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    Yes. I’ve just reread Couerdelyon’s last comment and they were only expecting samples at end of Jan/Feb. Hopefully production is now under way but I would imagine it is unlikely to be delivered before Q4. Oh well gives my credit card a break after the Mainline coaches and Rapido wagons
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    I don't suppose anyone has had an update on when these are arriving? Great news on the 517/48xx, but I had hoped it would have triggered an update on the autocoach
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    Yes please
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    GWR etches applied, painted and weathered. Also number plates and new dome added. I think the dome is a bit large, but it was the most suitable one I could find for a GWR loco with a curved boiler. I've added the words 'Great Western' to the tank sides. I couldn't find conclusive evidence that this livery was applied, but given the Victories were 'Swindonised' I have assumed it would have been. Now I've seen the photo I may just tone the weathering down a bit.
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    That’s a very good question Peter and one I agonised with myself. In the end I used liquid, as opposed to gel, superglue. I wouldn’t say I made a perfect job of it, but it’s ok and the frets are holding firm. Make sure you check the fit before gluing and cut the fret out carefully. The thin part above the cab door is particularly delicate. I’d be interested if anyone has an alternative approach but obviously too late for me
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    Hi - could someone from BRM clarify if the intentio GWR signal box is OO or O please? It's described as OO in the magazine, but I can only see an O gauge one on the Intentio website (a query to Intentio has gone unanswered). Thanks
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    Ditto. Looking forward to adding . Just need to finish off decorating for SWMBO first
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    Whatever your views on Brexit, isn't the EU outside 'our territory' :-) ? I'm not sure of the cost impact, but onshore production would have potential for bringing forward delivery dates
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    To be honest if I had my time over again I wouldn't take the dome off. It wasn't easy and took a lot of cutting and particularly filing. The latter leading to minor damage to the boiler. I think the new dome I have is too tall, but a search revealed nothing better. The dome James suggests is not suitable as it has a flat base. The safety valve I took off with a small razor saw and then flatten ed off with a file
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    @SteveyDee68 Hope you read this. The brass dome is from Springside Models. Its DA46 Dean goods dome. It’s not cheap as it’s brass and may be a bit large. Wasn’t easy to fit either. The 247 developments pannier dome, mentioned by James, is no good as it has a flat base. I just couldn’t find anything else though
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    For James at PI Hello, I’ve just been trying to fit the GWR etches to my Victory and they’re both left hand sides. Can I get a RHS etch? My Victory is currently looking a bit of a mess as it goes through the westernisation, but with only one side
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    Very similar to me, apart from no divorce and I ended up using code 75 track. All my old Mainline, Airfix and Wrenn stock is now history. I'm not sure if I would have gone for DCC anyway given the relative simplicity of my layout, but I do wish the bullhead track had been around in 2016. BTW not that I have lived in Cardiff, but I spent many years working there
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    Indeed. I've been keeping my eyes on their website for some time
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    Thanks Mike. That’s what I was planning to do, just wanted the reassurance
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    Hello all. I apologise if this has already been covered, but with the new large prairie release is there a 7 year gap in coverage (from 1927 to 1934)? If I have read correctly all those numbered in the 31 series were renumbered to 51 series in 1927, but I can't see Dapol listing a 51 number with 'Great Western' livery, these only being with the shirtbutton livery. Thanks
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    I know it’s a stretch, but would love to see a Aberdare
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    Do we know when the announcement is?
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    That would be brilliant. I'm sure we'll get one one day
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    Brilliant news, but can someone clarify with regards to the’post war livery’, is this post 1st world war? I thought the post world war 2 livery was ‘Great Western’ and twin city crest, whereas the’GWR’ and crest was up to mid 30’s
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    Thanks for your responses on my livery questions. There will certainly be a bit of weathering
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    Hello Please excuse my ignorance, but I'm looking for some guidance. I want to change the GWR version from shirtbutton to the 'GWR and crest' livery (pre 1934). Is it as simple as removing the shirtbutton and adding GWR / crest, or are there additional things I would need to do? Thanks in anticipation
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    I've now read the previous comments on this matter and wish I'd read these earlier. I have no issue with BRM adding freebies to the print versions sold in the shop which are not on the subscription version. What annoyed me is that the article states you can buy them from the BRM website and made no reference to the fact that you can pick them up cheaper by buying a the shop version I will be more wary in future
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    Dan - I didn't know you offered cups of tea. Make mine a bacon sandwich and cup of coffee from your excellent eating establishment downstairs next time I call in, hopefully for my new Collett coaches :-) Simon
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    Re Terraced Houses I am a subscriber to the printed edition of BRM and was pleased at the time to read about the low relief terraced houses that have been commissioned by BRM. I promptly ordered 2 from the online shop at £9.99 each. However, I was horrified to see today that if I had bought the printed magazine from a shop I would have got a free terraced house. I could have bought an additional 2 copies and saved myself £10. I'm not happy......
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    I'm lucky enough to live close enough to call in to the shop. Always very friendly, accommodating (more than happy to do one off orders) and excellent prices (just recently bought a loco that was at least £9 cheaper than larger outlets). Cheers Dan x 2
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