Black 5 Bear
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If you don't believe what I have put on this blog please feel free to look at the traders website. I never said there was a problem with any of this stock and by the way I'm not in a habit of making things up thank you very much....
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Agreed Ian, Hereford Model Centre for one perform this function, I personally have never had a faulty item supplied by them and their customer service is very good. I don't think for one minute there is anything wrong with the Crosti, at least Hornby are being pre-emptive and upping their game in the QC area. This as we're all aware has been lacking in the past. A pat on the back for Hornby I think.
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I will be ordering at least two variants of these, absolutely superb detailing......
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An update re-deliveries, according to locoshed MCR Models Manchester, the Crosti's have been held up by QC checks at Hornby in the UK and were expected to arrive today or there abouts. I have no problem if they are doing this to minimise returns.
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The late S15 is featured on this weeks edition of Hornby's Engine Shed forum. The video presentation shows a signed off sample,this can only be described as superb. Hornby appear to be back at the top of their game.
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That is a stunning model for a Railroad product. Thank you for the update and pictures......
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Has anyone out there received the Late BR version ?????
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250 Bob was merely stating a fact about previous availability of certain items. Hornby have acknowledged poor service and as a result have announced a re-run. No need to be condescending about anothers opinion.
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I would say at the rate of price increases, somewhere around £175 less the permitted discount allowed by Bachmann of 15%. The Class 40s range from £139.95 to £149.95 which are over double what I paid for mine last year.
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Hornby website now shows what I believe is the finished article in both early and late crest variations. It looks excellent for a Railroad model....
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Unfortunately with Hornby, if you get a lemon it really is a lemon and should be returned for replacement. It depends very much on which factory was the source of supply for the specific item. Hopefully their QC will improve in the near future......
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Unfortunately the above date was changed yesterday to 23/09/15 for the Crosti and in the case of the S15 it just states August 15. Maybe if we are lucky we might get them both by Christmas !!!!! Lol
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Hopefully not as I've got one of those on order as well. Just a bit annoying having paid upfront and the release date keeps being put back.The Crosti's are obviously in production as we have photographs from the Australian ebay site.
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Hornby now show arrival in the UK on their website as 23/09/15. I really can't understand why this item is available in NZ and OZ (both versions) in plentiful supply it seems and not released in the UK. I hope this is not another repetition of the "Exeter" fiasco, had I not already paid in full over a year ago I would be now be hitting the cancel button !!!
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A previous posting in regard to this model actually shows both versions in OZ .They are featured on eBay. The picture which you refer to is a pre-production picture which has been in existence since mid 2014. I think the seller is trying to create a bit of panic buying suggesting it has been sold out in the UK and will be collectable.Nice as it is, it's still a Railroad model !
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If that's the case,maybe Dapol shouldn't show the pre-production models when the general release date for this item is expected to be next month.
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Apart from the livery and headlamp issue's, this 73 just doesn't look right to me. Think I'll be keeping hold of my old Lima versions (remotored) for some time !!!
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I was aware of this with the recent Blackmotor release, however I was under the impression that the majority of their warehousing was in the UK and that stock would be shipped far and wide from there. Obviously not the case any more, I think the e-bay seller maybe hyping things up to get a sale. He can keep them at £200 + !!!!!!
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After waiting such a long time for this loco to be released,I will be somewhat miffed if my pre-order is not forthcoming.How come NZ and OZ now get new releases before the UK and since when has this been common practice ??????
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I'm not knocking Hornby for one moment, but when I went onto the Hornby site to look at the production photos of R3234, it shows a Late BR KI 62024.
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Bachmann Delays...will products ever arrive?
Black 5 Bear replied to DaveClass47's topic in Bachmann
Oh no, taboo subject, please don't mention the cost of models on this website as it really angers some folk, lol.... -
Scope for someone to produce an aftermarket pony truck, I think someone mentioned Comet for etched brass steps. With a bit of heavy weathering, Job done.....
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From photographs it appears to be the former super detailed tender from the 7MT's, the chassis should be good as it is by all accounts a total redesign and will be used on the other 9f models in the range. Hornby are now quoting a date on their website for the late crest version as 3/08/15 whilst the early crest version is still mid November. It changes by the day, lol. Just looked again, both versions now shown as 18/08/15 !!!!
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Callum, Kernow Models stated this morning that it "should" arrive within the next two weeks, however as this has now been given the 16/11/15 date by Hornby I somehow doubt it. The dealers now have no way of checking as the website for deliveries is now defunct and all info contained on the database is out of date. Seems interested parties still have a bit of a wait for this release....
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From various source's, the general consensus is that the early crest has no side smoke deflector whilst the late crest version does have this component fitted.