RMweb Gold Matt C Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 13:38, Edwardian said: Indeed, that might be "tedious" I think that's probably right. And as a concept, I think it's a good idea that had some prospect of successfully fulfilling that brief. I did take the trouble to read the two pages of forum comment by Actual Steampunkers, linked to earlier, however. Of course, it should be considered that they may not be anymore representative of the steamy punk-pound than the two dozen or so exacting commentators of, say, RMWeb are of the model railway hobby. But, still, I cannot help but feel that their views vindicated my conclusion that more effort could have been put into this by Hornby. Perhaps the range will mature. I notice, however, that someone has stuck some gears on Phil Parker, so I look forward to his Ebay listing in due course. Hmmm dont think you could describe him as 'Mint' or 'BNIB' More like 'well worn' 'A few knocks and dents as expected on something this age' ' Ok runner but could do with a good service ' Dont think he's quite at the 'Good scrap yard project' just yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Although you have not faced any allegations of doping or failed a random drugs test you have now been stripped of your gold medal. OWCH! That hurt..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hroth said: OWCH! That hurt..... Well, the self-adhesive version was always going to be a problem when worn bare-chested. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 A inspiration of what could be done to the Hornby four wheeler. The prince of Wales saloon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Quote A inspiration of what could be done to the Hornby four wheeler. The prince of Wales saloon. Wasn't there an old Triang carriage which looked a bit like that? Though I'd assume it was one of the molds which went to the rag-and-bone men... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi All, This Steam Punk Range of Hornby's is very Interesting and it will be also interesting to see what will be at Exhibitions Layout in the future. Not sure if this warrants the Steam Punk, I think it does and is Iconic from The Best Film Ever Made for a Time Machine and also ties in very nicely with the new Oxford Rails Announcement of the DeLoreon in 1/76, which I'm sure it will be a matter of Time before someone adapts it to tun on the Rails... From the film Back to the Future III aka BTTF3 Then it takes off up in to the sky for a unknown destination... NOW... I would love to see Hornby Release this as a running loco model or a static scale version of it, if nothing else. I am amazed this as never been make before now, for mass production. Regards Jamie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted January 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, 7APT7 said: which I'm sure it will be a matter of Time before someone adapts it to tun on the Rails... wheeeeeeey! Surely the first train-drone hybrid would Fly off the shelves? Edited January 25, 2020 by Corbs 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Corbs said: wheeeeeeey! Surely the first train-drone hybrid would Fly off the shelves? Again, the lack of a 'groan' button is keenly felt ... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Corbs said: wheeeeeeey! Surely the first train-drone hybrid would Fly off the shelves? 5 hours ago, Edwardian said: Again, the lack of a 'groan' button is keenly felt ... So its not just me then that wishes these things lol Love It... That BTTF3 Steam Train, I never gave it a thought about it being the First (RC) Train-Drone Hybrid and I'm in to my Drones to despite all the new Drone Regs' that we now have, I'm qualified, the only issue I have now, is that I'm within 5 miles of a small airport so I need there permission to fly it less than 400ft high, what is the point lol But the idea of a (RC) Flying DeLoreon (as Biff says at the start of BTTF2) as been done (see YouTuber: DroneWorship, Brilliant to watch, over 12 or so episodes to get his drone DeLoreon to fly) but the Flying Train... now you have me thinking about Hmmm... lol Ah Man... we need the train in model form first, come on Hornby, Read this Thread and act on it, I'll expect it in Hornby 2021 Catalogue release now as a Running Train Model and also the Normal Steam Train with 'Clara' Coach and Caboose (Train Set) to help PUSH... the Oxford Rail DeLoreon up to 88 Miles Per Hour. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted January 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I can see Davy Crockett moulds coming out of retirement if they are still around..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted January 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2020 Laurie and Cato Pass were at the Longfield show today, lots of interest from the younger attendees. He was showing them how his creations start with a basic loco like a 'Smokey Joe'. Certainly a possible entry point to the hobby. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, ruggedpeak said: Laurie and Cato Pass were at the Longfield show today, lots of interest from the younger attendees. He was showing them how his creations start with a basic loco like a 'Smokey Joe'. Certainly a possible entry point to the hobby. Hi Tony We all started somewhere, I still have my old Smokey Joe, yet its not one I would choose to run today as my chose as moved on and advanced from just running one loco with a couple of wagons and a coach lol and now.... we have some much to chose from today to start us off. On Price basis, I'm just glad I started a long time ago lol, although saying that it's expensive for all of us in the latest Catalogue releases, no matter how long we have been in the Modelling world. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoOscarMike Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 All sorts of things have been said in this thread, but Laurie has risen above it and said this: On 06/01/2020 at 23:08, LocoLaurie said: Hornby also want to give people the idea, and then see what they come up with. Over to you folks really...... So I've produced a crude doodle of a crude body for the 0-4-0 chassis. But since my doodle is not part of Hornby's 2020 range, I've posted it in the Imaginary Locomotives topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I always thought that the BTTF3 locomotive was completely imaginary until I got hold of a copy of "The Fairlie Locomotive" by Rowland A. S. Abbot 1970 David and Charles ISBN 0 7153 4902 3. But the locomotive as seen in the 19th century scenes is a Mason-Fairie and the screen capture above is truly a steam punk version. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 23 hours ago, TangoOscarMike said: All sorts of things have been said in this thread, but Laurie has risen above it and said this: So I've produced a crude doodle of a crude body for the 0-4-0 chassis. But since my doodle is not part of Hornby's 2020 range, I've posted it in the Imaginary Locomotives topic. I’ve been doing something similar, albeit in Gn15. It’s 50% steampunk, 50% Emett. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoOscarMike Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, HonestTom said: I’ve been doing something similar, albeit in Gn15. It’s 50% steampunk, 50% Emett. It's fun, isn't it? And hats off to you for your chimney crown! I've just been looking through your thread, and it looks as though you, like me, are a habitual user of the cheapest chassis of all. It's a pity that the motor and its mount are so big, but I guess that Gn15 or O16.5 is a good workaround for that problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Just now, TangoOscarMike said: It's fun, isn't it? And hats off to you for your chimney crown! I've just been looking through your thread, and it looks as though you, like me, are a habitual user of the cheapest chassis of all. It's a pity that the motor and its mount are so big, but I guess that Gn15 or O16.5 is a good workaround for that problem. I thank you. The crown is a candle holder for a birthday cake. The box-shaped tank or whatever I decide it is, is my solution to the chunky motor. I’m planning other engines in future, so will aim for something less obvious then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Just now, TangoOscarMike said: It's fun, isn't it? And hats off to you for your chimney crown! I've just been looking through your thread, and it looks as though you, like me, are a habitual user of the cheapest chassis of all. It's a pity that the motor and its mount are so big, but I guess that Gn15 or O16.5 is a good workaround for that problem. I thank you. The crown is a candle holder for a birthday cake. The box-shaped tank or whatever I decide it is, is my solution to the chunky motor. I’m planning other engines in future, so will aim for something less obvious then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 18 hours ago, HonestTom said: I thank you. The crown is a candle holder for a birthday cake. The box-shaped tank or whatever I decide it is, is my solution to the chunky motor. I’m planning other engines in future, so will aim for something less obvious then. Hi HonestTom It's not till the things are pointed out to you, that you see the bigger picture, that's a genus... how you can pickup tips of the simplest of things we probably see or touch everyday and we see something like your item and it starts the cogs rolling... Thanks for that. Regards Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 hours ago, 7APT7 said: Hi HonestTom It's not till the things are pointed out to you, that you see the bigger picture, that's a genus... how you can pickup tips of the simplest of things we probably see or touch everyday and we see something like your item and it starts the cogs rolling... Thanks for that. Regards Jamie Thanks! I was inspired by Chris Walas, who uses all sorts of unlikely household items in his steampunk models. Party whistles and wine glasses for funnels, doll eyes for rivets, he even turned an iron into a weird locomotive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2020 Will Hornby be doing this loco from Steam punk HQ? Baz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Barry O said: Will Hornby be doing this loco from Steam punk HQ? Baz A photo of that 'loco' was already posted, back on page 2 of this Thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2020 It is a bit rustier than it used to be..and it seems some bits of it have been modified... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Corbs Posted February 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) I've been inspired to make my own version of a Steampunk loco, work in progress.... Edited February 6, 2020 by Corbs 15 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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