5050 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Anyone got any more info. on this? https://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=7026 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Plenty of updates can be found here https://www.facebook.com/five79ng/ Hope this helps J 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2020 If you want kits now, Andrew at WM Collectables has a few: http://www.wmcollectables.co.uk/index.php?pg=ff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I can spot Pigeon Vans..... Jason 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: I can spot Pigeon Vans..... Jason Sold you have to be quick but an excellent service from Andrew. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I meant on the Chivers Facebook page. Big bucket full of them. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2020 Not that I'm complaining too much as the bank account is under starters orders, but, I wish people wouldn't post exclusively on Facebook. Mike. 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Zero Gravitas Posted July 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Not that I'm complaining too much as the bank account is under starters orders, but, I wish people wouldn't post exclusively on Facebook. Mike. They’re working on a website: http://www.five79.co.uk/. My wallet is already trembling... 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Fantastic news!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted July 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Zero Gravitas said: They’re working on a website: http://www.five79.co.uk/. My wallet is already trembling... Mine's not - no sign of etched kits yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) I've got 2 of those pigeon vans. The 1st one was bought - and built straight away - when first released. Later on at an exhibition I saw another kit, thought "that looks nice, I'll have that", not realising I had one! When I got home I realised, and built it anyway. Lovely kits, didn't realise they are now rare. Stewart Edited July 6, 2020 by stewartingram 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2020 Yes, the pigeon van is/was one of the best plastic rolling stock kits on the market. A joy to put together. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 hours ago, stewartingram said: ...didn't realise they are now rare. They won't be soon 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Eaton Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: 4 hours ago, stewartingram said: ...didn't realise they are now rare. They won't be soon you said it first ! though none on Ebay today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 17 hours ago, branchie said: Fantastic news!! Indeed! And eagerly awaited too!! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Downer said: Yes, the pigeon van is/was one of the best plastic rolling stock kits on the market. A joy to put together. Seconded, that man!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RichardT Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2020 18 hours ago, Bucoops said: Mine's not - no sign of etched kits yet If you look at the five79 Facebook page, he mentions that he may initially have to re-release the etches as scratch-aids due to a lack of castings. I have “liked” this on FB by way of encouragement (especially re the NER CCT). Looks like This seller on eBay has timed his/her listing just right. Can’t see many takers for these bonkers prices in future (note what look like Lima wheelsets, despite being listed as “finescale”...). Richard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, RichardT said: If you look at the five79 Facebook page, he mentions that he may initially have to re-release the etches as scratch-aids due to a lack of castings. I have “liked” this on FB by way of encouragement (especially re the NER CCT). Looks like This seller on eBay has timed his/her listing just right. Can’t see many takers for these bonkers prices in future (note what look like Lima wheelsets, despite being listed as “finescale”...). Richard if i remember correctly I paid £28..00 for one from him direct. I expect tey will be more now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, RichardT said: If you look at the five79 Facebook page, he mentions that he may initially have to re-release the etches as scratch-aids due to a lack of castings. I have “liked” this on FB by way of encouragement (especially re the NER CCT). Looks like This seller on eBay has timed his/her listing just right. Can’t see many takers for these bonkers prices in future (note what look like Lima wheelsets, despite being listed as “finescale”...). Richard Thanks - I've not seen that response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2020 The good news is that if you visit the five79 website you can see what's been posted on facebook without being harassed by them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, Paul Cram said: if i remember correctly I paid £28..00 for one from him direct. I expect tey will be more now. Well, at second hand and unmade, somebody wanted this one £45 bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatP Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I see that the N gauge OTA kit is slated for reintroduction - great news. I have just finished scratchbuilding an N gauge OTA (admittedly not the same type of OTA as the Chivers version), as detailed in my little layout thread... … which is proof that the Law of Synonym-For-Turf is alive and well! Anyway, I wish this new venture every success. Mat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 must admit that i am happy about this, as they are the easiest kits to put together i have ever built. No castings, not a problem, just use the spares from accurascale for the wagons. Dont know about the others. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel W Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I have one of the old etched Stanier Reverse Veranda Brakevan kits in my stash. It looks to be a well thought-out kit, albeit a little bit basic on the detail side of things. I know quite a few of Roger's etched kits tend to turn up on ebay and go for silly prices, so even as scratch-building aids they would be welcomed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 13 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: Well, at second hand and unmade, somebody wanted this one £45 bad. Aaaarrrr! T’bay o’thieves makin’ hay while sun shines. But do thieves, or even pirates, actually make hay? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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