RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2014 Or are we talking about false prophets here? Lol False prophets.Hornby haven't made a profit for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MPR Posted September 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm pretty sure that's not an image of the real king, surely that's the real one on Hornby's Facebook page? Or are we talking about false prophets here? Lol Love me tender? - surely it is all box cars and cabooses in that picture. Not a 4000 gallon in sight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 A little off the actual topic, but a bit spooky dont you think,.....? My wife ordered me to go into our loft today, to find 'that train picture which i think will suit my current decor' so off I went and found the picture which has not seen the light of day for several years! I had forgotten we had it! Its now up on the wall and I have to admit it doesn't look too bad!! What a day this has been a WR King on the wall, and a Typhoon/Eurofighter circling above us for 25 mins. this afternoon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Ooh, a Cuneo. Original, or print? Is there a mouse somewhere in the painting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 OOOH how I wish!! No its just a print on a sort of Hardboard type material, We bought it around 1979 from Boots who had a largish store at the bottom end of Market Street in Manchester at that time. It cost around £25 which was quite a lot 35 yrs ago. Its dated October 1970 and the MOUSE is just below the rail almost directly vertically down from the loco's Left hand Buffer EDIT FOR MOUSE PIC!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted September 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2014 A little off the actual topic, but a bit spooky dont you think,.....? My wife ordered me to go into our loft today, to find 'that train picture which i think will suit my current decor' so off I went and found the picture which has not seen the light of day for several years! I had forgotten we had it! Its now up on the wall and I have to admit it doesn't look too bad!! What a day this has been a WR King on the wall, and a Typhoon/Eurofighter circling above us for 25 mins. this afternoon! What had you done to attract the attention of the RAF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 What had you done to attract the attention of the RAF? North Wales Constabulary were clearly short of helicopters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free At Last Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 and a Typhoon/Eurofighter circling above us for 25 mins. this afternoon!Went to Chester this afternoon for an ice cream by the Dee and wondered what is was. Could hear it but not see anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2014 With such variety I think it might well be a somewhat even spread. It will be curious to see how many people go for No. 6025. Me for one, unless I like the look of the later blue (in BR days not preserved) one better when they appear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski7 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I sent Hattons an E-Mail asking if they had plans for an N Gauge version..... They said 'We have no plans to commission a GWR King in N Gauge, but that does not mean to say that would be completely ruled out in the future' Im hoping they will Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2014 False prophets.Hornby haven't made a profit for years. Actually they have, just not enough for them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor-onGRT4 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 There are now artist impressions on every model in colour so you can see how the model will be King George V has no bell in the picture so it must be from before 1927 also single chimney definetly pre war livery, Ordered this one, King Henry V and King Richard II , Hopefully three Kings from the east arrount X-mas 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGV Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 No. 6000 carried its Bell from October 1927 when presented at the Ohio and Baltimore Railroad celebrations. She was released to service on 29th June 1927, so was Bell-less for only 3-4 months, and as she left for the USA in August, was only without bell on GWR metals for 1-2 months. I'd be very surprised if the model of 6000 was without its iconic Bell (and the medals) ... even if it was as an extra to fit oneself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2014 One more for Miss P (proving I should have looked at my own postcard collection before starting on 70 year old magazines ) 6021 with plated cab side window - angle of view gives no clues about tender livery, painting or lining. I shall continue looking but thus the only wartime photos of 'Kings' I have run to earth (both by Maurice Earley) have them with plated cab side windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2014 There are now artist impressions on every model in colour so you can see how the model will be King George V has no bell in the picture so it must be from before 1927 also single chimney definetly pre war livery, Ordered this one, King Henry V and King Richard II , Hopefully three Kings from the east arrount X-mas 2015 Has anyone counted the spokes on the relevant wheels.Strange things happen if you don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Has anyone counted the spokes on the relevant wheels.Strange things happen if you don't. Er. the prototype or the model, if it's the prototype, how can the rest of us do it with out the photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 There are now artist impressions on every model in colour so you can see how the model will be Very nice, very helpful, even if it doesn't answer details like the bell on KGV, this is an improvement over the original 'text only' descriptions. I also note much improved text descriptions that now include variants in steam pipes, buffers (tapered or parallel) and chimneys (single or double). Well done Hattons and DJModels! It is very encouraging and reassuring. This is far superior announcement collateral regarding the intended overall appearance of the model than the black and white in service photographs (often in a completely different livery) that are often the only illustration in the Hornby and Bachmann catalogues when products are first announced with a livery description solely consisting of "GWR green". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 6000 comes with bell in the pack! Regards neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I also note much improved text descriptions that now include variants in steam pipes, buffers (tapered or parallel) and chimneys (single or double). HK07 says tapered buffers but shows parallel buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I see there making 6000 in 1971 condition also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2014 HK07 says tapered buffers but shows parallel buffers. I think the only answer with buffers is to look for dated photos - for example HK11 6017 shown as late livery, tapered buffers was in exactly that condition in 1957 HK12 6026 shown as late livery, parallel buffers was still running with taper buffers in 1958 (in late livery) HK13 6005 shown as late livery, parallel buffers, was in exactly that condition in 1962 HK14 6024 shown as late livery, parallel buffers 'As Preserved' still had taper buffers in 1957 but otherwise in the same condition (complete with late crest). HK 15 6000 shown as 1971 condition was still running with taper buffers in 1959 but had parallel ones before it was withdrawn, And among that lot there are two which suit my needs I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I also note much improved text descriptions that now include variants in steam pipes, buffers (tapered or parallel) and chimneys (single or double). HK07 says tapered buffers but shows parallel buffers. Picky, picky picky It demonstrates how difficult it is to get all the details right and clearly communicate what punters can expect. I appreciate the attempt to communicate even if imperfect. It's much better to do that now when there is opportunity to ask clarifying questions and there might be opportunity for course corrections rather than a surprise unveiling at the end that results in 'ooops'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 6000 comes with bell in the pack! Regards neil That's me decided then. Early 6000 with bell & garters!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Already pre-ordered a BR late crest job but since I'm on the verge of putting together a c1949/50 mixed rake of passenger stock I'm seriously tempted by one of the early BR period offerings. Said combo won't really be for a layout, more as a display piece once my back room 'modelling space' is replastered, decorated and shelved. Despite the post-war gloom, Paddington must have been a strangely colourful place back then with blue Kings, a smattering of chocolate & cream remnants with 'W' prefixed running numbers amongst the passenger rolling stock, with newly painted blood & custard examples in the mix. Nigh on irresistable! I knew I should have left those Jim Russell carriage books in the box last week... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Curses Dave, with the 1971 KGV I've now got to cave in and get one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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