mike tugsandsheds Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Collecting mine on Sunday I'm one of the lucky 9 as apparently that's all they have ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 No nameplates with this edition then? I am aware that it didn't always carry the Experiment plates but would like a set, is anyone in particular recommended? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 The name was painted on rather than plated as per the version previously sold by Rail Exclusive which included transfers for the name to be applied as desired. http://www.railphotoprints.co.uk/index/detail/3148/97201-DerbyRTC-040481-RP202-1.jpg.html For most of its RTC life it appeared without a name http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackwatch55013/4604583547/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi Bert Cheese, No nameplates come with the model. I believe the actual loco never really had nameplates as such... I think they were painted on or very low relief, so a transfer is probably required. I'm not sure if transfers are available somwhere but I gather the Rail Express version of this model came with them. Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks for the replies, I recall the name being of the homemade variety but thought it may have been done in wood with house letters or similar, never realised it was painted on. A quick trawl of the usual suspects has drawn a blank so far...not the end of the world though, I must have 5 or 6 locos needing bits that I will probably never find to make them perfect(ish) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks for the replies, I recall the name being of the homemade variety but thought it may have been done in wood with house letters or similar, never realised it was painted on. A quick trawl of the usual suspects has drawn a blank so far...not the end of the world though, I must have 5 or 6 locos needing bits that I will probably never find to make them perfect(ish) I'm sure John Peck Precision Labels & Decals could do something like that if he hasn't already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince minto Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 hi experiments nameplate was 1/8 inch metal that was used as flooring in the engine room.the non slip stuff. it was painted black with handpainted letters here's a couple of piccies of one of the plates,took this morning. just happen to have one in the train room,after removing it in 95ish for the rubbing down and repaint into green length is 4ft 1,and width 10 and 1/8 inchs regards vince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi vince minto, Thanks for that! I've learnt something new today, though I suppose it doesn't surprise me that it was thin metal. Now, the transfer must be 0.0417mm thick Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Walker Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Just been to collect mine from Modelzone Merryhill, they haven't got any left, so no need to go round to see. Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Could it have painted on names originally, hence the reason why it spent most of RTC time unnamed and then at the end had the plates fitted ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 My advice, therefore, is that if you really want a Modelzone Limited Edition, preorder it through The Signal Box website. Payment is only taken when the model arrives in stock and is being processed. Keith Not anymore, you have just broadcast to the profiteers how to get hold of them!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The nameplates supplied with the original Rail Express version were waterslide transfers, produced by Replica Railways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50A55B Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Could it have painted on names originally, hence the reason why it spent most of RTC time unnamed and then at the end had the plates fitted ? No, it had the metal plates from the start. I saw it at Toton when it was newly painted in RTC livery and it had them then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Croydon branch have some.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy P Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Drat and double drat, I only looked in becasue I thought it was an LNWR 'Experiment'...! And if someone's got a "Problem"? RP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Experiments are in at Signal Box, the money has gone from my account to them for mine. None showing on the website so not sure if any are left for general sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinsley-toton Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 None are left at the Signal Box for general sale, all were pre ordered, I called them yesterday T-T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_irl Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Crazy that they all (pretty much) sold out on Pre-order. Though that seems to be more and more common these days. Surely it's indication that another run of 500 odd would be feasible and profitable though... (even in a year or 2) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Crazy that they all (pretty much) sold out on Pre-order. Though that seems to be more and more common these days. Surely it's indication that another run of 500 odd would be feasible and profitable though... (even in a year or 2) Unfortunantly I do not think Modelzone will do a 2nd batch. The idea of a limited edition (or special edition if you prefer) such as this is they only do a limited number - this is hard to get right. If you order too many you are stuck with stock for ages, but if you order too little Ebay profiteers win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Cheese Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I found my Cl24 sitting on the doorstep when I got home (fine with me,its nice here!) all packed up neatly by the Signal Box....thanks if they are reading A very nice little model, and well worth waiting for. They still have those green Warships with the full yellow ends too....with 8 & 1/2 (a daft project involving a hacksaw...) Warships already I am trying to resist though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Nothing to stop them issuing a weathered version as a limited edition. They might also consider increasing the number they order from Bachmann, as it is clear that they would sell - surely a better business model for Modelzone to make the money rather than let Ebay profiteers cream it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Nothing to stop them issuing a weathered version as a limited edition. They might also consider increasing the number they order from Bachmann, as it is clear that they would sell - surely a better business model for Modelzone to make the money rather than let Ebay profiteers cream it. It could still have been a risk, having previously been covered by Rail Express magazine and taking time to sell out back then. I brought one of the earlier ones to go with my 84 but didn't want to repaint the ends and add the nameplates, so sold it with the intention of repainting a standard 24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Unbelieveable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-RTC-class-24-RARE-modelzone-LTD-EDITION-BC-32-425X-brand-new-/140631014831 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
(The) Youth Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Unbelieveable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.co.u...w-/140631014831 I'm looking forward to attacking mine with the airbrush Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Lets hope it doesnt sell at at price leaving the bloke with something he doesnt want! Also, I hope Modelzone DO mind that he's 'borrowed' a copyrighted image. Why couldn't he take a pic of the model in the box anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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