Mike Storey Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I think it's great fun to watch the ship transit half the world to be honest, especially as it's the end of the start of DJM and i can now settle own to produce, supply and manufacture models without the juvenile 'vapourware' tag being labelled towards me by the cyber bullies who don't have the cojones to do it themselves. (yeah i know, fat chance of that happening eh? lol) So Churchillian......but he would have used fewer words! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hyundai Victory now moored in Columbo - Sri Lanka (Always assuming the O2 container is still on it) Got in 02.00 UTC (GMT) a little behind target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trevellan Posted August 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2015 Somebody wake me up when the consignment is on the A30 please... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2015 Also seen off Columbo. HMS Margate is not; repeat not been deployed to sink a certain container ship.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 U36 was renamed HMS Potter Heigham after found stuck under the bridge . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 HMS Margate has been "designed clever." However, in order to simplify the manufacturing process, the hull was made from a single moulding which means that although the price point was achieved, sadly the torpedo doors don't open Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 And the deck railings are moulded on not applied separately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If we are to keep this joke running, the sub needs to be re-named HMS Sandwich now........ although they are having trouble getting in and out of their cleverly designed, new offices, as the door handles are moulded on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Are the ships going through the Suez canal or round the Cape to avoid Somali pirates and Margate cleverly designed sardine cans. Not that it matters as my pre-orders are on subsequent shipments that will have to face the storm tossed late fall Mediterranean or South Atlantic.. Edited August 30, 2015 by autocoach Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) I hope it doesnt pass near Happisburgh .They are known wreckers round there . Edited August 30, 2015 by alfsboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Are the ships going through the Suez canal or round the Cape to avoid Somali pirates and Margate cleverly designed sardine cans. Not that it matters as my pre-orders are on subsequent shipments that will have to face the storm tossed late fall Mediterranean or South Atlantic.. Hyundai Victory currently heading for Suez, eta 7/9/2015 20:30. Out of tracking range at present. That of course is the ship, as Station Master points out, the container may or may not still be on board. Future shipments yet to be announced. Sandwich Sardine cans (doesn't actually sound much of a threat put like that) and storms permitting. There have been reports of increased pirate activity in the Malacca Strait (off Singapore) This ship has already passed that, but future shipments will have to go that way whether Suez or Cape bound. A30 alarm still very much 'off' 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 'Hyundai Victory' with, we hope, the first batch of O2s still on board is now on the Suez Canal sailing across the desert !! The new section of the canal opened on 6th August to enable two way traffic over a larger part of the canal has not yet been updated on the maps. So Hyundai Victory together with other north bound ships shows up as sailing across the desert. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I'm afraid further bad news has reached me about the HMS Margate. The Association of Retired Submarine Engineers, Honourary Officers, Lieutenants and EnsignS has written to me to say that they are believe HMS Margate is not faithful to the prototype. Apparently the bulbous nose shape is approximately 1.2 degrees out. more worryingly, the satellite pictures from google earth quite clearly show a riveted design whereas given HMS Margate has had its deck guns removed (guns being deemed an unnecessary addition to a naval ship given the recent success in commissioning an aircraft carrier without aircraft). On the prototype, decks guns were only removed on the all welded design. RMWebbers have expressed extreme surprise at the quality of the QC processes in Chinese shipyards that could have missed such basic details and are consequently looking forward to major discounts at all major retailers. [Edit: with apologies to any real ex-submariners. Not a job I could do!] Edited September 8, 2015 by Clearwater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm afraid further bad news has reached me about the HMS Margate. The Association of Retired Submarine Engineers, Honourary Officers, Lieutenants and EnsignS has written to me to say that they are believe HMS Margate is not faithful to the prototype. Apparently the bulbous nose shape is approximately 1.2 degrees out. more worryingly, the satellite pictures from google earth quite clearly show a riveted design whereas given HMS Margate has had its deck guns removed (guns being deemed an unnecessary addition to a naval ship given the recent success in commissioning an aircraft carrier without aircraft). On the prototype, decks guns were only removed on the all welded design. RMWebbers have expressed extreme surprise at the quality of the QC processes in Chinese shipyards that could have missed such basic details and are consequently looking forward to major discounts at all major retailers. [Edit: with apologies to any real ex-submariners. Not a job I could do!] The Association of Retired Submarine Engineers suffers from an unfortunate acronym, does it not? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2015 The Association of Retired Submarine Engineers suffers from an unfortunate acronym, does it not? Many years ago when I was helping set up a new organisation in BR I tried to include a position called the Area Rolling Stock and Overhead Line Engineer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Many years ago when I was helping set up a new organisation in BR I tried to include a position called the Area Rolling Stock and Overhead Line Engineer.Ha! My favourite (real - allegedly although may be apocryphal) unfortunate acronym was the newly incorporated "City University of Newcastle upon Tyne." Story goes they had stationary printed before they realised. In mine above, the 'H' was a bit of a stretch to make the spelling of the acronym work. Thinking about it, given submariners often grow beards, I could have made it the "Hirsute Officers, Lieutenants and EnsignS." I'll get my hat and coat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2015 'Hyundai Victory' with, we hope, the first batch of O2s still on board is now on the Suez Canal sailing across the desert !! The new section of the canal opened on 6th August to enable two way traffic over a larger part of the canal has not yet been updated on the maps. So Hyundai Victory together with other north bound ships shows up as sailing across the desert. Already well clear of the Canal and no doubt vanishing off the screens in a day or so then as AIS cover in the Med along the North African coast is none too good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 As they say in Jamaica..... 'Soon come' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) As a tease to what is to come when they land soon I have posted some images and a review of sorts, of my advance K2105 model of 225 on Fisherton Sarum, on my blog here http://grahammuz.com/2015/09/11/the-first-kernow-model-centre-adams-o2-0-4-4t-to-arrive-soon/ Edited September 11, 2015 by Graham_Muz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi guys, Can i just slightly amend with a clarification of Graham's posting above. The ship docks on the 20th as you all probably know, and have been following across the world. However, docking doesn't mean it's only a few days after then that you get your pre-ordered models. I've known bad weather and high winds to stop the unloading of the ship by a few days, then the container has to be emptied, and a vehicle allocated to take them down to Cornwall after they clear customs and i pay the bill So i'm going to take an educated guess now and say that Kernow should get them around the 27/28th and then pre-order customers around 2-4 days later depending on workload. Nearly here i'm glad to say. cheers Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 As a tease to what is to come when they land next week I have posted some images and a review of sorts And a tease not just of the O2! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted September 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have duly amended my post regarding the landing date, as the introduction was written a few days ago now...sorry about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted September 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ha! My favourite (real - allegedly although may be apocryphal) unfortunate acronym was the newly incorporated "City University of Newcastle upon Tyne." Story goes they had stationary printed before they realised. In mine above, the 'H' was a bit of a stretch to make the spelling of the acronym work. Thinking about it, given submariners often grow beards, I could have made it the "Hirsute Officers, Lieutenants and EnsignS." I'll get my hat and coat Would that be why the name morphed into Northumbria University.....or are we talking about a different academic institution? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have duly amended my post regarding the landing date, as the introduction was written a few days ago now...sorry about that. No worries mate. cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Graham, you mention easy access to plug in a decoder and wiring for a speaker in the bunker. Is there space for a loksound micro in the smoke box and are two of the 6 pins the speaker contacts or do you need to dismantle it to get to them. I'm just wondering whether I stick with my preferred loksound or need to go to a Zimo again like I did with the Beattie. I only prefer the loksound because I have the full programmer which makes set up so much easier. Edited September 11, 2015 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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