TheCuckoo

I'm not sure if I should ask here or the DCC page but can anyone recommend a DCC chip for the Star? Something on the right side of £25 would be nice...

If anyone is still looking for - R3166 Knight of the Grand Cross 4018 - Cheltenham Model Centre web site lists qty = 31 in stock. Not sure how up to date the stock level is.

I guess we'll find out... I've just ordered one (gulp!) Come on Santa - I've been a good boy!

_{Glowing review in Hornby magazine this month, no mention of moulded handrails, bent front plate (although the one in their sample doesn't look quite right) or the wrong number of spokes on the bogie wheels.}

Quelle surprise!

For what it's worth, I really want a Star. The bottom line is that despte the special offer on the bogie wheels (Buy 10 spokes, get 2 extra free!!), the moulded handrail and the lack of etched plates the model represents the class beautifully. Certainly it is to a standard that I could not achieve with my ham-fisted attempts to build a kit, and the paint finish and lining look lovely - again, far above what I could achieve with transfers etc. 

Is it perfect? No.

Is it in the period I want? No.

Is it cheap? No.

Is it a good model of a class I have wanted for a long time? Yes.

Is it on my Christmas list? Yes. 

Dare I hope for a Saint next year?