bertiedog Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Just had the first couple in, now aside for fitting lighting units with LEDs, metal brass bearings to the bogies, and adding a bit of weight, as they are a bit light in my opinion. My only comment is the windows are a bit thick, and not as clear as they could be, to show the interior, which can be detailed a bit more than standard. Passengers and luggage etc will be added soon. As standard the running is good, but a little more weight will help give stable running. The bogies as supplied allow a bit of side movement, it only needs one end tightened up to improve stability. Given the free running, a full set would be no load for any loco. Stephen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2016 Does anyone know how to dismantle the coaches so people can repaint them? I expect some people will want to repaint them in malachite green but I am planning to commit sacrilege by repainting them in LSWR chocolate and salmon pink to go with my LSWR Adams Radial tanks. Considering that these coaches were rebuilt from 48' to 58' mid 1930s and never ran in that condition on the LSWR that's a bit of backdating! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2016 Considering that these coaches were rebuilt from 48' to 58' mid 1930s and never ran in that condition on the LSWR that's a bit of backdating! Keith That's true, but How many people will notice? Use rule 1: it's my model railway, and I'll run what I like. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2016 Considering that these coaches were rebuilt from 48' to 58' mid 1930s and never ran in that condition on the LSWR that's a bit of backdating! Keith I think Robin's use of the word 'sacrilege' suggests he knows exactly what he is doing. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bedding Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The ingredients for my 2-Set No 45 were delivered this morning. They are currently sitting on my desk top, awaitiing transfer to the carriage sidings. Without one of the 3 Lyme Regis locos in appropriate livery, I am undecided as to which loco from my modest collection should be given the privilege of pulling the first departure of the day from MoF. Probably T1 number 7. My real point, however, is to confirm all of the foregoing comments regarding the stunning accuracy and detailing. Wow, and thrice wow, and further words would distract. Please, Mr Hornby, may we have some more. PB 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Please, Mr Hornby, may we have some more. PB Some Bullied BRCW to go with the MN would be good. Just thought I would order some more, some versions look to be nearly sold out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2016 An excellent effort from Hornby and a fine addition to their stable of coaching types. Given the level of detail and quality of finish these are very good value for money too, they deserve to sell well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Mine arrived today, I've got some photos but they're too big to upload straight from my phone, in the mean time, here's a short video I uploaded to my Twitter I love them! https://twitter.com/GreenGiraffe22/status/759414358086676482?s=09 Edit: excuse the mess, the layout has been undergoing a complete rebuild Edited July 30, 2016 by GreenGiraffe22 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hi has anyone having a problem getting hold of these coaches, As today i went into Town to two Model shops, One a model railway and one a toy shop that has a model and Hornby. Both shops i visited had been sent none of the coaches, both had ordered them in. I know they are available from the two box sifters and Hornby direct But would have liked to support my local shops, Now i will have to use one of them to get a set. Pity as i like my local model shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hi has anyone having a problem getting hold of these coaches, As today i went into Town to two Model shops, One a model railway and one a toy shop that has a model and Hornby. Both shops i visited had been sent none of the coaches, both had ordered them in. I know they are available from the two box sifters and Hornby direct But would have liked to support my local shops, Now i will have to use one of them to get a set. Pity as i like my local model shop. Hi Doesn't seem to be an issue where I live in East Anglia, my two local model shops, one in Colchester and one in Ipswich both received their orders of these coaches on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Hi has anyone having a problem getting hold of these coaches, As today i went into Town to two Model shops, One a model railway and one a toy shop that has a model and Hornby. Both shops i visited had been sent none of the coaches, both had ordered them in. I know they are available from the two box sifters and Hornby direct But would have liked to support my local shops, Now i will have to use one of them to get a set. Pity as i like my local model shop. Unfortunately Hornby haven't been too kind to many small shops in the recent past. I used to get my Hornby stuff from Ian Allan in Birmingham but they got messed around so much they stopped selling Hornby. Bachmann has been the main beneficiary with a much increased Farish stock and lots of Woodland Scenics items! I bought my ex LSWR coaches from Derails (Little Dan) who you would hardly call a box shifter! Try him, (if he has any left!) he gives excellent service and his prices are competitive. http://www.derails.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=18_46 Keith Edited July 30, 2016 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately Hornby haven't been too kind to many small shops in the recent past. I used to get my Hornby stuff from Ian Allan in Birmingham but they got messed around so much they stopped selling Hornby. Bachmann has been the main beneficiary with a much increased Farish stock and lots of Woodland Scenics items! I bought my ex LSWR coaches from Derails (Little Dan) who you would hardly call a box shifter! Try him, (if he has any left!) he gives excellent service and his prices are competitive. http://www.derails.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=18_46 Keith Had a look, only seems to have the SR ones in. Now got myself a set, had to go to Hatton's in the end. Edited July 30, 2016 by darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted July 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) I secumbed to all 8 versions - and they are superb models. However, a question for those with access to the appropriate resources. The Olive versions are unlined - which I don't doubt is genuine for the models being produced, but any of these coaches ever get any lining while in Olive? I ask because although I am awere the quantity of lining and its complexity did get progressively less / simpler as the years passed after its initial ntroduction in the mid 20s, I was under the impression that the only coaches that didn't get any at all (during the Olive era) were some real antiquated stuff used in Hop Pickers specials and things that got repainted after 1938 when Mr Bullied took over / WW2 intervened. Edited July 30, 2016 by phil-b259 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivegreen Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) I secumbed to all 8 versions - and they are superb models. However, a question for those with access to the appropriate resources. The Olive versions are unlined - which I don't doubt is genuine for the models being produced, but any of these coaches ever get any lining while in Olive? I ask because although I am awere the quantity of lining and its complexity did get progressively less / simpler as the years passed after its initial ntroduction in the mid 20s, I was under the impression that the only coaches that didn't get any at all (during the Olive era) were some real antiquated stuff used in Hop Pickers specials and things that got repainted after 1938 when Mr Bullied took over / WW2 intervened. On page 119 of Mike King's book, he suggests that the rebuilds were probably all in unlined Maunsell olive when put into traffic. Given that it all took place in the mid-thirties, I would think it unlikely that lining would ever have been applied later. Unless I have missed something, Gould and the HMRS livery register shed no further light on this. Mike (minor edit) Edited July 31, 2016 by olivegreen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Had a look, only seems to have the SR ones in. Now got myself a set, had to go to Hatton's in the end. Yes unfortunately an issue with our order meant we only got the SR versions, which has been a bit of a pain! Apologies for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiraffe22 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Here are the photos I took yesterday Again excuse the mess around the layout, redevelopment is underway.I am so pleased with them 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Totally inappropiate for my layout and out of my comfort zone knowledge wise, they do look superb in a layout setting. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Totally inappropiate for my layout and out of my comfort zone knowledge wise, they do look superb in a layout setting. DSCN9047.jpg DSCN9048.jpg DSCN9049.jpg DSCN9050.jpg DSCN9053.jpg Yeovil Town or Chard Junction ? Nicely done,Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bedding Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Totally inappropiate for my layout and out of my comfort zone knowledge wise, they do look superb in a layout setting. DSCN9047.jpg DSCN9048.jpg DSCN9049.jpg DSCN9050.jpg DSCN9053.jpg Hello Rob, May we have some information on the loco, Number 1848. Is it a repaint with new numbers? PB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Hello Rob, May we have some information on the loco, Number 1848. Is it a repaint with new numbers? PB https://grahammuz.com/2015/01/04/infiltrating-the-gwr-at-brent-or-a-repainted-and-weathered-n-class/ Not a problem Peter.It's the work of SR modeller deluxe Graham Muspratt.I bought a SR green Bachmann N and he did the rest as a gift.A beautiful job and authentic as I have a photo of her at Newton Abbot on a route familiarity turn post war. Edited July 31, 2016 by gwrrob 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 I'm debating getting a set of these coaches for my little Cornish project. They are rather nice. Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi has anyone having a problem getting hold of these coaches, As today i went into Town to two Model shops, One a model railway and one a toy shop that has a model and Hornby. Both shops i visited had been sent none of the coaches, both had ordered them in. I know they are available from the two box sifters and Hornby direct But would have liked to support my local shops, Now i will have to use one of them to get a set. Pity as i like my local model shop. I'd really, really love to support my local model shop ..... but Hobbytimes has been closed for donkey's years, I'm afraid ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted August 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2016 If Hobbytime was your local model shop, Invicta in Sidcup is now your local, and very good they are too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) I'm debating getting a set of these coaches for my little Cornish project. They are rather nice. Kind regards, Nick. Don't hang about, Nick. These are selling quickly as far as I can discern. Kernow still had some when I ordered half an hour ago. Edited August 1, 2016 by Oldddudders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted August 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2016 Don't hang about, Nick. These are selling quickly as far as I can discern. Kernow still had some when I ordered half an hour ago. Hornby have hit the nail right on the head with these. Very little (if anything) to criticise and the price is OK. They've even captured nicely the disparity between the original 48' panelled section and the steel panelled 10' guards section grafted on the end of the brakes. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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