caradoc Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 17:58, eldomtom2 said: Which brings us back to the question of why didn't they call it Hornby... Given modern-day sensibilities perhaps a better name for the new range would have been Bassett-Woke ? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Stick a top hat and some goggles on him and call him Steampunk. Wot? No cogs? (squinting: oh, yes, they're there, but teeny tiny) Edited January 21, 2020 by truffy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, caradoc said: Given modern-day sensibilities perhaps a better name for the new range would have been Bassett-Woke ? I hope not! Though I can see why the brand was seized upon by the Marketing Droids - in their eyes the Basset-Lowke of old WAS mainly cogs and gearwheels.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, truffy said: Wot? No cogs? (squinting: oh, yes, they're there, but teeny tiny) It's not the size ... Anyway, Tim Mulhall should probably lose the swastika buttons .... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Edwardian said: Anyway, Tim Mulhall should probably lose the swastika buttons I can't decide if they're "those symbols" or merely similar to the brown leather buttons I had on a coat many, many (MANY) years ago that had a crossed pattern across the top. Even zooming in on the image doesn't help! Back to the excresence brand itself. Perhaps Hornby/Basset-Lowke could introduce a gearwheel-like lapel badge, with a suitable motto, to signify membership of their Steampunk Fraternity? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Hroth said: Perhaps Hornby/Basset-Lowke could introduce a gearwheel-like lapel badge, with a suitable motto, to signify membership of their Steampunk Fraternity? I think that's called "the Rotary Club" 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2020 It's not entirely my cup of tea, but..... If Hornby can turn a penny on it, then good for them. Of course, if it grows in popularity, then without a doubt, we'll see the bl**dy awful Flying Jockstrap model, done up like a tarts pyjamas. Otherwise,a good idea.... Ian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted January 21, 2020 Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2020 I have taken a closeup of the controversial buttons. Mr Mulhall describes them as "Paddington bear buttons". 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Footballs aren't they? https://www.alwaysknittingandsewing.co.uk/products/5-sprayed-football-buttons-dark-brown-tan-or-light-brown-15mm-18mm-20mm-or-22mm-51580-p?variant=20624173826110¤cy=GBP&utm_campaign=gs-2019-10-25&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpbK_nqGV5wIVw7HtCh0FUwMlEAQYAiABEgIHWfD_BwE Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 20/01/2020 at 00:26, PaulRhB said: The Hornby association’s will help it sell to retailers at the toy fair, it will give confidence to the supply line. The public sales branding is a totally different entity and Bassett Lowke is perfect for that. To be honest the tinplate recreations scaled down and using the smokey joe chassis would probably have made pretty cool desk models for a steampunk enthusiast. Something different again from trying to model a full size Steampunk loco that better fits the chassis? The industrial 0-4-0 body slightly shortened to look like the classic 0-4-0 with a glossy paint job? In tinplate would be even better but maybe a diecast body tooled by the Corgi part of Hornby would have worked best for that? But the whole point is that it ISN'T a "sit on a desk" model, with the possible exception of the figures. Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) perhaps if steampunk works Hornby could follow up by using another old name for a range based on this (at Locomotion this week) I know it has been modelled before, but r-t-r from a main manufacturer? Just a thought Les Edited January 21, 2020 by Les1952 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Les1952 said: But the whole point is that it ISN'T a "sit on a desk" model, with the possible exception of the figures. But what would appeal to Steampunk aficionados generally? Something to display and collect that can also run on a layout. As you point out the larger figures are display models so why not make one of the three locos a retro steampunk trainset? The Industrial 0.4.0 already looks like the old Hornby clockwork so why not a glossy version with simulated paint chips . . . Two ranges in one for testing the market. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Phil Parker said: I have taken a closeup of the controversial buttons. Mr Mulhall describes them as "Paddington bear buttons". Nothing controversial about those buttons. I had buttons exactly like that on my jacket, back in the 60's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted January 22, 2020 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2020 All my photos from yesterdays visit to the Steampunk emporium are now on World of Railways: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/bassett-lowke-steampunk-range-showcased-at-the-london-toy-fair/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 14:00, Edwardian said: I think that's called "the Rotary Club" That's a solid enamelled object, I was thinking more in terms of a bronzed openwork metal effect with a curly banner across the middle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Hroth said: That's a solid enamelled object, I was thinking more in terms of a bronzed openwork metal effect with a curly banner across the middle... Just ask Andy Y to give your Gold Membership medallion a serrated edge, that should do the job! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Phil Parker said: All my photos from yesterdays visit to the Steampunk emporium are now on World of Railways: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/bassett-lowke-steampunk-range-showcased-at-the-london-toy-fair/ Re the photo of Laurie Calvert there - now if those were cogs sticking out of his head above his ears, I'd understand the inspiration for the buildings in the range.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunningham Loco & Machine Works Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 "Bassett-Lowke Steampunk Models" are now pre-orderable on Hattons: https://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/3156865/1000588/1000640/0/bassett_lowke_steampunk_models_oo_gauge_1_76_scale_steam_locos/prodlist.aspx. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, tomparryharry said: Nothing controversial about those buttons. I had buttons exactly like that on my jacket, back in the 60's. 60s be damned! My good Harris tweed jacket still has them and so does my winter jacket !! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Edwardian said: Just ask Andy Y to give your Gold Membership medallion a serrated edge, that should do the job! I'd prefer it if there was a more discreet "gold membership" indicator, not something that would appear attractive to a professional footballer! Can AY remove the damn thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Hroth said: I'd prefer it if there was a more discreet "gold membership" indicator, not something that would appear attractive to a professional footballer! Can AY remove the damn thing? As you know, all that's gold doesn't glitter .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Hroth said: I'd prefer it if there was a more discreet "gold membership" indicator, not something that would appear attractive to a professional footballer! Can AY remove the damn thing? Simple answer, yes - PM AY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Hroth said: I'd prefer it if there was a more discreet "gold membership" indicator, not something that would appear attractive to a professional footballer! Can AY remove the damn thing? I've said it before and I'll say it again. I want a bigger, more intimidating medal. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted January 23, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Hroth said: Can AY remove the damn thing? Although you have not faced any allegations of doping or failed a random drugs test you have now been stripped of your gold medal. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 So if people who have paid don't want a Gold member medal, can they not just donate it to a worthy cause (me :)) i don't mind not having the magazine access or the free ticket to BRM events, I just want a big medallion 1 1 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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