Philip Jackson Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm a sucker for anything Doncaster built, especially if it's big and green. Order duly placed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 DCC sound, stirling tender that's what I'll have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 £199 dc £289 sound. Ouch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steve Purves Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 Just out of interest, what do people think about the price point? People bemoaned Bachmann for their pricing on the atlantic, yet this is a stage above. I'm not knocking Rapido's pricing structure by the way, merely asking a question... Personally, like the Atlantic, I would love one. Cannot justify it as its not my main area of interest and to be honest even if it was I think I would struggle to find £200 for a loco, There is also a mental block somewhere there to overcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Just out of interest, what do people think about the price point? People bemoaned Bachmann for their pricing on the atlantic, yet this is a stage above. I'm not knocking Rapido's pricing structure by the way, merely asking a question... Personally, like the Atlantic, I would love one. Cannot justify it as its not my main area of interest and to be honest even if it was I think I would struggle to find £200 for a loco, There is also a mental block somewhere there to overcome. It is pricy BUT some of the profits are going to help the national collection so it has my vote. What's next Jason & co Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 Just out of interest, what do people think about the price point? People bemoaned Bachmann for their pricing on the atlantic, yet this is a stage above. I'm not knocking Rapido's pricing structure by the way, merely asking a question... Personally, like the Atlantic, I would love one. Cannot justify it as its not my main area of interest and to be honest even if it was I think I would struggle to find £200 for a loco, There is also a mental block somewhere there to overcome. The website gives a delivery date of Autumn 2016. With the well publicised yearly price rises in China, £199 seems about right price wise when the Atlantic is currently £179. Given Rapido's reputation i can see it being a stunning model and well worth the money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well and truly surprised. Could the Stirling single be the oldest loco design to get an OO RTR model? 1870, as compared to the Terrier of 1872. (I recall that last year there was the dangling of the prospect of a Kirtley MR outside frame 0-6-0, - 1850? - but there has been silence since.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Warrior Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 To produce a high quality model of a loco that is now unique and came out of service over a century ago could be seen as quite a financial risk and sales may not be all that high. Therefore a premimium price in my view is justified. Just think how much you would have to pay someone to scratch build you one to the same standard! If the Single is successful perhaps we can look forward to more models of the NRM Collection which are now unique and may not be supported by models of other members of the class long gone. Aerolite and Hardwock spring to mind. Incidentally do we now have an arrangement where Bachmann produce NRM Models which can spawn other members of the class and Rapido does the one offs?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 Just out of interest, what do people think about the price point? People bemoaned Bachmann for their pricing on the atlantic, yet this is a stage above. I'm not knocking Rapido's pricing structure by the way, merely asking a question... Personally, like the Atlantic, I would love one. Cannot justify it as its not my main area of interest and to be honest even if it was I think I would struggle to find £200 for a loco, There is also a mental block somewhere there to overcome. As someone who has a part built Single, I think the price is what I would expect to pay , try putting together the components (8'wheels, decent but small motor & gearbox + other) and it's a pretty hefty bill. The extra for sound might be something to do with trying to fit it into such a small locomotive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 So who does produce th appropriate GNR coaches for this to haul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 So who does produce th appropriate GNR coaches for this to haul? You....a scalpel....and some plasticard.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 And I've just accidentally walked in front of the 3d scanner! Oops... I will be interesting to see what is included in the additional parts bag then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 I will be interesting to see what is included in the additional parts bad then. And whether it's part of the DCC sound package..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 So how are they going to record the sound? Overhaul the real thing before October next year? Pleeeeease! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mclong Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well and truly surprised. Could the Stirling single be the oldest loco design to get an OO RTR model? 1870, as compared to the Terrier of 1872. (I recall that last year there was the dangling of the prospect of a Kirtley MR outside frame 0-6-0, - 1850? - but there has been silence since.) Stirling single is modern image compared with a Triang Rocket of 1829. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 So who does produce th appropriate GNR coaches for this to haul? Bill Bedford is working on some Howldens. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92562-mousa-models-coach-kits/&do=findComment&comment=1665410 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well and truly surprised. Could the Stirling single be the oldest loco design to get an OO RTR model? 1870, as compared to the Terrier of 1872. (I recall that last year there was the dangling of the prospect of a Kirtley MR outside frame 0-6-0, - 1850? - but there has been silence since.) Surely the Tri-ang rocket holds that distinction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well done Locomotion and Rapido. It's a model people have been asking for, so I think a good choice. I'm also happy to see that Jason is turning to steam and hope in the fullness of time to see more examples. How about a tie up with Glasgow Transport Museum Jason - Glen Douglas, mmmmmm Glad someone other than me has raised issue of price. Compared to APTE seems a bit high. As this would only be in the nice to have category and probably run very infrequently I'm afraid at this price it's definitely not one for me. All the best though, certainly gives people opportunity to spend their newly released pension pots! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 There are also these kits, although I have yet to see anyone on here build and finish one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well done Locomotion and Rapido. It's a model people have been asking for, so I think a good choice. I'm also happy to see that Jason is turning to steam and hope in the fullness of time to see more examples. How about a tie up with Glasgow Transport Museum Jason - Glen Douglas, mmmmmm Glad someone other than me has raised issue of price. Compared to APTE seems a bit high. As this would only be in the nice to have category and probably run very infrequently I'm afraid at this price it's definitely not one for me. All the best though, certainly gives people opportunity to spend their newly released pension pots! Hypocrisy of the first water from this poster after spending the past four months slagging off Bachmann prices at every opportunity...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 There are also these kits, although I have yet to see anyone on here build and finish one. It's off topic but Steve White had one at Ally Pally, it looked good and he was going to see how it went together but is in the midst of moving house and working in Chicago. For what is a few quid I might give one a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frappington Jct Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Oh come on, I've just built one! And I'm really tempted by this one.. But it'll make mine look rubbish... But I want one... But it's really expensive and my C1 Is arriving any minute... Why is Locomotion so cruel!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hypocrisy of the first water from this poster after spending the past four months slagging off Bachmann prices at every opportunity...! Sorry don't see it coach. It's the prices I've been on about and as Bachmann have large increases I've been very critical of them.You'll note that like Bachmann I'm saying these prices are a tad high for me, no inconsistency there. I'm also making the point price seems a bit high compared to APT-E , so genuinely puzzled by your approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Can we expect a bit of this from the Rapido team this time then: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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