stonetown Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Pre Grouping fan said: Is there any known difference between the standard boxhill available from rails and the NRM special? The images shown by the NRM show what looks like the same model as rails have shown Wasn´t the NRM model supposed to sport a gloss finish? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) On 20/03/2019 at 09:26, Al51 said: Hornby's R7150 6 pin decoder is available, I've got one fitted to my 32636. The wires are shorter than other 6 pin decoders I've fitted, which makes it an easy and snug fit. Derails have it here . Al How do you rate the performance of the Hornby R7150? My reason for asking is because I was contemplating a Zimo MX617F but its 70mm long wires may prove difficult to tuck away in the limited space available. Edited March 21, 2019 by Right Away More finger trouble!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Al51 Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2019 40 minutes ago, Right Away said: How do you rate the performance of the Hornby R7150? My reason for asking is because I was contemplating a Zimo MX617F but its 70mm long wires may prove difficult to tuck away in the limited space available. TBH I just fitted it and ran it on my rolling road for while to run the Terrier in. It seemed to respond well and I got a good crawling speed, but I'm no expert in these things. I was impressed about how quiet the Terrier is though. Al 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2019 Unless someone knows otherwise, I would guess the R7150 is the R8249 with a different harness. Certainly the component count/layout appears to be the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Derails Models said: Two more shelf landings this morning - look out for these in your local soon; R3781 - Full by Derails Models, on Flickr R3767 - Rear by Derails Models, on Flickr Lovely photos Dan, keep them coming! These are as good as any in the business, or better! Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2019 The cab detail looks some of the best so far. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) The chimney and salter safety valves look very fine, but the crankpin ‘nuts’ would be hugely improved by making them circular. Not a major job with a Dremel and a file. Tim Edited March 22, 2019 by CF MRC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JhornG201 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think whoever produces a model first of 55 Stepney as preserved in A1X form will get my money 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 minute ago, JhornG201 said: I think whoever produces a model first of 55 Stepney as preserved in A1X form will get my money with a painted on face 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 12 hours ago, CF MRC said: the crankpin ‘nuts’ would be hugely improved by making them circular. Not a major job with a Dremel and a file. Tim They still have to be "screwed in" when assembling. Would a circular head with a hole to take a small hex driver or Torx look better? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 Heljans crankpins on the 47xx are the best ive seen on any rtr model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, melmerby said: They still have to be "screwed in" when assembling. Would a circular head with a hole to take a small hex driver or Torx look better? Keith, I think you would have enough grip on the round head with a small pair of pliers without any ‘drive’ system e.g. hex or Torx. The screws could be secured with a spot of Loctite as insurance. At the same time I would draw file the coupling rods to reduce the curvature a little. I would be very tempted by the Hornby Stepney, to add to my colourful shelf queens. Tim Edited March 22, 2019 by CF MRC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, CF MRC said: Keith, I think you would have enough grip on the round head with a small pair of pliers without any ‘drive’ system e.g. hex or Torx. The screws could be secured with a spot of Loctite as insurance. Tim Can you really see that on a production line? I can't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think you’re talking at cross purposes, one about modding the model as a one-off and the other about production line assembly. The care, attention, and time that is given in the former hardly applies to the latter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 22 minutes ago, melmerby said: Can you really see that on a production line? I can't No I can't either - But I could imagine at one of them little jobs you do yourself to makes things better 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig85 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I received the 2 BR Livery Terriers today and both have arrived damaged. One had one its buffers completely detached from the locomotive, and the other had the tall route disc holder bent and the other missing in action. See pictures attached. Sorry for the quality a quick snap with my phone. A little bit disappointed with the quality control to say the least. Craig 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 The first is particularly bad. Never seen anything like that before 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Could it have been a rough sea crossing? I know Porsche are making some more 911 GT2 RS's as several 'were lost' at sea recently - been on the news somewhere - so there must have been some really heavy seas. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Craig85 said: I received the 2 BR Livery Terriers today and both have arrived damaged. One had one its buffers completely detached from the locomotive, and the other had the tall route disc holder bent and the other missing in action. See pictures attached. Sorry for the quality a quick snap with my phone. A little bit disappointed with the quality control to say the least. Craig How infuriating; one loco with an issue would be bad enough but both, that's really unfortunate. I trust they will be returned. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig85 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks for support. Yeah I have contacted Rails of Sheffield to arrange an exchange. I have also asked for them to check the replacements before they are dispatched. Craig 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 5 hours ago, truffy said: I think you’re talking at cross purposes, one about modding the model as a one-off and the other about production line assembly. The care, attention, and time that is given in the former hardly applies to the latter. I was talking about assembling, which I assumed would be understood as at the factory and to give a better overall appearance from new. Someone has to screw the part in in the first place so maybe a Torx would look better that a hex head bolt, whilst still being easy to assemble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Craig85 said: Thanks for support. Yeah I have contacted Rails of Sheffield to arrange an exchange. I have also asked for them to check the replacements before they are dispatched. Craig It's a conspiracy I tell ya... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Passing the Hornby visitor centre I popped in for lunch and made an unplanned purchase of 32655. Actually, quite a nice model captures the look well, buffers excepted although they do represent being recessed a bit just not fully. A considerable improvement over the ex Dapol model which looks much more chunky in comparison. Runs beautifully, quiet and smooth at all speeds with a realistic top speed and responds well to the controller right down to a very slow crawl. Here she is with the older versions for comparison. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, melmerby said: I was talking about assembling, which I assumed would be understood as at the factory and to give a better overall appearance from new. Someone has to screw the part in in the first place so maybe a Torx would look better that a hex head bolt, whilst still being easy to assemble. I realise that. And Tim was talking about modding his own model. Hence you were talking at cross purposes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, bigherb said: Passing the Hornby visitor centre I popped in for lunch and made an unplanned purchase of 32655. Actually, quite a nice model captures the look well, buffers excepted although they do represent being recessed a bit just not fully. A considerable improvement over the ex Dapol model which looks much more chunky in comparison. Runs beautifully, quiet and smooth at all speeds with a realistic top speed and responds well to the controller right down to a very slow crawl. Here she is with the older versions for comparison. For me the two things that really stick out on the old model are the wheels and the Salter valves, both way too thick, otherwise it generally conveys the feel of a Terrier. Actually along side the Hornby cousin the ex-Dapol ones look bigger overall. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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