Perfect Paul

Hi Matt,

It's quite clear that you very much, Like a Challenge, and I fully understand your reasons for building a New layout, so that you can utilise your vast range of stock.

I agree with Simon, that your current plan does look a bit "samey"

As they say, it's all in the planning !!!

Let Simon come up with a plan for you, thats gives your layout some "oomph" and creativity 

I'm sure you won't go wrong, and you will be on the "Right track" (Pun intended)

Regards,

Paul 

On 21/12/2020 at 16:27, RBE said:

A big thanks to Andy Wills of Deepcliffe Road for sharing these superb images of his weathered BBAs with us. His weathering is an inspiration as to what can be achieved with our BBA wagons. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope everyone has a safe Christmas and New Year. A big thanks for all of your support over the past year!

 

Kindest Regards

The Cavalex Models team

Craftmanship at it's BEST  !!!

Hi Ben and Mike.

Could you please publish the lengths of these Ecofrets.

2 wagon and 3 wagon sets.

Just working out space in fiddle yards.

Regards,

Paul

Accurascale are going from strength to strength regarding recruitment, and having Graham coming on board is a great addition to an already formidable team.

Over the years, I have always found Graham to be very approachable and insightful.

I'm sure he will fit straight in to the team, alongside Fran, Gareth and Paul who are proving to be equally as approachable.

Now they just need to sign up Dennis Lovett of ex Bachmann fame ???

Regards,

Paul

6 minutes ago, andyman7 said:

Customers place pre-orders; retailers place orders. But until their allocation is confirmed they can't guarantee a customer's pre order. We don't know the ins and outs of what has happened here.

It's very easy for a shop to tell a disgruntled customer that they ordered said item and didn't get them without any insight into the account concerned and the reasons why this may have happened.

Point taken, but it is still very frustrating when we customers show loyalty to our retailers, only to find that the models are not being supplied as planned.

We are then left with the task of obtaining the models else where, when most retailers have already sold out.

Frustrating  !!!

On 18/10/2020 at 14:53, Craig1989 said:

I’m still waiting for my drs and network rail ones from ttc 

You will be lucky my friend !!!

Despite TTC placing a large pre-order for these DRS coaches many months ago, guess what ?

Hornby aren't able to send them any  : (out of stock)

What is the point of retailers and also customers placing pre-orders in good faith if Hornby have no intention to supply.

I know of at least 2 other shops that have suffered the same fate.

Disappointing !!!

18 hours ago, Scooby71 said:

A little more progress with the low relief warehouse building.  The window frames are now completed, and doors added.  The left two windows have been bricked up to add a little more detail. 

Next job is to make a canopy to go over the loading door.

 

Excellent modelling.

Really creates the scene.

2 hours ago, Nick G said:

Attending the Rainhill exhibition this weekend.

Have a Good show, Nick

Best regards,

Paul

2 hours ago, MRDBLUE17 said:

BR(S), 

 

I can see your frustrated in that you have an issue with your order. Charlie has replied on here twice asking you for your name and details so he can look into it. A polite phone call to him is probably better than having a rant and slagging his customer service so it can get resolved in private for you. I’m sure there is a genuine mistake somewhere.
I’ve known Charlie for years and he is a very straight forward, honest hard working individual so don’t think you have anything to worry about. Whatever your real name is?

 

Mark

Couldn't have said it better myself !!!

Thank you.

1 hour ago, Smoggy said:

As frustrating as it might seem, I was in the same boat in January after noticing full payment had actually been taken before Christmas, but after a quick phone call to Charlie the order turned up a couple days later. I believe it was a genuine oversight given the very large quantities of orders being dealt with.

Charlie could always employ more staff, and then put the prices up !!!

Then none of us would be happy.

Lol

I fully understand your concerns if you have been caught up financially in the DJ models fiasco in the past.

I think that the vast majority of people who know Charlie, would actually agree that there is nothing sinister about him or his business. He usually goes out of his way to help people, customers or not !!!

There must be a reason as to  why your order has gone wrong.

I understand your frustration and disappointment, but "putting it out in public" is not always the wisest choice.

I hope you find the answers to your questions.

It could be that Charlie or Arran are either travelling up & down the country, to and from many lengthy shows, at both ends of the UK.

They could also actually be at the shows, sometimes 3 days at a time.

They could also be out and about with their sound recording expert, capturing the very Latest locomotive sounds for us all to enjoy.

Inbetween all of this, there is also the matter of fitting sound to customers various models, (not just class 156) as well as wrapping up & sending off via the post office, and in addition they could be on the telephone dealing with customer orders and queries.

They could also actually be ill or be having to attend to family matters, the same as most of us from time to time, or they might just be having a well earned break.

I'm sure that Charlie or Arran will rectify any outstanding queries with you, if you keep trying to contact them directly, and not via this forum.

No connection, other than a long standing and satisfied customer.

Thank you.

On 07/06/2019 at 19:14, MRC_Jacob said:

Two more additions...

Hi,

Just love the look of the faded EWS class 60.

If you are ever getting rid, can I please have 1st refusal.

Cheers,

Paul

38 minutes ago, BritishRail60062 said:

Yes I could. But another thing is that if the rumours of Revolution doing another run in 2021/2022 are true then maybe its best I just settle for about 10 for now and then pre-order 22 new ones at that time. Chances are that I won't have to pay silly money for them on eBay ;).

10 + 22, still equals 32

You could still get SHOT !!!

8 hours ago, BritishRail60062 said:

Currently bidding on them. I would like about 10 for my Hornby Class 60. These wagons do pack some weight though . I would have 32 of them but I would probably get shot! .

Take a chance, and get 32 of them.

You might get shot, but there's always a chance they could MISS !!!

Regards, Paul

On 16/08/2019 at 12:18, danstercivicman said:

Wow, missed this somehow but like the concept a lot.

 

it would be a good idea for a Wolverhampton low level type idea..

Thank you.

The concept was all down to Simon's thorough and careful planning.

Regards,

Paul

13 hours ago, Nick G said:

Another of John's excellent pictures Colas 37421.

Hi Nick,

Excellent photo's of the 37 & pair of 20's

Love the discreet nameplate on the class 20

Best regards,

Paul

1 minute ago, Ben A said:

 

The prototypes are just under 21m long.

 

cheers

 

Ben A.

Thanks Ben, but unfortunately I haven't got a fiddle yard that is 21metres long.

I might have to re-design the layout.  (Lol)

Cheers,

Paul

Hi Ben,

Any idea as to the overall length of these wagons.

I have started measuring fiddle yards, to accommodate !!!

Cheers.

Looking Good Nick.

I guess that you have a liking for 37's, Lol

Sorry couldn't make yesterday's show, but was exhibiting over at Bakewell.

Regards,

Paul

Looking very good.

Please keep us updated with your layouts progress.

Best regards,

Paul

5 hours ago, No Decorum said:

The loft is heaven!

Very well said, Sir.

On 25/05/2019 at 19:38, dogbox321 said:

 

Thanks, but I don't believe it when the Mrs says its been in the wardrobe for years, so doubt she would believe me either!  Anyway she won't climb ladders and they are tucked away in the loft!  Simples!

 

Regards,

 

C.

"You will never go to Heaven"

Although the ladders might come in handy !!!

Lol

10 hours ago, dogbox321 said:

I don't think I will bother telling the Mrs...............

 

Regards,

 

C.

Put some in the bottom of your wardrobe, and tell her you have had them for years.

Similar to all of her shoes & handbags !!!

LOL 

What about an O GAUGE 66 from Heljan ???