RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) We are delighted to announce that Paul Isles has joined our team as Project Manager. Paul joins the Accurascale team later this month as the company continues to expand its operations and push to release exciting ready-to-run models and accessories in OO and O gauge. Having spent a number of years with Hornby, modellers will be familiar with Paul’s work. With a successful track record of highly regarded models spanning a multitude of eras including steam, diesel and electric as well as coaches, wagons, road vehicles and more, Paul brings a wide range of expertise to our team. As well as his project research of a fine array of models, Paul is also synonymous with the well known “Engine Shed” blog and the design of several Hornby catalogues. Along with model railway knowledge, Paul also has experience of the real railway, having worked in the railfreight industry in BR days. Speaking on the announcement Paul outlined his enthusiasm over his new role; “I am hugely excited at the opportunities that lie ahead for us as at Accurascale and to the challenges that will come our way as we seek to introduce new, high fidelity models to the UK railway modelling market, across a range of gauges.” “It is Accurascale’s reputation for their attention to detail that excites me as a Project Manager; to have extensive and exhaustive research translated into a feature rich scale model is a massive inspiration for any research professional and I have very high hopes for the models that we currently have in development, as well as future projects in the pipeline.” Stephen McCarron, Managing Director of Accurascale added; “We’re thrilled to welcome Paul to our growing team at Accurascale. He brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge with him and shares our desire to produce highly detailed definitive models without equal. With our exciting roadmap over the coming years he adds a dynamic new element to our skill set.” Watch out for new models with Paul’s stamp of them coming soon from Accurascale as he joins Gaerth Bayer and team in model development! Edited September 9, 2020 by Accurascale Fran 27 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hello Paul Congratulations! Brian 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Well done Paul, an excellent move on the part of everyone involved and I hope you'll enjoy working with the Accurascale team. 3 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted September 9, 2020 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations to both parties, a fascinating move forwards. 2 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations to both Paul and Accurascale. Some months ago I inadvertently referred to Paul on a thread with RMweb as a senior developer at Hornby, looks like I had some foresight, now must do the lottery. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations to Paul and to the continued expansion of Accurascale. All the best Mark 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Well done and congratulations to all involved. The growth an development of Accurascale is exciting but also brilliant in its measured success. I have no doubt this will be a development that will push this company forwards greatly - but also eat into the market share of others that we have come to know. Competition is no bad thing like this, yet will make the future very interesting! Edited September 9, 2020 by The Black Hat 4 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Congratulations. its a very impressionable shift. I hope Hornby take it well. Accurascale are going leaps and bounds. Edited September 9, 2020 by adb968008 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, adb968008 said: Accurascale are going leaps and bounds. Indeed, had my second set of PFAs arrive about half an hour ago and they are stunning. So looking forward to my Deltics and 37s. Congratulations Paul. Roy 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Right man for the job. Good judgement call from Accurascale. 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations to both Accurascale and @Islesy. Looking forward to seeing what this brings forth! 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations on this very fascinating move forwards. A top quality man, in a top quality job working with top quality people in a top quality company. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hi Paul, Quick favour to ask.. on your way out, could you pick up that class 31 tooling and bring it with you ? Some of us really need some head-code box 31’s and no one in Margate seems to be using it. 1 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hello Paul, looking forward to engaging with you as I do with the Accurascale team. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Congratulations @Islesy!!! I'm sure you'll only help Accurascale grow even more. Really one talented team at the company. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, adb968008 said: Hi Paul, Quick favour to ask.. on your way out, could you pick up that class 31 tooling and bring it with you ? Some of us really need some head-code box 31’s and no one in Margate seems to be using it. ... except the Hornby 31 is not the sort of definitive representation that Accurascale aspire to. Above bogie level, the body shape is rather compromised, a story familiar from their Gresley gangwayed coaches. The Nim. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Sorry to be negative about this but my wallet just groaned!! SWMBO must not be informed of this development and her name is not Ruth Anonymous 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris45lsw Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Many congratulations, Paul, on your move to pastures new. Chris Knowles-Thomas 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, JSpencer said: Congratulations on this very fascinating move forwards. A top quality man, in a top quality job working with top quality people in a top quality company. Sounds like you are touting for a job working for Top Cash Back. Roy 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 What a snatch by Accurascale Sad that RMWeb will loose the one vocal and communicable member of the Hornby Team on here (as they are otherwise impossible to contact/engage with via RMWEB). Look forward to seeing how Accurascale UK develops with a very strong and engaged team. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Islesy Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thank you all for some wonderful comments, no pressure to the new role then! As Fran has already indicated, I am massively excited for the future and I can’t wait to get my feet under my Accurascale desk and to make a start on those new projects. Best wishes to all, Paul 19 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 @Islesy I bet you've had to sign a NDA from your previous employers. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, gwrrob said: @Islesy I bet you've had to sign a NDA from your previous employers. He can't say... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Nimbus said: ... except the Hornby 31 is not the sort of definitive representation that Accurascale aspire to. Above bogie level, the body shape is rather compromised, a story familiar from their Gresley gangwayed coaches. The Nim. Maybe collect the 31 tooling and loose it on his way? Luke 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Islesy Posted September 9, 2020 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 There was no need for such a document, or any other confidentiality agreement @gwrrob; that sort of thing isn’t my style and I shall be keeping Hornby’s future plans to myself, not just because of my own principles, but because I respect the lads and lasses in Hornby’s Development team too much to reveal the 2021 projects ahead of time. 23 1 14 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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