JZ Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sample bodyshell just arrived, odd adjustments required! Charlie Picture ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 When we get a correct sample without errors that I am happy with, Not before sorry. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 When we get a correct sample without errors that I am happy with, Not before sorry. Charlie Fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 We have a 'Promise' of Class 143 First Great Western samples for the NEC in two weeks, I think that's what I translated from the e.mail. They might have meant the 2015 NEC show though! OLD CHINESE PROVERB: A promise is a goodwill gesture, not a definition of certainty. I await our fate in anticipation, got the excuses ready 'JUST IN CASE' Written from our Lusty Glaze HQ. Charlie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 First Great Western samples arrived, will be on display at Warley NEC. Charlie 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 First Great Western samples arrived, will be on display at Warley NEC. Charlie I saw it on Saturday, one simple word... "Outstanding!" Bring on the Wessex Trains "Visit Bristol" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Charlie, can you post some pics up on here idc please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yes it looked superb but I couldn't get past the throng to get a close up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Charlie, can you post some pics up on here idc please? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92766-news-from-warley-2014/?p=1672727 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Pictures now on the Kernow Models Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kernow-Model-Rail-Centre/207521425956079?ref=stream https://www.facebook.com/207521425956079/photos/pb.207521425956079.-2207520000.1416856837./828898753818340/?type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/207521425956079/photos/pb.207521425956079.-2207520000.1416856837./828898743818341/?type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/207521425956079/photos/pb.207521425956079.-2207520000.1416856837./828898667151682/?type=1&theater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch1 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 First Great Western samples arrived, will be on display at Warley NEC. Charlie Hi I am very interested in these, what time do you think the delivery date will be very roughly now?? Many thanks Birch1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Mid April. Please bear in mind when they arrive we have to de-box and test every one, this takes time. If possible we might fly around 60 in for Ali Pali (BRM London) in mid March. As they have not left China yet and more test samples are awaited, we will see. Photographs should be on the Website around 28th December even though reviews in the magazines should be popping up shortly, please bear with us as we aim to please, we are a very small team being currently overwhelmed by orders. The planned launch is at the Bristol Show late May Day Bank Holiday 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch4 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Mid April. Please bear in mind when they arrive we have to de-box and test every one, this takes time. If possible we might fly around 60 in for Ali Pali (BRM London) in mid March. As they have not left China yet and more test samples are awaited, we will see. Photographs should be on the Website around 28th December even though reviews in the magazines should be popping up shortly, please bear with us as we aim to please, we are a very small team being currently overwhelmed by orders. The planned launch is at the Bristol Show late May Day Bank Holiday Hi Thanks for this, that is no problem. Just thought the expected delivery date was getting a bit close and no news had been heard! Thanks for clearing that up anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Bounce bounce bounce: Cheers Tom 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 A song about Pacers (believe it or not): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyclGKD9Q7k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 A song about Pacers (believe it or not): my god that's bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 my god that's bad Perhaps I should have added that it's not my video, song or YouTube channel and I'm in no way connected to the person who owns it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi Charlie, Just seen the review of the 143 in ModelRail and the FGW one shown has to be the best livery reproduced on a model to date with all the names printed on the bodyside. It will be well worth waiting for this model. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Now that Abellio have Scotrail, possibly 'Sooner than you think' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi Charlie, Just seen the review of the 143 in ModelRail and the FGW one shown has to be the best livery reproduced on a model to date with all the names printed on the bodyside. It will be well worth waiting for this model. Mark I agree, it looks fantastic and I have ordered one. I think that this sort of quality also gives the lie to oft repeated sentiment that the recent price rises from Hornby and Bachmann are unavoidable and that we shouldn't complain about them. These units are made in smaller numbers than the big 2 will order yet the price is extremely reasonable for the quality on offer. I am sure that Charlie is still making a profit on these (at least I hope he is!) which leads to the inevitable question as to why the big 2 felt the need for the recent large increases. Compare the VFM of Bachmann's recent pipe wagon and the 143/144 and there can only be one winner. ROB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Mine on order. Now to decide on which driver to model for the cab and should I do myself as guard? Or perhaps one of my colleagues. And maybe a couple of our regular passengers. Must look through my figures box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 A song about Pacers (believe it or not): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyclGKD9Q7k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I agree, it looks fantastic and I have ordered one. I think that this sort of quality also gives the lie to oft repeated sentiment that the recent price rises from Hornby and Bachmann are unavoidable and that we shouldn't complain about them. These units are made in smaller numbers than the big 2 will order yet the price is extremely reasonable for the quality on offer. I am sure that Charlie is still making a profit on these (at least I hope he is!) which leads to the inevitable question as to why the big 2 felt the need for the recent large increases. Compare the VFM of Bachmann's recent pipe wagon and the 143/144 and there can only be one winner. ROB Especially noticeable is the price differences across all 3 FGW DMUs coming out next year - £90 For the Plain Blue Single Car 153329 from Hornby, The incredibly reasonable and beautifully produced 143619 from Realtrack at £120 For a brand new superbly detailed 2 Car DMU, And the ever increasing in RRP Revised 2 Car Class 150128 from Bachmann - Again in the much simpler Plain Blue at an almost eye watering £149.95. I know it's a revised model, but as Model Rail states the 143 going through over 20 Tampo Printing stages for a brand new model, up against a plain blue 150 then Hands Down the 143 wins it for me. And coincidentally leads my 2015 orders list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Just to let you know Charlie pulled out all the stops and I now have a class 144 DCC working my Grandson was hoping Santa might have one I am waiting to see his eyes light up when he gets his present under the tree Thanks Charlie have a good Xmas David Wexford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Happy Christmas from Arran & Charlie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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