RMweb Gold Vistisen Posted January 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 On 26/01/2021 at 21:43, Michael Hodgson said: The justification of that is you are paying for the service (= Not the stamp, but sticking it on). What annoys me is that here there is a flat rate charge of £18 for 'adminsitration', even on a package that cost less than £15 and where there was already paid Danish VAT of 25% 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daholmes19 Posted January 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 Thank you for the suggestion AY Mod I have worked out how to upload my file to Youtube, link below Cheers Dave 17 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_lner Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, Daholmes19 said: Thank you for the suggestion AY Mod I have worked out how to upload my file to Youtube, link below Cheers Dave Fantastic. Even more excited, Can't wait for mine to arrive. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholmes19 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Apparently, according to the spec sheet, F8 is a "Toilet pipe discharge" if anyone's interested I can record it tomorrow and post that along with any other requests...... Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Daholmes19 said: Apparently, according to the spec sheet, F8 is a "Toilet pipe discharge" if anyone's interested I can record it tomorrow and post that along with any other requests...... Dave A quick check that its 272mm over buffers (plus a bit for the compromises of the loco-tender coupling around non-scale curves) would be welcome in light of recent releases. Jon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted January 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, Daholmes19 said: Apparently, according to the spec sheet, F8 is a "Toilet pipe discharge" if anyone's interested I can record it tomorrow and post that along with any other requests...... Dave Wouldn’t that be a No2 rather than 8......? 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Watto1990 Posted January 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 Gosh, that’s a beautiful machine. This last brief period of waiting might just be the hardest so far! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholmes19 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 It runs very smoothly, DCC only of course, whoever set up the CV's did an excellent job. The wheels are well aligned too, nowhere near as much oscillation/rocking side to side as a Hornby Castle etc. I couldn't be happier with it. jonhall, as best as I can measure it's 274 to 275mm long on the straight section of track, tender coupling "at rest" for straight ahead, from buffer head to buffer head. The tender coupling has slots that look like seagulls wings, just like a Keen Systems close coupler, which to me looks like it will lengthen the drawbar by upto 4mm on a tight curve, 2mm movement each on the tender and loco. Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opelsi Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 17 hours ago, dibber25 said: Found this while looking for something else entirely. Nice George Heiron painting of GT3. Unfortunately the feature which says 'scale drawings' turns out to be the well-known internal equipment layout diagram reproduced to 4mm:ft scale so only really useful for length and height dimensions, though I have to say I found the printed version of the diagram somewhat sharper than the versions found when I Googled GT3 images. (CJL) Love this type of picture, reminds me of my childhood. Cannot wait for GT3 to arrive. Must to try and recreate this line-up as I have the other locos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 22:34, Daholmes19 said: My GT3 arrived safe and sound in South West Ontario Canada this morning, all I can say is it was WELL worth the wait, the model is stunning. There's also an extra item included along with the detail pack, a pleasant surprise, I won't spoil that by mentioned it. KR Models are to be congratulated on pushing on through all the obstacles, and occasional (lol) criticism, and delivering a stunning model. Looking forward to the Fell and eventually the Leader. Cheers Dave Is is easy enough to straighten the Front Steps? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholmes19 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Very easy, they are pliable plastic and I just straightened them Dave 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 1, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 1, 2021 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pheaton Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 hmmmm few bits missing from there... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
217 RIVER FLESK Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Well the missing spring details were there to be seen on the model that Hornby Magazine showed in their short video. I also query the loco having a compressed air whistle sound, when if you look at pictures of the front of the loco, two diesel type horn trumpets can be seen hiding just behind / below the front buffer beam. Mike C 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, 217 RIVER FLESK said: Well the missing spring details were there to be seen on the model that Hornby Magazine showed in their short video. I also query the loco having a compressed air whistle sound, when if you look at pictures of the front of the loco, two diesel type horn trumpets can be seen hiding just behind / below the front buffer beam. Mike C the instructions posted a few days ago showed 3 options for horns/whistles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
217 RIVER FLESK Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said: the instructions posted a few days ago showed 3 options for horns/whistles Well I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to cut me some slack when it comes to not sitting down and reading the instructions that were posted on here, as I have never had any intention of buying the loco due to it not having visited my preferred area of the country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, 217 RIVER FLESK said: Well I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to cut me some slack when it comes to not sitting down and reading the instructions that were posted on here, as I have never had any intention of buying the loco due to it not having visited my preferred area of the country Wasn't intended as a moan towards you, just pointing out that that was what was included. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 28/01/2021 at 19:01, Daholmes19 said: Apparently, according to the spec sheet, F8 is a "Toilet pipe discharge" if anyone's interested I can record it tomorrow and post that along with any other requests...... Dave Hope its a just a dry run. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted February 1, 2021 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2021 Whilst there may be minor identifiable issues the overall feel and execution of the model is very, very good, irrespective whether it's a business's first introduction to the marketplace. There's much to like and little to dislike so far in my examinations. 24 3 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Whilst there may be minor identifiable issues the overall feel and execution of the model is very, very good, irrespective whether it's a business's first introduction to the marketplace. There's much to like and little to dislike so far in my examinations. Including (mini) hubcaps !! The fastidious may split the horizontal grab rails at the roof panel joints - or perhaps not! John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 1, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, cctransuk said: Including (mini) hubcaps !! Yes, they're a customer fit with a hex recess in the back. It's advisable to have a dab of adhesive to keep them in place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Watto1990 Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 And here’s a YouTube link for anyone who wants to see a production example in action. 2 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Looks like this bit of detail is missing from above the bogie? I think it was present on previous samples? Edit: Should say I wouldn't be surprised If this caused a few issues with tighter curves as I spotted the bogie lifting on curves in one of KR's initial running videos so would understand if it was left off for that reason. Edited February 1, 2021 by Pre Grouping fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said: Looks like this bit of detail is missing from above the bogie? I think it was present on previous samples? If you are chucking yours away then I'll happily take it of you. Might be in the back of bits? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Yes, they're a customer fit with a hex recess in the back. It's advisable to have a dab of adhesive to keep them in place. Small bit of Black-Tac might be better.....less likely to block the hex socket head if ever needed to be undone (or even tightened). Whatever the fine details of this model lacks or has got it a bit wrong I think it still looks really very good and quite amazed this prototype is used as an introduction to a new market, or is it just clever marketing? Either way I like it...... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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