2750Papyrus Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Lucky Me! Mine was delivered about 30 minutes ago (no email) and has been running smoothly and quietly with a dynamometer car and two Holden bogie coaches in tow. A lovely model - congratulations and thanks to all at Locomotion and Rapido. Now, does it live in the display cabinet with 251 and the prototype Deltic or on the layout (supposedly 1938) with 3251? That single driver is fascinating to watch...…... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 The evolutionary line up is the thing and the whole of the thing. How Doncaster got it right like no other UK shop in finding the true path to maximum power express traction. Where is the Deltic? Close to two decades in the future if we pin the date by the single chimney A4 in LNER green... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted August 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) Ditto 2750Papyrus. One of the chains was broken and, oddly, one link was not loose in the packaging with the other links and the hook. It is a good job the spare ones were sent out but I quite like the finer ones so I might see if I can find some fine wire and make one. It really is a beautiful model. Top marks Rapido. Edited August 9, 2018 by teaky 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 The evolutionary line up is the thing and the whole of the thing. How Doncaster got it right like no other UK shop in finding the true path to maximum power express traction. Close to two decades in the future if we pin the date by the single chimney A4 in LNER green... We could be missing an A3 (if that is an A1 in the picture otherwise vice versa) though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methuselah Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Where is the Deltic? What's a 'Deltic'....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 What's a 'Deltic'....? Something that sings with a high pitched voice into the night.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted August 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2018 Lucky Me! Mine was delivered about 30 minutes ago (no email) and has been running smoothly and quietly with a dynamometer car and two Holden bogie coaches in tow. A lovely model - congratulations and thanks to all at Locomotion and Rapido. Now, does it live in the display cabinet with 251 and the prototype Deltic or on the layout (supposedly 1938) with 3251? That single driver is fascinating to watch...…... You too have fallen under its spell....poetry in motion,is it not ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR Dave Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Something that sings with a high pitched voice into the night.... I thought they were the evil robots from Dr Who Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 My surplus Singles are due to be collected by APC tomorrow for return to Locomotion. Well, got a phone call from APC on Monday that my surplus Singles would be picked up on Tuesday. They weren't, even though we were in all day, and are still sitting on our sideboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free At Last Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 MikeTrice, on 09 Aug 2018 - 17:55, said:Well, got a phone call from APC on Monday that my surplus Singles would be picked up on Tuesday. They weren't, even though we were in all day, and are still sitting on our sideboard. Maybe, as a gesture of goodwill they are letting you keep them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I thought they were the evil robots from Dr Who Careful you will have Jason Shron from Rapido himself posting directly on this thread for polluting a Rapido model thread with mis-conceived ideas about Doctor Who! He might turn you into a DCC controlled cyber man using a Stirling's sound chip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidobill Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Careful you will have Jason Shron from Rapido himself posting directly on this thread for polluting a Rapido model thread with mis-conceived ideas about Doctor Who! He might turn you into a DCC controlled cyber man using a Stirling's sound chip. The Single's sound chip won't work for this. He has a special one though... ;>) Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Tim Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) Well that was lucky. Checked my e-mails before going out. Nothing about delivery. Got home and as I was getting out of the car APC pulled up. A quick look and I have to say an amazing model. Further examination , running in etc will to have to wait as I'm going out again. (The chains have survived the journey) I also have had no emails from APC, however when I got home I had a missed delivery card sitting on the door mat... *Headbutts wall* Emailed them and hopefully they should deliver tomorrow, just praying that the loco has survived all the journeys! Edited August 9, 2018 by Heritage Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10000 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I also have had no emails from APC, however when I got home I had a missed delivery card sitting on the door mat... *Headbutts wall* Emailed them and hopefully they should deliver tomorrow, just praying that the loco has survived all the journeys! If its as well packed as mine it should be OK. The model is in a clam shell surrounded by foam in a sturdy box. This was in a poly bag and wrapped in about 5 feet by 2.5 feet of a foam material similar to what is used under flooring. Then around that a good cardboard box and finally a poly delivery bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted August 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2018 That’s pretty thorough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Well, got a phone call from APC on Monday that my surplus Singles would be picked up on Tuesday. They weren't, even though we were in all day, and are still sitting on our sideboard. If you still have them in a month I can suggest my address in NZ as safe storage. I'll look after them, promise! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayRibaldry Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Got mine when I got home this evening. Words fail me. It it magnificent. A gem. Everything is right, The packaging is very impressive, the manual essential and amusing but the Single is amazing. I am aware that Stuart has been a major factor in the production of this model to the unprecedented standard to which it has been made and would like to commend him unreservedly for a job well done. Thank you. It will be a hard act to follow 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckinneyc Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 As for my evolutionary line up I do need an A3, Peppercorn A1 then a Deltic. Would also need a new cabinet to house them all! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR Dave Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 APC have arranged for collection and failed to show twice now for my extra Single. Third time lucky ? I hope this delivery hiccup doesn't have a negative impact on all the hard work done by Rapido and Locomotion to generate some extra income for the museum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Got mine when I got home this evening. Words fail me. It it magnificent. A gem. Everything is right, The packaging is very impressive, the manual essential and amusing but the Single is amazing. I am aware that Stuart has been a major factor in the production of this model to the unprecedented standard to which it has been made and would like to commend him unreservedly for a job well done. Thank you. It will be a hard act to follow And hopefully an incentive to finish those coaches you have under construction, which I thought were coming along very well, by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 As for my evolutionary line up I do need an A3, Peppercorn A1 then a Deltic. Would also need a new cabinet to house them all! Don't forget a 'Little Sharpie' 2-2-2 and Mr Sturrock's 4-2-2 no 215! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted August 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2018 And the class 91 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayRibaldry Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 And hopefully an incentive to finish those coaches you have under construction, which I thought were coming along very well, by the way. Thanks, I've been a bit sidetracked. I teaked the ends and they were darker than the sides. What to do? Now I'm a very new modeller and I need to build confidence in what I can do so I bit the bullet, sprayed them Volkswagen orange and teaked them again. I thought I'd the job as they say in these parts. Nice match and pleased with the graining. All comes back to my principle that you don't know what you can do till you give it a go. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted August 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2018 Well, I thought enough time had passed for Rapido to have the delivery fiasco sorted so they could deal with the sloping front footplate on my otherwise super model. I contacted Simon by email, supported by a photo and he responded quickly, inviting me to send the loco to him for adjustment. 20180809_113131.jpg I'm hopeful that my repaired loco will be returned soon. My only concern is that Simon was unsure whether my postage costs would be refunded. It was poor QA by Rapido that resulted in me getting a substandard product so I sincerely hope this will be addressed. Rapido are the manufacturer, the deliveries are dealt with by Locomotion and their subcontractor APC. For postage you need to refer to Locomotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidorepairsuk Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I'm hopeful that my repaired loco will be returned soon. My only concern is that Simon was unsure whether my postage costs would be refunded.Hi,I mentioned that I wasn’t close to Locomotion to ask and not wishing I pass the buck, I only deal with Warranty and repair issues with the Model. Any order, postage or delivery is dealt with by Locomotion. Edited August 10, 2018 by rapidorepairsuk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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