Accurascale Fran

On 29/02/2024 at 14:30, G-BOAF said:

Can @Accurascale Fran or another from the AS team advise whether it will be possible to include the white lines on the wheels/tyres (which indicate if a tyre has moved on the wheel centre)? I know Bachmann manged it (once I think) on diesel a number of years ago. Its so common on newly overhauled/well maintained locomotives and are quite prominent on 403 in a clean condition.

Hi @G-BOAF,

We're doing it and our second run of Class 37s also feature this detail where appropriate. 

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi Bob,

We do state in the email and blog re the SECR green in the third paragraph; 

"Firstly, we can confirm that the shade for the SECR green is incorrect, and was a mistake by the factory. Naturally, we will ensure that the correct shade of green will be used on the final models modellers will receive when production is complete."

Cheers!

Fran 

13 hours ago, The Fatadder said:

Is that the final body tooling of 66001?  I thought it was going to have the almost flush horn grill?

Hi Richard,

001 is the original decorated sample, the production sample has been used for testing.

Cheers!

Fran

Hi folks,

If you had a pre-order with hattons feel free to get in touch with us and we will cover the pre-order with you.

In the coming days the non pre-order stock will go back on the website for sale so keep an eye out, and don’t forget our retail network too!

Cheers!

Fran

1 hour ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Accurascale are not like government ministers, whose speech to the House is leaked beforehand by the BBC

Hi @Michael Hodgson

Funny enough our Glasgow announcement last year, the Class 66, was due to be announced on the Friday, and was leaked by an individual who was passed on the information by another manufacturer. The individual posted it onto a well known Facebook group with much glee about 30 mins before the actual announcement.

The same individual has been boasting that he will pull the same trick this year, while referencing our fondness for potatoes. You know, cos we are Irish and all. So, let’s see what he leaks this year.
 

Cheers!

Fran

Hi everyone,

Our next show is of course Model Rail Scotland in glorious Glasgow this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Stop by stand A37 to meet the team, pick up your free Spring 2024 Accurascale catalogue, and feast your eyes on our latest wares; including;

Production Class 66 Samples

Decorated Class 37 run 2 samples

Decorated Class 55 run 2 Samples

Decorated Class 50 run 1 samples

Decorated Class 31 run 1 samples

Decorated Class 89 samples

Decorated Ruston 88DS O gauge samples

Production Mark 2b samples

Production Banana van samples

decorated Mark 1 subs

decorated Mark 2c samples

decorated NER hopper samples

Decorated Andrew Barclay tanks

production Warwells in OO

decorated P class

decorated 16 tonners 

And more! We will also have tooling samples of the buckjumper, pannier and more!

Look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers!

Fran 

1 minute ago, zr2498 said:

Fran

Interesting about 00 wheelsets. What might your target be for minimum radius (at this time).

Hi @zr2498,

When we complete testing we shall let you know!

Cheers!

Fran 

17 minutes ago, 97406 said:

 

A nasty case of Split Box….

Sounds slightly better than a banger blue growler I guess....

Putting myself on the naughty step for the rest of the day now.

Cheers!

Fran 

Mark 1 Subs In Maroon Unveiled!

Hi everyone,

Great news! As our first production run of our stunning new Mark 1 Suburban coaches nears completion, and due to intensive popular demand, we have decided to follow up quickly for the missing link when it comes to liveries for these essential suburban coaches.

So, it gives us great pleasure to present the maroon livery on our BR Mark 1 Subs!

The Real Coaches

Looking to see if you can justify some maroon Mark 1 marvels on your layout? Check out our blog, where we outline the history of our non-gangwayed stock in our latest blog. Click here to read more: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/marooned-in-suburban-paradise-mark-1-subs-in-maroon-unveiled

The Model

Initially launched in the summer of 2022 after a long development period behind the scenes, our tooling suite of Mark 1 suburban coaches allow modellers to recreate an authentic rake of these workhorses for the first time in ready-to-run format and offered a 21st century rendition of these essential vehicles. Featuring an exquisite level of detail and an unbeatable specification including full interior lighting, fully detailed interior and a museum quality finish, they were offered in BR all-over carmine and BR all-over rail blue.

Only one thing was missing from our launch range; maroon!

Thankfully, with the first batch of carmine and blue coaches nearing completion at the factory and are due in stock with us in Q2 of this year, we can turn our attention to the maroon coaches almost straight away.

First up, we have the Midland Region BS, C, S and SO in Maroon, without and without lining. The lined Midland vehicles typically carried their lining lower than the BR spec, to match against the lined Stanier stock.

We will also be covering the Scottish Region, with a BS, C and S in Maroon, all lined, but in BR and Stanier positions. Being based on circa 1962 photos, the First Class yellow stripe has now appeared.

Production of these coaches begins shortly, with the decorated samples above provided when we first received samples from the blue and carmine production run (explaining the wobbly foot boards, which will be corrected on production models to be arrow straight!) and delivery will be in Q1 2025. Price will be the same as the first production run at £64.95 each.

Pre-order via your local stockist, or direct via the Accurascale website: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/mark-1-coaches/livery_br-maroon

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi folks,

Apologies for the delay in updates on these. They begin shipping from tomorrow.

Cheers!

Fran 

On 17/02/2024 at 16:52, Dicky L said:

Does that confirm that 714 is not on its way and is in fact in production, just like the others?

Hi Dicky,

714 is arriving with Batch 2 in Q2, almost finished production! 

19 hours ago, SouthernBlue80s said:

To save me wading through 334 pages,

have Accurascale produced a blue plated split headcode version yet, like 37049 pictured?

Or if not do they plan to? Thanks

 

 

 

Hi @SouthernBlue80s,

It is certainly a condition that is in our future.

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi folks,

Another batch will happen when we sell out of the first batch!

Encourage us by buying another one currently available; https://www.accurascale.com/collections/gwr-7800-manor-class

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi folks,

For those who did not see the update, it's available here: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/black-diamond-to-technicolour-ner-20t-hopper-decorated-samples

Apologies for not getting it posted on here yesterday, I was out of office. 

A taster...

Cheers!

Fran 

1 hour ago, derekdoestrains said:

Are the Mk2’s in the same position as the banana vans?

Hi Derek,

Yes indeed, both the Banana vans and the Mark 2bs are in our warehouse and we are currently prepping them for dispatch! 

If you want a flavour of what to expect, our Northern Ireland Railways ones have been here a few weeks now and some videos of them in action have been posted:

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi @zr2498,

I can confirm that there will be another run of the Mark 5s in the future, particularly the sleepers.

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi folks,

This is indeed the first member of our third production run of our Class 37s. Look out for more news on the rest in the coming months!

The SRPS have been in touch and confirmed that they are "flying out the door" so we would recommend getting your order in with them soon if you fancy one.

Cheers!

Fran 

26 minutes ago, tarifa said:

I have pre ordered a Class 37 and now wondering whether I have done the right thing.  There appears to be many running problems with the Accurascale 37 compared to the Bachmann.  Without trolling this op I wonder if Accurascale are aware of the alleged problems and resolved them.

Hi @tarifa,

Some people have had issues, the same with any other model, and there are many thousands that have had nothing but enjoyment and pleasure out of them, again just like any model. Our lifetime warranty for the model will give you that piece of mind that your model will be looked after, but of course as part of your statutory rights you can always return it 30 days after delivery if you are not satisfied too for a full refund.

Personally, I think you'll love it. 

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi folks,

We will be unveiling the decorated samples of the AB within the next week and this will show the cab arrangements of each loco.

We will also do driver and fireman packs for both the AB and P class.

Cheers!

Fran

15 hours ago, Dorset33 said:

Maybe if it was a OO Gauge 5-WES  or a 56 with the correct bogie arrangement you wouldn’t need a bump 😁

Hi @Dorset33,

You 5-WES gang are like a dog with a bone!

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi Fred,

This is something we will look at for future runs, and if it's physically possible to include, we would like to. When starting out a brand new model, you have a blank canvass to include these options should you so wish, and plan the tooling accordingly to facilitate space. With small locos already tooled such as these two, it's a much bigger challenge to retrofit these items, but we will certainly investigate and we always enjoy a challenge!

Cheers!

Fran 

Bump! 

23 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Presumably those of us who would prefer to support a model shop and order our items from there, can do so, provided said model shop is an Accurascale stockist?

 

Hi folks,

As per our original announcement, the warwells, P and AB tanks were already taking pre-orders, so in order to preserve anyone who had a pre-order already with Hattons, and to keep the set price the same (warwell) or as close to the price set by Hattons (P and AB) we have to sell this run direct only. However, future runs of these models will be offered to trade like the rest of our range.

Cheers!

Fran 

Hi everyone,

With our main range of decorated O gauge Ruston and Hornsby 88DS locomotives unveiled earlier this week, we can now unveil our "Accurascale Exclusive" special edition model; 655/29/38 in Tarmac livery!

Check out more photos, spec and the history of this very attractive little loco in our latest news post on our website, including ordering info with the model available direct only via our website: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/boy-from-the-black-stuff-tarmac-ruston-88ds-latest-accurascale-exclusive

Cheers!

Fran