Port Line Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I see someone on Ebay is selling parts 1 and 2 for £19.99 each! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Line Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I don't know if any other subscribers have received any issues of this series. I have queried the non-receipt of any issues, which were promised within 28 delays. The reply from Customer Care is: "This publication has been suspended temporarily due to stock,as soon as its up and running you will be contacted. Kindly accept my apology for the delay." Has anyone heard anything further? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi All, I was told today by someone that it has been cancelled. They contacted part works and were told there has not been the take up. Hardly well advertised to be fair. Not many folk know about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Well the first I heard about it was when I read the post for the first time today - I have never seen any copies of this in any shop in or around Derby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Line Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi All, I was told today by someone that it has been cancelled. They contacted part works and were told there has not been the take up. Hardly well advertised to be fair. Not many folk know about it. This wouldn't surprise me given the response I got from Hachette. Assuming it's cancelled, they ought to take down the dedicated website at http://www.buildalocomotive.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Line Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I don't know if anyone else received this, but Hachette sent me a further letter stating "we have had to temporarily suspend production of the series. However we do expect to resume later this year. Please be reassured that once publication resumes we will notify you ... and you will receive your first dispatch for free". They also enclosed a metal propeller paperweight as a gift, which may be more useful as a letter opener! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 ..... They also enclosed a metal propeller paperweight as a gift, which may be more useful as a letter opener! Use it to build one of these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steve Purves Posted August 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2014 This appears to be live again? The website is calling for preorders... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR_Blue_1986 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I received a letter to say my subscription will start from the end of August, so it's live again. Edd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Got my letter today parts 1-3 are free due to the inconvenience of the previous cancellation. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Line Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Also received my letter today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Line Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I see the hachette website (http://www.buildthemallard.com/) has added the TV advert and updated some of the free gifts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I see the hachette website (http://www.buildthemallard.com/) has added the TV advert and updated some of the free gifts. Has the Ad actually been on TV yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 so its back on? I canrt wait if it is. my three year loves the mallard and id love to build him this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 so its back on? I canrt wait if it is. my three year loves the mallard and id love to build him this Yes it is, first part should be in within next week or so (before September they said) and next two parts within 28 days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Has the Ad actually been on TV yet? Yes, seen it 3 times this evening on Quest channel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just seen the TV ad for the first time (on Fox channel) so should be appearing in the shops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR_Blue_1986 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Also.. It mentions you get a free a3 mallard print Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR_Blue_1986 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I looked at the pictures of the mags with boiler parts, they look more resin than white metal now, or is that the photo lighting. It states it's 2kg with tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This looks rather interesting, anyone know how many issues there are, I'm trying to work out a rough price to see if I can afford It lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) It was advertised on ITV tonight during Midsomer Massacres. Edited August 26, 2014 by mow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 I looked at the pictures of the mags with boiler parts, they look more resin than white metal now, or is that the photo lighting. It states it's 2kg with tender.Assuming it's like the Flying Scotsman they did a few years ago it'll be ABS plastic. Some pictures of my build of that here which should give you some idea what to expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 30801 Posted August 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2014 This looks rather interesting, anyone know how many issues there are, I'm trying to work out a rough price to see if I can afford It lol 130 according to the small print hidden on the website. See if you can find it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) 128 (ignoring the cheaper first two issues) X £7.99 = £1022.72 plus paint, glue etc. ouch !! . Delivery over 32 months as well, at least it gives you plenty of time to build it and pay for it Edited August 27, 2014 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Got my letter today parts 1-3 are free due to the inconvenience of the previous cancellation. That's why it's called a partwork, 'cos you're only likely to see part of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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