RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2015 I don't get it - £50 markup, while models are still available frm Locomotion at the original price... Some lazy sods people don't do their research. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Urquhart Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Here is Harry at Elgin East Junction, on Platform 3 and passing some ECC hoppers (yes, I know Elgin isn't on the FGW Map, but....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Right, here we go! A few snaps to show what a little work can do, hope you like. Not great quality pics but just to show you. Basically it's finished, just waiting for Brush works plates and Nameplates from Shawplan now. What I've done; Painted the bodyside grilles silver. Painted the missing aluminium strip around the guards windows. Picked out underframe detail in assoc colours. And the thing that makes the biggest difference, I've blended in the outer edges of the printing with black by hand with the airbrush. This is most noticeable around the cab, it blends straight into the black nicely now without the obvious printing line. Funnily enough it was easier than I thought, but still it took some care. One other thing I found is that the body didn't sit 100% flush on the chassis at the cab end. This is due to these two screws, they've increased in size from previous releases and now touch the revised circuit board and prevent a flush fit. I removed them as they are not required. But for safe keeping I added a drop of superglue to the panel. Hey presto the body fits as it should! If anyone wants theirs doing as above, feel free to get in touch I'm happy to do them. I'll add some pics of it on a rake soon. Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This set looks most attractive. However I get the impression that the catering vehicles are not currently available. Is this true? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This set looks most attractive. However I get the impression that the catering vehicles are not currently available. Is this true? Regards They are, but if you still can't find any. . wonderful world of trains and planes at birmingham have full sets of the latest FGW coaches. The tinted glazing ones. Also one on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R4371A-First-Great-Western-FGW-Buffet-Restaurant-Coach-00-Gauge-/141825788970?hash=item210579cc2a:g:FHoAAOSw5VFWI49e Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Sure I saw some FGW coaches in ttcdiecast/loughborough model centre last week too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This came as a shock to me, and my wallet! I hadn`t planed on extending my model era to 2015 but i could not resist this. Well Done Locomotion, Hornby and FGW . Also had to order a rake of stock including a buffet from Kernow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Kernow have 9 FGW buffet cars in stock, and somewhat cheaper than the ebay link above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted November 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2015 ....and that's exactly what I did immediately after ordering the power cars from Locomotion and, with my Hornby Collectors Club discount, paid £25.64 per coach. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We have a few few coaches on the shelf, but not many. There are open coaches, buffet and sleepers. Just rummage through the Hornby section on locomotionmodels.com . A couple of firsts too ( missed them!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Urquhart Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The retailers have done tidily out of this, as evident above... I have successfully concealed from Domestic Management that I ended up purchasing a Mk 3 FGW Buffet from Hornby and a rake of TGS, TSO x2 FO x2 from Hattons. Wondering about pushing my luck and sourcing lighting so as better to see the Noch passengers I have installed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Ordered one earlier this week, but not having space for a full rake think mine will appear as a guest exhibit back to back with the other (non)power car on a layout in preserved mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2015 Mine arrived yesterday - great service! ...... however.. the dummy power car isn't so great. There's a mark on the right hand side between the rear door and the grill due to the packaging rubbing the body side) and the paint on the front of the cab is faded compared to the rest of the body Has anyone else noticed that the deflector is a different colour blue too? I spoke to Sandra at Locomotion and they're going to swap it over Can't complain at that!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Mine arrived yesterday - great service! ...... however.. the dummy power car isn't so great. There's a mark on the right hand side between the rear door and the grill due to the packaging rubbing the body side) and the paint on the front of the cab is faded compared to the rest of the body Has anyone else noticed that the deflector is a different colour blue too? I spoke to Sandra at Locomotion and they're going to swap it over Can't complain at that!! The little polystyrene packing pieces rub through and damage the finish to varying degrees, it's the glue that fixes them to the tissue paper which makes them hard. Would be better off without them! All my recent sets that had this issue, it was rubbed off with a damp cloth and 'polished up'. But I've seen some that have gone through the paint properly and ruined the finish. Easily fixed with some satin varnish but not really the sort of thing you should have to mess around with. Might be worth an email to Hornby to highlight it. Glad they're swapping it anyway, they swapped a faulty DELTIC I had, top service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Mines just turned up - slight marking as reported above on the dummy power car but nothing serious, actually looks like a bit of very light weathering from a passing bird or two. The deflector does look different colour, presumably its caused by the base colour of this (metal?) part being different. The fit of the power car seems okay. The foam pads seem to be stuck on the tissue by sticky tape and I've managed to peel them off the issue with tape still on the pads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Mines just turned up - slight marking as reported above on the dummy power car but nothing serious, actually looks like a bit of very light weathering from a passing bird or two. The deflector does look different colour, presumably its caused by the base colour of this (metal?) part being different. The fit of the power car seems okay. The foam pads seem to be stuck on the tissue by sticky tape and I've managed to peel them off the issue with tape still on the pads. Interesting, mine were glued. And yes, the deflectors are brass and pre painted. The previous FGW PCs had the same. Normally don't notice as they're black! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sandra is aware of the packaging marks now so they may be able to do something on the next batch. I actually wish ALL retailers were as helpful as Locomotion - I recently purchased a Dapol FGW HST from another 'reputable' retailer who made me pay the postage to return a faulty item Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-East Rail Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sandra is aware of the packaging marks now so they may be able to do something on the next batch. I actually wish ALL retailers were as helpful as Locomotion - I recently purchased a Dapol FGW HST from another 'reputable' retailer who made me pay the postage to return a faulty item I think that's against Distance Selling Regulations (obviously I don't know the specific details of your situation): "Any terms and conditions that say you must cover the cost of returning an item wouldn’t apply where the goods being returned are faulty." Source: http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/distance-selling-regulations Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2015 Here we go again. £349 Although the first batch is sold out, second batch is arriving soon - at £220 and £7.50 postage (compared to £10) (edited. Ta BH) Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Free postage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2015 Free postage? Oops - just bought something else that was free postage that confused me............... post duly amended. Having said that - it's less from Locomotion than the £10 requested from the ebay seller. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairburn Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'll see you, and raise you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-HST-Class-43-Harry-Patch-Limited-Edition-Pack-123-Of-500/131651660971?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ddae23dd20ac841b2a5b22a872221c4b3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D252169938923 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'll see you, and raise you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-HST-Class-43-Harry-Patch-Limited-Edition-Pack-123-Of-500/131651660971?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ddae23dd20ac841b2a5b22a872221c4b3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D252169938923 "with receipt" Anyone with few enough brain cells to buy the item from the link, will soon be sure to realise their mistake should they read the receipt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2015 Who in their right mind is going to pay £999 for a £220 model that is STILL available from Locomotion???? I notice that it's number 123. Mine is 131 (and is going back). I think I may just throw Seventy Seven Grand at Locomotion and buy them all up myself!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2015 Who in their right mind is going to pay £999 for a £220 model that is STILL available from Locomotion???? Now been reduced to £399 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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