RMweb Premium andythenorth Posted August 8, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Craig1989 said: Could do what Bachmann do and do a magazine with how far they are on projects and quarterly announcements. And for the first limited edition model how about the giraffe coach dc, dcc or dcc sound cheers Craig It would be nice if we could just have the updates quarterly, instead of the constant stream of updates and open engagement we get. Also preferably no listening to customers, we should just get what we’re given 🙂 ➕➕➕➕ to the giraffe, I inherited a broken one from an uncle, so that’s nostalgia right there 🙂 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, andythenorth said: It would be nice if we could just have the updates quarterly, instead of the constant stream of updates and open engagement we get. Whilst I know you're being sarcastic, some people would probably prefer something on paper every quarter that they can refer to etc., not everyone spends a lot of time online reading stuff. They know that they get the update in that magazine rather than via email. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted August 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 minute ago, TomScrut said: Whilst I know you're being sarcastic, some people would probably prefer something on paper every quarter that they can refer to etc., not everyone spends a lot of time online reading stuff. They know that they get the update in that magazine rather than via email. A lot can change in a quarter :) 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, McC said: A lot can change in a quarter :) Not denying that, and I keep up with my emails etc on here. I am just thinking that part of the market probably aren't that connected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted August 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, TomScrut said: Not denying that, and I keep up with my emails etc on here. I am just thinking that part of the market probably aren't that connected. We have produced a (beautiful) printed catalogue for our last major show and our goal, as our range grows expansively over the coming months and years to produce a six-monthly updated free printed catalogue and ‘review’ which will be free to order on the website and available from our wonderful retail partners likewise. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, McC said: We have produced a (beautiful) printed catalogue for our last major show Aye, I picked one up thanks! 😀 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 14 hours ago, Craig1989 said: Could do what Bachmann do and do a magazine with how far they are on projects and quarterly announcements. And for the first limited edition model how about the giraffe coach dc, dcc or dcc sound cheers Craig 12 hours ago, andythenorth said: It would be nice if we could just have the updates quarterly, instead of the constant stream of updates and open engagement we get. Also preferably no listening to customers, we should just get what we’re given 🙂 Really not fussed how it comes. We all seems to visit RMweb for news, and Andy Y and Accurascale keep us well updated here. I have tried for years to keep my collection of "dead tree" print to a minimum and have never really bothered with catalogues. I understand catalogues are very important to some folk, and I respect that, but find they can be out of date before they leave the printers sometimes. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2022 I sold almost all my old catalogues a good while back so I wonder how much Accurascale ones might fetch in decades to come?😄😇 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: I sold almost all my old catalogues a good while back so I wonder how much Accurascale ones might fetch in decades to come?😄😇 You sold them ? i used mine as ripped up scrunched up packaging in stuff ive sold off. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2022 35 minutes ago, Balgrayhill said: How about a Modellers Club rather than a Collectors Club? Is that exclusive for the employees ? Perhaps they should set up a Collectors Committee… Spend months debating and recommending a prototype and a livery, by the time there was consensus, AS would have it ready to deliver having guessed the result on day 1. The added bonus of the committee was the time saving of distractions taking from their day job. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 10, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2022 Definitely not. Why pay £30+ per year to possibly buy a exclusive model at what would be RRP, there for paying £60-80+ more than you would normally. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, jools1959 said: Definitely not. Why pay £30+ per year to possibly buy a exclusive model at what would be RRP, there for paying £60-80+ more than you would normally. Not only that, the exclusive model would need to be one which ran in my area of South Staffs and North Worcs between around 1957 and 1970 , and which I haven't already got. That narrows it down massively to LNWR 2-4-2t, Midland 2F 0-6-0, LNWR 0-6-0 and for indulgence a "Flatiron" 0-6-4t in BR black. Maybe consider an "Austin 7" too, but almost certainly a brace of GSYP disc ed class 40s. Just not going to happen is it - but I still have hopes of the 21T HTO and HTV in the Building Britain theme. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium andythenorth Posted August 10, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Covkid said: Just not going to happen is it - but I still have hopes of the 21T HTO and HTV in the Building Britain theme. Not just me then 🙂 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Covkid said: Just not going to happen is it - but I still have hopes of the 21T HTO and HTV in the Building Britain theme. 1 minute ago, andythenorth said: Not just me then 🙂 Oh no. Far more widespread than the HUO, the "standard" 21 tonner is a huge part of UK freight from the late 1950s to the mid 1980s, but not just for coal. I remember stone trains from Coton Hill yard (Shrewsbury) formed of 21 tonners hauled by class 47s - destination Ardingly so googled it and found this site. Ardingly Station (Closed) (including the Hanson Plant) - Derek-Hayward (derekhayward.co.uk) The majority of the site is piccies of 59s and modern air braked hoppers and the station area, but there are five piccies in the middle of the site of 21 tonners, including an LNE "high handbrake" E260654. Ardingly, 9.08.1970. Looking away from station towards Copyhold Junction E-L.jpg (800×533) (smugmug.com) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, jools1959 said: Definitely not. Why pay £30+ per year to possibly buy a exclusive model at what would be RRP, there for paying £60-80+ more than you would normally. Hornby's CC models tend to be less than main range RRPs IIRC. It's not just about the exclusives though. If you combine the quarterly magazine subscription, the loco/wagon (if you care about them) and the catalogue in the case of Bachmann then it's probably not a million miles away in isolation. The question is, would the exclusives exist if wasn't for the club? In the case of Bachmann I suspect not, I think it's a mechanism to gain margin (by selling direct) to pay for items that are a bit more obscure. On the other hand Hornby do their direct sale exclusives anyway which have nothing to do with a club so I expect the answer there is different (although the exclusives may be at usual RRP unlike the club ones). Likewise Accurascale have exclusive models and so unless doing a club would make something viable where it otherwise wouldn't, what's the point in terms of exclusive models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Whilst i think in principle, a good idea i would say that we already have access to about as much as these guys at AS are allowed to give us. As a relatively fledgling company the logistics of setting up a customer base (that they clearly already have) and offering members special rates, is actually already there! the additional expense in maintaining this with extra staff, wages, production and editorial costs of a quarterly mag and such like, then eats into profit and results in prices possibly going up (which is probably on the horizon already). Why not keep things just as they are and allow us all to play a part in forming the structure and direction of AS at a level where we and AS all get input but might just not want to become or even want a Collectors club. just my thoughts. Edited August 11, 2022 by Krieghoff 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 55020 Posted August 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2022 One word sums it up really - NO. 😛 3 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 04/08/2022 at 21:47, andyman7 said: You forgot having a lounge area at exhibitions where only Special People are allowed 🙂 Plenty of special people at most exhibitions without the need for a dedicated lounge area..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I think Accurascale would consider themselves inclusive rather than exclusive. Its a happier way of doing things in this world. No need for special treatment. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted August 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2022 Hi everyone, @Islesy summed up our thoughts on this beautifully, but to add further background to our thoughts on a Collectors Club... When we were in our infancy we did look at the idea briefly. Well, very briefly. To be honest (and as mentioned above) we are about inclusiveness. We pride ourselves on our transparency, openness and accessibility, both on here and at shows. Why would we ask you for an annual fee just to buy an 'Accurascale Exclusive' model? Why would we charge you an additional annual fee to see our latest pre-production samples of models you have pre-ordered or wish to pre-order at shows? Why would we charge you an annual additional fee for information about your pre-orders? Why would we charge you an additional annual fee on some "behind the scenes" info from time to time, or modelling articles by our employees and friends? We were dead set against this as we pride ourselves on value for money and openness. So, sign up for our email newsletter, follow us on social media, register your accounts direct with us for your loyalty credits, and shop for the limited edition exclusive models here: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/accurascale-exclusives/availability_pre-order? This way you can enjoy all of the benefits, for absolutely free! Additional articles and content are being considered and will appear in time too as we grow. Cheers! Fran 19 2 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2022 Mods - time to lock this thread? 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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