RMweb Premium reddragon Posted November 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2023 There has been no update for a while on these! Website says (20/10/2023) - https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/nice-2c-progress-mark-2c-decorated-samples-revealed "With the Mark 2b coaches now almost complete and due to ship from China very soon (look out for an update there in the next week or so!)" and delivery Q4 2023 yet they are still shown as in production! Any updates for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 27, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, reddragon said: There has been no update for a while on these! Website says (20/10/2023) - https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/nice-2c-progress-mark-2c-decorated-samples-revealed "With the Mark 2b coaches now almost complete and due to ship from China very soon (look out for an update there in the next week or so!)" and delivery Q4 2023 yet they are still shown as in production! Any updates for us? They are in transit, as always, if there is an update, we'll make one :) 4 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted November 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2023 10 hours ago, McC said: They are in transit Richards new junction van must be from Doctor Whos tardis builders......... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Who else is excited now? 😃 they look great in the flesh! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growling Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 23/11/2023 at 09:11, billywhizz said: I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Accurascale announced they are going to do MK2D’s they would be the perfect choice to go with the Deltics. Some nice ScotRail liveried 2D’s would be great as well (hint, hint😜) Just a matter of time before all the Mk2 variants are done the Accurascale way. Crying out for a Cross Country Mk2d rake and some Scotrail ones here. :). 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 and also the Mark 2 Pullmans, just asking... PBM 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Just one question. The Western Region train description board frames will obviously be a separate item. Are they only going to be included in with the blue and grey stock or will they be in a "non specific" detail pack with all liveries? Just asking because I'd like to have some extra ones for use with Mk2a and Mk2e stock (although the stock I currently have may well be replaced by alternatives in the future; hint, hint). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Flood said: Just one question. The Western Region train description board frames will obviously be a separate item. Are they only going to be included in with the blue and grey stock or will they be in a "non specific" detail pack with all liveries? Just asking because I'd like to have some extra ones for use with Mk2a and Mk2e stock (although the stock I currently have may well be replaced by alternatives in the future; hint, hint). They are included with early-mid 1970’s appropriate coaches. We’ll look into making them available as an accessory should there be enough interest. Edited November 29, 2023 by McC 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 I’m really looking forward to these, they just ooze quality. Never have I seen so much ooze! Although I missed out on the chance to buy them direct I’m down for a whole rake with RoS 😎 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just saw this on UTUBE 9 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Uncoupler Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Thanks for providing the video, the new coaches look wonderful, but i'm slightly disappointed with the windows, they appear to be suffering the "fish tank" effect, which has afflicted various coach models over the years, especially the old Airfix types, though to a lesser degree here. As can be seen in the video, moulding the windows as thin boxes with clear sides, creates the prismatic or "fish tank" effect. Wouldn't this have been avoided by moulding them as thicker "pebble" type clear windows, as produced by Extreme Etchings for their Mk2 air-con glazing? It's particularly apparent on the shorter van windows, and the coaches in the red-blue research livery. The Mk2/2A coaches produced years ago by Bachmann, designed by Colin Albright, with help from your's truly, don't suffer from this problem. Here are some of my stretched Bachmann Mk2B conversions, which illustrate the difference. And just in passing, shown below is one of my stretched and lowered Lima late 2C conversions, these use homemade sheet glazing (actually Peco point packaging chopped-up), with the frames drawn on with a bow pen. I will still be buying an Accurascale rake or two, then I will have three versions running on my layout! Cheers, Brian Kirby. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium reddragon Posted December 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2023 Due date now "The coaches are due to end with us in late January, when we will QC them and then post them out to the masses of excited modellers who have been patiently waiting for us to fill this large gap in BR coaching stock." https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/a-close-look-at-our-mark-2b-coaches-with-added-delivery-update 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted December 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2023 Had the invoice today for the remaining balance for the RTC pair, so hopefully they're not too far away ! Cheers, Phil. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinsley-toton Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Saw these in a rake of 8 at Blakemere this afternoon, they look superb as does the close coupling, looking forward to them arriving 👍 T-T 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Are they here yet or passing the Cape of Good Hope? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 8 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Bishdurham said: Are they here yet or passing the Cape of Good Hope? The coaches are due to end with us in late January, when we will QC them and then post them out to the masses...............off there news section. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 08/01/2024 at 18:46, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: The coaches are due to end with us in late January, when we will QC them and then post them out to the masses...............off there news section. Has @Accurascale Fran set you on as his common sense PA, each reply you save him gives you Accurascale points to use towards models 🤣 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10 Hats off to Accurascale . I had forgotten that I had 2 mk2bs on order through Hattons until I got email from Hattons saying as they were closing down they couldn’t fulfil order . Got in touch with Accurascale and they are now supplying me direct . Absolutely brilliant service . The only reason I used Hattons instead of going direct in first place was because I was a bit late and they’d already sold out at Accurascale 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted January 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, XChris said: Has @Accurascale Fran set you on as his common sense PA, each reply you save him gives you Accurascale points to use towards models 🤣 I doubt hes that desperate but if it gives them a break from is it here,wheres the ship,whats its name and can i have mine first every little helps,they must have the patience of saints. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Angus Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 30 minutes ago, Legend said: The only reason I used Hattons instead of going direct in first place was because I was a bit late and they’d already sold out at Accurascale Presumably, since Hattons will no longer need the Accurascale products which they ordered to cover pre-orders, Accurascale will now have additional stock to sell, either direct to the public or to retailers. Regards Roddy 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10 8 minutes ago, Roddy Angus said: Presumably, since Hattons will no longer need the Accurascale products which they ordered to cover pre-orders, Accurascale will now have additional stock to sell, either direct to the public or to retailers. Regards Roddy I think only after dealing with former Hattons customers . I did quote my original Hattons order number . 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Angus Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Legend said: I think only after dealing with former Hattons customers . I did quote my original Hattons order number . Hopefully that will be the case, it sounds the fairest way. Presumably those on the waiting list will get the first opportunity to bagsy any left over after existing customer orders are fulfilled. I am presuming that Hattons will have retained some models for returns, etc, but that may not be the case. Roddy 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted January 13 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13 Hi everyone, This is indeed the case. We don’t want any Hattons customers missing out on their pre-orders, so are using the stock allocation to Hattons for Hattons customers only for now. This applies to the Mark 2s, Classes 31, 37, 55 and 66 or any other sold out items on our website. Just drop us a line via the website with your Hattons proof of purchase and we will fix you up! If you have a Hattons pre-order for an item that is still available for pre-order on our website or via our other retailers then just place the pre-order with your choice of supplier as normal. Any warranty queries for any Accurascale branded model bought from Hattons can contact us via the website, again with proof of purchase. Hope this helps! Cheers! Fran 12 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR 802006 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Any updates on when these coaches will be arriving into the UK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 31 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, GWR 802006 said: Any updates on when these coaches will be arriving into the UK? The irish mk2’s are in Dublin and shipping should start tomorrow. The accurascale mk2 (and banana van) container is now due in about 8 days thanks to Berth congestion due to traffic jams caused by the Houthi issues. We’ll provide updates as always as we have them. 5 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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