI+(2)-_-(IE:Whoop!)+Electronics+Cleaners-_-2274427&matchtype=&pla-299936613816&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsAbzHcJr8aTWk7AqwJLyZKOOdfC8vD2Ebejmz0Zgly1TUd_ZCltFBYaAgqEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds On getting the paint off the metal parts of the track Cellusose thinners for enamel will take it off no bother with a damp cloth, Not for the plastic sleepers though. Marks don't have the Cleaning Cradle I have used white spirits and cotton buds for my wheels and a Fiberglass pen for the pick ups. Everything works perfect. BTW there is a Irish Form too that may help: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/ Hope all is good in Kerry today George Cork.
  7. 5 years later my MN is still sticking, Have not got around to looking into it yet!! Sam did not feature that much or maybe I kipped off to, Bit Meh this one was. Was looking at acquiring Austrian HOe during the program to make sure the divorce happens Mind you forgot about the W1, checking with the LMS to see if they have one inbound for me.
  8. oh yes that would be nice, One of me DJM also.
  9. 20 and a 14KM walk when I was there...wrecked after it plus a trip back then to Hamburg This look a wee bit more manageable one in Friedrichshafen plus the Dornier museum on site!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6_osZLLmZY
  10. Wonder how much Brexit affected the drop, Personally my UK ordering for Hobby Related materials has dropped to almost nothing now and with shipping high from Europe nothing from there either.
  11. The Lightnings used to practice intercept with the Vulcans, There is a article in aeroplane monthly recently on this very thing. If you read the tiny text on the bottom of the matchbox one it explains it
  12. I always wanted a Scalextric for a pressie but it was never to be, the Missus to be understood this story of Woe and bought me a Formula 1 set some time ago when Jordan where going (good early sign in the relationship!). I added and added to it thinking of the joys I will have with my pending family full of Sons into trains boats and planes.....alas I was blessed with 3 girls and the Scalextric gets the odd airing even now and then which is a shame as its mostly in the loft all of the time. The Digital introduction should of given it a massive boost but did not I feel it did capture the imagination. The Shop I worked in Scalextric was the worst seller. The Cars are now so much detailed and some at €65.00 are just not for kids TBH or even the adults with a few pints in them as they are just seen as toys. Its still good fun though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU9ENkxZiTY
  13. yes looks fab but the oil on the body is a killer, I had a Hornby D49 1980's job, (still runs = with DCC too!) with a smoke generator, Loved it though. The smoker unit was taken out in the end. Seen other chaps chimneys sag from the heat if not operated properly.
  14. Don't forget the EE Lightning with no tail plane on the box art!! (thankfully they were inside the box) .Its Corrected I think now even though have not had a pilgrimage to a model shop for some time to check. In all fairness there has been some great box art work both Cross and the the new era. The Matchbox one though!! Love a full print of this for the wall!
  15. yes I meant to add a smiley face in me post!!
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