Michael Hodgson Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 As it's still on the website, I assume they haven't decided never to produce it and are still hoping to bring it out eventually. They've still got wishlists showing some of us want it, but I imagine it's not going to be anywhere near as popular as many locos would be. They must have a lot of their resources tied up in the generic coaches, and that looks like being the case for some considerable time to come. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloydo Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Is there any chance of Hattons setting a minimum amount of preorders for these to go ahead? I like many punters had intended to get one or two but didn’t get around to preordering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I've added one to my wishlist. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave56 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 So have I ,we can only hope! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted October 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2021 I've just logged on to my Hattons account and my pre-order for one is still on there (ordered 2018!). As far as I'm aware the project was never cancelled outright, just put 'on-hold' so would agree with previous posters that (hopefully) Hattons do still intend to produce the model at some point in time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted October 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2021 I must have cancelled my order, so I have added it to my wishlist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood West Yard Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 As Dave stated back on Page 4, the project has effectively been 'mothballed'. This is the trouble with modelling on track plant, its a very niche market and not every particular model will cater to general modellers. Cranes in particular are less modelled simply because they are always 'behind the scenes'. More commonly being seen in transit between yards and worksites, rather than being seen in the yards from passing trains or by those having a nose at where the trains are located within a possession. Although some work in pairs, I've only ever seen them transiting alone between yards, and seeing the number of Falcons and Coalfish within the consist, you can see where the profit margins would be from model making. Not to put a dampener on, but i think we will be very lucky if the project materialises in the future. Although the kit versions of these by MakeYourMark Models sold out many years ago, the best chance of owning one of these cranes for now would be to scratchbuild. Given the annual price increases of existing models, I cast further doubt on the financial viability of the project progressing into tooling and manufacture as the years progress. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I was rather looking forward to this model, and would probably have gone for more than one. The wording on Hattons website seems to me to imply that they were devoting their efforts instead to the Genesis range, and it was shelved a while ago. As time passes it is looking increasingly unlikely ever to materialise. Especially at the price shown on the website. I have one of the Make your Mark kits and it looks as though I will just have to settle for that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 That's a shame. It looks to be a really good model. I've only just aquired two Beilheck's. I would have liked one of theseas well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Anyway, I have since added it to my wishlist, in the hope that if enough of us do so it will then go into production. One can but hope. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 09/01/2022 at 22:50, Michael Hodgson said: I was rather looking forward to this model, and would probably have gone for more than one. The wording on Hattons website seems to me to imply that they were devoting their efforts instead to the Genesis range, and it was shelved a while ago. As time passes it is looking increasingly unlikely ever to materialise. Especially at the price shown on the website. I have one of the Make your Mark kits and it looks as though I will just have to settle for that. A cheap jibe, I know, but the crane promised to be an accurate model of something, unlike the Genesis. 29 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: Anyway, I have since added it to my wishlist, in the hope that if enough of us do so it will then go into production. One can but hope. Good idea. Shall do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 It's still on my wishlist, but they still haven't said anything lately on whether it's actually going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Michael Hodgson said: It's still on my wishlist, but they still haven't said anything lately on whether it's actually going to happen. And mine, hope someone else takes it on 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Hi All, Just wondering….. Did anyone visit the Hatton’s stand at Warley over the weekend & get any feedback on whether this general purpose crane will go ahead. Curious to now as this would make a cracking model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I'm pretty sure that the project is now dead. https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/versiondetails/article?id=394 They've evidently done some work on it, so in principle I suppose it could be revived if they somehow became convinced there was enough demand. Sadly that seems unlikely and I think that if a model ever gets produced, it will be by a competitor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun66 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 21 hours ago, CB Rail said: Hi All, Just wondering….. Did anyone visit the Hatton’s stand at Warley over the weekend & get any feedback on whether this general purpose crane will go ahead. Curious to now as this would make a cracking model. I spoke to them about the YOB and it’s definitely not happening. Apparently it would have cost as much as a loco was the reason I was told. Which is a shame really. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 That's a big shame . I wonder if make your mark models can be persuaded to make more kits 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hope someone does a 3D printed model of one 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) Mark at make your mark models has confirmed he's looking to do some more kit and RTR versions . Please email him at marksaps@btinternet.com , to register interest as there will be a waiting list - and indicate what you are after . Gave a look at his website if you are not familiar Edited December 2, 2022 by rob D2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 The larger kit is already back in production, I was lucky to get one a couple of months ago and have my name down for the smaller one too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post newbryford Posted December 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Marks Models kits are superb resin castings and fit together extremely well. No connection, other than as a satisfied customer. (Pic by AY/BRM of this parish - excuse the wibbly handrail) Edited December 3, 2022 by newbryford 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendle Forest Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 03/12/2022 at 00:18, newbryford said: Marks Models kits are superb resin castings and fit together extremely well. No connection, other than as a satisfied customer. (Pic by AY/BRM of this parish - excuse the wibbly handrail) I've got the smaller 12t version on the way to me, as he has just done another run of the kits. As you've built the big brother of it... would the kit, as it builds, lend itself to a light in the cabin and maybe some lights down the side? Is there room to hide a simple light function decoder, or are each of the parts solid and would need hollowing out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted March 6 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6 On 03/12/2022 at 00:18, newbryford said: Marks Models kits are superb resin castings and fit together extremely well. No connection, other than as a satisfied customer. (Pic by AY/BRM of this parish - excuse the wibbly handrail) That 153 looks very square and flat when you put like that angle. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendle Forest Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 The 12t kit has built into a really lovely model. Just needs a bit if weathering now. Easy to build with a bit of patience and effort. 9 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now