RMweb Gold 97406 Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 The ironic thing is that the era I model now, was modern image when I used to model the same era. in my teens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Bucoops said: As I understand it, modern image means the modernisation plan era - to separate it from Steam. It does NOT cover more recent times - I guess you could call that the blue period, then sectorisation then privatisation? The problem is that while some will share your opinion, many, probably most, will not. There's really no point batting definitions to and fro as we can never reach agreement. The word "modern" on it's own is just as contentious. Best to be specific and avoid misunderstanding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I've thrown the cat among the pigeons I see. :-o to rephrase using official terminology (!) I'm surprised that D9009 and D9002 have not sold through more as the only models representative of the more recent network rail era (D9016 was launched in purple in 2002 and ran a little on the mainline for a short while so only captures the very early part of this period....) Also (now on previous page), are the cab gauge lights going to be on the same function as the main head/tail lights, as the sound function list does not include a function for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I always thought 'modern image' was a term coined by steam era modellers ( in certain magazines) to denote a 'non steam model railway'. Seems a far too general and dated term nowadays to be of any value. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: I've thrown the cat among the pigeons I see. :-o to rephrase using official terminology (!) I'm surprised that D9009 and D9002 have not sold through more as the only models representative of the more recent network rail era (D9016 was launched in purple in 2002 and ran a little on the mainline for a short while so only captures the very early part of this period....) Also (now on previous page), are the cab gauge lights going to be on the same function as the main head/tail lights, as the sound function list does not include a function for them? You are getting 10/10 for effort here @G-BOAF Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: Also (now on previous page), are the cab gauge lights going to be on the same function as the main head/tail lights, as the sound function list does not include a function for them? yes the gauges light on F0 Edited November 10, 2021 by McC 6 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, McC said: yes the gauges light on F0 WOW!!! you have not shown us this effect yet and I was worried it had been forgotten about... :-p Maybe a little bright. Can they be toned down? or will this require a bit of paper or filter in front of the LED? But the effect is incredible 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: WOW!!! you have not shown us this effect yet and I was worried it had been forgotten about... :-p Maybe a little bright. Can they be toned down? or will this require a bit of paper or filter in front of the LED? But the effect is incredible Yes this is the early sample the production version will be toned back. Printing the gauges was a step too far unfortunately. Edited November 10, 2021 by McC 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, McC said: Yes this is the early sample the production version will be toned back. Printing the gauges was a step too far unfortunately. So you're all not as crazy as we think you all are 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr.S.corn78 said: So you're all not as crazy as we think you all are oh we tried. We really did. 2 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, McC said: oh we tried. We really did. I wouldn't expect anything less. I have an idea but will wait till I get my hands on one to see if it will work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, McC said: yes the gauges light on F0 And do the dials move on them to go with the working wipers............ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 3 hours ago, McC said: Printing the gauges was a step too far unfortunately. Printing them ?? You mean they don't go up when the noise level increases? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2021 9 hours ago, McC said: If it helps, our Eras are split as Pioneering Pre-Grouping Big Four BR Steam BR Green BR Blue BR Freight Maroon BR Sectorisation BR Sectorisation (Passenger) Shadow Privatisation Privatisation Preservation Network Rail aye aye aye, you guys are slipping….. you missed post-privatisation.. GBR 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2021 3 hours ago, paulbb said: I always thought 'modern image' was a term coined by steam era modellers ( in certain magazines) to denote a 'non steam model railway'. Seems a far too general and dated term nowadays to be of any value. Widely reported to be credited to the late (and great) Cyril Freezer. Somewhere, I have the magazine dating from the mid 60's with it on the front cover. But the MI debate has been the subject of other threads on here - that usually get locked after a couple of pages as it descends into a kettles v paraffin cans bust-up on the scale of a EM/P4/00 gauge war. Having said that, I'm quite looking forward to a d*lt*c on Deadmans Lane. (flickr pic) 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 So whats BR Freight Maroon ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 10 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: And do the dials move on them to go with the working wipers............ No but the thrash handles move.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 If they made a 47, I'd expect the large louvres in the roof to open when higher throttle settings applied! Loving that lit dials detailing - present on normal DC operation? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, atom3624 said: If they made a 47, I'd expect the large louvres in the roof to open when higher throttle settings applied! Loving that lit dials detailing - present on normal DC operation? Al. Yes, the complete lighting suite, the super capacitor power bank are all default features common to all models from just £160 - https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, McC said: Yes, the complete lighting suite, the super capacitor power bank are all default features common to all models from just £160 - https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic Absolutely superb!! Tempted to get another now, but family will disown me! Is this control panel lighting going to be a common feature on all 'modern image' locomotives or just the Deltic? Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Absolutely superb!! Tempted to get another now, but family will disown me! Is this control panel lighting going to be a common feature on all 'modern image' locomotives or just the Deltic? Al. yes we plan to constantly drive new standards. Our recent metrovick ‘A class’ also has dash lighting as do all the other planned and announced locomotives. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2021 ESU - "So, how loud do you want the Deltic to be?" Accurascale Engineers - "Yes." Apparently it's as loud as a bulldozer or a Jazz club. Neither sound as good as EE's finest though! Order your sound fitted, decibel Deltic today: https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic Cheers! Fran 8 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: ESU - "So, how loud do you want the Deltic to be?" Accurascale Engineers - "Yes." Apparently it's as loud as a bulldozer or a Jazz club. Neither sound as good as EE's finest though! Order your sound fitted, decibel Deltic today: https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic Cheers! Fran My wife is already asking if it has a volume control 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) it had better have volume control..... or else will Accurascale provide vouchers for relationship counselling? Not just domestic, but based on my modelling history, volume control will be needed for neighbours (when used outside), friends houses (sharing the passion), hotel bars (trains and whisky), first class aircraft cabins (just because).... Seriously thought, this is quite an achievement. especially since the sound does not appear to be distorted. My excitement levels are approaching 100dB EDIT p.s. apparently sounds above 85dB are harmful over long periods. So we should all be careful. maybe wear ear defenders when operating this model (or just turning down the volume!) https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/ear-health/protect-your-hearing/how-loud-is-too-loud/ Edited November 11, 2021 by G-BOAF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, G-BOAF said: it had better have volume control..... or else will Accurascale provide vouchers for relationship counselling? Not just domestic, but based on my modelling history, volume control will be needed for neighbours (when used outside), friends houses (sharing the passion), hotel bars (trains and whisky), first class aircraft cabins (just because).... Seriously thought, this is quite an achievement. especially since the sound does not appear to be distorted. My excitement levels are approaching 100dB EDIT p.s. apparently sounds above 85dB are harmful over long periods. So we should all be careful. maybe wear ear defenders when operating this model (or just turning down the volume!) https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/ear-health/protect-your-hearing/how-loud-is-too-loud/ It was a kind-of-tongue-in-cheek comment - pretty sure ESU decoders have a volume control cv, and perhaps volume up/down assigned to function buttons. I know Zimo works that way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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