smg201 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well I am a happy chappie. As the opening poster I clearly hinted I was slightly doubtful if I was going to enjoy my pre-order NR 31 (well the colour was my concern). I am most certainly impressed, the lighting is a very pleasant surprise. On that basis I have now pre-ordered the NMT I have lined the 31 upto my Model Rail MK2a and it is a match. Really impressed. I even emailed Hornby with some nice words and have agained begged for a few NR MK2d's to be announced at Christmas. Over 2700 readers are interested in the NR 31, surely that means Hornby are taking note For now I have finished my Generator Mk1 project, I have cut brass (and finger) to do the "fan" grills. But I am not 100% pleased, would anyone know of a better method I have over looked? Many thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 22, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2011 For now I have finished my Generator Mk1 project, I have cut brass (and finger) to do the "fan" grills. But I am not 100% pleased, would anyone know of a better method I have over looked? Many thanks in advance. Use Evergreen 4031 Clapboard. Pic of grilles on one of my generator vans. 1 sheet will last for years! Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Here's mine now I've added the Replica High intensity lights Just the Screwlinks and buffer beam pipes to added and then maybe a little light weathering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 How have you gone and done the headlight? you paint inside and out to stop the glow in the dark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 How have you gone and done the headlight? you paint inside and out to stop the glow in the dark? 1) Painted the back Matt Black 2) Painted the inside Silver (Humbroll No 11) 3) Painted outside Yellow Seems to have cured any light bleed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Pipes going on tonight and some exhaust weathering so will retake pictures and repost Now the light has been sorted I'm really happy with this model !! I may well pre-order the NMT now ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2011 Now the light has been sorted I'm really happy with this model !! I may well pre-order the NMT now ?? At least Hornby made an effort with 31233. Will they do the same for the two middle vehicles for the NMT? The pre-production artwork shows 977995 - which is the normal "spare" vehicle and 977996 which is the battery vehicle that accompanied the hybrid power car and had large modifications to the underframe mounted gear. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 At least Hornby made an effort with 31233. Will they do the same for the two middle vehicles for the NMT? The pre-production artwork shows 977995 - which is the normal "spare" vehicle and 977996 which is the battery vehicle that accompanied the hybrid power car and had large modifications to the underframe mounted gear. Cheers, Mick They have arrived and are in stock somewhere in Liverpool - so we won't have long to find out - but the train was much longer than two coaches making Hornby's offering seem to be a bit short of what is needed... The actual configuration detailing the conversions can be found here... http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/page/HST A new thread for this ought to be started as this seems to be inadvertantly hijacking this original class 31 topic... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Here's mine now I've added the Replica High intensity lights Just the Screwlinks and buffer beam pipes to added and then maybe a little light weathering Mike i have to say you have done a good job and persuaded me to get one of these. Does the replica high intesity light have a lense or can I assume its the original light ? Edited: Found them on the replica site, seperate Lense.. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Mike i have to say you have done a good job and persuaded me to get one of these. Does the replica high intesity light have a lense or can I assume its the original light ? Edited: Found them on the replica site, seperate Lense.. Thanks Thanks Martin She looks pretty good now with the Shawplan pipes on. I just need to weather around the exhaust area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 In the review of the NR Class 31 in the November edition of Model Rail, it says that their next Network Rail Limited Edition will be the NR Structure gauging Train Mk1 coach DB975280 Bound to sell out quick and appear on mass on Ebay, so get your pre orders in early!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 7, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2011 In the review of the NR Class 31 in the November edition of Model Rail, it says that their next Network Rail Limited Edition will be the NR Structure gauging Train Mk1 coach DB975280 It'll be interesting to see how this one is done. Here's mine. I wonder if they'll do 975081/460000/99666/9708 to match? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 It'll be interesting to see how this one is done. Here's mine. I wonder if they'll do 975081/460000/99666/9708 to match? Cheers, Mick What about the wagon and the coaches with the Black Ends ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2011 Also says in MR that Hornby will provide the missing headlight.if you contact the service dept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 7, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2011 What about the wagon and the coaches with the Black Ends ?? Going OT - MR Ltd edition or mine? The optical car is 460000, the coaches with the black ends are 975081 and 9708 or 975081/977985 depending on how recent the formation is. If it's with 9708, then you also need brake force runner 99666 - a Mk2 with all plated windows. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Here's mine now I've added the Replica High intensity lights Just the Screwlinks and buffer beam pipes to added and then maybe a little light weathering Just received my High Intensity Lights from Hornby, No Lenses I'm afraid, sso i'm glad i've applied the replica ones now ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hello all, picked up my NR 31 today, and a little surprised to find that the extra lights came already attached since no one else here mentioned that. Impressed Hornby went to the trouble of doing this before hand, as it suggests they went to efforts to get it right, and that the missing headlight was an oversight rather than an error. Mine is singing away quite happily with its Howes sound chip in it now. Will post photos of it on my SGT later.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hi Everyone, I have been waiting patiently for both the Network Rail and Regional Railways class 31 models ever since Hornby announced them. The Reggie Rail was a must for me as I remember them well on the Barrow services when I was younger and ordered mine from Richard at the Train Shop in Morecambe when they were announced. This meant I also got it for a very good price before the RRP went up much higher! My thanks to Richard for his excellent service as always. I had liked the look of the Network Rail one but was worried the colour might not be quite right but I think Hornby have done an excellent job on this one with the extra details modelled which I really wasn't expecting. I picked this up at Falkirk show from McLaren Models who had it at a show special price. I knew about the headlight issue and contacted Hornby by a quick e-mail and within a few days had a polite and helpful response and the two sets of headlights were in the post the next day. Fantastic service from Hornby to fix a very minor issue and I felt well worth sharing with you here. As my Reggie one sits under the tree I have only fitted the headlights to the NR one and before fitting painted the inside silver and then attached them using a spot of Klear whch has worked well. Thanks, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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