RMweb Gold 96701 Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, D9001 said: I remember when the choice of diesel locomotive was a Triang Brush type 2, a Triang EE Type 3 or a Triang Hymek, and that was basically your lot! You've forgotten that wonderful 08 shunter with no outside frames. I thought that that preceded the Type 3. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagonmaster Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Don't forget the Hornby Dublo Class 20, Co-Bo and short Deltic. Trix offered a Western amongst others. This dearth of 'modern image' models is why Colin Massinghams MTK range was so popular at the time. We're quite spoilt now, if you can afford it! At least KR Models are having a go at producing some of the more esoteric prototypes and shouldn't be compared to other businesses. I think we should give them a chance and judge them on the results. The Fell is particularly tricky as it was constantly being modified. It seems to be slightly different in every photograph you see. Not an easy subject for a manufacturer as customers are bound to want it in an earlier or later guise. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9001 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 26/06/2020 at 23:09, 96701 said: You've forgotten that wonderful 08 shunter with no outside frames. I thought that that preceded the Type 3. Indeed: why did it have a roller shutter door over the radiator grille!? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 hours ago, D9001 said: Indeed: why did it have a roller shutter door over the radiator grille!? For cold mornings. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9001 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 02/07/2020 at 06:46, Oldddudders said: For cold mornings. I thought it was to keep out ram raiders 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
46256 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I'm sure others have received as well but an e mail from KR of latest newsletter...progress on GT3.... Photos of an EP sample of fell in tooling....future projects the big Clayton demonstration loco...lastly leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted July 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2020 The picture of the painted sample of GT3 looks pretty stunning. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 14 hours ago, adb968008 said: The picture of the painted sample of GT3 looks pretty stunning. So much so iv put my name down for if they do a second run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 "natty differential gearbox..." @ 6.36min 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted August 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2020 Taking deposits for The Fell now........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph benjamin Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I find the Fell looks quite impressive and was far from a failure, it gave sterling service over the peak and was withdrawn after one of the train heating boilers caught fire and damaged the loco beyond economic repair. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KR Models Posted September 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2020 The 1st EP sample has arrived. Very pleased with it, just a few very minor changes and we'll go for colour next. We should have a video of it running soon, and if you have any questions or if you have noticed an error, please do let us know. 25 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Very impressive for a first sample. I shall have to decide what livery I want soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2020 Very nice - I might just have to have one of these. Will you be doing one in BR blue Large Logo livery? (Only joking.) Kev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 41 minutes ago, KR Models said: The 1st EP sample has arrived. Very pleased with it, just a few very minor changes and we'll go for colour next. We should have a video of it running soon, and if you have any questions or if you have noticed an error, please do let us know. Looking very nice Keith. Couple of small points (and sorry if it is there - cannot see on the black chassis, or omitted as an EP1). Firstly - would the cab steps be better as a separate etched part, as they look slightly "bulky"? Secondly - having looked at a couple of photos I take it the detail on the chassis under the front ends will all be there. There is also a small pipe. Best Wishes, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 57 minutes ago, SHMD said: Very nice - I might just have to have one of these. Will you be doing one in BR blue Large Logo livery? (Only joking.) Kev. With those bonnets its crying out for Loadhaul. Could even plate the window in the style of the 37's that got it! If you think about the Black livery - it only needs the orange and a warning panel - although I think shunter chevrons would look better on the front grilles! Best Wishes, C. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) Hi Keith, that looks awesome mate, Im still trying to pay in full for the green version with sound but, still finding it very difficult to make a payment in full on your website, i really don't want to miss out on this, I have paid you in full for the GT3 with sound when we met at Warley a couple of years ago, hope we can sort this out soon. Edited September 22, 2020 by Brian Hawkins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagonmaster Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 For a first EP, that's very good indeed! I would also second the comments about the cab steps and frame detail. It's probably there, but just doesn't show up on the photograph. Is it me or are the cab windows a little small or the frames too thick? Looking forward to seeing it running and a painted example. Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted September 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Brian Hawkins said: Hi Keith, that looks awesome mate, Im still trying to pay in full for the green version with sound but, still finding it very difficult to make a payment in full on your website, i really don't want to miss out on this, I have paid you in full for the GT3 with sound when we met at Warley a couple of years ago, how we can sort this out soon. I too had problems paying through the web site but an e mail to KR Models sorted it. They sent me a Paypal invoice which I was able to pay no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Wagpnmaster said: For a first EP, that's very good indeed! I would also second the comments about the cab steps and frame detail. It's probably there, but just doesn't show up on the photograph. Is it me or are the cab windows a little small or the frames too thick? Looking forward to seeing it running and a painted example. Great stuff. The windows don’t look bad compared to the prototype which also had quite chunky frames. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opelsi Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Fantastic! Never thought an RTR one would be available - cannot wait to have this one. Looks brilliant. Paid for my sound GT3 and first install on this one - I do need to make sure I get the full payment through to Keith shortly for the Fell. I think the prototype looks like the result of inbreeding between a 37 and a 13 though defo fits my theme of 'weird & wonderful' exhibits for my fictitious railway museum! Please do keep them coming! Thank you so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR Models Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Brian Hawkins said: Hi Keith, that looks awesome mate, Im still trying to pay in full for the green version with sound but, still finding it very difficult to make a payment in full on your website, i really don't want to miss out on this, I have paid you in full for the GT3 with sound when we met at Warley a couple of years ago, how we can sort this out soon. If you send me an email at research@krmodels.co.uk I can do my best to help you out. - Michael 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9001 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Looks fantastic and whoever thought an RTR Fell would ever appear?. Congratulations to KR Models. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted September 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2020 Sorry don’t know anything about this loco but looking at the coupled wheels in the centre how does it go round tight model railway curves? sorry if I have missed this somewhere else. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Markwj said: Sorry don’t know anything about this loco but looking at the coupled wheels in the centre how does it go round tight model railway curves? sorry if I have missed this somewhere else. thanks The same way that any 8-coupled steam loco does - or 10-coupled for that matter. John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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