boxbrownie 7,758 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 No one said it was a problem..........did they and I missed it? Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 8 Blue Monday - A Look At Our Rail Blue Deltics! Hi everyone, Firstly just a quick note to say thank you for all your comments and feedback over the weekend! It's another significant milestone for us here at Accurascale and we're delighted after some highs and lows in our Deltic development that we are now at decoration stage. We would like to thank you all for your input, but also patience and support since we announced these beasts. It's been much appreciated by us all. Right, let's get to some rail blue goodness! Last Friday we released pictures of our first decorated sample of our new Deltic locomotives, the always controversial Porterbrook Purple 9016 "Gordon Highlander" While it went down a treat with many, we have had numerous requests to publish photos in more 'traditional' liveries (well, some of the requests used language as colourful as 9016 itself to describe it!) We may have missed the official Blue Monday by a couple of weeks, but here is some reasons to be cheerful as we bring you a preview of the BR blue samples we received. Please also note that these are hand assembled samples, so fit and finish is not what it will be on the production models you will receive. Areas like the engine room windows, handrails etc will be vastly improved for the production models. There are some parts missing too and corrections to be made to decoration samples. The paint finish on these models also requires improvement which will be implemented on the finished models. However, we are quite happy with our shades of blue and yellow, as well as the quality of the printing so far. We couldn't resist producing the sliver machine 55 022 with its unique front footstep and large silver embellishments. We have a great fondness for BR Blue with Finsbury Park inspired white cabs, so 55 018 was also selected for assessment. There are some detail issues which will be amended on the production models, such as the filled in quarterlights. Both locos have been among the top sellers in our Deltic range and gave us enough information to be able to sign off on all Rail Blue locomotives. We also received decorated body shells for the rest of the blue locomotives which have also been assessed. We are offering an array of BR Blue Deltics, covering their careers on the national network, from pre-TOPS numbering, to plated over headcodes and all in between! Check out the website for the full banger blue range: https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/class-55-deltic/locomotive-class_class-55-deltic+era_br-blue? Tomorrow is the unveiling of the Green machines, so make sure you keep a look out for them! Cheers, Fran 37 2 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites
philiprporter 644 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Wow, wow , wow - please take my money!! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
G-BOAF 959 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Re headcodes, and I know they will be swapable, BUT Would it be possible to factory fit D9002 as preserved with 1A16 and 1A35 (flying scotsman north and southbound) headcodes? The loco was relaunched into two-tone green as part of the FS relaunch, and I believe ran a few times on the mainline with those headcodes, including from Shildon to York after repaintaing, and on some railtour ECS moves. 1A16 was at the 'hatch' end (I believe No 1 end?). Obviously they did change from time to time (and numerous pictures on mainline of other codes, including 'K9' (haha), but the FS codes would appear to match the freshly outshoped pictures of the loco in the modelled condition. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
atom3624 1,272 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 WOW !! Absolutely superb!! Miles better than that purple monstrosity!! They look fantastic Fran .... Al. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: Re headcodes, and I know they will be swapable, BUT Would it be possible to factory fit D9002 as preserved with 1A16 and 1A35 (flying scotsman north and southbound) headcodes? The loco was relaunched into two-tone green as part of the FS relaunch, and I believe ran a few times on the mainline with those headcodes, including from Shildon to York after repaintaing, and on some railtour ECS moves. 1A16 was at the 'hatch' end (I believe No 1 end?). Obviously they did change from time to time (and numerous pictures on mainline of other codes, including 'K9' (haha), but the FS codes would appear to match the freshly outshoped pictures of the loco in the modelled condition. Headcodes on D9002 will be down to what Rails/Locomotion request, but I can see them going for that! Cheers, Fran 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Northmoor MPD 243 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Unfortunately these don’t fall in the era I model but WOWWW!!! Accurascale you really are pushing the boundaries, the detail and finish of all your models are excellent, it shows what can be accomplished with hard work and an attention to detail when designing your models. Looking forward to more announcements and models from you in the future. Best wishes Adam 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
w124bob 2,344 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) I'm green with (full yellow ends) envy, I'm seriously tempted to order a pre TOPS blue to accompany my 9010 order. Are we likely to see all versions coming to market at once and is that a driver with an orange jacket? Edited February 8 by w124bob Link to post Share on other sites
G-BOAF 959 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Re comment on the unique footstep on 22. I've just learned the reason - a flashing light originally installed there. This would have been plated over, hence the smaller footstep and plating in that location. http://www.napier-chronicles.co.uk/0363.htm 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 1,497 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 Truly amazing looking models. This open engagement is generating good will and hopefully sales. Can’t wait to see the green versions! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 1 minute ago, w124bob said: I'm green with (full yellow ends) envy, hint hint! I'm seriously tempted to order a pre TOPS blue to accompany my 9021 order. Are we likely to see all versions coming to market at once ? Might want to come back tomorrow for some green machines @w124bob! All of them are due to arrive together. Cheers! Fran 5 Link to post Share on other sites
woodenhead 13,641 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Doing 9000/55022 without buffers - that is niche. I can only think of one image of it without them..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: Re comment on the unique footstep on 22. I've just learned the reason - a flashing light originally installed there. This would have been plated over, hence the smaller footstep and plating in that location. http://www.napier-chronicles.co.uk/0363.htm You know, despite it only lasting a wet day, we did consider modelling this version at one point, but the sheer variation we're doing we sadly had to draw the line somewhere! We were glad to do the revised footstep for D9000 though, it's a nice wee detail! Cheers, Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Pig 2,664 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 You're really not making it easy to choose for us as yet floating voters (no, all 22 is not an option...). 25 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: There are some detail issues which will be amended on the production models, such as the filled in quarterlights. Here you go. Sadly I no longer have the facilitues to add our alien friend. 27 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: We also received decorated body shells for the rest of the blue locomotives which have also been assessed. Any chance of pictures? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: You're really not making it easy to choose for us as yet floating voters (no, all 22 is not an option...). Here you go. Sadly I no longer have the facilitues to add our alien friend. Any chance of pictures? Nicely done! I have no photos of the body shells at the moment, but will see what I can do! Cheers, Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites
60800 365 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Nicely done! I have no photos of the body shells at the moment, but will see what I can do! Cheers, Fran +1 from me for seeing the other bodyshells if it's not too much trouble please. Cheers, Joseph Edited February 8 by 60800 2 Link to post Share on other sites
woodenhead 13,641 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: Here you go. Sadly I no longer have the facilities to add our alien friend. No - but you saw how he treated the engines on a Deltic - I think he needs to be kept away from these thoroughbreds. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
37114 7,290 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Wow, these look great. If it wasn't for the tension lock coupling these could easily have been confused for being 0 gauge (hint hint)... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
w124bob 2,344 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I've just worked out that selling my car (it's going on Thursday) generates enough funds for all 22 with sound. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AY Mod 23,928 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 41 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Right, let's get to some rail blue goodness! OK, I can click 'Like' today. I couldn't last week, for reasons of colour my buttons didn't seem to work. Excellent work. 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites
G-BOAF 959 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 24 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: You know, despite it only lasting a wet day, we did consider modelling this version at one point, but the sheer variation we're doing we sadly had to draw the line somewhere! We were glad to do the revised footstep for D9000 though, it's a nice wee detail! Cheers, Fran Did you manage to tool the front end of 22 as preserved (revised foostep and High-Intensity light), in either plated or headcode box condition? Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Pig 2,664 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) 59 minutes ago, woodenhead said: No - but you saw how he treated the engines on a Deltic - I think he needs to be kept away from these thoroughbreds. Dunno what you mean. He mended a dead engine with Radweld* and it worked fine, for a bit. He never said it would be [redacted] permanent. I'm not a DCC user, but is it too late to add 'Sing, my beauties!' to the sound project? Done that one already ages ago - very sad, must be old age. *Britannia 70037 was going to be Radweld Makeshift of the East Angles but they changed their minds Edited February 8 by Flying Pig Repeating myself 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran 9,455 Posted February 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: Did you manage to tool the front end of 22 as preserved (revised foostep and High-Intensity light), in either plated or headcode box condition? I'm pretty sure we have the technology... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
scots region 772 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Drool, slobber, slaver! My wallet is whimpering in the corner! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
woodenhead 13,641 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 15 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: I'm not a DCC user, but is it too late to add 'Sing, my beauties!' to the sound project? F29 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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