dibber25 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) On 14/09/2020 at 11:54, Rhydgaled said: When the 'guises' are settled, will images of each version replace the photos of the real thing on the 'shop' web pages? I'm interested in one model, the preserved 1638 in either the 'semi-fictitious' GWR green or entirely fictitious BR lined black (with early crest). I'd rather have the latter, but it would mean lining it myself (scary thought) and probably renumbering so I haven't decided yet. If I do go for black, I'd be after an unweathered model with a brass safety valve cover and given the use of the same real photo on several of the products offered it's not obvious which ones are in that condition. I would expect that model images will be used when they become available but that can't be until after they are delivered and in stock as we don't have any models other than the livery samples. As far as I'm aware the only version of 1638 is the green one and I've seen pictures of the green body shells in production. I'm not aware of any intention to produce lined black. As the models are in production and being assembled, guises cannot change now. (CJL) Edited September 16, 2020 by dibber25 Additional comment 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Rhydgaled: Apparently 1655 received a brass safety valve bonnet so MR-304B would seem to be the one to go for. I have noticed that on page 70 of the latest issue (MR280) I have mis-typed the number of Vinegar Castle. It should be 1661 not 1660. The guise of the model has not changed. (CJL) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Confirming MR304A production sample has a black safety valve bonnet so MR-304B should be the 'brass' one. (CJL) 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2020 Attractive packaging.Encourages the flashing of plastic and clicking of keyboards. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I'm excited for my model of 1655, hopefully I'll have time to save up the money to pay for it when it's available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 According to Bill tonight during Rapido's Facebook live session the 1600's are in final assembly and should ship soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 14 hours ago, mdvle said: According to Bill tonight during Rapido's Facebook live session the 1600's are in final assembly and should ship soon. We have passed production samples subject to a couple of QC items and are currently expecting them to arrive early in the new year. (CJL) 4 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 They are due to leave China on a ship departing on Monday 14th December. i don't have its name. (CJL) 7 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 08/12/2020 at 16:54, dibber25 said: They are due to leave China on a ship departing on Monday 14th December. i don't have its name. (CJL) Cosco Galaxy due Felixstowe 23/1/21. (CJL) 7 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted January 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2021 Great news Chris.. Thanks for the update. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Seems to be en-rout Zeebrugge... Edited January 7, 2021 by scottystitch 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2021 Currently moored Zeebrugge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Yes, I suspect she may be booked one or two more calls before Felixstowe or otherwise a long wait off-shore. (CJL) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2021 So we can't hire a rowing boat and pop over to collect our own loco? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2021 42 minutes ago, dibber25 said: Yes, I suspect she may be booked one or two more calls before Felixstowe or otherwise a long wait off-shore. (CJL) Depends how much of the Northern European Cosco route the vessel is working but the usual next port after Zeebrugge is Gdansk followed by Felixstowe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I must say I have found these last few posts to be a lot of fun. Is this the first time modellers have been chasing a container ship across the oceans! A bit like train spotting from the shore rather than the lineside. I am hoping those posters in the know (boat wise) will plot the containers course to the UK where should we expect it to be delayed in customs for weeks on end? I hope not. Safe container watching! Pete 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Cosco Galaxy? Sounds like an own brand chocolate bar.... I suppose I'd better order one then. Need to find my subs number, I put it in a place where I'll remember..... It's Vinegar Castle I'm mainly after. I'll pick up a normal one at a later date. but I can see 1661 being popular. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2021 29 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: Cosco Galaxy? Sounds like an own brand chocolate bar.... I suppose I'd better order one then. Need to find my subs number, I put it in a place where I'll remember..... It's Vinegar Castle I'm mainly after. I'll pick up a normal one at a later date. but I can see 1661 being popular. Jason Popular here too.... better get my order in too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 5 hours ago, swisspeat said: I must say I have found these last few posts to be a lot of fun. Is this the first time modellers have been chasing a container ship across the oceans! A bit like train spotting from the shore rather than the lineside. I am hoping those posters in the know (boat wise) will plot the containers course to the UK where should we expect it to be delayed in customs for weeks on end? I hope not. Safe container watching! Pete Pete - I think there have actually been one or two previous instances of a manufacturer letting folk on here know which ship a batch of models is on. Once I knew the name of the ship it only took seconds to find where she was. The way I found out the ship's name was a bit alarming, though - the Customs documents were sent to me! (CJL) 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2021 7 hours ago, swisspeat said: Is this the first time modellers have been chasing a container ship across the oceans! No, we followed the progress of Kernow's D600s a couple of years ago. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Hi, which of the models of the 16xx Pannier Tanks are suitable for the late 50’s and early 60’s, say 1957-1963, are 1636, 1655, 1628 and 1627? Thanks Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Fredo said: Hi, which of the models of the 16xx Pannier Tanks are suitable for the late 50’s and early 60’s, say 1957-1963, are 1636, 1655, 1628 and 1627? Thanks Fred https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=106052&type=S&page=fleet 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Cosco Galaxy currently departing Zeebrugge heading for Gdansk And very clearly on the move Tug 'Bolero' off the bow and tug 'Southampoton' astern Edited January 9, 2021 by The Stationmaster 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Left hand down a bit. You're heading for the wall. Everybody down! Kerash!! Too much Navy Lark I think. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I am starting to think watching big boats is nearly as much fun as watching trains! You now have me hooked on this chain. peter P.S. I just hope they have not dropped the container off in error at the port just left........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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