Hroth Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Michael Hodgson said: I can't see why this still hasn't sold "Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 14 years old. This is a OO Gauge 1:76 scale detailed model. May have sharp edges or points. Handle with care. " https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3x-Vintage-OO-Gauge-LMS-Coach-1st-cl-7573-3rd-cl-27424-With-Defects/333929327260?_trkparms=aid%3D1110018%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D231648%26meid%3D390e301cff74400180f159c81f04826d%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D133709491194%26itm%3D333929327260%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DItemStripV101HighAdFeeWithCompV3Ranker%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219 7 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Because it's "Playworn"? 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: Possibly the most warped examples that I have seen. I like the seller's name: "things I found". Where? The tip? I like the concept that any Rovex 6" celluloid banana coach with Mk1 hook-and-eye couplings is a "scale model"*, even back in the early 50s they were merely toys, initially created as a Christmas special item for Marks and Spencers. The only reason for buying these sad remains must be to complete an early Rovex set with missing/even more appallingly deformed coaches! * Just did a quick calculation. 6 inches works out as 37.5 ft "scale"**, so barely longer than a typical 6-wheel coach. "Detailed" is beyond the pale... ** The current Hornby R40077 6-wheel coach in BR livery is 160mm long by the catalogue, which makes it actually 40ft scale... Edited April 3, 2021 by Hroth 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Missing some buffers. The original Rovex Richmond produced coaches have the bogies secured by wood screws, into projections from the roof, thus securing the roof as well. This usually holds the ends of the roofs down as the cellulose acetate warps. The Tri-ang versions have riveted (eyelets) bogies, and glued roofs...the glue tends to part, and the roofs warp upwards at the ends... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 9 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Because it's "Playworn"? Worn out more likely? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Missing some buffers. The original Rovex Richmond produced coaches have the bogies secured by wood screws, into projections from the roof, thus securing the roof as well. This usually holds the ends of the roofs down as the cellulose acetate warps. The Tri-ang versions have riveted (eyelets) bogies, and glued roofs...the glue tends to part, and the roofs warp upwards at the ends... Scrolling along the images, they're all "Richmonds" with woodscrews through the bogies. The screw threads must have pulled out... That reminds me, I need to inspect my R0 set. Slightly warped coaches, but nowhere near as awful as this lot when I last looked! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2021 Ninety quid for an old wide body Athearn Blue Box GP9? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HO-Gauge-Athearn-3153-GP9-PWR-Locomotive-Southern-Pacific-Unused/174716145808?epid=19041369391&hash=item28ade4d090:g:IhwAAOSw9bRfcG39 You are having a laugh!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Ninety quid for an old wide body Athearn Blue Box GP9? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HO-Gauge-Athearn-3153-GP9-PWR-Locomotive-Southern-Pacific-Unused/174716145808?epid=19041369391&hash=item28ade4d090:g:IhwAAOSw9bRfcG39 You are having a laugh!!! "ruthzbitz" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Hroth said: I like the concept that any Rovex 6" celluloid banana coach with Mk1 hook-and-eye couplings is a "scale model"*, even back in the early 50s they were merely toys, initially created as a Christmas special item for Marks and Spencers. The only reason for buying these sad remains must be to complete an early Rovex set with missing/even more appallingly deformed coaches! * Just did a quick calculation. 6 inches works out as 37.5 ft "scale"**, so barely longer than a typical 6-wheel coach. "Detailed" is beyond the pale... ** The current Hornby R40077 6-wheel coach in BR livery is 160mm long by the catalogue, which makes it actually 40ft scale... "thingsifounduk" - the The Burke and Hare of model railway eBay? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: "thingsifounduk" - the The Burke and Hare of model railway eBay? Pripyat metal detector club.. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Meanwhile, on the empty box front.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353428140198 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Meanwhile, on the empty box front.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353428140198 It must be SOME empty box for £15!? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Meanwhile, on the empty box front.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353428140198 5 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: It must be SOME empty box for £15!? ~rustic drawl~ The do say that them plain brown boxen are all sold out due to folk sending things by post due to the plague... But 15 quid for ONE??? samuestoic4 doesn't give a size, but even a cursory search on ebay gives a selection of boxes. This seller offers 25 17"x12"x10" boxes for £20.70 INCUDING delivery! 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 It doesn't look empty to me - I'm sure that's some scrunched up paper lurking inside. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: "thingsifounduk" - the The Burke and Hare of model railway eBay? Nah! That's Rocket Railways, surely!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: It must be SOME empty box for £15!? More fresh air covered in cardboard...... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 31 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said: It doesn't look empty to me - I'm sure that's some scrunched up paper lurking inside. I wonder if the seller will pack the empty cardboard box into another cardboard box to post it? The buyer might buy one and get one 'free'?? 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just now, Paul H Vigor said: I wonder if the seller will pack the empty cardboard box into another cardboard box to post it? The buyer might buy one and get one 'free'?? Whoopee! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2021 I would dispute that is "new", it appears to have several courier stickers on it. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2021 I have a pile of empty cardboard boxes. Should I keep them or sell them at £15 a pop? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: I have a pile of empty cardboard boxes. Should I keep them or sell them at £15 a pop? Next we'll hear of break-ins at recycling centres! Cardboard boxes may be worth more than roof lead? 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: I have a pile of empty cardboard boxes. Should I keep them or sell them at £15 a pop? Why not? Try it and see!! Turn piles of boxes into piles of cash!!!! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul H Vigor said: Next we'll hear of break-ins at recycling centres! Cardboard boxes may be worth more than roof lead? Only model railway sized one though..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, MartinWales said: Only model railway sized one though..... Just as I was reading this thread another arrived containing a model locomotive. Purchased via e-bay, genuinely kit built. Unmade kit was £80, I paid £101 for it built up and painted, only the pick ups need sorting before it can run on the layout. (Tenshodo spud but I've got a spare of the same wheelbase). 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, PhilJ W said: Just as I was reading this thread another arrived containing a model locomotive. Purchased via e-bay, genuinely kit built. Unmade kit was £80, I paid £101 for it built up and painted, only the pick ups need sorting before it can run on the layout. (Tenshodo spud but I've got a spare of the same wheelbase). RESULT! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Ruffnut Thorston said: Meanwhile, on the empty box front.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353428140198 Is it Dave? Cheers Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Darius43 said: Is it Dave? Cheers Darius I bet there's a kitten hiding in that box! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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