RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted November 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, GWR-fan said: the cult groupies have passed snide, undeserved remarks with a poor attempt at humour. That is quite an insinuation.... groupie noun INFORMAL a young woman who regularly follows a pop group or other celebrity, especially in the hope of having a sexual relationship with them. I'll have you know that Phil is not my type.......I make no comment about Andy.. As for poor humour, that's about as good as it gets. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted November 25, 2019 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, GWR-fan said: The administrator stated that a video would be made of an interview with the manufacturer later that day and a rolling road test run would be viewed. No. I did not say that, you are either misunderstanding or misrepresenting but it's got to the point that I am fed up of you causing irritation. I'm removing access to the topic for you for attempting to misrepresent my prior statements, we will also moderate all your posts before consideration for public visibility. 13 2 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 After watching the video. the usual youtube selection of other videos appeared. @Andy Y why are you interviewing 2 blokes and an emu at the MRC 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorz101uk Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 This just a suggestion, is there a chance to have an on/off switch for the tail Lights on the Tender/fuel tank? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2019 56 minutes ago, rorz101uk said: This just a suggestion, is there a chance to have an on/off switch for the tail Lights on the Tender/fuel tank? Some decoders offer this. It is ridiculous to have rear lights showing on a loco hauling a train, yet there are many locos which offer no alternative, especially on DC. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Some decoders offer this. It is ridiculous to have rear lights showing on a loco hauling a train, yet there are many locos which offer no alternative, especially on DC. A pair of snips (or a soldering iron) work well sorting that problem, it also solves the issue of the model having ridiculously bright tail lights whereas on the real thing they were barely visible. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleander Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 From KR Face book page for non Face book users. I was there on Saturday and did not see this. Just copyed the photo. You do have cab lights. John 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2019 8 hours ago, woodenhead said: After watching the video. the usual youtube selection of other videos appeared. @Andy Y why are you interviewing 2 blokes and an emu at the MRC Apparently the emu is more environmentally friendly than the dmu 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, oleander said: From KR Face book page for non Face book users. I was there on Saturday and did not see this. Just copyed the photo. You do have cab lights. John I seriously doubt that the cab lights of the prototype were as bright as that - but then, IMHO, that is the fundamental problem with all lighting on model rolling stock. Regards, John Isherwood. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, cctransuk said: I seriously doubt that the cab lights of the prototype were as bright as that - but then, IMHO, that is the fundamental problem with all lighting on model rolling stock. Agreed. If the cab light was that bright it would impair viewing outside...including warning signals. I suspect that it would be bright enough to see the gauges, not read a novel or darn socks. Edited November 26, 2019 by truffy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 It would be more likely the dials would be illuminated and no cab lights on when running in the dark. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted November 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 25/11/2019 at 13:12, Phil Parker said: On what grounds? We are talking 12v, not an uncommon voltage in the hall that weekend, nor a dangerous one. Finding a 12V battery if you don't know the area might be harder, especially with the deadline of setup time. Then you've got to rig up cables, but again, deadlines. Oh, and you didn't bring any tools for the job so you'll need to borrow/buy some. Then you have it working on the stand and someone gets to spend all day running the thing back and forth (yes, rolling road, but you've got to find one and buy/borrow one) for every new person who comes along and says, "Can I see it work then?" rather than talking to the customers. By the end of the show, the pre-production model is well thrashed and you haven't had the chance to carry out the planned controlled testing on gradients and with stock. Volts are not the issue. It's the amps that are dangerous if folk are talking about car batteries, the most common 12v form. And then there are the issues around potential acid leak, overheating and even explosion. There are 12v batteries available for alarm systems that would be suitable but certainly not easy to find at short notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 KR Models had their first full EP of their highly appreciated GT3 Gas Turbine on display over the course of the weekend at the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2019. This stunning model features a 21 pin socket, 5 pole motor, cast chassis, etched grills, sprung buffers, working cab and directional lighting. The model will also be available Fitted with DCC Sound. In this video we take a closer look at the first EP on the KR Models stand (Please note this is still an EP so there maybe things still to tweak). Hope you enjoy! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 17 hours ago, cctransuk said: I seriously doubt that the cab lights of the prototype were as bright as that - but then, IMHO, that is the fundamental problem with all lighting on model rolling stock. Regards, John Isherwood. Dear John, No doubt! That is (yet another) benefit of DCC, if you use a decent quality decoder, you can lower the voltage supplied to such auxiliaries. Problem solved by tweaking a CV or two. Otherwise, use a quick dab of yellow paint, that will soon sort such lighting issues out. Cheers, John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, Allegheny1600 said: Dear John, No doubt! That is (yet another) benefit of DCC, if you use a decent quality decoder, you can lower the voltage supplied to such auxiliaries. Problem solved by tweaking a CV or two. Otherwise, use a quick dab of yellow paint, that will soon sort such lighting issues out. Cheers, John. John, I am steadfastly of a DC / no lights / no sound disposition - so a pair of wire snips or a soldering iron are the only 'tweaking' tools that I need ! Regards, John Isherwood. 1 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, cctransuk said: John, I am steadfastly of a DC / no lights / no sound disposition - so a pair of wire snips or a soldering iron are the only 'tweaking' tools that I need ! Regards, John Isherwood. Fair enough! The simplest solution is usually the best. Cheers, John Edge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) On a Farish 37 I bought I disabled the (overbright) lights with just a couple of small pieces of paper slipped between the body/chassis contacts. The advantage over snipping is that if I sell the model I can simply slip the bits of paper back out again. Edited November 27, 2019 by BernardTPM 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I'm half tempted to get one, paint it BR blue and call it 'City of Aberdeen'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 25/11/2019 at 08:27, GWR-fan said: Last years exhibition had a brochure and this year a static model. That's bloody good going if you ask me. Consider how many years it took certain other projects just to get some CAD done, what Keith has achieved in the timeframe is commendable. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 IIRC tomorrow (30/11/19) is the last day to pre-order one of these locos, I was initially wanting an N gauge one, but I also heard that the N gauge one had barely any interest. So does the last day mean I have to pay in full tomorrow if I order one or is there still an installment plan available? I need an installment plan as I have the Accurascale Class 92, Accurascale Class 37 and Cavalex 91 or pre-order also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, MGR Hooper! said: IIRC tomorrow (30/11/19) is the last day to pre-order one of these locos, I was initially wanting an N gauge one, but I also heard that the N gauge one had barely any interest. So does the last day mean I have to pay in full tomorrow if I order one or is there still an installment plan available? I need an installment plan as I have the Accurascale Class 92, Accurascale Class 37 and Cavalex 91 or pre-order also. One would assume pay in full but I would contact KR Models direct to confirm. Although I emailed them to upgrade from analogue to sound and haven't had a response yet so.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, MGR Hooper! said: IIRC tomorrow (30/11/19) is the last day to pre-order one of these locos, I was initially wanting an N gauge one, but I also heard that the N gauge one had barely any interest. So does the last day mean I have to pay in full tomorrow if I order one or is there still an installment plan available? I need an installment plan as I have the Accurascale Class 92, Accurascale Class 37 and Cavalex 91 or pre-order also. The installment payments were only if you signed up to crowdfund at the start. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleander Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 7 hours ago, MGR Hooper! said: IIRC tomorrow (30/11/19) is the last day to pre-order one of these locos, I was initially wanting an N gauge one, but I also heard that the N gauge one had barely any interest. So does the last day mean I have to pay in full tomorrow if I order one or is there still an installment plan available? I need an installment plan as I have the Accurascale Class 92, Accurascale Class 37 and Cavalex 91 or pre-order also. Yes you would have to pay infull . Stage 1 cad ,done. Stage 2 Tooling, done. Stage 3 manufaturing about to start. Kr models want people to pay before moving on to the next stages. So as we are now about to Start Stage 3 the final stage thats Full payment. Unless KR does something special for you. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 Does anyone fancy a KR models GT3 00 chassis?, I'm wavering over buying it for the body only and whacking a High Level and others EM gauge chassis under it. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 9 hours ago, MGR Hooper! said: So does the last day mean I have to pay in full tomorrow if I order one or is there still an installment plan available? I need an installment plan...... 2 hours ago, oleander said: Yes you would have to pay infull ......... So as we are now about to Start Stage 3 the final stage thats Full payment. Unless KR does something special for you. John Very unlikely that MGR H would get an instalment plan now. If KR does something "special" then everyone else who has paid in full, including yours truly, will be wanting the same. Hope you can raise the funds MGR as the GT3 is an interesting model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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