RMweb Premium PJT Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, AY Mod said: I can see the benefit of the shrinky wrap around the HAAs too to reduce small bits disappearing. Yes, the peel-off shrink wrap. I thought that was a pretty nice idea, too. Pete T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi everyone, It is also important to remember that these travel many, many miles on the high seas in a container, then get put through a postal/parcels system (with a decent percentage internationally), stood on in courier vans etc. At the end of the day they're hand made models with a lot of extra detail, and seeing so many comments on threads about "detail bits left rolling around the box" on other locos, we have gone for the "belt and braces" solution. Cheers! Fran That's fair enough and as I said, I do understand the erring on the side of caution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 46 minutes ago, McC said: Based on extensive drop / crush / hit with hammer testing, these boxes are 'just right' for the mass of the contents. And from some other posts, that is all for just when the wife finds it... Roy 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 I don't know what some are on about, I got the Rapido APT-E in without too many scars ...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, rob D2 said: All this wringing hands about what the wife thinks….maybe accurascale can Chuck some balls in those big boxes ;) Remember , attack is the best form of defence , so go after her last big purchase I bet this arrives the same day as the MNA Encore book set! I'm going to tell her its beer.............. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 43 minutes ago, RedgateModels said: I don't know what some are on about, I got the Rapido APT-E in without too many scars ...... So did I - she was out 🤪 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, McC said: Based on extensive drop / crush / hit with hammer testing, these boxes are 'just right' for the mass of the contents. hit with hammer, I knew Hermes were bad but… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, RedgateModels said: I don't know what some are on about, I got the Rapido APT-E in without too many scars ...... Ow... 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, XChris said: hit with hammer, I knew Hermes were bad but… How do you think they get the range over the fence? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 42 minutes ago, Bucoops said: So did I - she was out 🤪 I no longer have this problem….sadly. I wish I did….. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 52 minutes ago, XChris said: hit with hammer, I knew Hermes were bad but… I have a parcel of modelling bits en route right now, email notifications are labelled 'EVRi (formerly Hermes)'........hopefully not as in 'EVRi parcel damaged'......!?🤨 (In fairness my family hasn't had any issues with Hermes deliveries, although we're aware of its reputation - perhaps that's why the rebrand was necessary.......) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) So the only test left for the box is where the wife of the owner looses the plot and hes forced to use it to shield behind it seems,lets see it survive a blow or two with a frying pan,are they heat proof just incase its an iron and its still up to temperature.......... Edited May 11, 2022 by ERIC ALLTORQUE 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, McC said: Based on extensive drop / crush / hit with hammer testing, these boxes are 'just right' for the mass of the contents. This is useful info because I now have somewhere to safely store me nadgers for when the misses learns that I've been ordering more Accurascale stuff! Kev. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Look you have all got this wrong. Order the loco when first announced and pay for it then. When it arrives you can claim you won it in a competition and that your wife / husband / SO is welcome to check your recent bank and credit card statements to confirm there that has been no spend. As the advert says, simples.... Or you just get an understanding wife like mine who gave up many years ago moaning about my railway spend... Roy Edited May 11, 2022 by Roy Langridge 1 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 hours ago, rembrow said: Brave, brave, brave. In a kamikaze style. I was talking to her in the bedroom today ( or the Paul Daniels room as I call it because that’s “ where the magic happens “) about how expensive bachby models had become and if you want one with tinted windows and bass it’s like £300…. I was expecting “ but it’s your hobby enjoy yourself “, but I got nothing….not a sausage …. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Well, after 3 1/2 years since the announcement I finally succumbed and ordered the Duke of Wellington Regiment last night. Just in time, it seems the sound variant of this has now sold out. Locomotion still has sound varients and Accurascale The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry so if you want FYE sound I'd buy one now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 Gonna need a much bigger stock box when taking the Deltic out with my layout to exhibitions! Need to also make sure large enough for the 37's ordered as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Roy Langridge said: Look you have all got this wrong. Order the loco when first announced and pay for it then. When it arrives you can claim you won it in a competition and that your wife / husband / SO is welcome to check your recent bank and credit card statements to confirm there that has been no spend. Hmm.. failed. I actually did win a DB class 90 (Backbone of the economy respray)… when it arrived she didn't believe me. Actually it was my daughter who entered for it on a Twitter competition, so really its hers… I still got to feel the pain… as my little ones says… “Mummy hugs me, but she moans at you.”… smart kid. Edited May 11, 2022 by adb968008 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guarded Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 How are the driver/secondman figures for the cab coming along? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, rob D2 said: I got nothing….not a sausage …. Aww, even the dog gets a sausage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, guarded said: How are the driver/secondman figures for the cab coming along? Very well indeed, more news on that and photos in the coming days :) 7 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guarded Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Great,thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Re Box size, I can understand AS being cautious - afterall they will have to deal with replacements and lost revenue if models come in damaged, and ultimately VERY disappointed customers if there are no replacements to supply. Theoretically the more foam around the model the more it is cushioned from shocks. There is a LOT of fine detail especially on the bogies and nose horns, and a lot of fine finish that will ideally not have any rub marks on. Yes its annoying to have to store box(s) of that size (either with or without loco), but if it does the job, then all is well. Remember the first run of Dapol 68s had problems of pushing through the plastic tray due to their weight if dropped end-on in transit, so even a box of Dapol's size was not perfect when first attempted (and the fix is basically a bit of expanded poly packing the ends...) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, G-BOAF said: Re Box size, I can understand AS being cautious - afterall they will have to deal with replacements and lost revenue if models come in damaged, and ultimately VERY disappointed customers if there are no replacements to supply. Theoretically the more foam around the model the more it is cushioned from shocks. There is a LOT of fine detail especially on the bogies and nose horns, and a lot of fine finish that will ideally not have any rub marks on. Yes its annoying to have to store box(s) of that size (either with or without loco), but if it does the job, then all is well. Remember the first run of Dapol 68s had problems of pushing through the plastic tray due to their weight if dropped end-on in transit, so even a box of Dapol's size was not perfect when first attempted (and the fix is basically a bit of expanded poly packing the ends...) Ive always found Accurascale good in the packaging… my HUOs were delivered over the garden gate, 3m metres clear over the 2m gate and left out in the rain to add to it…. The pictures are now history, but each HUO arrived, survived and still on my layout today, not a mark on them or the box. I reckon if DPD try lobbing Deltics over the gate I may need to fix the driveway and the driver may need to check for a hernia, but I suspect the models will be fine. Edited May 11, 2022 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted May 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2022 I did wonder why DPD had hired Optimus Prime........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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