jwealleans Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Keef only got to 150 years old 'cos the drugs and alcohol acted as a sort of weird preservative. He won't need any embalming. To be fair, he seems as surprised as the rest of us that he's still here at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 To be fair, he seems as surprised as the rest of us that he's still here at all. It'll make the undertaker's job easier when the time finally comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2014 It'll make the undertaker's job easier when the time finally comes. And they may be able to make a saving on firelighters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 And they may be able to make a saving on firelighters. OT, but have they ever played that song by The Doors at crematoria? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sold-out 4mm list now looks like this: L1 GWR Aberdare L2R GWR 3232 – round topped firebox L3 GWR Straight frame Bulldog L4 GWR 28XX L6 GWR Stella L9 GWR Hall L14 LNER A3 L15 GNR/LNER A1/A3 L16 GWR City class L17 LNER A4 L21 LNER V2 L22 LSWR Adams Radial L23 GWR Curved frame Bulldog L25 GWR Duke T9 GNR/LNER coal rail tender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted September 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2014 So that's two going next year gladiators are also packing up next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The 7mm list is equally as barren. I know that another prominent kit producer will also have an announcement to make soon, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's going to be a pretty empty stand at Scaleforum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Given Martin's proposed show plans, ending with S4um 2015, it seems tat he seriously misjudged the demand his announcement would create. A friend contacted him five days after the news became public to order a 4mm LSWR Adams Radial Tank only to be told they were sold out and that's it. Of course, that'll be good news for those that have been buying his kits and then realise they'll never get around to building them. What a little nest egg they now have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That nest egg will only last until a new buyer is announced and the products come back on the market. A canny person may want to sell now to get the maximum value? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That nest egg will only last until a new buyer is announced and the products come back on the market. A canny person may want to sell now to get the maximum value? Still needs a new buyer and getting it back on the market which seems to have been a bit of a stumbling block with most ranges so far. Still have not seen any Finney kits come up on Ebay which surprises me a little. Would be an interesting bidding war to watch! Craig W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Given Martin's proposed show plans, ending with S4um 2015, it seems tat he seriously misjudged the demand his announcement would create. .... That will save him money, as he'll no longer need to attend shows! Still needs a new buyer and getting it back on the market which seems to have been a bit of a stumbling block with most ranges so far..... Phoenixes don't always rise from the ashes. Just ask Karlgarin, ABS, etc..... Edited September 26, 2014 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That's true. In this case I know of at least three very interested parties that will pick this up and run with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 If one of them's based near Wickford, maybe I should fear the worst! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Gutted I didn't get in quick enough to secure any of the 4mm GWR kits as they were all gone by Scaleforum. I now have quite a few on my wish list. I wonder if Martin will consider an early sale so the kits can make it back onto the market sooner rather than later. Failing that if anyone has a GWR curved frame bulldog kit with tender for sale in 4mm please PM me for a private sale. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Gutted I didn't get in quick enough to secure any of the 4mm GWR kits as they were all gone by Scaleforum. I now have quite a few on my wish list. Everything's sold out now. You can still buy tenders (but not the GN coal-rail one) and some of the small bits, I think. eBay is going to be very interesting over the coming months, as I think not all kits have been purchased for building! ...I wonder if Martin will consider an early sale so the kits can make it back onto the market sooner rather than later.... That's also assumes a new owner will able to get their act together and get up and running quickly, which itself presumes instant contact with etchers, suppliers of castings and constituent bits. A new owner might well be faced with higher supply bills, because the suppliers want new terms. And some new owners don't appear to give their new acquisitions priority, as we have already seen elsewhere. Edited October 1, 2014 by Horsetan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Whilst speaking with Martin on Saturday, he stated he definitely would not be at Scaleforum 2015 but that the stand and products would probably be there under new ownership. There has obviously been interest and we just need to sit tight for a positive outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 .... we just need to sit tight for a positive outcome. Do hope you're right on this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 At S4um another trader told me he had been offered the opportunity to take over the MF range but he considered the asking price "too expensive". Although I know him quite well, he wouldn't divulge what the asking price was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 At S4um another trader told me he had been offered the opportunity to take over the MF range but he considered the asking price "too expensive". Although I know him quite well, he wouldn't divulge what the asking price was. Sort of reminds me of the letter that the late Albert Goodall sent me when he made enquiries about possibly taking over the old Crownline range when Dave King has his first attempt at retiring. The asking price at the time reportedly went into six figures.... ....although stock (and there was a lot of it) was included. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted October 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) After being cheeky and asking about the cost of buying the rights of another company individual wagons/ locomotive kits. The answer was £300 to £2000+ mf are regarded as the best so possible more. it soon adds up plus you may want hes contacts which might cost more so how is a good price plus the name do you use that Edited October 2, 2014 by farren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Spoke to Martin today and some more 4mm tender kits are due in next month as he is still waiting for the castings. My order for some Dean tenders has already gone in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Spoke to Martin today and some more 4mm tender kits are due in next month as he is still waiting for the castings. My order for some Dean tenders has already gone in. Same situation with the 7mm Rover too. I have indicated I wish to order a few Dean tenders and the Rover is likely to be the one 7mm loco I buy. Craigw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm on to my last Finney Kit, a Duchess with an A4, A3 and V2 already completed. All purchased some years ago when I could afford it. Just received my set of inside valve gear set this morning for the Duchess and a last minute decision when I discovered he was retiring. A bit OTT for me but hey its worth a try. I've never done inside valve gear before so this build will be interesting. I can imagine there will be a lot of folk out there myself included counting their blessings that Martin came along with some of the best kits ever offered both in 4 and 7mm. I hope he finds a buyer and his kits becomes available again though I doubt we will ever see the full range reappear but then you never know. Regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hello Silverstreak, the Duchess inside valve gear assembled, it's not for a Duchess but for Anne, not a lot to it but it all fits together well and looks very nice. Not that you will see a lot of it. OzzyO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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