johnlambert Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I must admit I fell for the King in blue from the moment I saw 6023 at the Great Central Railway. This photo was taken slightly before her return to traffic (can a King be a 'her'?) and I remember travelling up for the winter gala, despite snow and freezing temperatures to get a ride behind it. I'm looking forward to having a model of a loco that I associate with a memorable day out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2017 I think part of it is the variety. My fleet is currently mostly green or black. That means I like the odd splash of colour like a maroon warship or a Desert Sand Western. Those are both late-crest models so having something for the early 50s will be nice. Don't forget, the Kings actually wore 2 shades of blue. There was the early experimental dark blue with LNWR-style lining (I have seen this referred to variously as ultramarine or prussian blue). I ordered this one in OO Gauge the moment it was announced. Makes it all the more disappointing it was shelved for now, because it is highly unlikely that Hornby will ever produce one this colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Argh, its no good, one King is not enough. I want a green one and a blue one so in order to fund them I have started listing my possessions on eBay.I hope you are satisfied Dave. Edited March 26, 2017 by Karhedron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiffano Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Argh, its no good, one King is not enough. I want a green one and a blue one so in order to fund them I have started listing my possessions on eBay. I hope you are satisfied Dave. Surely someone will buy your kidney? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Surely someone will buy your kidney? One careful owner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted March 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2017 Surely someone will buy your kidney? If you sell me both of your kidneys, you could order a third King..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 If you sell me both of your kidneys, you could order a third King..... Both kidneys? That would be taking the proverbial! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted March 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2017 One careful owner. I bet there aren't that many people who could claim such a thing.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted March 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2017 Both kidneys? That would be taking the proverbial! Ha! No you can keep the contents! Erm, maybe we should get back on topic............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordini5 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Well bitten the bullet as I must have one. If only to make the Clayton's not feel lonely. Rule one being stretched to the limit? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Scraped together enough on eBay over the last week to cover the deposit for my second King so a pre-order for KE2 has just gone through. Dave, have we earned another pie chart yet? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I agree with Karhedron, we need some more pie's, especially now I have just pre-ordered mine thanks to model sales allowing me to fund the pruchase of a pair - King's that is, not pies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 I agree with Karhedron, we need some more pie's, especially now I have just pre-ordered mine thanks to model sales allowing me to fund the pruchase of a pair - King's that is, not pies. New Pie tomorrow, guys. Cheers Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellseasoned Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 More pie tomorrow... I hope this isn't pie in the sky though Dave!!! I'm gagging to know how it's going, as I'd probably want two of the beasts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
08-362 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I've already put my name down for the late crest one, because it fits the time period of my layout, but looking at those pictures of 6023 has made me start thinking about changing my order. Considering my layout is a Midland branch it would be out of place regardless; I already own one of the K&ESR engines (my local railway) so it's not too much more of a Rule 1 stretch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 More pie tomorrow... I hope this isn't pie in the sky though Dave!!! I'm gagging to know how it's going, as I'd probably want two of the beasts. Probably???? lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hi everyone, Ok, the promised piechart for you all. This is dated Friday the 8th April and doesn't include those who have ordered today. On the whole, orders still keep coming in, but as expected they have slowed to an average of 2 - 3 orders per day with a peak of roughly 7-8 per day sometimes. The crowdfunding is running at 133 signed up so far. However i am not despondent at all, as the advertising is booked and designed for magazine publishing, and i have again plagued magazine editors with info and updates etc and i would think there are a lot of people out there in non RMWeb land who will respond in the next 70 odd days. I expect this take up of crowdfunded models to start to really move once a wider audience gets to know about it. To make the project viable we need you, to also spread the word, down our club, to friends etc. If your considering, don't! Considering wont get this model made, only actions will, so please sign up and help this get over the line by the end of June. If we do then things can really shift with a proposed debut in EP form at the DJM stand at Warley this year, now wouldn't that be nice? If you want to be part of history and be the first 100% crowdfunded RTR Steam Locomotive in the world, all of you can play your part. cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 DJM stand at Warley? Have you taken out another mortgage? Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Lol, Don't get all excited. It's not the size of Bachmann, but I thought it was about time people saw all this 'vapourware' all the naredowells have been spouting the last 4 years. Lol Seriously though, I'll have the 2 gauges of 92, the 17, the King (providing it succeeds) plus, I hope some info and possibly new livery announcements and link ups. And also, as I'll be quite a few models in by then.....Beattie, 14xx, O2, 92's, 71's, J94, 17, gate stock, PBA wagon, SPA, mermaid, D600, and who knows what else? I thought it about time that I put my head above the parapet. Lol Cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted April 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2017 Don't forget the 71s...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Lol, Don't get all excited. It's not the size of Bachmann, but I thought it was about time people saw all this 'vapourware' all the naredowells have been spouting the last 4 years. Lol Seriously though, I'll have the 2 gauges of 92, the 17, the King (providing it succeeds) plus, I hope some info and possibly new livery announcements and link ups. And also, as I'll be quite a few models in by then.....Beattie, 14xx, O2, 92's, J94, 17, gate stock, PBA wagon, SPA, mermaid, D600, and who knows what else? I thought it about time that I put my head above the parapet. Lol Cheers Dave It's going to be very foggy at Warley this year with all that "vapourwear" on display. Carry on steaming ahead. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Don't forget the 71s...! Eeeeeek, edited due to having a lapse of memory at my old age. ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellseasoned Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Probably???? lol I'll be decisive...I would like two of the beasts! (Amazing to think I clambered over 6023 and 6024 a few times at Barry as a young teenager) Edited April 8, 2017 by wellseasoned 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm still planning to pre-order two of the 00 gauge DJM models from Hattons, but it doesn't mean I won't try to nab me an N-gauge King or 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted April 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2017 I'm still planning to pre-order two of the 00 gauge DJM models from Hattons, but it doesn't mean I won't try to nab me an N-gauge King or 2. If the OO Gauge models ever get released now. All traces of the OO Gauge King threads on here have gone so I'm starting to lose hope they will ever show up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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