I am very much a diesel man, but do own a few steam locos based mainly on the Western Region around the sixties.
Having just received my Torquay Manor, I am well impressed with the model, from the weight to the decoration, the overall look and the sound. I can see that a few have commented with issues and owing to the "hype" of modern social media it does appear to be very much in the minority, bearing in mind an issue at the factory with the tool storage tunnel quite possible resulted in some disassembly to correct. I must say that I am unable to detect any issues with mine where they would have repainted the area into green. I initially thought that the sound is out of sync but but on pressing F1 at the correct moment whilst the loco is actually moving slowly seemed to sort this. I also found that the tender water filler was stuck with paint so again just a one off for me and just required a little extra pressure from the finger nail.
Oh and one handrail was slightly displaced but corrected easily.
Overall, well impressed, just awaiting a couple due soon that I had ordered for some friends.
I hope this is of use.
Cheers.