A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[gwrrob]

4 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said:

Under new  (well sort of) Management Rob!

 

I need your lot to stay up as it's the only game in the season I go to.🤣

[BWsTrains]

2 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

To shew my impartiality and balance, the KR Models mica is available to pre-order through retailers like Rails here. Still nothing new to see yet.

 

Any thoughts ?

 

https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/kr-models?q=mica

 

 

From the look of that pic it'll rival the leaning tower of Pisa. Dodgy axles I'd say

[St Enodoc]

8 hours ago, Dunsignalling said:

Perhaps it's time the egg theme was laid to rest.....

 

7 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

laid to nest?

I agree, the yolk's worn a bit thin.

[Dunsignalling]

10 hours ago, BWsTrains said:

 

From the look of that pic it'll rival the leaning tower of Pisa. Dodgy axles I'd say

 

Only the axles?

 

I won't be deciding until we've seen the finished article. 

Edited April 3 by Dunsignalling

[57xx]

12 hours ago, Dunsignalling said:

 

Only the axles?

 

I won't be deciding until we've seen the finished article. 

 

Indeed, the whole thing looks to have some kind of reverse perspective going on.

[Harlequin]

On 02/04/2024 at 18:49, gwrrob said:

 

To shew my impartiality and balance, the KR Models mica is available to pre-order through retailers like Rails here. Still nothing new to see yet.

 

Any thoughts ?

 

https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/kr-models?q=mica

 

Yes. Why can they not be bothered to do a decent render of their CAD? It’s really easy and they’ve had ages to do something that would promote the model much better than this carp. It shows a lax attitude that probably permeates everything they do.

[gwrrob]

I will say there’s not a lot to shew yet for a proposed summer ‘24 release.

[Andy Keane]

35 minutes ago, Harlequin said:

Yes. Why can they not be bothered to do a decent render of their CAD? It’s really easy and they’ve had ages to do something that would promote the model much better than this carp. It shows a lax attitude that probably permeates everything they do.

I looked at some reviews on one of their earlier RTR locos (The Fell) and people were not very complimentary.

[The Fatadder]

11 hours ago, Harlequin said:

Yes. Why can they not be bothered to do a decent render of their CAD? It’s really easy and they’ve had ages to do something that would promote the model much better than this carp. It shows a lax attitude that probably permeates everything they do.

Probably the same reason they lack the ability to actually design anything to a decent standard of accuracy, they just lack the skills for the job....

[sjrixon]

I chatted them at Warley.  Nice bunch, I do hope they do a decent job. Accurascale and Rapido have shown there is a real interest in GWR wagons and done an amazing job. Tough act to follow!

 

So yes, can we have some decent renderings please! 

Edited April 4 by sjrixon

[gwrrob]

46 minutes ago, sjrixon said:

So yes, can we have some decent renderings please! 

Have you been drinking @sjrixon as you seem to be plastered.

[Mallard60022]

On 02/04/2024 at 19:56, gwrrob said:

 

I need your lot to stay up as it's the only game in the season I go to.🤣

They new Manager is from Spain. Sly Viagra. Promised to be able to keep us up.

I thank you.

P

[Mallard60022]

On 02/04/2024 at 21:46, BWsTrains said:

 

From the look of that pic it'll rival the leaning tower of Pisa. Dodgy axles I'd say

I'm not SHELLing out on one of those.

However I believe the real thing will look OK from what I have heard.

P

[Mallard60022]

1 hour ago, The Fatadder said:

Probably the same reason they lack the ability to actually design anything to a decent standard of accuracy, they just lack the skills for the job....

Ooooof, that's a  wee bit harsh when the thing isn't available to be commented on.

P

[Mallard60022]

46 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

Have you been drinking @sjrixon as you seem to be plastered.

You are a smoothy Rob

P

[Ian Hargrave]

10 hours ago, gwrrob said:

Have you been drinking @sjrixon as you seem to be plastered.

No but I’m getting there. Enjoy 😊 

[County of Yorkshire]

I see Kernow have listed the fishbelly and 9ft American railmotor bogies as spares on their website. I think they include wheels and at £8 each seem like a bit of a bargain? 

[The Fatadder]

1 hour ago, County of Yorkshire said:

I see Kernow have listed the fishbelly and 9ft American railmotor bogies as spares on their website. I think they include wheels and at £8 each seem like a bit of a bargain? 

I’m hoping they list the body eventually, for an auto coach conversion

[gwrrob]

A pannier, still in wartime black, 4679 heads west with a freight.

 

[Limpley Stoker]

I see the Moderator is still working from home!

[Dunsignalling]

On 06/04/2024 at 19:02, County of Yorkshire said:

I see Kernow have listed the fishbelly and 9ft American railmotor bogies as spares on their website. I think they include wheels and at £8 each seem like a bit of a bargain? 

I thought so and, this morning, ordered a pair of the American type to use on an Airfix Siphon H that I've had knocking around for a while. The steps will need altering but that's no big deal.

 

Two hours later, I came across a G I'd forgotten about..... 

 

John

[46444]

3 hours ago, gwrrob said:

A pannier, still in wartime black, 4679 heads west with a freight.

 

 

I never realised Andy was around in the post war period hanging around Brent. Amazing the lure of the Pack Horse and Pannier..

[46444]

On 06/04/2024 at 19:02, County of Yorkshire said:

I see Kernow have listed the fishbelly and 9ft American railmotor bogies as spares on their website. I think they include wheels and at £8 each seem like a bit of a bargain? 

 

So would these be most suitable for sticking under an Airfix Siphon G or H?

 

Asking for a friend who has a couple waiting in the wings....

[St Enodoc]

3 hours ago, 46444 said:

 

So would these be most suitable for sticking under an Airfix Siphon G or H?

 

Asking for a friend who has a couple waiting in the wings....

 

3 hours ago, Dunsignalling said:

I thought so and, this morning, ordered a pair of the American type to use on an Airfix Siphon H that I've had knocking around for a while. The steps will need altering but that's no big deal.

 

Two hours later, I came across a G I'd forgotten about..... 

 

John

Yes, at the price they're a very good deal. I might order some for myself (Airfix et al autocoaches were my previous go-to source).

[Mallard60022]

Morning all and Rob, please excuse yet another question.

On your Accy Nana Vans, are your Hunts (the Extra Close for NEM) the new ones with 'Collars'? I ask as I've just received my new ones (with Collars) and these look quite different to the ones I had and struggled somewhat with on my Nanas; (didn't have a tight fit in the Van hole (ooooh er misses). 

Thank you.

Phil