Godfrey Glyn

It's never possible to make absolute statements when comparing a photo of a model and the real thing but looking at Ceptic's beautifully annotated photo of the 3-CEP it would appear that Hornby's VEP does have some differences - the vestibule door and the lower levels of the driver's side and front windows are fairly obvious. I'm afraid I am not brave enough to take a saw to it yet but simply running a pencil around the gangway join makes it look a bit better to me.

Godfrey

Picked up the new brake from Alton on Thursday. Have been trying out the macro lens and so some pictures as requested.

Godfrey

Looking through a couple of photos of Southern Units - It would seem that is the case!

 

Here's a phot of the Save The CIG groups 1399 (From 1496) in Eastleigh Works (photo taken with permission!) Where you can see how far foward the door is...

 

 

Rich

In that photo the door appears to be even further forward than in these two examples, taken at the Eastleigh Open Day in 2009

Godfrey

It is, as identified by Pete one of the LNER Suburbans. Sorry to go off the topic of 4VEPS but it seemed the logical reply to the question.

Godfrey

I reckon the curtains are in the right place based on where the seating in a VEP is.

 

Can't wait to get hands on an NSE one!

 

I think you (and Hornby) are absolutely right, I didn't look carefully enough, thanks for putting me right. The NSE version did look very attractive but my photo of that isn't good enough to share.

 

Godfrey

I have tried to attach a photo I took on Saturday at DEMU with a new camera (hence its not very good) which show the VEP. Looking at it now I am worried by the position of the curtains but hopefully they will get them right before release!

Godfrey

That is what I do not understand as well! Must have it collected, so how did Bachmann get it to everyone? Personal hand deliveries to all the shops? I think not! As long as the shop concerned is packing them properly there should be no problem.

I picked up my coaling tower from Bob at Alton yesterday and am very impressed. I had also ordered the four road engine shed but when we opened the box we found it to be broken so I will have to wait for the next batch. I think both models are really good value for money but I wouldn't recommend buying either without checking for damage. Given the comment from Gareth earlier I think there is a problem with the transportation of these large and quite heavy resin models. Bob advised me to avoid the potholes on the way home, I did and managed to get mine home in one piece!

Godfrey

Me 2-Bil !!!