Horsetan Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 For goodness sake, does nobody have an accurate tadometer, how can I be expected to make an informed decision! :-) It sort of reminded me of what Hornby did with the front of their DoG, that's all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2014 I'd like to point out that MY tadometer is a lot more accurate than YOUR tadometer! MINE can measure a sub atomic particle's wotsits, compared to which a gnat's wotsits are positively gargantuan! Seriously, though, I was comparing Andy Y's photos above with the link posted by Mikkel on page 1 of this thread. https://www.flickr.com/photos/60790501@N04/5809232761/ This makes the Bachmann smokebox look as though it is projecting a bit more than a tad - however accurate your tadometer is, at least to my mind! However, I take on board all of you who have made the point that it is still a well detailed model, particularly Brinkley's comment about the improvement in the smokebox door. Putting my tadometer aside for a moment, that leaves just the cab projections and the curved bunker sheet to deal with to convert the 64xx to a 74xx! Do I dare risk damaging irrepairably a rather expensive model? David C This one of 6430 looks a tad more pround than the one of the rusting 6412 https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrightfamilyarchives/5638891856 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2014 Is that the 'Hall' or the 'Modified Hall' ? The 'Hall' has reportedly been dropped. I heard that too... The Bachmann Times definitely says: "GWR Hall class 4-6-0 in production" with: "GWR Modified Hall class 4-6-0 Livery Samples" Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2014 Is a tad metric? If it can be divided into tens, then Yes; if not then No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 If it can be divided into tens, then Yes; if not then No. Hi Andrew, That's just it. Can it be divided? What can you use a Tad for? The last time I saw a Tadometer, it was in a Rivet Counter Dectector Van..... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2014 Does anyone have a conversion chart for "tads", "smidgins" & "gnats wotsits"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted December 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Ten nats to a wotsits ten wotsits to a tad 1 inch ÷24.5 =1 tad a smidgin is a layman's term for a wotsits. Cerca 1850's and if believed to come from the phrase small gin but the word wotsit was sometimesed used to confused the temperance movement going around at the time. Edited December 2, 2014 by farren 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 According to MRE Mag, several versions now en route from China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2015 I hope they 'phase' the introduction of these. What with DJM bringing out the 18" Hunslet 'Austerity' pretty soon, my wallet will take a pasting..... Just hope the ship doesn't end up on Brambles Bank...... Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 According to MRE Mag, several versions now en route from China. Our review sample is illustrated on Model Rail's Facebook page. Arrived just too late to make the February issue. CHRIS LEIGH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2015 Our review sample is illustrated on Model Rail's Facebook page. Arrived just too late to make the February issue. CHRIS LEIGH Thanks Chris.Look forward to seeing a review. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip-griffiths Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Do Bachmann have plans to back date the 64xx to a non-top feed version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Hi, Regarding the 64xx, here is a nice clear photo of the smokebox and door - as you can see it is a 'Good Tad' in front of the tanks. However the splashers are way over size and the rear fire iron support 'rings' are about 30% too large (see Tony Wrights thread for a rear photo http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64295-wright-writes/page-143post 3565) . Tony Edited January 14, 2015 by Rail-Online 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi, Regarding the 64xx, here is a nice clear photo of the smokebox and door - as you can see it is a 'Good Tad' in front of the tanks. However the splashers are way over size and the rear fire iron support 'rings' are about 30% too large (see Tony Wrights thread for a rear photo http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64295-wright-writes/page-143post 3565) . Tony Hmmmm. Any one fancy doing a set of etches? Gordon A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2015 Having waited so long for a 64xx, I can feel the anticipation / excitement rising. Hopefully as it's Bachmann we are talking about, there should be enough to go round.... Given they are in a container on the High Seas, is anyone monitoring the shipping app to check all the ships leaving China? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hmmmm. Any one fancy doing a set of etches? Gordon A I wouldn't be surprised if Chris Gibbon didn't include something like that in his new chassis kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if Chris Gibbon didn't include something like that in his new chassis kit. Or Brassmasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted January 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2015 Looking at that makes me start wondering if I made the right decision going for a white metal kit / high level chassis when Bachmann are making it in the livery I want.... Still at least I can get the details specific to my loco from the start, and it will be a lot more fun than just opening a box 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 Or Brassmasters. Quite possibly, but we know that Chris is definitely doing a chassis kit... it will be a lot more fun than just opening a box What kit did you say you had for your loco, Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 Cotsworld I think, bought off John shortly after RMWeb live. With the intention of using with the forthcoming high level chassis and a load of archers rivet rransfers to improve on the detail. Hopefully the chassis isn't far behind the Bachmann model and I can make a start on building.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2015 However the splashers are way over size and the rear fire iron support 'rings' are about 30% too large It's good to see Bachmann is looking out for the hobby as a whole, by not putting the aftermarket suppliers out of business 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Cotsworld I think, bought off John shortly after RMWeb live. With the intention of using with the forthcoming high level chassis and a load of archers rivet rransfers to improve on the detail. Hopefully the chassis isn't far behind the Bachmann model and I can make a start on building.... I would use the Bachmann body with High Level chassis (yes, he is including new splashers) - that would also sort out the horrible oversize coupling rod bosses on the Bachmann model. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2015 Cotsworld I think, bought off John shortly after RMWeb live. With the intention of using with the forthcoming high level chassis and a load of archers rivet rransfers to improve on the detail. Hopefully the chassis isn't far behind the Bachmann model and I can make a start on building.... I think Chris said he needed to get his hands on a production model before he could progress the chassis kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Should the cab plates be in cast iron on these as the real ones where, Bachamann seem to have done them in Brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi Should the cab plates be in cast iron on these as the real ones where, Bachamann seem to have done them in Brass? Some sheds and works (especially Caerphilly) painted cast iron worksplates to look like brass using a sort of dull lemon yellow paint, so it is not that bad. See cabside 3642 in the current GCRA auction catalogue http://www.gcrauctions.com/sale187/lot206.html Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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