RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnR said: I'd also note that they seem to be acknowledging that better speakers are available. Yes, but unfortunately even Hornby can't fit a 15" roll surround bass speaker into an 00 model........... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 An enjoyable episode. Looking forward to the rest! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Flyingscotsmanfan said: Does anyone know when it will appear on UKTV Play? Because ironically Monday night is club night and I missed it. It isn’t on there as of yet. Yesterday programmes usually appear shortly after broadcast. But it's, as you say, not there (yet?) Tim's prog about Saltburn is already there. EDIT It's repeated on Yesterday, Thursday at 8pm Edited October 12, 2021 by melmerby 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harris Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 The programme was a welcome change from the usual diet of "reality" shows and Bradley Walsh in something, and covered the creation of a new model well, but only up to a point. It's a pity that the programme makers did not (or could not) visit the factory in the Far East, as it was we had a designer in Margate creating a 'model' on a CAD system and then magically (I thought of the replicators in "Star Trek") a completed prototype appears on his desk, they didn't even mention a timescale, weeks? months? I thought Simon rather gave the game away, the Merchant Navy class model was firmly targeted at collectors, I'd wager a fair percentage never turn a wheel once purchased, which rather contradicted all the waffle about the old set his mother had bought his brother and "grandparents buying for grandchildren". Totally unrelated to railways, but Airfix's faux pas (six wheel nuts not eight) on their recent kit of the British Cromwell tank, suggests the trainee designers are used on some ranges. The rest of the series will be interesting to watch. jch 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2021 Sad to see Vern how he was towards the end of his life, but a big well done to Kerry and her team. Kevin 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Very enjoyable watch even though I don't model British anymore. It can only be good for the model making/collecting hobby as a whole. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) On 12/10/2021 at 09:17, Phil Parker said: Personally, I feel the whole series peaked 4 minutes 51 seconds in with a lingering shot of what is widely recognised, by any sensible person, as Hornby's greatest model. I mean, do we need any more? They missed out this Edited April 6, 2022 by RedgateModels 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, John Harris said: The programme was a welcome change from the usual diet of "reality" shows and Bradley Walsh in something, and covered the creation of a new model well, but only up to a point. It's a pity that the programme makers did not (or could not) visit the factory in the Far East, as it was we had a designer in Margate creating a 'model' on a CAD system and then magically (I thought of the replicators in "Star Trek") a completed prototype appears on his desk, they didn't even mention a timescale, weeks? months? I thought Simon rather gave the game away, the Merchant Navy class model was firmly targeted at collectors, I'd wager a fair percentage never turn a wheel once purchased, which rather contradicted all the waffle about the old set his mother had bought his brother and "grandparents buying for grandchildren". Totally unrelated to railways, but Airfix's faux pas (six wheel nuts not eight) on their recent kit of the British Cromwell tank, suggests the trainee designers are used on some ranges. The rest of the series will be interesting to watch. jch the Aftermarket lads gearing up to bang out the wheels with correct nuts... Ching ching! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, jacko said: Have to say I enjoyed episode one. Simon's enthusiasm more than shone through. I'd like to point out he did the right thing in setting aside one of the Merchants for himself - a quick check online after the programme showed they've more than doubled in value already. Graeme Great, I did not even realise they were on out the shelves. I had one on order from the LMS in Ireland, Ordered the day they were announced, Heard nada. Fab... Sure they will be out again under another name so no panic...I spose..or will the element of I want one go to really do I need one....Coin could go to a Sea Kayak instead. Edited October 12, 2021 by Georgeconna 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 12, 2021 Moderators Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, John Harris said: It's a pity that the programme makers did not (or could not) visit the factory in the Far East, as it was we had a designer in Margate creating a 'model' on a CAD system and then magically (I thought of the replicators in "Star Trek") a completed prototype appears on his desk, they didn't even mention a timescale, weeks? months? Production budgets are not what you think and there have been a few travel difficulties recently I gather. 8 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackFivesMatter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Delighted to watch. Not only the production and r and d but the feature on actual modelling - Lyncombe vale by the janner lad, very good and an indication. The last year and a bit have shown the benefits of having a hobby and interest. I'm looking forward to the future episodes! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2021 @Phil Parker you mentioned you skimmed episode 2, is it available somewhere? cheers mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Just have to wonder why it is on so late. Kids would like this too surely. They were banging on about grandparents buying sets for kids etc but it is on past 9pm. I know my kids are in bed thank god. It's on Yesterday! It's going to be repeated constantly in every time slot available for the next twenty years. Next on Thursday at 8PM if that's any better. https://yesterday.uktv.co.uk/shows/Hornby-a-model-world/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted October 12, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Markwj said: @Phil Parker you mentioned you skimmed episode 2, is it available somewhere? cheers mark There is a preview service available to the press, so nothing public. You'll just have to wait until next week! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harris Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Production budgets are not what you think and there have been a few travel difficulties recently I gather. I did wonder when it was filmed, it was obviously not during the "stay at home" period as the display area at Margate was open. jch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted October 12, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, John Harris said: I did wonder when it was filmed, it was obviously not during the "stay at home" period as the display area at Margate was open. jch Did you see any public in there? :-) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harris Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Georgeconna said: the Aftermarket lads gearing up to bang out the wheels with correct nuts... Ching ching! They are indeed, but it was an embarassing slip, given how much Airfix bang on about the research they do. jch 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harris Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Phil Parker said: Did you see any public in there? :-) True, there were none, but the manager was switching on the displays and the staff were not socially distancing either. If it was an elaborate pantomime for the cameras it seemed a bit odd. The clips of the chap researching the S&D had people in the background with "blurred out" faces, so to be consistent they would have to do something similar in any footage of the model display. jch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, John Harris said: I did wonder when it was filmed, it was obviously not during the "stay at home" period as the display area at Margate was open. jch The model shop had the July 2021 'Fence Houses' Railway Modeller prominently displayed for sale on their counter. Graeme 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingscotsmanfan Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 It’s now up on UKTV Play for those who have missed it. I’m watching it now 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2021 First episode seems to have been a decent enough effort with little in the way of talking down, dumbing down, or blinding anybody with science, which is a pretty good trick if they can maintain it. Now they've got the metal 35011 out of their system for the collectors, it leaves the way open for a plastic-bodied one with a cut-down tender for we modellers. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted October 12, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2021 35 minutes ago, John Harris said: True, there were none, but the manager was switching on the displays and the staff were not socially distancing either. If it was an elaborate pantomime for the cameras it seemed a bit odd. The clips of the chap researching the S&D had people in the background with "blurred out" faces, so to be consistent they would have to do something similar in any footage of the model display. There was also a prominent display cabinet that was empty, just right for Simon's train set. I'm sure I'd have noticed this gap when Andy and I were there a few years ago. I suspect someone will have a photo showing what was in that cabinet before it was emptied. If I were the production team, I would stage this entirely for the camera, it saves pixelating the faces of people you can't get a release form for (that's why they do it) and having to deal with random people wandering in front of the camera or making a noise. We are only talking about turning a few lights on and off after all. This is what I mean when I said yesterday that this stuff is edited. The job of the programme maker is to tell a story, and that's what they have done, and very well. But if you think nothing was staged for the camera, you'll be disappointed. It's not that much different from a magazine layout shoot in that respect. We don't watch a sequence and take pictures, we ask for trains to put put in specific places to compose a nice image. The camera does lie. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: We don't watch a sequence and take pictures, we ask for trains to put put in specific places to compose a nice image. The camera does lie. When Andy did the Summat Colliery shoot he specifically asked me to stage the operating sequence so it could be included in the article, maybe it only lied a little bit. The Airfix Spitfire photoshopped into the sky was an out and out lie though, even if it did not get into print 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Strathwood said: Sad to see Vern how he was towards the end of his life, but a big well done to Kerry and her team. I did wonder how many pre-orders they had taken and their disappointment at only being sent one loco . . . . . . . 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 12, 2021 Moderators Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Mike Bellamy said: I did wonder how many pre-orders they had taken and their disappointment at only being sent one loco . They did have some more turn up later on a normal delivery. Sometimes a delivery from a supplier is a large box hurled through the door by a courier who is a getaway driver at weekends containing multiple random products which sometime coincide with a delivery note telling them what's on back order. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now