Ed-farms Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 We are really looking forward to this one! And me, not ordered yet but I will be soon. I keep checking here and the newsletter so I won't miss out, just hoping to save up for more than one of these beauties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Hi Ben, Is there any chance the order book will be open for a week or so at the beginning of January? It might give people a little chance to get Christmas / New Year out of the way before committing payments, especially as some people are paid at the month end. I appreciate there may be other reasons why it has to close in December but wondered if it was possible. Thanks, Ixion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted December 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2018 Ben, Mike. Have there been enough orders for the un-numbered/named triple grey version to be produced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzler17 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I appreciate there may be other reasons why it has to close in December but wondered if it was possible. The newsletter that came out today from Revolution said "We will announce the closing date in a future newsletter and on our website once we have a better idea of the date." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzler17 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Ben, Mike. Have there been enough orders for the un-numbered/named triple grey version to be produced? I'm also interested in this as I've got two un-numbered versions on order but would really like to swap one for 92003. If by changing my order it'll tip the un-numbered into a no-go position I'd stick with my order as-is in order to prevent disappointment to others. I'll await a response from Revolution before deciding what to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 21, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hi guzzler17, The un-numbered version will go ahead since it just requires the factory to pluck painted models out of the production line before the lettering stage. MOQs for other liveries reflect the additional setting up that is required - for example tampo masks for names or numbers, paint masks for complete schemes. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Hi Ben/Mike, I suppose it’s too late to put a bid in for the revised GBRF livery, a la 92020?.? Later, Stu from EGDL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hi Stu, Ask me on Friday! Seriously, we can look at it but adding new models to the production now, when we are so near to closing the order book, is likely to cause confusion and hesitation. Some may wish to switch, some may just miss this and then feel disappointed... I think I would have to be seriously convinced the positives outweigh negatives! Cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Ben A said: Hi Stu, Ask me on Friday! Seriously, we can look at it but adding new models to the production now, when we are so near to closing the order book, is likely to cause confusion and hesitation. Some may wish to switch, some may just miss this and then feel disappointed... I think I would have to be seriously convinced the positives outweigh negatives! Cheers Ben A. Hi Ben, You have to draw the line somewhere. I appreciate that it is probably too late, and a little unwise, to add another option at this late date in the production cycle. Perhaps in the next batch..... See you at the SECC. Stu from EGDL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted February 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2019 How likely is the unnamed/unnumbered triple grey one to go ahead? (just wondering if I need to think about an alternative) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack079 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 21/12/2018 at 01:40, Ben A said: The un-numbered version will go ahead since it just requires the factory to pluck painted models out of the production line before the lettering stage. MOQs for other liveries reflect the additional setting up that is required - for example tampo masks for names or numbers, paint masks for complete schemes. Cheers Ben A. This train is going ahead 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) I don't know if it's too late in the day, or too small a mod for the model, but I've today learned the Dellner fitted 92s for the sleeper have retractable buffers and little cutouts on the panel below the headlights to allow their retraction, presumably a pin to hold them retracted. Pic should be a clickable link to Flickr if the clever new forum software has done it's stuff Jo Edited February 22, 2019 by Steadfast 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack079 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Hi, I’m just wondering if I will still be able to order a class 92 tomorrow? Or after midnight will it be closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted April 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) Why not just order one now...? The order book closes tomorrow night at midnight, so tomorrow is fine anyway. it’s a manual process to close the book, so it’ll depend how quick Ben/Mike are to click, but I dare say you’ll be safe in the small hours of Wednesday morning too. I’ve just ordered a plain grey, to become 92044 as its still running in that condition for GBRF. I knew resistance was futile! Edited April 29, 2019 by njee20 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 17:54, Steadfast said: I don't know if it's too late in the day, or too small a mod for the model, but I've today learned the Dellner fitted 92s for the sleeper have retractable buffers and little cutouts on the panel below the headlights to allow their retraction, presumably a pin to hold them retracted. Pic should be a clickable link to Flickr if the clever new forum software has done it's stuff Jo Hi Jo, We did notice this at Loughborough a couple of years ago when they were doing the first conversion; we discussed whether we could replicate it with slides etc but at the time Brush weren't 100% sure that the mod would be needed with all the conversions (they were still trialling different ideas) so we had to take a decision to go ahead without it. Still, for the very keen it should be relatively simple to replicate. The order book for the 92s closed at midnight; production is expected to begin shortly. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Don't tempt me with more....... bad enough i ordered two more on the previous deadline! Graham. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Yes two is definitely enough for me...with no layout with electrification or any sign of one...stop tempting Jo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi Gang, The extension of the ordering deadline tempted me into ordering an additional un-numbered 92 for the forthcoming fleet. I blame Ben and Mike for this!!! Later, Stu in EGYP 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantrogla Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I'm suddenly thinking I need to dabble in a sound fitted 92 now I have the option to.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hi Ben, Has the order book closed now? Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hi Simon, Yes. It was reopened for a week after a number of requests, but closed at the weekend. cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Thanks Ben, does that mean production will start soon? Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Hi Simon, Yes, we are finalising the PO to give to Rapido - and adding the retailer orders -, then the factory will begin production. I don't know how long production will take though. The Pendolinos took around 6 months IIRC, but then with 1200 trains that's 12000 cars. There are significantly fewer 92s to make, and the matrix is a good deal simpler too, as there aren't lots of cars to be married up to specific sets etc, and the packaging is simpler too. I am hoping the models will be here sometime in Autumn, but this is just an estimate! As ever, we will post any production pics Rapido sent us online, either here with permission, on Facebook or on our website. cheers Ben A. Edited May 13, 2019 by Ben A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hello Ben, Do we get to see painted samples of the Class 92? All we've seen so far is a single hand-painted sample of the Caledonian Sleeper Class 92. No negativity here, I admire hand-painted stuff as I do my own and know the pains of doing it. But I wanted to see what the factory painted ones look like. Especially the other liveries. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hi there, When I can I will post images of factory painted models on Facebook or here with permission. cheers Ben A. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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