vitalspark Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 First test running on the trainset the period which of course predates it by about 20 yrs but fun anyway. What a fabulous model and beautiful runner..I'm highly likely to buy a second one.. if there are any left on Sunday night that is! See you at the show. Dave. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I predict all gone by Saturday lunchtime latest, particularly as no one will prevent multiple buys.mayb e even earlier. When did the 158 sell out by? This will be just as popular Edited February 8, 2018 by Legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I predict all gone by Saturday lunchtime latest, particularly as no one will prevent multiple buys.mayb e even earlier. When did the 158 sell out by? This will be just as popularIndeed, There’s no way I can get to the event, I will be overseas.It’s clear nothing doing online for this model and i’d rather not pay extra to a carpet bagger so I’ve made a plan B.. These things tend to shake some of the previous ones from the tree, and exactly that happened.. I’ve bought the previous Bachmann release, on ebay, and at Warley Kernow had another ScotRail 47/7 (I think it was 47712) on display, so sit back and wait for that... that will give me 2 and will be enough for me, one off the list and one less to the carpet bagger. Edited February 8, 2018 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Craig Watson Posted February 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just need the Bachmann DBSO and Oxford Mk3's now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybuttterworth1962 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 ...or better still, replace it with fine wire. Makes a world of difference... Graeme.jpg Superb photo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybuttterworth1962 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 The plates are A1 Models etches, but I don't think these are available any more. At least they weren't last time I looked, as I'm rapidly running out of them. So I think you'd have to cut some out from thin plastic card. The wire is a single strand of wire separated out from ordinary multistrand layout wire. I think it's better to drill a small angled hole in under the plates to insert the wire into. This increases the strength of the join and reduces the chances of smearing glue over the front of a very expensive loco. The hole is pretty much invisible if you make it the same diameter as the wire (see photo below). On the real locos, the wires often seemed to be quite straggly, rather than nice and neat like the Bachmann version. As well as my ScotRail 47/7s, I made the same modification to my RES 47746 too... 47746 9 closeup.jpg Hope that helps! Cheers Dave, looking forward to picking his new 47708 up in Feb. Can I resist getting a second one too, that's the question. Nice short name, ripe for renumbering... That shot could be real world. Inspiring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That shot could be real world. Inspiring! It is only the corrugated air brake pipe which gives it away as a model, that is the type of modelling I aspire to but fall well short of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Craig Watson Posted February 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) It is only the corrugated air brake pipe which gives it away as a model, that is the type of modelling I aspire to but fall well short of.The standard bag of detailing parts that comes with the 47's, including our AMRSS one, has the corrugated red ended pipe, simple solution for me was that I was only detailing one end so took one of the spare yellow air ones and painted them red at each end before fitting. Edited February 10, 2018 by Craig Watson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted February 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2018 Well I've arrived in Glasgow ready for the show and have an empty suitcase with me to fill up with this model - gonna buy 20 - 30 I think and hopefully make a packet on ebay to pay for my weekend ..................... This time next year Rodney .............. Ben P.S. Some of the above was a joke but i'll let you decide what .................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted February 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2018 Heading along tomorrow. Hope there will still be some at lunchtime! Really looking forward to the show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 If you hear this on the Tannoy / PA it may well be AMRSS code for "there's a bulk buyer on the go" I'd head over to the sales stand El Pronto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted February 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2018 Second in the queue - sorry guys you’re all too late .... Whoa ha ha ha (maniacal laughter) ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuTheUseless Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Plenty of these left at 3pm Friday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRae Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yip 47s available tomorrow Saturday at the show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Everyone, There are a limited number of 47708 Models now available via Rainbow Railways website at www.rainbowrailways.co.uk Thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Everyone, There are a limited number of 47708 Models now available via Rainbow Railways website at www.rainbowrailways.co.uk Thanks Mark Good idea, will give those that can't get to the show a chance to get a model at the original price, as very likely they will be all gone over the weekend.................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2018 Order placed, hopefully one will be winging its way to the far southeast corner to join the Malcom Shunter purchased a couple of years ago. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs233 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Picked one up today and what a great model it is. Really superb finish. Did see many people buying them. When I left some were still for sale but the levels are going down fast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Order placed, hopefully one will be winging its way to the far southeast corner to join the Malcom Shunter purchased a couple of years ago. Keith Likewise, still available on Saturday evening on website so ordered one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I managed to purchase 47 708 from Rainbow Railways this morning, well pleased as I really didn't think I would be able to get hold of one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2018 Order placed, hopefully one will be winging its way to the far southeast corner to join the Malcom Shunter purchased a couple of years ago. Keith Email received a short time ago, item despatched, tracking details advised. Many thanks guys, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Yip 47s available tomorrow Saturday at the show Got one..... thanks Colin and to all who decided to put a few models online, for those of us unable to get to the show (think being in the colonies is a good enough excuse!), lol, and I enjoyed the chat!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Interesting to see they are still available, especially with all the panic about getting hold of them, certainly not sold like the AMRSS Class 158.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted February 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I see Olivias Trains are selling them for £195 ......... par for the course I guess....... Edited February 26, 2018 by cambo74 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I see Olivias Trains are selling them for £195 ......... par for the course I guess....... Unbelievable really if you can still get them for £160 !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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