darrel Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Contemptible more like......I'm no prude but they're revolting. Both could be described as well hung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 You can get this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Impetus-Hunslet-16-Industrial-saddle-tank-4mm-Etched-brass-kit-/262509367608?hash=item3d1ec71138:g:zFoAAOSwzJ5XeTg5 for £125.00 or make an offer or most likely get 2 1/2 of these http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/judithedge/kit/374 . Yes they might have a added value because of the name but not that much. The first one is a chancer trying to make a fast one based on a name that used to be regarded highly. The second one is a reputable trader who is still regarded very highly. Who continues to sell excellent valued kits at well below the rip off prices asked by most ebay sellers (and often go for prices in excess of the BIN direct from the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This one's in dubious taste to say the least. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-gauge-hanged-man-scenery-diorama-for-Hornby-train-layout-/231994785187?hash=item3603f77da3:g:We4AAOSwepJXaexV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 GBL Alert! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-GAUGE-BR-STANDARD-TENDER-LOOK-/371672418700?hash=item568967098c:g:1mYAAOSwEjFXeAp0 Caveat Emptour Indeed! By all means, "Ask the Question"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 GBL Alert! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-GAUGE-BR-STANDARD-TENDER-LOOK-/371672418700?hash=item568967098c:g:1mYAAOSwEjFXeAp0 Caveat Emptour Indeed! By all means, "Ask the Question"! Could the clues be the awful lining and the lack of wheels? I suppose it could be worth £4.50 + 2.99 (just), seeing the series is out of production, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted July 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2016 .......(LOOK)..... Don't they make bikes and ski bindings! The usual pathetic attention seeking effort ...and shouty writing..when will they ever learn. Whenever I see "Look" I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Contemptible more like......I'm no prude but they're revolting. My layout is set in 1960s Glasgow, if I put those figures on it would it be illegal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 My layout is set in 1960s Glasgow, if I put those figures on it would it be illegal? My layout will be set in the 1980 so they are almost obligatory!. But no I wont be buying any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2016 You think that is bad taste, from the same seller:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-gauge-loving-gay-couple-scenery-diorama-for-model-train-layout-/231993092250?hash=item3603dda89a:g:WeoAAOSwOVpXcU3- At least he's not beating about the bush. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Casually cruising thru the other items for sale for a seller I'd won a loco from, discovered this rather generous interpretation of *Listed in category: Toys, Hobbies>Model Trains>Books & Guides>Magazines* http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/112049576247?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Casually cruising .... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/112049576247?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Are you sure you want to use the word "cruising"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted July 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Not madness, just curious: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-CUT-BRASS-RAILWAY-CARRIAGE-SHEET-KITS-/112042611502?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Something to do with these people.. http://sscale.org/1343/volume-4-no-1-gilmaur-etched-brass-u18b-diesel-body-kit/ .'0' or maybe 'S' ? Edited July 7, 2016 by Re6/6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Not madness, just curious: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-CUT-BRASS-RAILWAY-CARRIAGE-SHEET-KITS-/112042611502?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Something to do with these people.. http://sscale.org/1343/volume-4-no-1-gilmaur-etched-brass-u18b-diesel-body-kit/ .'0' or maybe 'S' ? I suppose the camera date of 2nd January 2035, just after 11pm, possibly gives us a clue to the fantasy.......? 6 kilos of brass ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I suppose the camera date of 2nd January 2035, just after 11pm, possibly gives us a clue to the fantasy.......? 6 kilos of brass ? So? photographer forgot to tun off the date setting. I cannot see anything mad either about the item. Clearly states that they are tarnished. 14 sheets (even with some parts missing) could possibly weight 6Kg - we don't know the size of the sheets or their thickness ... or the accuracy of the scales The starting price could be lower but there is nothing really daft about it. I am curious too as I cannot make out the "carriages". A term often used by "dealers" / non-railway modellers to describe everything fro a locomotive to just about anything model railway related. This one just might end up in the "Good buy from ebay" topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I don't know how things have changed. But laser cutting brass was useless. We tried it when I was in the clock trade. Very inaccurate and messy. The brass did not like cutting unlike steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 EM gauge American!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H0-00-Em-4mm-FINE-SCALE-AMERICAN-BOXCAR-CONVERTED-TO-BRITISH-Em-GAUGE-/302002266372?hash=item4650bce104:g:848AAOSwQaJXTHgd WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 EM gauge American!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H0-00-Em-4mm-FINE-SCALE-AMERICAN-BOXCAR-CONVERTED-TO-BRITISH-Em-GAUGE-/302002266372?hash=item4650bce104:g:848AAOSwQaJXTHgd WHY? There were probably some 5ft 3in gauge lines in the USA at some time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2016 EM gauge American!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H0-00-Em-4mm-FINE-SCALE-AMERICAN-BOXCAR-CONVERTED-TO-BRITISH-Em-GAUGE-/302002266372?hash=item4650bce104:g:848AAOSwQaJXTHgd WHY? There were probably some 5ft 3in gauge lines in the USA at some time! Prior to the Civil War several American railroads used 5 foot gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2016 Prior to the Civil War several American railroads used 5 foot gauge. .......Not only 5 foot gauge....! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 .......Not only 5 foot gauge....! Mixed Gauge !.jpg Grrrrrrr! Did you have to show me that while I'm in the mood for track building? I can't start any more projects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 These gauges all predate the item on sale and I am not aware of the Americans using buffers and screw couplings, apart from vehicles for export. The G & D was rather a law unto itself however. Stegosaurus shunter/switcher for example.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 EM gauge American!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H0-00-Em-4mm-FINE-SCALE-AMERICAN-BOXCAR-CONVERTED-TO-BRITISH-Em-GAUGE-/302002266372?hash=item4650bce104:g:848AAOSwQaJXTHgd WHY? Also good for near-enough 1:87 Australian 5'3". 18.2mm versus 18.37mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 These gauges all predate the item on sale and I am not aware of the Americans using buffers and screw couplings, apart from vehicles for export. So what? I am not aware of tension lock couplings on British stock either. Yet somehow this remains perfectly acceptable for modellers to use in selling British outline models. It is someone's idea of a model - they are all simply toys, who are we to judge. Don't like it then don't buy it. I won't and you probably won't and my decision will not be based on the couplings because I cannot be a hypocrite by purchasing a loco from Hornby et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2016 EM gauge American!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H0-00-Em-4mm-FINE-SCALE-AMERICAN-BOXCAR-CONVERTED-TO-BRITISH-Em-GAUGE-/302002266372?hash=item4650bce104:g:848AAOSwQaJXTHgd WHY? An extension to the L&YR fitted bogie vehicle range? But note the disclaimer, so perhaps not EM afterall? (WE ARE NOT EXPERTS!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2016 So what? I am not aware of tension lock couplings on British stock either. Yet somehow this remains perfectly acceptable for modellers to use in selling British outline models. It is someone's idea of a model - they are all simply toys, who are we to judge. Don't like it then don't buy it. I won't and you probably won't and my decision will not be based on the couplings because I cannot be a hypocrite by purchasing a loco from Hornby et al. Perhaps its to go with Tri-ang's orginal track cleaning car? R344, Tri-ang must have sold a zillion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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