grahame Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Of note are the finer panel lines, the chimney and heat plate and the lack of any handrails (as all handrails will now be separately applied items) Yes, the panel lines are finer, and interesting to note that the handrails will all be now separate fittings. Do you have a pic of the new body moulding sitting on the chassis? G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted July 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2018 Well that is good to seem some progress hopefully it will arrive this year - still got two on order with Rails. Will have to check card details as card updated since order placed a while ago. The moulding is looking better - handrails - cost and glue marks or loosing parts implications spring to mind.Can the bag of bits have a spare set or half set please ! And Dave did you get the plough to work !! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hattons just got my pre-order for a couple of the 'Meldon Quarry' branded ones. Looking forward to the finished products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 So did the orders pick up in the end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 So did the orders pick up in the end? No! unfortunately, which means i have to make a MOQ (minimum order quantity) to get them done, and sell the rest via my e-commerce site and at shows, as i have no choice. The project will have to pay me back my outlay and perhaps then even make me a profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstone Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 No! unfortunately, which means i have to make a MOQ (minimum order quantity) to get them done, and sell the rest via my e-commerce site and at shows, as i have no choice. The project will have to pay me back my outlay and perhaps then even make me a profit. I have just ordered 1 from Rails, not a big order I know but every little helps.... Regards, Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted July 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hope the shark not to bad and you will soon recover !! Robert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 It may just take a bit longer to sell through as they were not run in rakes like many wagons but I am sure it will ultimately prove a popular model if the quality is akin to the Mermaid. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted July 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2018 Bound to be much better than the NGS kit so go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DJM Dave Posted August 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2018 Deco samples arrived! 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted August 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2018 Who's going to hang on to their kit-built Sharks once they see these? Looking terrific Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted August 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2018 That looks very nice indeed. Looking forward to the four that I’ve ordered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Well done dave that looks superb. I can’t wait for my two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 They look really good Dave, it was worth the effort changing to wire handrails and the underframe detail is really impressive Hopefully seeing this will encourage those in the wait and see camp to place their orders now. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hi Roy, Thanks for the kind comments. Fingers crossed, and since i sent the pics to the stockists one has come in for 15 of them, which is nice. Cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 ''Tis a thing of beauty Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 ''Tis a thing of beauty Dave I cannot wait to get it out....... no sniggering at the back......... and to see weathered examples on layouts. Should look rather epic weathered. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Simply stunning Dave - can't wait to get mine. Paddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted August 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2018 Brilliant model Dave... Some lovely fine moulding/detailing and those handrails certainly lift the model... Looking forwards to receiving mine. Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlethorpe Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 That's one of the two that I have on pre-order. Looks fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2018 Very nice. I ordered one for certain but I am struggling to remember which version! I will leave it as a surprise for when it arrives! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Does look very nice indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 what do others think, i'm thinking white handrails all round, and white lamp brackets or are whte lamp brackets too much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlethorpe Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 The photo of DB993921 in David Larkin's book appears to have white handrails & black lamp brackets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted August 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2018 what do others think, i'm thinking white handrails all round, and white lamp brackets or are whte lamp brackets too much? I often paint white handrails in very pale grey (Humbrol 147) which helps them look finer; white can be a bit stark or garish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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