Edwardian Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 No, generally rejects have to be accounted for and sent back/held for spares. The model has a superb finish. It really does look like painted metal and, indeed, most of it is! The boiler and side sheets are all metal. The only plastic in the 'upper works' are the dome, safety valve casing and cab (the bits that got knocked off). The artfulness here is to match the finish of these items and the plastic tender with that of the metal loco body. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 It does look as if it’s got the metallic gleam. So many models are spoilt, IMO, by being too ‘flat’; there’s nothing to beat the finish and heft of metal for conveying the essence of the real thing. Werry fine, Sir! Werry fine! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 That probably results from the belief back in the seventies that RTR models were unprototypically glossy in finish and the new superdetailed models from the likes of Airfix and Mainline being praised in reviews for their more authentic satin / matt finishes. It is possible to polish up parts of plastic bodied models for a more convincing sheen without too much effort. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Edwardian said: Thought it would be simpler in the end to pop over to Shildon to fetch a replacement. It was just as well that I had the chance to inspect the replacement, as the first one I was offered proved to be, to say the least, interesting .... This would not have mattered to me, as I will overlay with the etches, but I was not allowed to leave the shop with this rarity, this misprinted penny black. So, I took this one instead .... The LNWR livery makes for a very compelling statement that is a serious temptation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Annie said: The LNWR livery makes for a very compelling statement that is a serious temptation. You’re considering travel to Shildon to get one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Regularity said: You’re considering travel to Shildon to get one? It's only 15 miles or so for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: It's only 15 miles or so for him. Yeah, but not for Annie… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Regularity said: Yeah, but not for Annie… Ah, sorry, confused. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: It's only 15 miles or so for him. Him??????? Anyway I got digital. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Annie said: Him??????? I though Simon was referring to James, not you. It does seem to be the Webb moment! Is the Alfred Nelson? (1979.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: I though Simon was referring to James, not you. It's alright Stephen I guessed that was what you meant. Yes the Alfred is 'Nelson' - and both the Alfred and the Problem are models for the Trainz simulator by the amazingly talented Ed Heaps. While I own a number of LNWR engines I do my best to avoid their allure or else I'd never get anything done. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Annie said: Anyway I got digital. Ah, I see your Problem! 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Regularity said: Ah, I see your Problem! No. 77 Mersey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Regularity said: Ah, I see your Problem! In the absence of a groan button, that's a slow clap! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, Edwardian said: In the absence of a groan button, that's a slow clap! I thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmditch Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 15 hours ago, Regularity said: Ah, I see your Problem! Try an Experiment ? 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2021 3 hours ago, drmditch said: Try an Experiment ? Ta-bum tish! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Edwardian said: Ah, right, got it. My first thought was, it certainly isn't Newton, perhaps it's Samson, since he certainly needs a hair cut. As an alternative to your second: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Or 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 As to the first, this might help ...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2021 I had got Bill Bailey. Go on then... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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