John_Hughes Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 To my astonishment MRJ 213 has just turned up. Not had much time to look at it, but it seems to be a cracker: Trerice, SR Maunsell coaches, rebalancing the Hornby T9, rust clinic, Salisbury in S7 and a lot more. Gorgeous modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mine arrived about half an hour ago. I was equally amazed. It looks good. Barry Norman is guest editor. I'd recommend Iain Rice's article on the latest incarnation of Trerice for his delightful and distinctive style of writing and Peter Swift's piece on doing up the Hornby Maunsell coaches. There is other fine material too but most of what I was going to post has chosen to disappear into cyberspace so I'm off for a cup of tea and a sulk! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted February 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2012 It is indeed a cracker IMHO. Interest for me in just about every article. Editor: Barry Norman. The new version of Iain Rice's 'Trerice'...some nice snaps and in colour too. Scale 7 Bulleid W/C . A lovely model. Part 2 of North Devon barges by Gordon Gravett Rusting mineral wagons in 7mm. A new technique (to me) of using salt. The end result moves weathering to another level. It will be interesting to try it in 4mm. An addition to Wanhurst. Another fine building added to an already scenically brilliant layout. Super pics. Balancing re-wheeled 4-4-0s (Hornby T9). Philip Hall. North Cornwall Line. Barry Norman. Improving Hornby Maunsells. Some lovely work. For me. the best in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseagull Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Oh Good - Hope it's in the newsagents on the station for purchase on the way home! Sounds a great issue, looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee-Ess Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 To my astonishment MRJ 213 has just turned up. Not had much time to look at it, but it seems to be a cracker: Trerice, SR Maunsell coaches, rebalancing the Hornby T9, rust clinic, Salisbury in S7 and a lot more. Gorgeous modelling! A red letter day indeed! As a subscriber from Issue 0, I can say that this is the first to have arrived within 24 hours of it's intended publication date. The content looks to be top class too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2012 Brilliant, I will check with my supplier; it wasnt in Smiths this morning (or if it was I missed it) Sounds like a terrific issue for the Southern fan Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuartp Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I know 'I can't find it in Smiths...' posts are frowned upon, but I did find it in Smiths in York this lunchtime. Subscriber copies and general issue ones both out on the same day and on time ? Outrageous ! Who are you, and what have you done with Wild Swan ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I know 'I can't find it in Smiths...' posts are frowned upon, but I did find it in Smiths in York this lunchtime. Subscriber copies and general issue ones both out on the same day and on time ? Outrageous ! Who are you, and what have you done with Wild Swan ? What next MRJ as a download! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Subscriber copies and general issue ones both out on the same day and on time ? Outrageous ! I know I shouldn't, but this is a momentous day - MRJ in Cambridge Smiffs TODAY !!! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod6 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 OK I think that's enough "it's in Smiths" posts now (and we don't want any "it's not in Smiths" please) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 What next MRJ as a download! I would have thought that an electronic version of the MRJ should be provided on half-inch reel to reel tape, in the best retro 1950s tradition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would have thought that an electronic version of the MRJ should be provided on half-inch reel to reel tape, in the best retro 1950s tradition. Or by Telex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
£1.38 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Or by Telex nah! Morse code. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 As long as I can read it on my Spectrum in full 16 colours . Look forward to picking it up in the club on Monday if it gets delivered by then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2012 I would have thought that an electronic version of the MRJ should be provided on half-inch reel to reel tape, in the best retro 1950s tradition. 16mm Cine film surely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckjumper Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mary had a little lamb... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 16mm Cine film surely So long as it's silent. None of this new fangled talking pictures nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2012 OK I think that's enough "it's in Smiths" posts now (and we don't want any "it's not in Smiths" please) I would have to agree that in any other thread this type of post is indeed tedious but I do think that an exception should be made for MRJ arriving on time. playfully, Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 It was a railway modeller When MRJ arrived on time It nearly had a todeller ... Actually, I was quite impressed with the latest issue of the Todeller this month. It seems to have left its Freezer past well behind it. I'm off to the unmentionable shop to get MRJ now . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I would have thought that an electronic version of the MRJ should be provided on half-inch reel to reel tape, in the best retro 1950s tradition. Be better to keep in on paper.......the early punched paper tape that computers used. Don't want to go hitech with all this electronic trickery do they? Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2012 Be better to keep in on paper.......the early punched paper tape that computers used. Don't want to go hitech with all this electronic trickery do they? Stewart ......and all the resulting paper chads can be used for modelling brickwork Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted February 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2012 Is this the best issue ever? Well I know it wont be for everyone but if you have the slightest interest in modelling railways south of the Thames in the days of steam (even if it's just because you passed through Waterloo on a wet Thursday afternoon in 1966*) then I urge you to go and buy - you wont be disappointed... ... oh and I might be biased as I come from the city of Salisbury but 34002 on the cover is just an image of gorgeousness *I was born in 1968 so I unfortunately I didn't get the chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Apart from being out on time what I found interesting was reading Barry Norman's aricle on the North Cornwall Line and implying that if he were to do Petherick now he would do it in 00 all be it with handbuilt track. Quote: When I look round, I don't see much kit building in 4mm scale: the RTR manufactureres have changed the nature of finescale modelling, and I welcome this. ----------------------------------------------------- But i think the desire to compensate rolling stock or build a sprung chassis in EM or P4 will wane----------------------------------------------------------- Acheiving this level of performance is challenging. I have spent a life time trying, but now I don't have a lifetime left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckjumper Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 It was a railway modeller When MRJ arrived on time It nearly had a todeller ... His scratchbuilt Riddles two-ten-oh Had pulled out all the stops But his wool got caught up in his lathe And then made mutton chops. Another very good issue all round - potentially one of the rare ones that becomes a classic? You can't beat a bit of Ricey, and those two shots of Gordon's barge..wow. Looking back at the musical editor's chair, Barry's are the issues which I've consistently enjoyed the most, so if the music was to stop while he held the present I'd be very pleased. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 What next MRJ as a download! I have visions of a train of Dogfish scattering MRJs in its wake. (What WAS in that last pint?) Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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