RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2023 I am just sooo tempted to get a third one of these, plus the riveted tank etches.... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 1, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I am just sooo tempted to get a third one of these, plus the riveted tank etches.... I sure I read somewhere of either 666 or 667 being transferred to somewhere quite rural...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Just watched James’s video… 🥹 Now I want to buy one to free up their cash to allow them to fund their next project! Plus the GWR etches of course, to modify it into that version! But that means I’d need to get another in order to paint it into PLA Blue livery (as it appears PI aren’t going to do another batch of locos for a while)… And then a third to put into a fictitious BR black livery… OMG - that would bring me up to the record seven examples! 🫢 And that’s resisting the Rails of Sheffield ROD version (which I just don’t happen to like! At all. Bizarre, I know, but there you go. We shunting loco addicts are infamously fickle and illogical in our choice of fix!) *gnashing of teeth* *wailing* *rending of garments* I have pre-ordered four 0-4-0s shunters elsewhere already that are due after Christmas, not to mention a Ruston & Hornsby 88DS from the local model shop due very soon… Must … Resist … Planet Industrial … Offer … For pity’s sake, please fellow RMWeb readers - buy the rest of their stock before I succumb! Steve S PS Just read that the record holder has increased their haul of locos. I’d say that’s a relief, but the devil on my shoulder is whispering that that means I can buy three more and still not be the worst offender for over indulgence with this particular, award-winning and eminently desirable model locomotive! Edited December 1, 2023 by SteveyDee68 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Uncle Skeleton Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I’ll be getting one of these for sure, I just have to wait until my birthday money comes in. Red or Black? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Thanks all! Sales continue to exceed my expectations and we're both so greatful to you all - I can't wait to see the photos of them on your layouts. Anyone wavering, don't worry, you've got until end of Thursday to take advantage of this special Christmas gift... Don't forget the wagons are also in stock, and although LRS don't have any both my books are available from all good bookshops! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_sterling Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, James Hilton said: Thanks all! Sales continue to exceed my expectations and we're both so greatful to you all - I can't wait to see the photos of them on your layouts. Anyone wavering, don't worry, you've got until end of Thursday to take advantage of this special Christmas gift... Don't forget the wagons are also in stock, and although LRS don't have any both my books are available from all good bookshops! It's an excellent model with deserved praise James, and now very keenly priced too. I'm sure you'll be out of stock in the next few days. Thanks Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 12 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: Just watched James’s video… 🥹 Now I want to buy one to free up their cash to allow them to fund their next project! Plus the GWR etches of course, to modify it into that version! But that means I’d need to get another in order to paint it into PLA Blue livery (as it appears PI aren’t going to do another batch of locos for a while)… And then a third to put into a fictitious BR black livery… OMG - that would bring me up to the record seven examples! 🫢 And that’s resisting the Rails of Sheffield ROD version (which I just don’t happen to like! At all. Bizarre, I know, but there you go. We shunting loco addicts are infamously fickle and illogical in our choice of fix!) *gnashing of teeth* *wailing* *rending of garments* I have pre-ordered four 0-4-0s shunters elsewhere already that are due after Christmas, not to mention a Ruston & Hornsby 88DS from the local model shop due very soon… Must … Resist … Planet Industrial … Offer … For pity’s sake, please fellow RMWeb readers - buy the rest of their stock before I succumb! Steve S PS Just read that the record holder has increased their haul of locos. I’d say that’s a relief, but the devil on my shoulder is whispering that that means I can buy three more and still not be the worst offender for over indulgence with this particular, award-winning and eminently desirable model locomotive! Poor you, there is really very little hope for you?! And I thought I was a hopeless case! 😉😁 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 Just now, Captain Kernow said: Poor you, there is really very little hope for you?! And I thought I was a hopeless case! 😉😁 Although they do say 3 is the magic number... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 minute ago, cornelius said: Although they do say 3 is the magic number... And so it shall be!... PS. I couldn't find the etched tank side overlays on the website - or did you or James say that they weren't quite ready yet? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 Anyway, I blame the prune juice... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_sterling Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Just now, Captain Kernow said: And so it shall be!... PS. I couldn't find the etched tank side overlays on the website - or did you or James say that they weren't quite ready yet? I searched for 'victory etched' that brought it up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_sterling Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, cornelius said: Although they do say 3 is the magic number... 3 hopefully is the magic number for me, but they do warn, when you put two of anything together....dot.....dot.....dot to quote Amanda Syfreid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: And so it shall be!... PS. I couldn't find the etched tank side overlays on the website - or did you or James say that they weren't quite ready yet? Here you go. https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/products/victory-riveted-tank-overlays 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) The problem with buying attractive "Industrials" is that you then need an "Industrial" layout to run them on. With a Victory*, not only will I have to find a bigger box to store all the locos in, I'll also have to build a more or less generic industrial style layout** to run them on! * Yes, I ordered a Black one! ** Another layout on the project list. 🤪 Edited December 2, 2023 by Hroth Minor update. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, cornelius said: Although they do say 3 is the magic number... In some parts of the world 8 is a magic number! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 I'd say 10 is the magic number 😉 I do like a loco class where it is actually reasonable to have models of all of them 😄 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Careful - there WERE only ten of the things ...... and two of them had taller cabs : any further thoughts on a cab conversion guys ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 We've done the Lambton cab, but no plans for the taller 'original' design cab. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 Would the taller cab even be very noticeable in OO? Wasn't it only a few inches taller? I'm painting mine as one of the taller cab versions, but honestly not bothered that cab isn't technically right. It's close enough 👍 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 Really in several minds where to go with mine. Do I, mindful of those Accurascale Panniers linked to Newport Pill, recreate 666 and subsequently produce a goods only layout based in the Newport area...( as a Cardiffian that is tricky to contemplate....not as bad as modelling somewhere in Swansea though....) or.....do I leave well alone.......or......do I.......... Hell fire!! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Really in several minds where to go with mine. Do I, mindful of those Accurascale Panniers linked to Newport Pill, recreate 666 and subsequently produce a goods only layout based in the Newport area...( as a Cardiffian that is tricky to contemplate....not as bad as modelling somewhere in Swansea though....) or.....do I leave well alone.......or......do I.......... Hell fire!! A Victory and some Panniers running around on a freight based layout does sound like very nice idea 👌 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 https://www.planetindustrials.co.uk/victory The first two locomotives cabs were 4" taller, and this appears above door openings and cab windows from what I can tell. So in 4mm/ft we're talking 1.33mm, which isn't a lot but I think would be noticeable. In our tooling the cab sides, tanks bunker and roof are one moulding. This makes modification difficult (but not impossible). Strong sales means we're onto the last box of black ones now! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 Out of interest, Pi guys, what is the spec for the back-to-backs on these locos? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: ...what is the spec for the back-to-backs on these locos? NMRA RP25.110 wheels with a 14.5mm back to back. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2023 Just now, James Hilton said: NMRA RP25.110 wheels with a 14.5mm back to back. OK, that's good news.... Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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