RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hello Dave, We are aiming for a Kato book case type solution, but waiting to see the final answer Rapido come up with. As soon as I get a pic I'll put it on our website. Cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 ... Here bogie mouldings are being racked up for spraying. Allowing for Rapido's own models, and spares, maybe 25,000 will be needed. This job will probably tie up one worker for a solid week alone.... . Wow - fancy walking into work on a Monday morning (or whenever) and looking at a pile of 25,000 mouldings and thinking "what a lovely week I have coming to me !" That brings home the price of our hobby. . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted June 5, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2017 Hello all, Rapido have sent us some more photos showing latest progress on the Pendolino. It is a huge job but - just like BR of yesteryear - they're getting there. Trailer car bodyshells with grilles picked out in black, though the centre grille above the aircon fans still to be fitted: The doors are ready for the black striping which I suspect will be tampo printed: Spraying power car ends in a rather fetching pinafore: And the fruits of his labours: I am pretty sure these images have been taken over the space of a few weeks, and quite possibly the models are further advanced than this now. cheers Ben A. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will J Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 While the photos don't contain any big manufacturing revelations... the sight of a complex livery 'half way there' is oddly compelling. Thanks for the insight Ben. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted June 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2017 Strange to think that one of those could be sat in my house in a few months time! Thanks again for the update Ben. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Ben, you are spoiling us this week with the wonderful 92 model and then these photos of the painted pendolinos. Keep the photos coming and thank you for keeping us all up to date. Best regards, Jeremy Edited June 5, 2017 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted June 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hello all, Another month, another Pendolino update from Rapido's factory in China. The bodies seen in the last update are now having the black areas and printing added. And there are lots and lots to do... The inner ends have plenty of printed and painted details... And the pantographs correctly have their bases painted Virgin red... There are more images on our website. It's too late now to order a model from Revolution, however our partner retailers C&M Models, Colletts and Kernow will be taking some into stock and may still have some left for reservation. Once again thanks so much to everyone who supported this project and joined with us to make it happen, and kudos too to Rapido who know their stuff and are doing an incredible job. Cheers Ben A. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Impressive update, Ben. Hope you and Mike enjoy your break. Look forward to the next progress report. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted June 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Absolutely superb stuff there Ben! Hats off to both you and Mike for making this project happen! Can't wait to receive the models! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Fantastic!! really need to pull my finger out and build a layout for these beauties to stretch there legs! Graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The end details are very impressive! I need to make a start on this layout for them to run on! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash39 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Looking excellent! The end details are interesting to see, as it's very rare to see a split Pendolino. I'm assuming a seperately fitted gangway is still to be added? I may have missed one further back in the thread, but is there a close up photo of any of the sample model showing the gap between the vehicles on straight track? I found the video of the test of the third and final version of the couplers, and it looks very close coupled even on the curves, which is amazing considering the length of the vehicles, the tight radius curves and apparent close coupling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 2, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi Ash, Yes, you're right. There is a moulding of the gangway that is fixed on the ends of each car, and in the samples they were close on the straight. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted July 28, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Hello all, Rapido have sent us a short video showing a production Pendolino under gradient and running tests on their Rollercoaster layout in Canada. It's an oval of Kato unitrack with a tight radius and a pair of 4% (1 in 25) inclines on the far side of the loop. The train comprises standard production vehicles taken off the assembly line and sent to Rapido's HQ in Canada. Some of the vehicles don't have small tampo lettering, as they were rushed in for testing, but that isn't really apparent, though what is apparent is that the train has the correct number of cars, 11, but they aren't all of the correct type as both pantograph cars are absent. However that should have little bearing on the running. There is a video on our website or via this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cmq6ljsupge3pd/Pendo%20test%2028-07-2017.mov?dl=0 Cheers Ben A. Edited July 28, 2017 by Ben A 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammstein2609 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi Ben These are looking great, can't wait to get hold of my two! I particularly like the video from 1:28 where you can hear the distinctive noise the coaches make as they speed by, almost like the real thing. Cheers Martin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Right then, I need to stop drooling and set myself a target date of having at least one completed running track ready for my Pendolino by October! David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thanks for posting the video Ben, I to like David must crack on with a layout to display these beauties! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Excellent demonstration of the allure of this train. Seems to be over 350km/hr (about 220mph) scale speed on the faster runs. Hope the glazing has been tested for two trains passing at this speed in a tunnel. Just 3 years since this was first a glimmer on here, and 2½ years since the new Rapido/Revolution funding project began. Congratulations to Ben and Mike, and Rapido Trains for their tenacity and skill in seeing this through. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazr1980 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hi guys, I sent an email 6 weeks ago about changing my delivery address for my Pendolino as I have moved house, and I haven't had any confirmation? Cheers, Harry Reed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 11, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hello Harry, Thanks for getting in touch - PM sent. Duplicating the information on the Class 92 thread, in general terms, our website is having to deal with traffic levels far greater than anticipated when it was originally created to support the Kickstarter Pendolino campaign. We are in the process of revamping it to significantly improve its layout, capacity and functionality so please bear with us! Timing wise we are just waiting for Rapido to complete the manufacture of the production Pendolinos, which they have indicated will be around the end of August. After that it is just a question of shipping them to the UK and posting them out. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) Timing wise we are just waiting for Rapido to complete the manufacture of the production Pendolinos, which they have indicated will be around the end of August. After that it is just a question of shipping them to the UK and posting them out. Cheers Ben A. Not long to wait now then Ben! Best regards, Jeremy Edited August 11, 2017 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MGR Hooper! Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Awesome! Can't afford one, totally out of my time period, nowhere to run it, but.... kinda wish I had one :-( Cheers, Paul Same here...glad I am not alone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2017 Awesome! Can't afford one, totally out of my time period, nowhere to run it, but.... kinda wish I had one :-( Cheers, Paul You will get chance to play with a couple of them if they arrive in time for this years shows albeit with a dummy 67 on the front. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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