RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted July 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2017 Still awaiting any communication about my pre-order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I had a phone call from Golden Hobbies about mine a month or so ago, saying delivery in about a month. I've got an NCB one on order. Website says the arrived in the country early July. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 DC versions are in stock today at GH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyermodels Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ours arrived in stock this morning. Fantastic model. NEM couplings, DCC ready, high detail, diecast chassis, twin flywheel drive according to the picture in the instructions etc. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted July 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2017 Phone call today. Paid for so I expect it early next week. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted July 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ours arrived in stock this morning. Fantastic model. NEM couplings, DCC ready, high detail, diecast chassis, twin flywheel drive according to the picture in the instructions etc. DSC_0375.JPG DSC_0382.JPG DSC_0376.JPG DSC_0384.JPG DSC_0378.JPG DSC_0386.JPG Thanks for posting about this - much appreciated! In your photos - what make are the NCB wagons? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyermodels Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks for posting about this - much appreciated! In your photos - what make are the NCB wagons? Thanks Hi the wagons are made by Oxford rail who have also made the Janus for golden Valley Hobbies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole @ Footplate Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 The NCB Janus and the Open Wagon pack are now in stock with us. Alex @ Footplate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 i went and bought one, today. I'm just seeing how long I can resist ripping the stupid tension lock couplers off, filling the hole in the bufferbeams and repainting it in all-over wasp stripes as per U.E.S. Aldwarke and/or Stocksbridge. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I shall be removing the printed nameplate from the NCB version as quickly as I can... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted July 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2017 I shall be removing the printed nameplate from the NCB version as quickly as I can... Is that like ripping a plaster off so it doesn't hurt so much? Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I shall be removing the printed nameplate from the NCB version as quickly as I can... Any tips/warnings on your progress will be welcome, I intend to do the same and it would be good to have some idea of the 'degree of difficulty' with GV printing. Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 There's something that just bugs me about the bonnet ends and grills. I may purchase one and replace it with some mesh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Can anyone pass comment on how delicate the hand rails are? I might get one, if the price is right at some point down the road. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Can anyone pass comment on how delicate the hand rails are? I might get one, if the price is right at some point down the road. Paul A. They seem to be made from a flexible plastic and are a bit wobbly. I would imagine they'll be pretty resistant to accidental damage but won't take paint very easily and if paint will stick it will crack. They may be getting replaced by brass wire on mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Anyone heard when the sound fitted ones are coming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 You lucky sods. I`m waiting for a phone call, about my BSC one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2017 but won't take paint very easily and if paint will stick it will crack. .Use paints designed for the flexible rc car bodyshells and it won't crack. I've used it on the slippery black flexible LGB plastic and it never cracked. You do need two to three coats for a vibrant yellow as it's very thin but one coat tends to look like weathered paint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 i went and bought one, today. I'm just seeing how long I can resist ripping the stupid tension lock couplers off, filling the hole in the bufferbeams and repainting it in all-over wasp stripes as per U.E.S. Aldwarke and/or Stocksbridge. I've got two for Manchester steel. They run beautifully. I'm going to repaint both and, like you I'm wondering about yellow wasp stripes. I assume it is a variation of the livery on the excellent 040 built by Arthur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Just had an email saying mines on the way, with matching wagon pack. Looking at the pictures, does it sprung buffers or come with a detail pack? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) I've got two for Manchester steel. They run beautifully. I'm going to repaint both and, like you I'm wondering about yellow wasp stripes. I assume it is a variation of the livery on the excellent 040 built by Arthur. Aldwarke. An earlier version of the livery had the cabsides in black and without the BSC logo. No. 31 was like the one in the photo but 34 had a headlamp in the end handrails. I'm not sure about No.33. Edited July 14, 2017 by Ruston 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted July 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2017 I've just received my NCB version. The cab does not appear to be seated properly when compared to Ruston's excellent prototype photo. The Sawyersmodels photos appear the same as mine. I tried briefly to push it home with no luck. Anyone else looked into this? Otherwise a beautiful little shunter to play with. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I've just received my NCB version. The cab does not appear to be seated properly when compared to Ruston's excellent prototype photo. The Sawyersmodels photos appear the same as mine. I tried briefly to push it home with no luck. Anyone else looked into this? Otherwise a beautiful little shunter to play with. Neil Agree it does look a little off the floor but had it running in for past 15 mins and is running very well. I will be adding kadees to mine so could be interesting fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I've just received my NCB version. The cab does not appear to be seated properly when compared to Ruston's excellent prototype photo. The Sawyersmodels photos appear the same as mine. I tried briefly to push it home with no luck. Anyone else looked into this? Otherwise a beautiful little shunter to play with. Neil The review sample seemed OK. Lift the handrails out of their holes on the cab; give the cab a squeeze and a wiggle (needs a little persuasion first time) and see if it'll sit right or remove it and replace. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Anyone heard when the sound fitted ones are coming? Couldn't wait any longer, so I have a sound fitted one running here with a ZIMO MX648 and a full height sugar cube speaker with my own authentic Janus sound project. I'll post a video when I get a moment. Kind regards, Paul 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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