Rob Rossington Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Psst. Can we have a pair of Merseyrail ones? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/98664-merseyrail-brake-van-at-allerton-tmd/page-1 Jason Took the words right out of my mouth..... a Hatton’s special perchance? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Early engineering samples illustrated in latest Hornby “Engine Shed” update: https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/mk3-sd-new-vans-engineering-samples 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 All four LMS 20T Brake Vans just got released this morning, as evidant by the fact I just got hit with having $61.58 USD being removed from my account for R6907 really early this morning. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted December 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2019 R6909 and R6909A are both on their way i wonder if they will make it before Christmas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted December 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2019 I asked in rails and Olivia's yesterday still shown Dec /Jan and definitely not in stock 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted December 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2019 Hi, I’ve just purchased two from Monk Bar Models, York, and will post some photo’s later on in the evening. First impression is certainly very favourable. Best regards, Rob. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2019 Lord and Butler have them.........sort of....failed delivery today, hoping for a further attempt tomorrow. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Market65 Posted December 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2019 Well, here’s some photo’s, as promised, of an LMS grey example, and a BR bauxite example. I hope they will be of some help. The bag of parts. The instructions for the fitting of the vacuum pipes. Best regards, Rob. 12 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hmmmm, paint job looks a bit "heavy," those lamp irons will be off as will those veranda safety rails. The handrails look too thick or is that paint again? Mind, I am being a picky .. The model looks pretty good, some purchasing pends... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Needs a good dose of paint fade, wear and filth! One of these in BR livery will be coming my way, and one of the ancient Airfix GMR toolings can then be carved about into 'reverse Stanier' form. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 What sort of plastic is used to mould the chassis and is it easy to carve up to produce a PXQ torpedo spacer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted December 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2019 My two BR livery vans have turned up quite nice wagons but those handrails are very flimsy plastic! If You touch them there out of shape or look at them. Their not hard to straighten but I can see it being a pain. and it wasn’t me they turned up like it i sorted one for now the other is still in it’s box unopened and needs straightening 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 17 hours ago, farren said: My two BR livery vans have turned up quite nice wagons but those handrails are very flimsy plastic! If You touch them there out of shape or look at them. Their not hard to straighten but I can see it being a pain. and it wasn’t me they turned up like it i sorted one for now the other is still in it’s box unopened and needs straightening Picked an LMS grey version up from Signal Box at Anstey yesterday and agree with you about the plastic handrails which for me are one of the weaker elements of the model- the material used is OK for the shorter handrails, but less so for the long lower rail on the bodyside- On mine, one side is fairly nice and straight, the other has a distinct bow upwards. Apart from that (and maybe the moulded veranda safety rails which aren't a massive step forward from the old ex-Airfix tooling), it'll do for me- a nice job and I'm sure I'll be adding some more to my wagon fleet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Oh how I'm missing that lable clip. Oh how I'm not missing those overdone body side bolt heads & recessed foot board irons. Looks like I'll be needing to blunt more of my blades. Brake Van at Middleton Top by John Evans, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted December 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2019 Did they all have this ribbing behind the end plating? (see photo below) The springs on the one in Porcy's photo look heavier duty than Hornby's - do I remember correctly that some had fewer leaves on the springs? Unlike the one in Porcy's photo, some had the diagonal rivets, didn't they? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Daddyman said: Did they all have this ribbing behind the end plating? (see photo below) Every phot I've seen (and I've seen/got a few) they did. More blunt blades to come. At least the ribbing can hide cabling. 3 hours ago, Daddyman said: The springs on the one in Porcy's photo look heavier duty than Hornby's You've got me scratching my head on that. At least Justin at Rumney does some replacements. 3 hours ago, Daddyman said: Unlike the one in Porcy's photo, some had the diagonal rivets, didn't they? Originally coach bolts then stoppered. As you say overtime bolt heads appeared.As ever it's work off a photo for your given time period. Hallelujah for Mr Franks's buffers and they still haven't got the glass in the lookout correct. (both versions). I think I'm talking myself round to saving forty quid. ... and a few pics to be going on with. Class 9F 92018 Piddington Station by Tony, on Flickr DBR11-035 by Jamerail, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/9TK8DF https://flic.kr/p/28bTumh I'm also a bit surprised at Hornby using three hole disks as they have solids in their inventory. P Edited December 25, 2019 by Porcy Mane Spawling pistalks. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted December 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2019 To be fair, you have to do a fair bit on the Connoisseur kit - if you can even get one. I think Hornby get you there faster. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Daddyman said: To be fair, you have to do a fair bit on the Connoisseur kit He was not a happy man when informed his kits have the planking in the wrong place. Edited December 25, 2019 by Porcy Mane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted December 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Porcy Mane said: He was not a happy man when informed his kits have the planking in the wrong place. Do they now! Did not know that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waveydavey Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Anybody managed to fit a set of P4 wheels in yet? If not could someone measure the space between the W irons please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted December 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Waveydavey said: Anybody managed to fit a set of P4 wheels in yet? If not could someone measure the space between the W irons please. Hopefully getting one or two at bure valley tomorrow 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Daddyman said: Do they now! Don't think so. The planks were set too high so the error was noticeable in the areas arrowed. This was then exaggerated by the planking not matching the prototypes alignment with the horizontal handrails. I've not yet come across a photo of a van in revenue service or preservation that matches that of the Connoisseur Kit but that is not to say that one doesn't exist. The pic of the 7mm model on the Connoisseur Kits website still shows the planking too high. Mr Turners pic is good for comparison. https://flic.kr/p/23P8uZF P Edited December 26, 2019 by Porcy Mane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted December 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2019 54 minutes ago, Porcy Mane said: Don't think so. The planks were set too high so the error was noticeable in the areas arrowed. This was then exaggerated by the planking not matching the prototypes alignment with the horizontal handrails. I've not yet come across a photo of a van in revenue service or preservation that matches that of the Connoisseur Kit but that is not to say that one doesn't exist. The pic of the 7mm model on the Connoisseur Kits website still shows the planking too high. Mr Turners pic is good for comparison. https://flic.kr/p/23P8uZF P Yes, I had a look at mine and I saw immediately what you meant - had never noticed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted December 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Well not perfect but for a layout model it pasts . The paint will be sorted tomorrow the lights gone now Edited December 26, 2019 by farren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Yes, the buffers on the fitted version should have wooden packers to make them 1'81/2'' to go with the screw couplings. I was always going to do some cast brake hangers for these Airfix vans. Dave. Edited December 26, 2019 by davefrk 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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