RMweb Premium RichardT Posted July 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 06/07/2019 at 15:36, Pebbles said: My understanding is that 272 will be 2 weeks late. My friend also told me that Cygnet Magazines no longer accept annual payments but only for 6 months ( four issues) at a time. Not mentioned so far, but perhaps the reason that this particular issue will be late is that they want to include an obituary/tribute to Roy Jackson? Best wishes, Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1985 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 07/07/2019 at 11:33, corneliuslundie said: No need to apologise. It was pointed out to me. Th worrying thing is that the reasons seems to be that the publisher is not sure how long the magazine will continue. Jonathan So the other thread refers to the age of the proprietors being their reason to want to minimise the duration of future commitments. "Cygnet" was formed when they sold off the rest of Wild Swan to Simon of Titfield Thunderbolt. I wonder if we know whether that was because they wanted to continue the magazine as a retirement project, or if Simon / Titfield wasn't interested in taking it on? I would have thought that MRJ, more than most other "small suppliers" in the kits and bits world, would be a good candidate to be sold on for a continued existence, when the proprietors can't continue? Which brings to mind what a shame it was that "Finescale Railway Modelling" fell victim to such unfortunate circumstances. I would have thought that the more modern approach (full digital production, subscriptions via PayPal etc.) would be a bit of a model for the future of MRJ under a new owner, or a replacement should it cease. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2019 We are in danger of slipping into speculation here. There is nothing to suggest that MRJ is to cease publication so I would suggest that gossip in that fashion is........well........gossip.......... MRJ is normally late.......so nothing untoward there.......... Rob 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: We are in danger of slipping into speculation here. There is nothing to suggest that MRJ is to cease publication so I would suggest that gossip in that fashion is........well........gossip.......... MRJ is normally late.......so nothing untoward there.......... Rob Well, not quite. Read back a bit and you will find :- "I phoned about the 4 issues and what I was told made me laugh. Apparently they are afraid that they are getting old and don't want to have to refund any money if one of the team falls of the perch" ! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, cctransuk said: Well, not quite. Read back a bit and you will find :- "I phoned about the 4 issues and what I was told made me laugh. Apparently they are afraid that they are getting old and don't want to have to refund any money if one of the team falls of the perch" ! Regards, John Isherwood. Sure, I get that John but perhaps what I was trying to disuade was the talk of MRJ being sold. Just want to avoid the froth that is generated elsewhere. We are far too genteel for such behaviour..........though I do get over excited as the proposed publication date approaches. This normally ends with Matron suggesting I calm down before I'm sick. Rob. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Sure, I get that John but perhaps what I was trying to disuade was the talk of MRJ being sold. Just want to avoid the froth that is generated elsewhere. We are far too genteel for such behaviour..........though I do get over excited as the proposed publication date approaches. This normally ends with Matron suggesting I calm down before I'm sick. Rob. When it comes to age-related matters; (as I know only too well); not talking about it will not stave off the inevitable. Better that it be known that MRJ is not immortal, so that anyone with the necessary skills / funds can express an interest while there is the opportunity for an orderly 'changing of the guard'. Whatever - I hereby disclaim any knowledge whatsoever about the future of MRJ - but I did put 2 and 2 together when the subscription period was reduced. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 21:44, cctransuk said: Well, not quite. Read back a bit and you will find :- "I phoned about the 4 issues and what I was told made me laugh. Apparently they are afraid that they are getting old and don't want to have to refund any money if one of the team falls of the perch" ! Regards, John Isherwood. Maybe they just wanted to see if there is indeed something faster than the speed of light? i.e. the time between making a jocular remark and seeing it appear on RMWeb? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 22:02, cctransuk said: Whatever - I hereby disclaim any knowledge whatsoever about the future of MRJ - but I did put 2 and 2 together when the subscription period was reduced. Well, 2+2 gives you 4 issues! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 No272 has arrived in Hull, another good issue . 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 What's in it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 5 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Anything from Mrs Trellis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Hroth said: Anything from Mrs Trellis? Not in this issue. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Portsmouth commercial road Smiths still stocking 271. ☹️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 22:02, cctransuk said: not talking about it will not stave off the inevitable. That may well be so, but plenty of people thought that the large wooden throne in the storeroom behind my office in Exeter Panel would enable me to command the sea at Dawlish to retreat. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 20/07/2019 at 21:39, micknich2003 said: No272 has arrived in Hull, another good issue . Hammersmith still has 271 on the shelves, so I don't hold out much hope for Ealing either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 22, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, sharris said: Hammersmith still has 271 on the shelves, so I don't hold out much hope for Ealing either! All a bit of a comedy really... Rob 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk Dave Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 No sign of 272 in Ipswich today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 When I used to collect mags from WHS (wholesale) in Cambridge, I was told they always had a delivery on Wednesdays for MRJ. Long time ago though. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I bought 272 from the Ian Allan shop in Waterloo today although they also had the two previous editions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted July 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2019 We haven't had the WHS tour for a while. I had almost forgotten how exciting it is. 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Subscription copy arrived 10 minutes ago, looks good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegreenly Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 271 still on smiffs shelf in North Wales Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 No copies, either 271 or 272 at my "local".... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) I was thinking of not renewing. So they put a fantastic GCR layout in issue 272, and my cheque is in the post. Crafty so-and-sos. They may not have up-to-date attitudes to technology but they can obviously read my mind. Sad that the renewal is only for four issues though, as that means and extra stamp per year. Perhaps they think inflation is going up a lot! Edited July 23, 2019 by Poggy1165 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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