zoomer1979 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) On 25/12/2022 at 22:24, zoomer1979 said: I'm wondering if the Accurascale team have been able to source a decent recording of the quite different unrefurbished sounds of the class, as from what I've heard from archive footage they were very "Hoovery" to begin with. Good luck guys. Neil. Giving this a bump as I have found some excellent recordings from the late Alan Vitty collection of audio tapes that have been cleaned up and published on YouTube by Tom. These make it very clear how different the 50s used to sound, particularly stationary and low speeds. I hope there is a separate unrefurbished sound chip being developed to reflect this. @Accurascale Fran @McC Neil. Edited May 9, 2023 by zoomer1979 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 15 hours ago, zoomer1979 said: Giving this a bump as I have found some excellent recordings from the late Alan Vitty collection of audio tapes that have been cleaned up and published on YouTube by Tom. These make it very clear how different the 50s used to sound, particularly stationary and low speeds. I hope there is a separate unrefurbished sound chip being developed to reflect this. Neil. Thanks for this - I had this tape as a kid so will deffo look it up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Jackson Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) There are pictures doing the rounds on Facebook of a sample. It's most impressive Edited June 8, 2023 by Philip Jackson Add a picture 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyJon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/my-lordzzz-a-first-look-at-our-class-50 Ooh! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Looks pretty good . They seem to have the ability to make the models sit " heavy " on the bogies like there really is 100 plus tons there . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Do the doors open? 😄 Here's one for you ... if you access the chip by removing a roof section, why not make that the generator access, open it to reveal as well as the chip, the generator itself (moulded over the motor / driveshafts, etc)? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, rob D2 said: Looks pretty good . Strong contender for understatement of the year! :) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 minute ago, MikeParkin65 said: Strong contender for understatement of the year! :) I'm not given to hyperbole ;) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Accurascale Posted June 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2023 A First Look At Our Class 50 Our all new Class 50 has been very well received since we announced the project at the 2022 Warley show last November. At that time we presented the project with a 3D print and some early tooled parts. A fully made EP came to us around the turn of the year, and although we teased shots of it via social media, we haven't shown them in all their splendour, until now! We've been busy assessing these samples and testing them thoroughly, ensuring that we create the very best possible Class 50 we can. While the shape and detail is spot on, and the finesse is largely where we want it to be, there is always room for improvement. Firstly, the body isn't sitting exactly right on the chassis, but this is a fit and finish issue which is common on first samples and will be sorted for production with ease. The pick up strips will also be chemically blackened so they do not stand out on the bogies as they do on these samples. The fit and finish of the bodyside grilles will also be addressed, as although they look very nice indeed, they just require minor fettling to get them spot on. The battery box switch was mounted incorrectly and some of the roof parts also need attention. However, these are minor improvements that are required and will be addressed on the finished models. We're delighted with the overall look and feel of the model, as well as the performance and features like motorised fan, power pack, lighting arrangements and smoothness of the drivetrain. Decorated samples are currently underway at our factory and we will preview them in the coming weeks, along with our samples in action with our sound file to give you a feel for performance and how these beasties will sound on your layout. At this time we are on course for delivery of Q4 2023 at the end of this year. Are you as excited as we are? With Vacs, Mark 2b and Mark 2c coaches all on the way, it's an amazing time to be a BR Western Region modeller. Make sure you get your pre-order in today via your local stockist, or no money down with us direct, including 'Accurascale Exclusives' models of 50 007 and 50 149. Pre-order your Class 50 now: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/class-50 28 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2023 Stunning! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Davidjsmith Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 Can you do this livery please! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Davidjsmith said: Can you do this livery please! Large Logo, no orange stripe. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/accurascale-acc2397-class-50020-revenge-br-blue-large-logo-diesel-locomotive Edited June 8, 2023 by BR Blue 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HExpressD Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I'd like to see an image of one next to the current market leading RTR 50 to determine just how different it is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
csvt2004 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Those look very good indeed. One of them will be D400/50050 (handrails missing). Hopefully the unique handrail arrangement on 50006 will have been captured by the Accurascale team? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Really need to get the Orange and Blue paint on these! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted June 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, csvt2004 said: Those look very good indeed. One of them will be D400/50050 (handrails missing). Hopefully the unique handrail arrangement on 50006 will have been captured by the Accurascale team? Hi @csvt2004, It certainly will, as per the livery diagram... Cheers! Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 These look amazing I like the etched steps on the front. Accurascale are raising the bar yet again. I love the multiple working jumper cables on the front they look fantastic. Any chance of selling them individually as they would be good for models of class 86 and 87 and all first gen EMUs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2023 Wow. They look spectacular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 58 minutes ago, Davidjsmith said: Can you do this livery please! https://www.accurascale.com/en-eu/collections/class-50/products/br-class-50-large-logo-w-grey-roof-orange-cantrail-stripe-50021-rodney-dcc-sound-fitted https://www.accurascale.com/en-eu/collections/class-50/products/br-class-50-large-logo-w-black-roof-50014-warspite-dcc-sound-fitted 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, darrel said: These look amazing I like the etched steps on the front. Accurascale are raising the bar yet again. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClikC Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Are you guys doing unreburbished versions? Can we expect to see an engineering sample for the Unreburbished versions if your making them? What diameter are the OO wheels, and what diameter are the P4 replacement wheels? Regards 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, ClikC said: Are you guys doing unreburbished versions? Can we expect to see an engineering sample for the Unreburbished versions if your making them? What diameter are the OO wheels, and what diameter are the P4 replacement wheels? Regards We showed off a partly assembled in refurbished body at Ally Pally earlier this year along with a selection of other bodies and parts OO wheels are 12.83mm, P4 wheels are 14.33mm and come with adjustable ride height mount 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flood Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I definitely feel that you have captured the look and presence of these locos very well. As I have mentioned previously I am waiting for a batch of pre-refurb locos with amended roof details which you have stated will be produced in due course. Suffice to say that I will be buying a fair few, probably at least five, when they become available to pre-order. Plus a dark Network liveried one as well. Many thanks for taking the plunge and making this excellent model available for us. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2023 50020 from Rails matches the livery in the photo 50021 has an orange cantrail stripe, so similar but different. This puts in later in the 80s. 50014 has an orange cantrail stripe and a black roof so is quite different. I am waiting for a revised light blue NSE without the upsweeps. I am sure there will be one in due course. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted June 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, ClikC said: Are you guys doing unreburbished versions? I wondering if I'm one of Accurascale most unlucky customers... I'm waiting for: - unrefurbished Class 50, BR Blue, WR named, proper dominos (not plated as per 50011 etc.) - Class 55, Two-tone green, SYP with battery louvres, bufferbeam horns - Class 37, BR blue, TOPS number, centre headcode, dominos - Mk2B TSO, WR B/G, Inter-City branded, 50-50 smoking/non, early OHL flashes - 31135 BR blue with extended yellow around cab side windows (yes, I accept that's a one-off) Plenty to keep me going in the meantime, but please Accurascale not too long a wait... Edited June 8, 2023 by brushman47544 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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