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  1. With the benefit of hindsight, the issue of length was apparent in the EP/CAD pictures: the distance between bufferbeam and bogie pivot is anomalous. So, we were all warned. a@y
  2. Rec'd just now. "According to RM Web, MODELMASTER JACKSON EVANS LTD. has been closed down by HMRC Companies House. I asked for it to be done, as I'm splitting the company into two other Limited Companies, but unfortunately the 'sensational' announcement has been presented in such a way that I've had quite a few messages of disbelief, sympathy, and offers of financial help. What a difference between the way it was reported by RM Web (why DID they report a perfectly normal event like this in any case?), and the kind, concerned, helpful response of my customers. Nothing worse than gossip! Jim Grindlay at Modelmaster UK" You can see the Companies House website here: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC590883/filing-history for the record at Companies House. HMRC is not of course Companies House. a@y
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    Dapol Class 21/29

    I assure you they're too low: I've been sitting looking at the model and lots and lots of photos over Christmas: but haven't yet considered whether the lights are too low, or the "sausages" are in the wrong place/wrongly sized. Have a look at an additional pic of my model that I've now uploaded. They're also shifted a little far to the left (centre two). I'm not posting more proper pics of the real thing for copyright reasons, but take a look here for a pic of 6123: (you'll need to click to see the images) Additionally one of the body side windows at the No2 end is a fraction out, but I can live with that. I'm not complaining about the grilles/rain-strip/different windscreen wiper positions as those were modifications on the real thing, and that is called modelling. Roll on replacement grill etches, microstrip, and a repaint. NBL works plates were a little fuzzy, but as I've got etchings, I'm not worried about a little modelling. The 65A shed plate was also "eccentric" - again a little modelling can cure that. On my loco there's a weird "splat" on the outside of the large radiator grille, - not too noticeable, but looks like the plastic re-melted a little after being cast. Hope mine was a one-off. And I can only hope the Cl 29 version is more to my taste for the WHL. a@y
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    Dapol Class 21/29

    Not quite sure that the front is right. The lower marker lights should all be in line with the centre line of the "sausages". The centre marker lights should be nearer the centre line, so the discs are centred. The small square panel on the right hand door-plate should be across to the right to match. The top disc should be higher, so the top rim is above the lip. See attached snipping from the web. There is also a side window on the No2 end which is also slightly out of place.
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    DJM, the end.

    "But surely after this farce no one will touch him with a twenty metre cattle prod? " Where can I sign up to crowd fund this? (insert irony emoticon)
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    DJM, the end.

    It might be worthwhile if a bunch of creditors approach the liquidators and offer to buy the IP for a nominal sum. The liquidators may not be aware of the position (there's not much money involved, and they will want to minimise time/their costs) and so the IP may be rescued to be used by someone else. Of course there are many ifs/buts here, but as typically a creditor may only be paid a few pence in the pound, it could be better than nothing. As to who'll want it, well, it will need to be looked at first. a@y
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    DJM, the end.

    Many new companies are set up for projects, which only last a short time. This may include merely being holding companies for assets such as IP (web names...), or land ownership for a development opportunity. Maybe a "pop-up enterprise". Or, these days, for phoenixism. The real test is compliance with statutory deadlines, transparency in accounts/dealings, and delivery of promises. Of course the past does not bind the future, but it helps build confidence. a@y
  8. See the DEMU Update articles for details of liveries. Published 2013-2015 in about 9 articles so far. a@y
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