RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Philou said: @Accurascale Fran They do look rather good - do you have a tentative ETA for painted samples (and TPE, too)? Cheers, Philip Hi Philip, Not just yet, but it will be after Chinese New Year. Once we know we’ll post it here. Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I do have a supplementary question: Will magnetic coupling hold a full rake of 14 without coming apart? I assume there will be at least the possibility of exchanging couplings (at one end minimum) to bog-standard ones? Cheers, Philip 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac1874 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Ordered a full set of the things in a rush of blood (and at the time heavy wallet) last year. Looking very smart, seems it was a good decision! Edited January 19, 2021 by ac1874 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2021 Wow! These look absolutely superb . Got the TPEs on order . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Philou said: I do have a supplementary question: Will magnetic coupling hold a full rake of 14 without coming apart? I assume there will be at least the possibility of exchanging couplings (at one end minimum) to bog-standard ones? Cheers, Philip Standard tension locks will be included, as well as fixed bar versions for those who don't wish to uncouple, 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) These look very cool. Q. Will you supply cables to allow modelling the electrical connections between the coaches or will it be possible to remove the “docked” ones so they can be connected up ? love the axle hubs on the wheels.. thats extreme detail on a coach. Ive ordered 2 sets but feel a full 16 coming on... Edited January 19, 2021 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, McC said: Standard tension locks will be included, as well as fixed bar versions for those who don't wish to uncouple, Is it true that people who do remarshal their trains will have to perform brake tests before moving said trains 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac1874 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 13 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Ive ordered 2 sets but feel a full 16 coming on... Do it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Roy Langridge said: Seriously, etched grills on the underside? You guys seem to go above and beyond... Roy My thoughts exactly....c’mon chaps.....opening sliding doors next? Crazy detail......never get seen but I love it. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Superb detail tempted to order these to go with the TPE ones I have on order especially as of the delay gives me time to pay for them . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, boxbrownie said: My thoughts exactly....c’mon chaps.....opening sliding doors next? Crazy detail......never get seen but I love it. Instead of mirrors under bridges to make layouts look bigger, we will have to start putting them under the track so we can all see whats on the bottom of Accurascale stuff!! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, vulcan product fan said: Superb detail tempted to order these to go with the TPE ones I have on order especially as of the delay gives me time to pay for them . https://accurascale.co.uk/pages/flexible-instalment-options 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Absolutely jaw-dropping models you've got there. I mean, I think we've all got high expectations from you guys with your previous models setting the benchmark. But just from these engineering samples, quality really does shine through. Amazing. I think I need a new wallet... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Watto1990 Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 A full rake of these are going to look fantastic! I’ll leave that to someone with a fatter wallet than I to prove, though. Looking forward to my TPE set arriving more than ever! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2021 I have to say that these are going to look fantastic behind 92s, 73s and 68s. I have pre-ordered a TPE set and these will certainly make an impressive rake of coaches behind an equally impressive and powerful Dapol Class 68. I'm also really impressed with the lighting inside the coaches, because they don't look too bright, but at the same time they aren't too dull, which makes it's noticeable that they are switched on. The amount of detailing underneath the coaches is fantastic, and even though some of it won't be seen, it provides really good value for money, and it shows the lengths that Accurascale have gone to. Well done team. Kind Regards, Danny. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, adb968008 said: love the axle hubs on the wheels.. thats extreme detail on a coach. I hope they don't wobble....... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, newbryford said: I hope they don't wobble....... because wobble causes wibble and we all fall down. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, McC said: Standard tension locks will be included, as well as fixed bar versions for those who don't wish to uncouple, I think it might be a good idea to supply an extra pair to fasten to the loco. I know they don't have Dellners in real life but in the case.of the TPE ones in push pull, kinematic couplers don't tend to get on well with tension locks in compression. I do like the design of those magnetic couplers. One weakness of the Hunt ones is they bend over too easily when pushing, especially with kinematic couplers. Having 2 magnets spaced apart should help. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, newbryford said: I hope they don't wobble....... A 'rock you to sleep' feature - that's a first on a model 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The Mk5 coaches look absolutely superb!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted January 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2021 The lighting looks superb - both colour and the brightness. Is this the first RTR model where EM and P4 modellers won't be able to complain about the brake-blocks not lining up with the wheels? Steven B. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Would Accurascale consider using the magnets as a means of providing continuous power between coaches? I'm thinking a DCC chip in one coach and operating Door Lock Lights in all of them - or am I over-thinking this? Cheers, Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Philou said: Would Accurascale consider using the magnets as a means of providing continuous power between coaches? I'm thinking a DCC chip in one coach and operating Door Lock Lights in all of them - or am I over-thinking this? Cheers, Philip With every coach carrying pickups and an onboard PowerPack Capacitor Bank, there is no need to improve power supply. You can certainly hack them to work as you suggest though. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted January 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 S-Express! A first look at our TPE Mark 5 Coaches After previewing the tooling samples of our Caledonian Sleeper Mark 5 coaches earlier this week, it is now time to show the TPE variants. Of course, some fettling is required, but overall they are shaping up very nicely indeed. Click here for all the information you need on these beauties, more photos and place your pre-order direct with us! https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/s-express-a-first-look-at-the-tpe-mark-5a (Oh, and we are aware the buffers on the DT are the wrong way round, this will be rectified for production!) Cheers, Fran 17 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: S-Express! A first look at our TPE Mark 5 Coaches After previewing the tooling samples of our Caledonian Sleeper Mark 5 coaches earlier this week, it is now time to show the TPE variants. Of course, some fettling is required, but overall they are shaping up very nicely indeed. Click here for all the information you need on these beauties, more photos and place your pre-order direct with us! https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/s-express-a-first-look-at-the-tpe-mark-5a (Oh, and we are aware the buffers on the DT are the wrong way round, this will be rectified for production!) Cheers, Fran Incredible... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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