dogbox321 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks Ben, no rush. Were just wondering. I take it production hasn't started yet then, as you were to have photos of the first samples in each livery to check over. Gives me longer to build my layout to run them on! We may even get a 32x unit or an HOA afterwards, but not at the same time please, my wallet couldn't take that sort of trauma..... Best Regards, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted June 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks Ben, no rush. Were just wondering. I take it production hasn't started yet then, as you were to have photos of the first samples in each livery to check over. Gives me longer to build my layout to run them on! We may even get a 32x unit or an HOA afterwards, but not at the same time please, my wallet couldn't take that sort of trauma..... Best Regards, C. The usual way they produce the models is to mould all the parts, then paint them, and assembly is the last step. So we should have images of painted tanks fairly soon. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The usual way they produce the models is to mould all the parts, then paint them, and assembly is the last step. So we should have images of painted tanks fairly soon. Cheers Ben A. Woooohoooo! Need to build the model railway faster then! My false sense of security......just been shattered! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Phew....just read Rapido's latest newsletter - N Gauge Pendolino's for October, no mention of 'OO' TEA's. May be safe for a while! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2017 Phew....just read Rapido's latest newsletter - N Gauge Pendolino's for October, no mention of 'OO' TEA's. May be safe for a while! My understanding is that the TEAs are in production now, though we haven't yet had a clear indication of delivery schedule. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Oh good. That means you will soon be thinking about something else in 00! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2017 Oh good. That means you will soon be thinking about something else in 00! Hoping for an upscaling of the HOA............ Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted July 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hoping for an upscaling of the HOA............ Cheers, Mick Nah, 321s for me :-) Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Class 92. One at a time, gents, one at a time. In all seriousness and without thinking too deeply, anything done or proposed in N would be welcome in 00, especially (in the case of wagons) they all have different running numbers. Edit: did you notice Ben agreed? I spilt my coffee. Edited July 5, 2017 by No Decorum 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Hello all, We are absolutely considering other models in 00 based on what we already have researched and obtained agreement for in N. We see ourselves as - with apologies to Railway Modeller - average enthusiasts who select models we want on the assumption that others feel the same way. And so far that's how it's panned out. It also seems logical that anything that would do well in N is likely to appeal in 00 too, and that we should take measured steps, so our second 00 offering would almost certainly be a wagon. This points to both the HOA and IZA which have been well received, with the HOA probably ahead purely on the basis that the N CAD is already almost done. In terms of powered models such as the 321 and 92 Mike and I are more wary, as we are not familiar with current models in the larger scale. However, it is fair to say that Rapido know plenty about powering models in the larger scales (their APT-E was Model of the Year in its category I believe) and I am sure that once we have shown we can deliver in 00 with the TEAs they would be very interested in upscaling others models we have worked on together. Cheers Ben A. Edited July 5, 2017 by Ben A 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hello all, We are absolutely considering other models in 00 based on what we already have researched and obtained agreement for in N. We see ourselves as - with apologies to Railway Modeller - average enthusiasts who select models we want on the assumption that others feel the same way. And so far that's how it's panned out. It also seems logical that anything that would do well in N is likely to appeal in 00 too, and that we should take measured steps, so our second 00 offering would almost certainly be a wagon. This points to both the HOA and IZA which have been well received, with the HOA probably ahead purely on the basis that the N CAD is already almost done. In terms of powered models such as the 321 and 92 Mike and I are more wary, as we are not familiar with current models in the larger scale. However, it is fair to say that Rapido know plenty about powering models in the larger scales (their APT-E was Model of the Year in its category I believe) and I am sure that once we have shown we can deliver in 00 with the TEAs they would be very interested in upscaling others models we have worked on together. Cheers Ben A. Like, like, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I apologise for asking this too soon. But are there any new images of one of those wagons that could be shown in its packaging? As I would love to see what one would look like if its reached that stage yet . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) I apologise for asking this too soon. But are there any new images of one of those wagons that could be shown in its packaging? As I would love to see what one would look like if its reached that stage yet . Hi Ash, No, nothing yet, and probably not for a few months. Cheers Ben A. Edited July 19, 2017 by Ben A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hi Ben, No problem and thanks for letting me know . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Hello all, We have just had word from Rapido that production on these models has been delayed because of problems with dust from a ceramic plant near their factory. This was causing problems with painting and printing and some models were failing the QC checks. They have now moved, and production is underway again, but it does mean that the TEA tankers are unlikely to be completed as originally scheduled for the end of this year. Apologies to all - naturally we are as disappointed as anyone. But as ever we would prefer them to be open with us and get the models right than rush to deliver a model that is anything less than their best work. There is more information on the News pages of the Revolution website here: http://www.revolutiontrains.com/news/ and also more news in Rapido's next newsletter, which I believe is being published this weekend. We will be attending the Warley National Model Railway Exbibition at the NEC in November and will be happy to answer any questions about this, or any of our other projects. Cheers Ben A. Edited August 25, 2017 by Ben A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Woooohoooo! Need to build the model railway faster then! My false sense of security......just been shattered! Thanks for the update Ben! Take as long as you need - Quality first, plus I'm working as fast as I can to build a layout for the things...... Its coming on slowly - Just spent another 3hrs measuring and cutting wood for the ramps to the upper level and freight yard. Just hoping Hornby and Bachmann locos will pull a rake up the incline, as your TEA's are supposed to be quite heavy, being built to NMRA standards! Thanks, P.S. Does "They have now moved, and production is underway again," mean Rapido sent the 'boys around'? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hi Ben, Thanks for the update. I'm actually quite glad of the delay given how much has come out or due soon. With Hornby Colas 60 to pull them and a pair of sound fitted 156's due soon this delay helps the finances. More important to get them right and finished to the highest standards that you and Mike are well capable of and from the samples the OO version is going to be excellent. Now do we dare mention the Cargo Twins getting the 4mm treatment.... All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 He who dares, wins. Let’s have them please. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishRail60062 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I don;t mind the delay to be honest .. It will give me time to buy some from a stockist as unfortunately due to other circumstances beyond my control. I was unable to order any directly . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigshot Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Hi Guys I presume no news is good news and your all working hard catching up lol Thanks Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 To be honest there is nothing for us to do on the TEAs except wait! Cheers, Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2017 To be honest there is nothing for us to do on the TEAs except wait! Cheers, Mike You could go there and help them make them quicker. And then when you return, you can bring mine in your luggage.......... Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_H Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Anyone know the easiest way to contact Revolution? I have moved house since ordering these TEA tankers! TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Anyone know the easiest way to contact Revolution? I have moved house since ordering these TEA tankers! TIAHi Simon, Just send an email via the website. We get a fair few emails like this, but you may not hear immediately as we both have jobs elsewhere and replying to emails is one of those things that gets done in one go, when there is the opportunity. Obviously any genuinely urgent emails will get priority; but as the models haven't even left China yet we will definitely get this sorted out for you even if not for a week or two. Cheers Ben A. Edited October 21, 2017 by Ben A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Any (rough) idea when you will be sending the invoices out and expecting payment of the remaining balance please, just a rough idea nothing too specific, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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