Smiffy2 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hmm. Looks a bit lumpen. I had been thinking of a simple renumber and rename to Alfred the Great, but I'm not sure now. Those bogie wheels would have to go, the undercut on the boiler looks wrong, the moulding round the tender spectacle plate looks crude. Show its age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperordalek Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It is worth recalling that Hornby Railways did usea batch of "waxy" green plastic for the Halls and Britannias at one time....this colour looks a lot like that! I do have a "waxy green finish" Britannia from c.1974/5 with Synchrosmoke. It runs quite well - I was hoping for a more modern body (particuarly the loco itself) but alas........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Good lord, that's the best badly done copy of a generally poor model. Quite happy to give that a miss. It very good in its execution of making worse the shortcomings of the original model. A better job could be done using a GBL 9F body on the Brit under gubbins. Cheers Shane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I had hoped they would at least have used the 1980s rather than the 1960s version. It's another one that I would of got more if it was a better model. They were quite common in the area that I'm planning on modelling next (somewhere around Chester). As it is I think it'll be another one that will be left alone to gather dust on a shelf. Might be handy for those that like to practice their weathering. Filthy late 1960s condition with no name or numberplates would cover up a multitude of sins. Jason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Howe Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 We Have a ring binder with today's release of issue 32 Er, I didn't. Was this a subscription delivery or in store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 In store I picked one up at me local Sainsbury's this morning for me Godson. There was 2 on the shelf and both had the ring binders attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Must be in store, the subscription is next issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Howe Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It's back to Sainsbury's in the morning for me then. Might well give them the whole lot back since the right side of my tender looks as though it was painted with a three inch brush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Two Brits left in WHS Clacton on Sea this afternoon if it helps anyone - mine will be a static 'shed filler but as Dick said, it will need a lot of work and weathering! £8.99 though, still not a bad buy as a starting point! Kind regards, Jock. Edited April 30, 2015 by Jock67B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Could have got the 7MT in Smiths yesterday but thought its green maybe too late for the BR Blue period and left it alone shame it looks a stunning model from photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted April 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2015 Could have got the 7MT in Smiths yesterday but thought its green maybe too late for the BR Blue period and left it alone shame it looks a stunning model from photos The prototype is preserved, so could realistically be seen alongside BR Blue locos. I wouldn't exactly say its a stunning model and the decoration certainly would need improving on, even if only to paint the running board and area below the smokebox door black, but at the price its a good starting point for a bit of modelling. Regards, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pin Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Er, I didn't. Was this a subscription delivery or in store? I order from a local newsagent near where I work, so collect it on the Wednesday. Others have now reported the ring binder being attached. I would chase your vendor/supplier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted April 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2015 Two in Eastleigh WHS yesterday, with binders; none left in Sainsbury's. I wasn't impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Been in Smiths today its gone but coincidentally the local model shop has the same thing from Hornby for 40 quid RTR is that one better than the GBL model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Only one Britannia in WH Smiths at Swanage and that has been reserved. Decided not to go on a 40 mile round trip to Poole to see if they have any as I already have a ready to run Oliver Cromwell. Although £8.99 is good value for the model and magazine it does not look like this is one of their best models. My main interest is steam so it looks like Locomotion will be my next purchase. I think the series has created a lot of interest and has encouraged people to get their paint brushes and tools out which is what this site is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46256 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 This model im glad to say has one redeeming feature.....it wont make any inroads into my....sorry married...our finances.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Howe Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Happy to report that Sainsbury's were happy to refund for my shabby-looking Brit with the missing binder, and that Asda presented me a choice of two much better examples, both with binders (very flimsily) attached. Crisis averted! Cheers all Phil 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted May 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Been in Smiths today its gone but coincidentally the local model shop has the same thing from Hornby for 40 quid RTR is that one better than the GBL model There have been several versions of the Britannia (and other class members) starting with the very basic early model produced by Tri-Ang, through to Tri-Ang Hornby then Hornby over the years and the models have gradually been refined up to the superb representation produced by current day Hornby. You won't see the latter on offer at £40 though. Variously, these models have been Loco Drive with flangeless centre drivers, Tender Drive (Basic models) then Tender Drive (Advanced detail) followed by tender drive (Super Detail) and finally a Loco drive version which is an outstanding RTR models in terms of detail and performance. You'd really need to ask for a close look at the model you have seen offered at £40 to determine which 'generation' its from and decide for yourself if its a better prospect than the GBL offering. Have a look at the drive method, the wheels on the bogie and pony trucks (plastic or metal) and at details such as the handrails, moulded on earlier variants, but seperately fitted to varying degrees of refinement on later products. Regards, John Edit for syntax Edited May 1, 2015 by Brit70053 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 if anyone is looking for a binder from part 32, I have a spare binder - P.M me if you are interested. I ordered two copies because I was going to make a standard 4-8-2, and a standard 4-4-2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) *sigh* I buckled and bought the sole copy of issue 32 from my local Sainsbugs..... Getting it home, a side-by-side with the tender drive R.063 shows impressive similarities. with both the loco body and tender, though there are some inconsistencies (have a look at the cab front windows, and the tender window frames!). The colour is very similar to that used on the Hornby R.852, the Ivatt 2MT Mogul, which sports a similar curious shade of green! Just a thought. I've just detatched it from the base and looking at the "chassis" I wonder why they didn't just go with a moulded bit of plastic rather than the diecast metal, which makes the model unsuitable for background stock on a live railway. (A job that the Dapol kit locos perform excellently) I've just had a browse through ebay and a set of Hornby drivers and valve gear would come to something like 20 quid. I'd almost be inclined to scratchbuild a chassis and perhaps even motorise it..... It'd still be cheaper than all but the most fleabag Triang Brits on ebay! Edited May 2, 2015 by Hroth 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted May 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2015 *sigh* I buckled and bought the sole copy of issue 32 from my local Sainsbugs..... Getting it home, a side-by-side with the tender drive R.063 shows impressive similarities. with both the loco body and tender, though there are some inconsistencies (have a look at the cab front windows, and the tender window frames!). The colour is very similar to that used on the Hornby R.852, the Ivatt 2MT Mogul, which sports a similar curious shade of green! Just a thought. I've just detatched it from the base and looking at the "chassis" I wonder why they didn't just go with a moulded bit of plastic rather than the diecast metal, which makes the model unsuitable for background stock on a live railway. (A job that the Dapol kit locos perform excellently) I've just had a browse through ebay and a set of Hornby drivers and valve gear would come to something like 20 quid. I'd almost be inclined to scratchbuild a chassis and perhaps even motorise it..... It'd still be cheaper than all but the most fleabag Triang Brits on ebay! Just apply a little Araldite to the bottom of the diecast 'wheel' tyres - you only need to do one side. Look !! - no short circuits. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Just apply a little Araldite to the bottom of the diecast 'wheel' tyres - you only need to do one side. Look !! - no short circuits. Regards, John Isherwood. True, but with turning wheels, you can shunt dead locos, and the "valvegear" really does set my teeth on edge! Also, If I took the Araldite route I'd be inclined to insulate both sides. A 12v short is annoying enough, but if something went wrong on DCC? Oh well, someting else to put on the prioritised "Things to do" list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) You can remove the valvegear and display her as a locomotive undergoing repair. Sheets could possibly be added to hide the less good parts. I would be inclined to either isolate the rails ie a 'dead' section or saw the cast chassis in half lengthways and insulate with a strip of card or plastic. Edited May 3, 2015 by Il Grifone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 WHS Huntingdon had 3 Brits in yesterday. Not surprised they are still there, personally I wouldn't want one as poor as these. Still, each to their own. Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Here is a work in progress look at my britannia. I have painted the green area around the smoke box that should be black. Also repainted the green with the correct shade. I have painted at so I didn't need to repaint the boiler bands. It still needs transfers added and weathering. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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