Hornby 2021 - 9F new tooling

[peterfgf]

On 03/06/2022 at 07:09, Roy Langridge said:

To be honest, most plastic rulers are so inaccurate that the 0.08cm could be the ruler. 
 

Roy

I think you are being very oprimistic to expect an accuracy (actually repeatability) of better than 0.5mm with a rule, plastic or metal.  THat's before thinking about parallex errors in the methor shown.  Look at the graduations on the ruler - if it has mm then you shouldn't expect any better than +/-1mm.  If you want to get repeatability of say 0.1mm you will have to use a good vernier caliper, and if you want better than that, say 0.01mm, its got to be a micrometer.  There is huge body of engineering knowledge about the subject called metrology and assessing the errors in a measurement makes you want to weep if you ever thought you being ever so careful in doing the measurements.

Peterfgf

 

[maico]

Are the boilers die-cast zinc alloy on these?  The Keymodelworld site says they are but from the photos there appears to be no signs of this?

Edited August 24, 2022 by maico

[Pre Grouping fan]

I could be wrong but I'm sure one of the Hornby Engine shed blogs said it would be diecast. 

[McC]

 

On 29/07/2022 at 19:51, Hilux5972 said:

Hornby are supplying them free with the models. Accurascale are making people pay for them. 

 

We'd be more than happy to increase the Deltic's price from £160 to £169.99 if you wanted a free crew :) 

[Hilux5972]

4 hours ago, McC said:

 

 

We'd be more than happy to increase the Deltic's price from £160 to £169.99 if you wanted a free crew :) 

Too modern for me sorry. Happy to pay a bit extra for a crew on the Manor though

[9402 Fredrick]

So the 9Fs are apparently in stock on Hornby's website now, but they haven't updated the images to the product images.

[Hilux5972]

2 hours ago, 9402 Fredrick said:

So the 9Fs are apparently in stock on Hornby's website now, but they haven't updated the images to the product images.

Yep I had an email saying they tried to take payment 

[Bulleidboy100]

Payment pending on my card. It certainly pays to pre-order on announcement and with Collector Club discount.

[simmo009]

Given that they are only using an archive picture and not a photo of the actual model, I think I will go and look at one in my local model shop before making a decision. 🤣

If Hornby will actually give them any, that is?

[MidlandRed]

I’ve received an email stating it’s in prep for despatch and payment has been taken today - v exciting!! And agreed, it pays to pre-order. 

[Ribird]

So 92220 is the only one with their images on Hornby’s site atm.  
 

https://uk.Hornby.com/products/br-9f-class-2-10-0-92220-evening-star-era-5-r3988

 

If the image is true (and like the A3’s), I do not understand why only the driving wheels have the exposed rims/tyres, compared to every wheel like Dapol does. (It sucked for the LNER A3, as they missed wheel lining, but that’s a different topic)

Edited September 14, 2022 by Ribird

[Hilux5972]

I do like the dulled down Steam Pipes and Manifold around the firebox. So much better than Bright White! 

[G-BOAF]

4 hours ago, Ribird said:

So 92220 is the only one with their images on Hornby’s site atm.  
 

https://uk.Hornby.com/products/br-9f-class-2-10-0-92220-evening-star-era-5-r3988

 

If the image is true (and like the A3’s), I do not understand why only the driving wheels have the exposed rims/tyres, compared to every wheel like Dapol does. (It sucked for the LNER A3, as they missed wheel lining, but that’s a different topic)

The 92220 images will be computer decorated images of the EP. You can tell by the incorrect centre driving wheel spacing which was corrected on the physical livery samples. So dont read in too much to those images

 

This is the livery sample (which i liked to on the previous page)

Edited September 14, 2022 by G-BOAF

[MidlandRed]

Mine is due to be delivered tomorrow, so will soon find out!! (92167 - 2E special 😀)

[rembrow]

Kernow Models latest newsletter advises that all 3 9fs have arrived, and Bure Valley Models also show all 3 versions as in stock. 

[acg5324]

Due at Monk bar Models tomorrow, Thursday.

[Northmoor MPD]

Anyone managed to have a look at one yet? 👀 

Edited September 15, 2022 by Northmoor MPD

[G-BOAF]

Hopefully my pre-order at the Bluebell Railway will be fulfilled...!

This is the first 'modern' model (post 2000) that I will be replacing with an even newer tooling.

 

TBH always thought the Bachmann 9F was excellent - until I put it next to a Hornby Britannia and it just looked a bit 'chunky' in places. What will be a shame to loose are the working valve spindles, which Hornby never done (albeit they are hard to see, but a nice touch on Bachmann models)

[geoffers]

Several delivered to Great Eastern Models in Norwich as I was there this afternoon. Did not get a look at the locos though. At over £220 it means my Bachmann version will have to keep trundling on as I have inflationary bills to pay. Choices eh! However I  hope those who receive them are happy with them as they look good from previously posted pictures.

[Market65]

Good afternoon, everyone. This afternoon I went to Monk Bar Models, in York, and bought Evening Star. They have received all of the 9F’s. I think the BR green is a good shade, and I will not be repainting it. The driving wheels are correct. But it’s the box it comes in. It is very, very big! Indeed it’s about as big as the bix an Accurascale 55 comes in. Anyway, I’ll now let the photo’s I’ve taken speak for themselves.

One to show the big box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you’ll find the photo’s of some help, and will ease the fears about the centre drivers. Also, it’s a very smooth and totally quiet runner. The firebox glow is nice. What with the cast body it should pull a full length train with ease - I haven’t had time to weigh it.

 

Best regards,

 

 Rob.

 

[Fredo]

Looking at 92167 it seems now to have been corrected to have the late crest which is great news.

[MidlandRed]

1 hour ago, Fredo said:

Looking at 92167 it seems now to have been corrected to have the late crest which is great news.

It has indeed. Lovely model, I’m very pleased. I too was surprised at the size of the box, which was packed with bubble wrap and the Hornby packing box, which the red box sits inside sat inside. I would say very well packed. 
 

The crew (fully painted) is in the accessories pack (which I haven’t fitted yet). I’ve run it in on the rolling road and it’s a very quiet and good runner - capable of a very slow crawl without problem. 92167 has the screw casing for the mechanical stoker in the cab and beneath the footplate, from the tender. 
 

 

 

Edited September 15, 2022 by MidlandRed

[Northmoor MPD]

Thanks chaps! The images are superb, I must admit it’s veryyy tempting… 

[davidw]

Irrelevant 

Edited September 15, 2022 by davidw

[Johan DC]

11 minutes ago, Ricochet said:

I thought 92167 was supposed to be in early crest, and 92194 was in late crest? Have these been switched? I ordered a late crest 92194 and late crest is what i'm expecting.

The box of 92194 on KJBmodels Instagram show a late crest too. Haven't seen the Loco itself.