Il Grifone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Perhaps James May shouldn't have thrown his away!<br /><br />http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Dublo-West-Country-Barnstaple-original-rare-empty-box-/151019464803?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2329762863<br /><br /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) I was tempted by this (I have the missing part!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIECAST-METAL-PANNIER-TANK-SOLD-AS-A-RESTORATION-PROJECT-SCROLL-DOWN-4-PHOTOS-/360596205507?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item53f5356fc3 Luckily sanity prevailed! Edited April 4, 2013 by Il Grifone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was tempted by this (I have the missing part!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIECAST-METAL-PANNIER-TANK-SOLD-AS-A-RESTORATION-PROJECT-SCROLL-DOWN-4-PHOTOS-/360596205507?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item53f5356fc3 Luckily sanity prevailed! There's only 1 missing part? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Built and painted to a good standard ...allegedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 Built and painted to a good standard ...allegedly. and the running gear looks awfully crude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Dapol-LTD-ED-BR-WR-ALL-BLACK-TANK-EX-GWR-6-WHEEL-TANKER-/370788596323?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5654b8fa63 An unpainted, limited edition, not entirely accurate milk tanker for £45? Bargain! For the record, the standard unpainted one is light grey, but surely even as a limited edition this is worth no more than a normal release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 and the running gear looks awfully crude. Triang? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 This is collectors' market meeting modellers, sadly. What about this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Dapol-LTD-ED-BR-WR-LOCO-WATER-TANK-EX-GWR-6-WHEEL-TANKER-STOGUMBER-MINEHEAD-/370788595820?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5654b8f86c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CHAZ D Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 Triang? Yes probably a cut down 2-6-2T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yes probably a cut down 2-6-2T I think you're both right, that was my first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) This is collectors' market meeting modellers, sadly. What about this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Dapol-LTD-ED-BR-WR-LOCO-WATER-TANK-EX-GWR-6-WHEEL-TANKER-STOGUMBER-MINEHEAD-/370788595820?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5654b8f86c I would boldly claim that the finish on that is within even my capabilities. I like the idea though, were these tankers actually used for drinking water? If so what was there exact purpose? Supplies for stations with no (clean) water supply or perhaps with camping coaches? (Not that I've ever seen a photo of one next to a camping coach) *Edit: Having read the description on the listing, I see that it was used for both purposes. Silly me! Edited April 4, 2013 by Torn-on-the-platform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 There's only 1 missing part? Yes strangely - Described as the smokebox door, but really the whole boiler front and tank front as cut out in cardboard. The works are only push along and AFAIK don't include coupling rods. Obviously an even cruder relation to the Gaiety/JVM thing. They want about £23 too much for her IMHO! (There are a load of similarly overpriced Dinky Toys etc. - restoration projects are usually priced around a fiver...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Built and painted to a good standard ...allegedly. A Wills Kit on a Tri-ang 2-6-2T chassis (as it was designed for). It looks like someone interpreted the expression "Shake the box kit" a little too literally... Edited April 4, 2013 by Il Grifone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I would boldly claim that the finish on that is within even my capabilities. I like the idea though, were these tankers actually used for drinking water? If so what was there exact purpose? Supplies for stations with no (clean) water supply or perhaps with camping coaches? (Not that I've ever seen a photo of one next to a camping coach) *Edit: Having read the description on the listing, I see that it was used for both purposes. Silly me! The GWR did build some tank wagons for the supply of drinking water, but whether any of these were used I don't know. The underframe would appear to be a bit overqualified for the function. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 There's only 1 missing part? From the photos looks like at least 5 missing parts to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted April 4, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2013 Built and painted to a good standard ...allegedly. Well I won't be buying it, it only comes in a polystyrene tray. If it had come from Cartmel they'd be offering: THE MODEL IS SUPPLIED WITH A COMPLIMENTARY STORAGE / TRAVEL BOX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodmin16 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well I won't be buying it, it only comes in a polystyrene tray. If it had come from Cartmel they'd be offering: THE MODEL IS SUPPLIED WITH A COMPLIMENTARY STORAGE / TRAVEL BOX I like models like this, it makes my modest modelling skills look quite good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 "Weathered to an excellent standard" Hmmm... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJH-O-GAUGE-CLASS-37-DIESEL-LOCO-TRANSRAIL-LIVERY-WEATHERED-WITH-LIGHTS-/290891622255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted April 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2013 "Weathered to an excellent standard" Hmmm... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DJH-O-GAUGE-CLASS-37-DIESEL-LOCO-TRANSRAIL-LIVERY-WEATHERED-WITH-LIGHTS-/290891622255 Has been bid up from £150 to £350 by current high bidder. Presumably confident in his stripping/repainting skills! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Has been bid up from £150 to £350 by current high bidder. Presumably confident in his stripping/repainting skills!Or maybe relying on his labrador to advise him? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Or maybe relying on his labrador to advise him? What, is his labrador named "Fenton"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted April 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2013 It may have been based on the Hornby version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mcowgill Posted April 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not sure if we've mentioned this one before from our old friend. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360618516021?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D360618516021%26_rdc%3D1 The price is fine and with free postage, but surely a 'Bachmann .... mint boxed' model should at least be in a Bachmann box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted April 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not sure if we've mentioned this one before from our old friend. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360618516021?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D360618516021%26_rdc%3D1 The price is fine and with free postage, but surely a 'Bachmann .... mint boxed' model should at least be in a Bachmann box... I've asked the question. I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not sure if we've mentioned this one before from our old friend. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360618516021?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D360618516021%26_rdc%3D1 The price is fine and with free postage, but surely a 'Bachmann .... mint boxed' model should at least be in a Bachmann box... I have asked him the question...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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