atom3624 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 'Twas a bit of fun no more / less - no insult intended. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted July 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2020 8 hours ago, atom3624 said: 'Twas a bit of fun no more / less - no insult intended. Al. Well, as somebody married into a Chinese family, I suggest you reconsider what you think is “fun”. Roy 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hi everyone, We finally have a full update on the Mark 5s. We're sorry it took so long, but as you can see, it's been quite the slog and world events did take over somewhat. However, we are well on our way. Full story here: https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/mark-5-project-update Cheers! Fran 20 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Gorgeous... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Does that include the Caledonian Sleeper stock as well? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Pre Grouping fan said: Does that include the Caledonian Sleeper stock as well? Hi there, Yes, this is for all Mark 5 coaches. Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 They look awesome! Q2 is OK with me, I'd rather they were right and to be honest I have a lot of stuff coming this back end/early next year. Are those lights in the loco end, and are they functional? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TomScrut said: They look awesome! Q2 is OK with me, I'd rather they were right and to be honest I have a lot of stuff coming this back end/early next year. Are those lights in the loco end, and are they functional? Hi Tom, Thanks for that. We agree, we want them to be right as that will be the most important thing long term. Yes indeed, the lights on the driving trailer wll be functional and directional etc. Cheers! Fran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Yes indeed, the lights on the driving trailer wll be functional and directional etc. I meant the end the loco fastens to: I doubt there would be many reasons to go to the trouble of making them functional if indeed that is what they are. Could well be a coincidental choice of colour for a different part in the CAD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted August 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hi Tom They are indeed the end tail lights. They are fully functional. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, McC said: Hi Tom They are indeed the end tail lights. They are fully functional. How does that work? 2 decoders, through wires, magnetic like the saloon lights or do they shine all the time? Edited August 21, 2020 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TomScrut said: How does that work? 2 decoders, through wires, magnetic like the saloon lights or do they shine all the time? It shall be magnetic like the saloon lights. Cheers! Fran 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: It shall be magnetic like the saloon lights. Cheers! Fran Nice one, will be a nice feature for if parked up for whatever reason or running 68 to driving end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 158 productions Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Absolutely brilliant. Not my region, but extremely tempting. Think I’d rather a longer wait and have a perfect model. Great work! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Just fully read your flyer and too be honest quite welcome the delayed release considering the amount you've put into this project and the transparency you've given us is simply outstanding for a manufacturer. I was only going to buy one set to go with my pre-ordered TPE 68032 'Destroyer' but now will double that to 2 sets using the DRS 68034 which I have already for that operational variety. Edited August 21, 2020 by classy52 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 Thanks for the support everyone, it really is much appreciated! Cheers! Fran 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, classy52 said: double that to 2 sets The thing is that I think layouts look better with the functionality of being able to run 2 trains of the same type simultaneously. That's why I have 2 LNER 800s on order as well. York station for example there are loads of instances where there are multiple Azumas there. And I bet it will be the same once the 68s are running properly too (i.e. full service schedule from Scarborough and also doing the Redcar route) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 The CADs in the email/on your website look superb, very much looking forward to these. Following Tom's question regarding loco-end lights on the TPE set(s), are these (and interior lights) battery powered or powered from the track? And if they’re track powered, is this through a decoder or 'hard wired' (for want of a better phrase) and directly switchable through the 'magic wand'? Apologies if this has been asked/answered previously, I’m simply curious! ...And as for the delay, my view is that they’ll then be the best the Accurascale crew can produce, so well worth the wait. It also means I’ve got a while longer to decide whether I need/can justify/can afford a longer sleeper rake...... Thanks, Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2020 Just now, Jack374 said: The CADs in the email/on your website look superb, very much looking forward to these. Following Tom's question regarding loco-end lights on the TPE set(s), are these (and interior lights) battery powered or powered from the track? And if they’re track powered, is this through a decoder or 'hard wired' (for want of a better phrase) and directly switchable through the 'magic wand'? Apologies if this has been asked/answered previously, I’m simply curious! ...And as for the delay, my view is that they’ll then be the best the Accurascale crew can produce, so well worth the wait. It also means I’ve got a while longer to decide whether I need/can justify/can afford a longer sleeper rake...... Thanks, Jack. Hi Jack, Many thanks for that! The lights are powered from the track with a big capacitor in each coach to prevent light flickering over dirty track etc. It is directly switchable through the magic wand. Cheers! Fran 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazRail Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Really looking forward to this now! It's great that you've spent time and money in getting the models spot on. That shows great dedication to your work and means we're getting a superb up-to-the-minute model to run on our layouts! 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hi Fran, keep the updates coming. This is still looking like the model railway addition we've all been waiting for, and fantastic attention to detail. It is what it is, and I think everyone is prepared to wait that little bit longer for a model of such quality and detail. Al. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just read the email from Accurascale, not bad news, it just shows that Accurascale want to make sure everything is correct, not many i,if any, would have gone to all the trouble to change the Cads etc also thanks to the manufacturers assisting in all the changes. Plus the changes costs have not cost us the purchaser any extra. I ordered these coaches [TPE} as soon as they were announced. and the delay is not as bad as it could have been, other manufactures have taken years to bring promised models for purchase. Finally thank you for the detailed email sent out and the honesty you have shown anr the goodwill to us the purchasers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 It is quite interesting to see that the delays are being accepted as OK in this regard whereas other companies get slated for being late. Is this because AS are good at communicating about it? As in actually telling us about it rather than announcing stuff and then 4 years later we are wondering where it is? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I think it's a case of communication - informing and pre-empting, not leaving the customer in limbo, having to ask the questions. Well done once again to AS for maintaining the updates. Al. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, TomScrut said: It is quite interesting to see that the delays are being accepted as OK in this regard whereas other companies get slated for being late. Is this because AS are good at communicating about it? As in actually telling us about it rather than announcing stuff and then 4 years later we are wondering where it is? The answer is in your question... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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