RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Darius43 said: Very good, boxed condition. Apart from the cabs being upturned a little and being very cracked. The only thing possibly salvageable is the sound decoder but it alone is not worth the asking price. Cheers Darius By boxed do they mean its gone a couple of rounds with Mike Tyson? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Darius43 said: Very good, boxed condition. Apart from the cabs being upturned a little and being very cracked. The only thing possibly salvageable is the sound decoder but it alone is not worth the asking price. Cheers Darius Trodden upon, perchance? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, 2E Sub Shed said: Next time you met Pete Waterman at a Model Railway Show have a pen handy Signed Show Guide And no free postage Hand-signed, no less! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted December 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Bucoops said: To misquote a Stock Aitken and Waterman song... He should be so lucky, lucky lucky lucky... Maybe there's a reason his railway artefact valuer friend is now retired.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 "PETE WATERMAN HAND Signed Autograph 10 X 8 Photo Record Producer & Songwriter - £12.99 | PicClick UK" https://picclick.co.uk/PETE-WATERMAN-Hand-Signed-Autograph-10-X-8-124231809938.html Well, that IS interesting.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Darius43 said: Very good, boxed condition. Apart from the cabs being upturned a little and being very cracked. The only thing possibly salvageable is the sound decoder but it alone is not worth the asking price. Cheers Darius Who remembers the 2 x class 31's that some kids broke into in the 80's that where ticking over and let them run away down the siding.... They both ended up ontop of a roundabout on the North Circ' think it might have been near Watford... Well they had cabs bent like that when the piled up... 4 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, MrWolf said: "PETE WATERMAN HAND Signed Autograph 10 X 8 Photo Record Producer & Songwriter - £12.99 | PicClick UK" https://picclick.co.uk/PETE-WATERMAN-Hand-Signed-Autograph-10-X-8-124231809938.html Well, that IS interesting.... Does Mr Waterman only sign things when drunk? Might explain "Mel and Kim" and "Sonia" amongst others 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 The madness with this one is that I have bought it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-55-Deltic-Diesel-Locomotive-The-Black-Watch-Weathered-949-/284555270210?nma=true&si=%2FvspTMOpduihGinjwDW8NM3%2FnU0%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I know weathering is a personal thing but this appears to have been camouflaged.... Still, the price was right for me to a) try and get that stuff off and b) improve my skills at a better finish. Plan c) (no relation to HM Government) will be a repaint if the 'camouflage' proves resistant. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, andyman7 said: The madness with this one is that I have bought it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-55-Deltic-Diesel-Locomotive-The-Black-Watch-Weathered-949-/284555270210?nma=true&si=%2FvspTMOpduihGinjwDW8NM3%2FnU0%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I know weathering is a personal thing but this appears to have been camouflaged.... Still, the price was right for me to a) try and get that stuff off and b) improve my skills at a better finish. Plan c) (no relation to HM Government) will be a repaint if the 'camouflage' proves resistant. With respect, it looks like it did ten rounds with a muck spreader! 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 23:46, ikcdab said: I'm also shocked how much these orange 9fs go for... If the bottom listing is correct, in the respect that it is "Very Rare". How come there are four for sale? 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: If the bottom listing is correct, in the respect that it is "Very Rare". How come there are four for sale? Because Christmas is coming..... ..... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: With respect, it looks like it did ten rounds with a muck spreader! And lost each one on points. You don't even see farm equipment looking like this, but at least somebody had a go, no serious unrepairable damage is done, and andyman got a bargain! I just hope that whoever did was not put off adapting RTR models to his own purposes by this less than desirable outcome... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255276132208?hash=item3b6fa4a770:g:zSUAAOSwHj9ht0hL Now, here's an oddity! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 5 hours ago, The Johnster said: And lost each one on points. You don't even see farm equipment looking like this, but at least somebody had a go, no serious unrepairable damage is done, and andyman got a bargain! I just hope that whoever did was not put off adapting RTR models to his own purposes by this less than desirable outcome... Given its condition, 'The Black Watch' seems rather an appropriate name!? I fear its granny will be licking the corner of her hanky! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255276132208?hash=item3b6fa4a770:g:zSUAAOSwHj9ht0hL Now, here's an oddity! I like it! One for the "Wild kit-bash" thread! Edited December 14, 2021 by 33C added detail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255276132208?hash=item3b6fa4a770:g:zSUAAOSwHj9ht0hL Now, here's an oddity! Looks like a Lima diesel shunter chassis + a Hornby coach body + an Amerang Foden steam lorry kit. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255276132208?hash=item3b6fa4a770:g:zSUAAOSwHj9ht0hL Now, here's an oddity! That's not the first one from this seller .... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Looks like a Lima diesel shunter chassis + a Hornby coach body + an Amerang Foden steam lorry kit. This can only be described in one syllable, cr@p lol ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, 33C said: I like it! One for the "Wild kit-bash" thread! Not dear either. Only twenty quid wasted worst case scenario. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 BBC has a story about where delivery companies leave parcels. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-59650468 It's as if there is something unusual about it... 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294626210168?hash=item4499173178:g:FRMAAOSwpgJhtH0b Must admit I was, and remain, 'old school'! My vocal chuffing and whistling would have given late Percy Edwards a run for his money! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294602623977?hash=item4497af4be9:g:wb4AAOSwOrNgFHs0 This "Storage Barn" has a certain something? Doubt I'd buy it, but might be tempted to build another based on this design. Hints of a GWR coal stage? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) On 13/12/2021 at 19:26, Darius43 said: Very good, boxed condition. Apart from the cabs being upturned a little and being very cracked. The only thing possibly salvageable is the sound decoder but it alone is not worth the asking price. Cheers Darius It doesn’t happen often, but this one finally made me see red. You see, I’ve corresponded before with Rails of Sheffield pointing out when items have been incorrectly described, or perhaps when the photos simply don’t match (in any way) the descriptions. I’ve had polite thanks and occasionally explanations that a new member of staff has been doing the listings etc* So tonight I’ve been a bit more forthright about how I feel and sent the following … <Start copy> Dear RAILS You describe this item as “Good, boxed” Assuming that the comma is there to make it clear that you are not describing the box as ‘good’, then that means you are describing the model as being in ‘good’ condition… Looking at the photos, the damage to the plastic body shell around the cabs is consistent with ‘Mazak rot’, a well known and well documented fault with certain models, the Hornby Class 31 being relatively well known as suffering from this condition. Therefore a more accurate description should read “for spares or repairs” as in actuality the chassis is probably fit only for the bin. I would therefore say that your description is deliberately misleading to potential customers, particularly anyone new to the hobby who thinks they might be able to easily repair the ‘good’ model you are selling, the description backed up by your reputation both as a retailer and commissioner of models such as the excellent Terrier loco. I have contacted you before on other occasions regarding somewhat erroneous listing descriptions and have had replies explaining that you have a new member of staff and that they have made a mistake. However, that has been given as an excuse too many times to ring true any more. You are doing yourselves a disservice to the reputation of your business with listings such as this - misleading descriptions and price tags far exceeding the actual value of the items you are selling. This is not an isolated incident, which makes it appear to be your policy to list items in this fashion. I have purchased items from you in the past both from eBay and from your shop in Sheffield - right now, I am putting aside funds to allow me to buy myself one of your exquisite Terrier locos, and contemplating duplicating my existing order for a Victory class 0-6-0 with the exclusive ROD livery version you are selling - so I am not here simply to moan that you are overpricing your eBay auctions. Please - clean up your eBay act. Steve S <End copy> Of course, I am assuming that it is Mazak rot that has caused the damage but it looks like it to me! I don’t expect a reply, but if I do get one I will share it here. I expect RAILS to charge a little more as a retailer - they have tax to pay on sales for example - but their eBay prices are often way more than an item is really worth, and their descriptions are often laughably incorrect. I’ve had good buys off them on eBay in the past, but now they seem to jack prices up and give far too much attention to the state of the bl@@dy packaging the models come in! Rant over (honest!) * Yes - that old chestnut! Edited December 14, 2021 by SteveyDee68 Note added 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294626210168?hash=item4499173178:g:FRMAAOSwpgJhtH0b Must admit I was, and remain, 'old school'! My vocal chuffing and whistling would have given late Percy Edwards a run for his money! I do chuffing noises when operating the layout, and whistles and vacuum pumps as well. In sync with the driving wheels. The Squeeze has alway known that I am a bit strange, so takes this in her stride... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 5 hours ago, The Johnster said: I do chuffing noises when operating the layout, and whistles and vacuum pumps as well. In sync with the driving wheels. The Squeeze has alway known that I am a bit strange, so takes this in her stride... What you could do is record your sound effects and have them blown onto a sound decoder.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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