RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2019 58 minutes ago, TomE said: Will these be available individually or just in the twin pack? Cheers, Tom. Hi Tom, From Mike on the NGF 27/11/19: Quote This was a difficult decision, but the choice boiled down to 3 options: - sell as a pair - sell singly at a significantly higher price (and significantly increase the risk that we wouldn't meet minimum order numbers) - not produce the KUAs Once you narrow it down to that sort of choice then it became clear (to us at least) that the best thing was to offer them as pairs... ...but the alternatives would have been no KUA or KUA at a much higher unit cost. When we looked at the size and complexity of the KUAs we think that this is a competitive price for such a beast of a wagon! Having said all of which sales in the first 24 hours have been very good - thanks to everyone who has supported it! HTH. Regards, Gerry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 Thanks Gerry, I'd missed that in the NGF thread. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JR_P Posted November 29, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2019 2 hours ago, TomE said: Will these be available individually or just in the twin pack? Twin pack only, as others have indicated. I notice that Accurascale also did the same with their announced 4mm KUA, so I reckon the rationale must be sound. I think among other factors / considerations, is that if you look closely, the labelling, even down to the wagon number is actually quite different on each wagon, thus making each one unique.... accordingly, owning one wagon would effectively mean choosing one over the other - the twin pack resolves that conundrum ! These are going to be fabulous wagons - probably my favourite wagon on the national rail network - cannot wait to see the EP1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Judging by previous Revolution releases, if you only want one, you'd make a good chunk of the outlay back by selling one on eBay when they're no longer available Jo 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, Steadfast said: Judging by previous Revolution releases, if you only want one, you'd make a good chunk of the outlay back by selling one on eBay when they're no longer available Jo Yeah, I've ordered the twin pack with exactly that in mind! Tom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, Steadfast said: Judging by previous Revolution releases, if you only want one, you'd make a good chunk of the outlay back by selling one on eBay when they're no longer available Jo Exactly, probably pay for your one by selling the other once they come out - I however intend to keep both when I order them 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Speculate to accumulate! I only intended getting one, but may well keep the pair in hindsight, especially since side by side there'll be deco differences. I don't want to flood the market and lower you guys prices either It's a good excuse to keep them both and I'm sticking to it Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 Hello all, As others (including Accurascale!) have observed there are sound business reasons for offering these as a twin-pack. But regardless of that (and acknowledging my own OCD!) there is something rather pleasing about a pack that comprises the "complete fleet" of these wagons, with the right numbers and small differences in markings correctly depicted. cheers Ben A. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2019 50 minutes ago, Ben A said: Hello all, As others (including Accurascale!) have observed there are sound business reasons for offering these as a twin-pack. But regardless of that (and acknowledging my own OCD!) there is something rather pleasing about a pack that comprises the "complete fleet" of these wagons, with the right numbers and small differences in markings correctly depicted. cheers Ben A. Good job you have not a HHA then ! - 11,000 produced, in 11,000 minute variations it seems! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2020 Oooo, hello..... http://www.revolutiontrains.com/news/ Now doesn't that look like a stunner! Tom. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Superb!! Can't wait to have them running on Leefield & Ashpeth cheers, Ged. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That does look superb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JR_P Posted April 1, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2020 Deco samples received according to http://www.revolutiontrains.com/top-secret-revolution-kuas-break-cover/ .... looking pretty awesome - I am really looking forward to seeing these in the flesh :-) !!! Also briefly featured in the latest Revolution Trains YouTube video. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hello all, Thanks for the kind words. Here is an image of the KUA pair. Just a few amendments and then we will be sending them into production. cheers Ben A. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ben A said: Hello all, Thanks for the kind words. Here is an image of the KUA pair. Just a few amendments and then we will be sending them into production. cheers Ben A. They would look good in 4mm..... Oh - hang on....... Nice work guys! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JR_P Posted April 3, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, newbryford said: They would look good in 4mm..... You will all be wanting the 313 in OO next ! .... who would have thought that N gauge would be leading the game for RTR BREL EMUs.... and obscure nuclear flask wagons for that matter ! Stay safe everyone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Ben A said: Hello all, Thanks for the kind words. Here is an image of the KUA pair. Just a few amendments and then we will be sending them into production. cheers Ben A. They look fantastic, looking forward to adding them to the Dallam roster. Just need an EWS Inspection saloon now. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted April 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2020 These look fantastic! It's becoming increasingly difficult to not put together a little layout if only to display them. The 68s & escort coaches are eagerly waiting for them! Tom. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan1 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 22 hours ago, TomE said: These look fantastic! It's becoming increasingly difficult to not put together a little layout if only to display them. The 68s & escort coaches are eagerly waiting for them! Tom. Mine too. Are the coach roof colours correct do you know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Hi there, Yes, the coaches certainly had pale blue roofs when painted into DRS livery, and as far as I am aware they are still the same colour underneath the dirt. (Photo from John Pink Flickr page) Cheers Ben A. Edited April 5, 2020 by Ben A 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Having not spent anything this month I thought I would take the plunge on the pair of KUAs. The only problem is that they are not showing up on the projects drop down list on the revolution website; is the order book open? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted April 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bomag said: Having not spent anything this month I thought I would take the plunge on the pair of KUAs. The only problem is that they are not showing up on the projects drop down list on the revolution website; is the order book open? Here you go. They’re under the shop rather than projects. http://www.revolutiontrains.com/product-category/ngauge/kua/ Tom. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JR_P Posted April 8, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Bomag said: Having not spent anything this month I thought I would take the plunge on the pair of KUAs A fine way to spend your disposable income I’ve calculated I save £40 every Friday that we stay in lockdown - so on that basis four Fridays at home on lockdown (and not in a pub) easily pays for an early-bird KUA pair! Also got my eye on a fleet of EcoFrets.... guess we’ll have to stay locked down for a few months more! Stay safe everyone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 4 hours ago, TomE said: Here you go. They’re under the shop rather than projects. http://www.revolutiontrains.com/product-category/ngauge/kua/ Tom. Thanks, the direct link works - but if I go to shop it just shows 'my account' on the drop down list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bomag said: Thanks, the direct link works - but if I go to shop it just shows 'my account' on the drop down list. I get the same, only 'my account' appears as a drop down, but if you double click on shop then you get a list of projects that you can order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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