RMweb Premium Welly Posted September 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2011 The sample model at ModelRail Live looks absolutely stunning! I'm going to have one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Approved all Northern Liveries so PDF's now done for these, test screens in production as we speak so we are awaiting pre-production painted samples of Northern Livery, should be here within 8 weeks all being well. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 That 8 weeks till pre-production samples due? or 8 weeks till production due and then starting to get them here? Sounds like its not too long to go now.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) That 8 weeks till pre-production samples due? or 8 weeks till production due and then starting to get them here? Sounds like its not too long to go now.... We get final body samples which hopefully have 'All the mods we asked for' and it should be painted in 'Northern Serco-Abellio' livery, if perfect in every way then it all guns blazing but to be honest the Chinese rarely get it right 1st attempt, fingers crossed though. As above a painted sample should be here in time for Warley, Wakefield & Wigan. We are anticipating Easter as a reasonable timescale if only minor livery changes/Mods are needed. Then we can get on with the 143 and also not forgetting the detailed work on our other DMU! Edited October 2, 2011 by charliepetty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ah yes.... the other DMU.... is work on this still on going despite the work needed on 144/143. Just wondering how far the new other DMU has progressed.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ah yes.... the other DMU.... is work on this still on going despite the work needed on 144/143. Just wondering how far the new other DMU has progressed.... The only work from us on the 144 is approving the screens for the WYPTE 'waves' livery, thats it! Both Class 143 liveries are to be approved yet, but the 144 is top priority here. The work on new projects goes on, Measuring the prototypes (Done), research and photographs (Done), site visits (Done), archiving prototype information from TOC's and livery details (Done), Diamensioned drawings (Done), early CAD design work on chassis (Done). Lots more to do though! so don't expect a RTR model withing 18 months, it won't happen. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Lets do a bit of deduction from these clues. >Measuring the prototypes (Done), research and photographs (Done), site visits (Done), This means it`s a exsisting unit, sorry if you wanted a 123/4 (like me). >archiving prototype information from TOC's and livery details (Done), This means it has appeared in multipul toc liveries and worked for more than one toc (rules out the talking fridges/185, thank god). If we discount the units already made by different manufactures, what are we left with? 180 perhaps? (not my era or area, but would still have one in first hull and gc livery) cheesysmith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeford2002uk Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Why discount units already made by other manufactures - if "the other DMU" is upto the standards of the 143/144 then it will sell better than any older (over ten years?) model! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Why discount units already made by other manufactures - if "the other DMU" is upto the standards of the 143/144 then it will sell better than any older (over ten years?) model! Too many assumptions, not good for you. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 3, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2011 Lets do a bit of deduction from these clues. 180 perhaps? Make of this what you will........................ Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 He`s only smiling because someone dropped a note on the floor and he found it. Look how his hand is firmly in his pocket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 He`s only smiling because someone dropped a note on the floor and he found it. Look how his hand is firmly in his pocket. Only a 5p. You should see me when I find a £1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I think this model looks great. Truly great! I'd also hazard a guess about the new model being a 156, but thats wishful thinking!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave flint Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Never mind all this frothing, I hope you've not overlooked a detail on the 144. Judging by several units I saw at Leeds this week, they need fitting with seuthe smoke units at the factory....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 HI A new more up to date WestCountry (Spam can) would buy them by the the lorry load! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Scarily enough, as soon as I saw the picture above, the one From Mick, a Hull trains Class 180 has passed mine en route to old Oak Common.. erm getting back OT, looking forward to seeing more progress shots of this thing called a class 144 NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 More promises today from China of 144 Northern samples for Warley & Wigan. Wonder how long a Chinese 'shortly' is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Not started livery work yet but the proposed Class 143 Units are: VERSION: 5 REALTRACK models Part Number: 143-211 Class 143 Two Car 'Pacer' 143609 Sir Tom Jones RRP £100.00 RT143-211 Arriva Trains Wales 143609 'Sir Tom Jones' (Driving Motor Second DMS (No Toilet) 55650 & Driving Motor Second Lavatory DMSL (Toilet) 55675) VERSION: 6 REALTRACK models Part Number: 143-212 Class 143 Two Car 'Pacer' 143610 RRP £100.00 RT143-212 Arriva Trains Wales 143610 (Driving Motor Second DMS (No Toilet) 55643 & Driving Motor Second Lavatory DMSL (Toilet) 55676) VERSION: 7 REALTRACK models Part Number: 143-213 Class 144 Two Car 'Pacer' 143611 RRP £100.00 RT143-213 First Great Western 'Local Lines' livery 143611 (Driving Motor 2nd DMS (No Toilet) 55652 & Driving Motor 2nd Lavatory DMSL (Toilet) 55677) VERSION: 8 REALTRACK models Part Number: 143-214 Class 143 Two Car 'Pacer' 143620 RRP £100.00 RT143-214 First Great Western 'Local Lines' livery 143620 (Driving Motor 2nd DMS (No Toilet) 55661 & Driving Motor 2nd Lavatory DMSL (Toilet) 55686) The expected dates for these two liveries (in 4 Versions) is 3rd/4th Quarter 2012. Edited October 23, 2011 by charliepetty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Wonder how long a Chinese 'shortly' is! Same as a Cornish "dreckly" I suppose, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Did you see the Northern 144 at Warley! It was there!!!! Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Sadly not. I was looking for your stand but with no luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 21, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2011 You don't "look" for Charlie's stand, you listen................ The painted 144 looked pretty good. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 First non DCC fitted trader..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 First non DCC fitted trader..... Should I go 8 or 21 Pin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Sadly not. I was looking for your stand but with no luck! Tight Sod, buy a guide! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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