toffee Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hopefully this might work https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1765405343474615&set=pcb.1919655951656535&type=3&theater Looks rather wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 A small picture update, as promised. The mouldings from the first tool set. These are the small parts. The larger parts of the cabs and bonnet plus the die-cast chassis will follow shortly. Also, the very fine, accurate scale roof profile. The machined parts (wheels, axles, etc) are produced in Somerset. These are all solid steel wheels, which will be blackened in production. They are insulated from the axle with acetal bushes. Moving away from the Ruston, we will be using some very special speakers in our larger models (Type 2 upwards). These are without doubt the finest speakers used in any model, or available from aftermarket suppliers. At 50mm square and capable of hi-fi quality sound, these are used in professional audio line arrays, so are more than adequate for models. This is our test enclosure with a secret design of internal baffling that we are testing on Thursday. These units may in future be available as standalone parts for aftermarket fitting in your models. The frequency response is unmatched by any speaker system currently available. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 It's been an age since I last updated this thread – it's been incredibly busy, and still is. A quick summary of what's been happening. Class 15 A retailer has commissioned a Special Edition (to be announced shortly) of 3 liveries of the Liverpool Street Pilot. These are fully decorated models, with all transfers, shed plates and buffer tread plates pre-applied. The liveries are all green, small yellow panel and full yellow end with black buffer beams. Prices to be announced by the retailer, but I'll update here when they are announced. I realise I am way behind on getting replacement transfers out, but this week looks a little easier, so hang tight a few more days – apologies. For any serious collectors out there a very special Class 15 model is being auctioned on ebay at the moment. The very first model to roll off the production line decorated in D8233 colours. This was given to the Class 15 Preservation Society by LLC for them to auction off to raise funds. This is certificate No.1 and includes a note on the back from me. Not only do you get a unique model bound to appreciate in value over time, but you also help out the Society raise much-needed funds. Here is the auction lot, bid well: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222575792485 Ruston 48DS Last Friday I visited the factory and brought home some parts. Very crisp moulding and I'm very excited about seeing them all joined together. The factory underwent a merger of two of its groups and a relocation for part of it, plus a major investment in capital machinery (£1 million!!!) – partly due to LLC! The resultant delay means we are about two months behind schedule for the Rustons, but this will eventually mean much faster and efficient turnaround of following models. I'm disappointed by the delay, but on the other hand I'm delighted that they are making this massive investment in the project. Samples are due at the end of this month and finished models are expected in time for Guildex on 2nd September. Type 2 This is going to be an amazing model. It's not only going to look like the prototype but it will have an almost exact replica of the driveline too. This has never been done before and I'm very excited. We're just now adapting it to enable it to navigate a 1 meter radius curve. We've got the sample speakers and motor in to test recently. Anyone who is a member of LLCs Facebook group will have seen them, but when I have the opportunity I'll post them up here too. This is booked into the factory for the end of September. Release date is possibly before the end of the year, but I'm not guaranteeing that. Class 50 crowdfunded Also progressing well. This will use the same speakers but a bigger motor. This is booked into the factory for January latest and will be ready for the summer. For this and the Type 2 we are working on a revolutionary implementation of DCC and PluX22 with Paul Chetter. Some loose plans for next year include our first steam loco models, a couple more diesels and spanning over into 2019, a DMU in 2, 4 and 8 car units. Thanks very much for your support. Steve Steve, will the type 2 have a hydraulic driveline/ transmission? When will all be revealed for this loco or have I missed a clue somewhere regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 It's been a busy few weeks, and having a holiday in between hasn't helped with logistics. The first working sample is now on its way to be programmed for sound and lighting functions, with the remainder due soon for life-cycle, electrical continuity, accuracy, colour, haulage & traction, and a host of other tests before release – which I'm hoping will be in limited quantities at Guildex on the 2nd September. The factory upgrade during the project has certainly not helped sticking to schedules, but this does bode well for future models, and being almost literally down the road certainly helps nipping in to approve (or reject) new samples as they appear. I've managed to assemble a few parts that I have at home into something so you now it's all still in progress, but I not fixed the small parts to it as I've not had much time since returning from holiday – that washing pile is not getting any smaller! Steve 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Looking good, Steve. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished locos, at Telford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I should mention before it's picked up that the Ruston badge on the radiator cowling was moulded into the tooling for reasons known only to the factory... This has now been corrected so the open cab variant will have a printed Ruston logo and the later closed cab will have a painted etched badge. The same goes for the cabside emblems – open cabs have a printed crest, while the closed cab has a printed etched badge. All etched badges are of nickel-silver and the very fine radiator grill is etched stainless steel painted in the body colour. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted August 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2017 It looks very good - just ordered mine as seeing is believing. I sold my TT gauge train collection to finance this! A set of Ruston crests as transfers would be ever so helpful in various sizes as no-one seems to make these... I'm sure we'll see a profusion of ever-smaller Gauge 0 microlayouts with a 48DS! Dava 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Absolutely! I had a test a couple days ago - the loco and a couple wagons fit on a biscuit tin! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2017 According to a narrow gauge forum, a Lima motor bogie in 0 gauge would go round a 3.5" radius circle of track. We have a 10" diameter deep cake tin so that would be ideal for a complete roundy-roundy for the 48DS! Dava 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 A preview of our Ruston box. Just a mock-up at the moment, but see if you can spot some differences to other boxes. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 A preview of our Ruston box. Just a mock-up at the moment, but see if you can spot some differences to other boxes. R48 box mockup.jpg Nearly there then. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 L@@k, rare, pre-production one off, mint box(ed) Whoops, sorry wrong thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Scale 7 option on box end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 When will the Type 2 be revealed? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 When will the Type 2 be revealed? Soon I hope something Western Region I hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I hope it's not a Class 24 because I need one but can't afford it at the moment, does that make sense!! I hope it's a Westerny type thingy too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 "Dear Santa, This year I've been a very good boy... " 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 When will the Type 2 be revealed?Sorry, missed this question. Very soon is the answer. As soon as the Rustons are out I'll announce it. I didn't want to be in the position of effectively having two announcements open, with the Rustons not yet released, so decided to wait. I am very, very excited about it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Can't wait for my Ruston either, excited here too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 28 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 All together now - Co-Bo, Co-Bo, Co-Bo..... (fades to embarrassing silence) just me then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Sorry, missed this question. Very soon is the answer. As soon as the Rustons are out I'll announce it. I didn't want to be in the position of effectively having two announcements open, with the Rustons not yet released, so decided to wait. I am very, very excited about it! As a hoverrer on the Ruston reserve button, is there any idea when we might see the first images of the complete loco? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) All together now - Co-Bo, Co-Bo, Co-Bo..... (fades to embarrassing silence) just me then? No - Co-Bo, Co-Bo, Co-Bo.... And they need help with funding! Edited September 12, 2017 by Osgood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffee Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Co - Bo ? You might well be right. I seem to remember that we were informed that the new type 2 would not have ER connections, if that is right then it narrows the choice down to 2/3 classes, 22, 28, and possibly 29. Only type twos not to have been based on the ER at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 A Class 22 would be good as not many went blue, those that did only lasted a few years before scrapping. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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