MarkC Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 That's nothing......click "sellers other items"......if you dare... O.......M.......G....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just when you think Mr Gosturde can't get any more optimistic: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-GAUGE-KIT-SCRATCH-BUILT-GW-GWR-0-4-4-PANIER-TANK-LOCO-na-/371001731067?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item56616d27fb So for your 40 quid you get...what? Two pairs of possibly Slaters drivers of indeterminate size and with, based on the standard of the rest of it, the crankpins bodged beyond redemption, a motor (which is not what I think of as a can motor in the modern sense) out of God knows what, two pairs of carrying wheels that look as if they've had half the spokes cut out for no good reason, and half a dozen handrail knobs. Oh, and a handy firelighter. I reckon I could get all that, brand new, in sizes I actually want, for 40 quid. I know I've been known to speak in defence of dodgily made models from the past, on the basis that they represent someone's decision not to await the pleasure of the r-t-r manufacturers, bemoan their lack of cash and skills or whinge on a forum, but to do some actual modelling. I still feel that way in many cases. But there are limits and this monstrosity is well beyond them. If it was built by a 10 year old I'll cut them a fair bit of slack, but to try and flog it as a serious 0 gauge loco ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR lives on Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-HST-BODYS-IN-LMS-MARRO0N-BIT-OF-FUN-/251444035759?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#ht_77wt_1190 Not madness but felt I had to share this item, i wonder if it will become mad........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So for your 40 quid you get...what? Two pairs of possibly Slaters drivers of indeterminate size and with, based on the standard of the rest of it, the crankpins bodged beyond redemption, a motor (which is not what I think of as a can motor in the modern sense) out of God knows what, two pairs of carrying wheels that look as if they've had half the spokes cut out for no good reason, and half a dozen handrail knobs. Oh, and a handy firelighter. I reckon I could get all that, brand new, in sizes I actually want, for 40 quid. I know I've been known to speak in defence of dodgily made models from the past, on the basis that they represent someone's decision not to await the pleasure of the r-t-r manufacturers, bemoan their lack of cash and skills or whinge on a forum, but to do some actual modelling. I still feel that way in many cases. But there are limits and this monstrosity is well beyond them. If it was built by a 10 year old I'll cut them a fair bit of slack, but to try and flog it as a serious 0 gauge loco ... That's what Gosturde does! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 That's nothing......click "sellers other items"......if you dare... Yikes! Well, it's to be hoped that the individual posing with the items is "Alicia" and not "Tom" I guess!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just when you think Mr Gosturde can't get any more optimistic: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-GAUGE-KIT-SCRATCH-BUILT-GW-GWR-0-4-4-PANIER-TANK-LOCO-na-/371001731067?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item56616d27fb Balsa wood with some metal parts - I'd never have thought of that - and the motor is not fixed into the body. So much easier to bin, then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhBBob Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-HST-BODYS-IN-LMS-MARRO0N-BIT-OF-FUN-/251444035759?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#ht_77wt_1190 Not madness but felt I had to share this item, i wonder if it will become mad........ Aaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhh ! That's all I can say ! Did I spell it correctly ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2014 That's nothing......click "sellers other items"......if you dare... Just as well he's not selling any Horny stock Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted February 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2014 Balsa wood with some metal parts - I'd never have thought of that - and the motor is not fixed into the body. So much easier to bin, then ? Surprised he doesn't say that the motor (not being fixed to the body) is easier to convert to DCC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So for your 40 quid you get...what? Two pairs of possibly Slaters drivers of indeterminate size ...... On closer inspection, it appears to me that the driving wheels may not actually be the same size..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 On closer inspection, it appears to me that the driving wheels may not actually be the same size..... Sure it's not a case of this: Careful, now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-SCRATCHBUILT-J94-LOCO-/301091206423?hash=item461a6f3517 Blimey, frame made from bits of warship by the looks of things... Paul A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-SCRATCHBUILT-J94-LOCO-/301091206423?hash=item461a6f3517 Blimey, frame made from bits of warship by the looks of things... Paul A. Crikey! Those chassis frames are thick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) So how's this for odd/interesting/coincidence!!!! I was looking on ebay.com (based in US that's the "default") and clicked on "View Similar Items" as I was interested in an "United States Lines" that recently sold and I "should" have bid on as it went for a great price (sorry, I digress), and these two listing appeared - especially strange since they are almost impossible to find otherwise, even searching for "Hornby R2294" or "Hornby Ellerman Lines". http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hornby-OO-Gauge-R2294-BR-4-6-2-Merchant-Navy-Class-Ellerman-Lines-/310834647800?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item485f3052f8#ht_2142wt_1208 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hornby-OO-Gauge-R2294-BR-4-6-2-Merchant-Navy-Class-Ellerman-Lines-/131085031465?pt=Games_US&hash=item1e8546d829#ht_1659wt_1208 Apparently ukpartsdeal has a twin and the price is better (all relative of course !!) from the eshopic seller - interestingly it says on that listing that the item location is the US but they don't SHIP to the US, only Canada! Go figure The entire text/verbage of the listing is identical - my question is, what nut would ever, EVER pay those prices for the locos they purport to have! Edited February 6, 2014 by Ian Abel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 This bit of his blurb is especially good? ***Kindly please leave us positive feedback and 5-star DSR so we can keep selling our products at a LOW price! If you are not satisfied with the transaction, please feel free to contact us and let’s know your suggestion and request, we’ll do whatever we can to meet your demands. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yikes! Well, it's to be hoped that the individual posing with the items is "Alicia" and not "Tom" I guess!! Could be a "Tom" (think about it!) Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2014 Dunno if this is madness. (Maybe we need an "ebay oddities" thread?) Hornby ebay sales have been mentioned in the bargain hunters thread before now, but here's an oddity. An auction for a limited edition item. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Archive-R3082-Deathly-Hallows-Hogwarts-Express-Loco-Gold-Plated-Parts-/201032815012?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2ece7d51a4 I wonder what this will go for? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Dunno if this is madness. (Maybe we need an "ebay oddities" thread?) Hornby ebay sales have been mentioned in the bargain hunters thread before now, but here's an oddity. An auction for a limited edition item. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Archive-R3082-Deathly-Hallows-Hogwarts-Express-Loco-Gold-Plated-Parts-/201032815012?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2ece7d51a4 I wonder what this will go for? Cheers, Mick Will be curious as the true "collector" (if there really is such a thing!!) is unlikely to want it as there's no certificate to go with it, right?? That's part of what makes it collectable! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2014 Will be curious as the true "collector" (if there really is such a thing!!) is unlikely to want it as there's no certificate to go with it, right?? That's part of what makes it collectable! Yes, but this is a "rare" one without a certificate! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yes, but this is a "rare" one without a certificate! Mike. Ah but a 'mega rare' one would be if it was 'pro weathered' ! Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Just when you think Mr Gosturde can't get any more optimistic: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-GAUGE-KIT-SCRATCH-BUILT-GW-GWR-0-4-4-PANIER-TANK-LOCO-na-/371001731067?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item56616d27fb She has a sister! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-GAUGE-KIT-SCRATCH-BUILT-CALEDONIAN-RAILWAYS-CR-2-2-2-SINGLE-LOCO-1-na-/371001735001 CIR? = Cr@p Idiotic Rubbish? (This could apply to the item or Gos's price or both.) Now I know what to do with those white metal wagon axleguards that break off! (or perhaps not!) Edited February 7, 2014 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yes, but this is a "rare" one without a certificate! The certificate was probably robbed to go with a model that didn't have one.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 She has a sister! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-GAUGE-KIT-SCRATCH-BUILT-CALEDONIAN-RAILWAYS-CR-2-2-2-SINGLE-LOCO-1-na-/371001735001 CIR? = Cr@p Idiotic Rubbish? (This could apply to the item or Gos's price or both.) Now I know what to do with those white metal wagon axleguards that break off! (or perhaps not!) How on earth can Gosturde say that is a Caledonian Loco! It's just misleading.......... Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) How on earth can Gosturde say that is a Caledonian Loco! It's just misleading.......... In truth, what did we expect from a man with an absurdly large American car collection to support? See bottom of this page Meet Gosturde himself: Remember: know your enemy Edited February 7, 2014 by Horsetan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) How on earth can Gosturde say that is a Caledonian Loco! It's just misleading.......... Tony She's blue isn't she? (not quite the right blue, but never mine details - Gos doesn't) On a different tack http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Toys-Morris-Mini-Traveller-Atlas-Editions-Collectable-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/181318761595?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item2a3770bc7b (Available direct from Atlas Editions for £1.99 all in! (I'm tempted to sell mine!) They also do a nice London bus in 4mm scale and other interesting items (there is a partwork involved, but it's easy to cancel). http://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/ Edited February 7, 2014 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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