Ronny 81 Posted June 5, 2014 "When do you think your manufacturing problems will be put to rest and normal service resumed?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zigzag 63 Posted June 5, 2014 Are there any plans to increase production runs so that a product is available all year round and not just to those who are able to pre-order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toboldlygo 6,194 Posted June 5, 2014 Are then any plans to start using 3D printing in the production process? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Ron Ron 3,492 Posted June 5, 2014 Much has been said in the past about exploiting the synergies between different brands within the Hornby portfolio and the possibility of producing complementary products, but this has really amounted to very little development, if anything at all. Despite the talk, the very good range of Corgi Roadscene 1:76 modern era trucks has been dropped completely and the dated range of mostly crude Trackside vehicles are mostly long past their sell-by date. The Original Omnibus range is the only really credible Corgi product that can fit into the model railway scene and yet many of those models are lacking in suitable detail and quality. From Airfix.....? Zilch ! Are there any plans to seriously explore this area of potential development? e.g. Airfix kits, or 1:76 die-cast models to modern standards of detail and fidelity. . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjb1970 7,074 Posted June 5, 2014 Is the Arnold Brighton Belle a litmus test for a full move into N gauge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy P 212 Posted June 5, 2014 I would like to ask if Hornby have any plans to accept pre-orders from their online shop. However, If we receive a positive response to this.... 'I still want to buy Hornby products from my local model shop alongside other model railway items but Hornby's recent dealings with the retail trade suggest they might no longer see this as an outlet, are you committed to the model shop business?' .....then I withdraw my question. RP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Ron Ron 3,492 Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Has the direct selling trial at the Swindon Designer Outlet village, been considered a success and will Hornby Hobbies be looking to open other stores at similar locations? . Edited June 5, 2014 by Ron Ron Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Traksy 38 Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Can we expect any improvements in the AC Electric offerings? The quality of products in this range is quite low at the moment. Edited June 6, 2014 by Traksy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
159220 594 Posted June 10, 2014 Shall Hornby pay more attention to colours? The blue instead of grey "Greater" in Greater Anglia on the 153 is a very unfortunate mistake which shouldn't of got through the design stage if a quick image search was performed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Y 37,105 Posted June 10, 2014 I'll close the questions off for now but I'll hopefully come back to you on Friday with an overview of the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
