lochlongside Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Some pics of mine. On splashergate, reasonably visible from one angle. Can barely see it from others. Phone pics so apols for quality David IMG_1654.JPGIMG_1656.JPGIMG_1658.JPGIMG_1663.JPG I've not cancelled my order - indeed I have paid despite splashergate because I know no better!! and both the 0298 and O2 were nice models that ran well from the box!! I just liked the size and shape (of the loco not the splashers in case you were wondering ) and must have seen one on my way to school because it is ticked off in my combined IA. (and before you ask no I did not notice the absence of splashers !!) ..... but seriously for a moment I do have a question for you guys who have already got this model.....what are the splashers made of - are they diecast or plastic? - I assume they are integral to the footplate moulding/casting but by judicious pulling of things apart is it possible to get at them to carve them off "if they offend mine eye" in the flesh so to speak - or shall I just bung a couple of spare lamps on the footplate as camouflage?? TBH I cannot really get too worked up about it but on an associated discussion in this topic I do get slightly niggled about having to obstacle check the track for cast-off bits after a heavy running session - especially if the bit does not obviously belong to any one particular loco, and so far I have not had to do this for any Kernow locos (note caveat - I did shed a gatestock step releasing it from the box) and talking of Heljan (as some on here have alluded to) I did have a Western that shed its chassis when I picked it up - now that really was dramatic/traumatic but at least I knew where the dropped bit came from edit for typo Edited January 31, 2018 by lochlongside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkirby Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) I see this has now docked at Southampton, and the Ship, the MOL Truimph is currently the largest container ship built, carrying over 20,000 containers. What's the betting that ours is the bottom of the pile? Edit: I fibbed, it's not in Southhampton, it's still in Tangiers. I just looked at the map and saw it was in port without checking which port! Neil Edited February 1, 2018 by neilkirby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2018 I see this has now docked at Southampton, and the Ship, the MOL Truimph is currently the largest container ship built, carrying over 20,000 containers. What's the betting that ours is the bottom of the pile? Edit: I fibbed, it's not in Southhampton, it's still in Tangiers. I just looked at the map and saw it was in port without checking which port! Neil It has now Neil ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Regarding splashes gate the only time I saw these active they always seemed to have extra lamps or the firemans bike strapped to side or covered in so much grime it was hard to see, either way looks smashing model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Regarding splashes gate the only time I saw these active they always seemed to have extra lamps or the firemans bike strapped to side or covered in so much grime it was hard to see, either way looks smashing model. Fireman's bike. Now that is one addition I'd not thought of.... Splashers, what splashers? What you can't see aren't there. Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I do wonder why this model is in the nominees for the 2018 British Model Railways awards when it isn't yet on general release! They should perhaps hold it until next year's awards. I have one on order but have already voted for something else in this category. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2018 According to the newsletter of today they have cleared customs and will be in stock this Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndg910 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Kernow website says they’ve arrived and are in stock. Happy days!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Has anyone received theirs yet? I've not heard anything yet on my pre-order Edited February 21, 2018 by GWR8700 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Received an email to say mine’s in the post, so should arrive Thursday tomorrow or Friday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liddy Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I must say, I am delighted, although I am aware of the discussion points raised on this thread I am absolutely delighted with my new loco, it looks wonderful, full of character and as I chose the weathered version it"s almost ready to roll. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndg910 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 My 1363 arrived this morning and I’m glad I waited and wasn’t swayed by splashergate and Heljan’s offering. Another superb model from Kernow and DJ Models in every way after the Well Tank, O2 and Gate Stock. A must for any GWR aficionado. Am hopeful of more West Country orientated models from Kernow in SR or GWR liveries. Just got to run it in when it can join the roster with my DJH and Heljan 1366s. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2018 My 1363 arrived this morning and I’m glad I waited and wasn’t swayed by splashergate and Heljan’s offering. Another superb model from Kernow and DJ Models in every way after the Well Tank, O2 and Gate Stock. A must for any GWR aficionado. Am hopeful of more West Country orientated models from Kernow in SR or GWR liveries. Just got to run it in when it can join the roster with my DJH and Heljan 1366s. My order of August 2014 has been despatched, I know they've been short staffed this week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Can anybody suggest any CV 'Motor tweak' setting needed for best performance when using a Zimo MX622N decoder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Retail therapy Part 1... Kernow GWR 1361's 1363 and 1364. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2018 Retail therapy Part 1... Kernow GWR 1361's 1363 and 1364. I can't spot the splashers in the photos with the smokebox on the right, so is splashergate restricted to the left-hand side of the loco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Without wanting to whine, I pre-ordered almost as soon as they were announced, paid the full balance last month, yet haven't had a peep out of Cambourne since these landed. CoY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 Without wanting to whine, I pre-ordered almost as soon as they were announced, paid the full balance last month, yet haven't had a peep out of Cambourne since these landed. CoY Don't worry, you're not the only one....... Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGV Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I can't spot the splashers in the photos with the smokebox on the right, so is splashergate restricted to the left-hand side of the loco? I have 1363 and you are correct, the "splashers" are very hard to see from that side. On my model, that is also the side that the numberplate is actually on straight so it will be banned from the turntable me thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGV Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) Without wanting to whine, I pre-ordered almost as soon as they were announced, paid the full balance last month, yet haven't had a peep out of Cambourne since these landed. CoY As a comparison, I ordered mine on 01-OCT-14 and it was shipped on 20-FEB-18. They may have an awful lot of orders to wade through. Edited February 27, 2018 by KGV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rovex Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Without wanting to whine, I pre-ordered almost as soon as they were announced, paid the full balance last month, yet haven't had a peep out of Cambourne since these landed. CoY I rang them yesterday as I hadn't had any email asking me to pay the balance, he was perfectly understanding and I think it is merely that they are wading through so many pre-orders. Anyway he agreed to deal with mine and posy out so that hopefully it arrives on Saturday whilst the other half is at work so I can hide it in the model room before they get home. Well fingers crossed anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 As a comparison, I ordered mine on 01-OCT-14 and it was shipped on 20-FEB-18. They may have an awful lot of orders to wade through. ISTR Kernow process orders in the order (sorry) that they were paid for, not placed originally. I think that is fair enough, frankly, as it minimises the time between paying and receiving the goods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) I phoned on the 21st and asked them to take the payment for the pre-order as my card was going to run out on the 28th . Payment taken there and then , dispatched same day and arrived on the 22nd . Very happy with the model . Edited February 27, 2018 by Sidecar Racer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) As a comparison, I ordered mine on 01-OCT-14 and it was shipped on 20-FEB-18. They may have an awful lot of orders to wade through. I ordered on 18/08/2014 and paid the balance over the phone on 08/01/2018. Not had anything in the way of confirmation since... CoY Edited February 27, 2018 by County of Yorkshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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