RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Hello all, Thanks to the positive response to the CADs. For those interested in, there is more information about this model in Rapido's latest UK newsletter - see here: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101318906379&ca=8ff4e781-15b9-4202-a07e-ea1976431a09 They have revealed one of our surprises - that we are planning to supply the un-numbered locos with decal sheets for the Class. Cheers Ben A. Edited November 25, 2016 by Ben A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted November 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi Ben, Do you mean unpainted? Your website says Railfreight two-tone grey livery, un-named and un-numbered with a decal sheet. Happy modelling. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi Ben, Do you mean unpainted? Your website says Railfreight two-tone grey livery, un-named and un-numbered with a decal sheet. Happy modelling. Steven B. Oops - manly thanks for spotting. Now corrected! Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hello all, Just a gentle reminder to anyone who bought our TEA wagons that the 92 voucher offer included with them expires tonight. And here are the latest CADs. Rapido have sorted out an issue with the cab front and now added an interior. Nearly there now, just a couple of tiny details to sort. The windscreen wipers will be photo-etched, like those on the Pendolino, to be fine enough. Those shown on the CAD are representative, We are just having a breather post-Warley before checking all the figures and seeing where we are now in terms of orders. But all is very encouraging, and now the Pendolino is close to approval I am very much looking forward to progressing this model. Cheers Ben A. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 wow...! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Looks great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 With all the trouble you have gone to, you might as well just knock out one in 00 as well, eh? [ingratiating] 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig85 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just placed my order for two of these fantastic looking models, it probably won't be the only two. Best start saving those pennies now. Cannot wait for these to progress. Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 1, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hello all, As promised I have done a quick survey of transponder positions and it does seem that the majority of the class had them slightly apart from the grilles. So on the CAD we have moved them slightly. This will mean the unnumbered model is a better basis for more members of the class too. They have also made the very small number of subtle amendments I had requested to the front. The outer shape is pretty much there though some development work remains on the internal layout. Once that is done we are hoping Rapido's tool shop can start cutting the moulds fairly quickly. Numbers so far are very good, so thanks to everyone who has signed up. Cheers Ben A. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted December 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2016 Great news! Really pleased to see this moving at pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hi Ben looks superb in that Cad. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawnoff442 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Can I ask about the modified GBRf loco's will you be doing the mod to the headlights too? Will we be able to have the top headlight on or off seperate to the main headlights J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 22, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hello J, Funnily enough we have recently been having these discussions with Rapido! Now the external "look" of the body has been sorted we have been finalising the internal layout. On DC the top headlight will be on with the headlights. Some photographs suggest that it is not always used, but I think most people would expect the marker lights to work. On DCC it may be switchable. The GBRf loco we are offering has standard light clusters, but for the Caledonian Sleeper version we are aiming to replicate the newer style of lighting. Cheers and Merry Xmas to all. Ben A. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Ben, The top headlight is off more often than it's on. It's an additional light used in the Channel Tunnel and on HS1, it's not a top marker light, like that fitted to 66s and other more recent stock. On AC and DC domestic line operation it wouldn't ever be lit, except the locos that GBRf have modified to allow it to be used on domestic AC and DC settings. Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 22, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hello all, I will ask Rapido about the feasibility of a switchable top light, but if the model is supplied with a working top light it would not be too difficult to use a tiny piece of paper to "deactivate" it. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hello all, It looks as though we will be able to make the top light switchable for DC users as well as DCC. Cheers Ben A. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carderrail Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Are you able to advise which decals will be on the sheet? Thanks Tony Hello all,Thanks to the positive response to the CADs.For those interested in, there is more information about this model in Rapido's latest UK newsletter - see here:http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101318906379&ca=8ff4e781-15b9-4202-a07e-ea1976431a09They have revealed one of our surprises - that we are planning to supply the un-numbered locos with decal sheets for the Class.CheersBen A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 4, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Tony, No, not yet. Those sorts of decisions will be made further down the line. At the moment we are focussed on getting the tooling underway now Chinese New Year is over. I imagine the decal sheets will include nuimbersets and decals for any locos not being offered RTR or as retailer specials. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 Retailer specials...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cape Town Trev Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Retailer specials...? My thought as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2017 Firstly a cheeky bump to see if there was anything else on the retailer specials, secondly I noticed the artwork mock on the website shows 92001 as having the gold stripe, but no EWS lettering. I've not seen any photos of it in that guise, is that just an omission, and it will say EWS, or did it run like that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2017 Firstly a cheeky bump to see if there was anything else on the retailer specials, secondly I noticed the artwork mock on the website shows 92001 as having the gold stripe, but no EWS lettering. I've not seen any photos of it in that guise, is that just an omission, and it will say EWS, or did it run like that? Good spot! That is miss on my part - I will correct it. What news of retailer specials will come from the retailers, with our support in terms of livery artwork, support information etc., but it is not our place to announce for them. Cheers Ben A. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great, on both counts, thanks Ben! Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 16, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2017 Helllo all, It was good to see people over the Easter weekend at the York show. Always a friendly event, and in my favourite city too! Rapido are also attending, and have some shots of the Class 92 in tooling. This image shows the roof part, with the cab roofs visible at each end and the beginnings of the pantograph well in the centre. This is the first stage of the process - the heavy cutting where most of the metal that needs to be removed is taken out. Next, copper electrodes will be used to gently spark erode the fine details and more subtle contours. We will post more images showing progress when we receive them, but thought forum members might find it interesting to see the various stages of the process. Cheers Ben A. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 But, but, but, Ben, it’s only half the size I need it to be! Wail! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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