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Another 31...? More gimmicks...? Seriously? I'm sure that it'll appeal to some but is there really a market big enough for 3 manufacturers tackling the same prototype?
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Yes I remember it well. I brought my 60505 to LB which had similar treatment. I.e weathered. It disgraced itself after a few laps. Not put off I have since aquired 60501. Now running with a late crest and minimal detail differences to date it to 1960 or there about. I'm considering a repaint of that and 60511 but not until the weather in the garden is better (it's where I do airbrushing).
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It should be okay. But it doesn't look like it's centred above the axle boss.
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It provokes tempting thoughts
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That is stunning. It's such a shame Hornby so thoroughly much up the green on the first run. It'll be interesting to see how 60502 looks. It's been listed since 2021 now due winter this year
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On the first page of this thread, there's a table listing items needing to be caught up. I've only looked at the a2/2 and a2/3 (my personal interest ecml) they were April 24. Now Autumn on the Hornby website! Other items leap frogging these items. I do hope Hornby do catch up with these and other items
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The LNER speedo was removed from locos as they went into the BR period. There are photos of 60012 with this still in place. I've seen no other example with this in prototype photos. Certainly no preserved example includes the LNER speedo
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I completely agree with Mick. I've many Hornby plastic bodied A4s, nonhave that boiler seem. Interestingly the green seems far richerbut the lining isn't as crisp and seems more yellow than orange. I've not seen one in the flesh but that's what the photos indicate
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Bit disappointing, though looking at the list of items outstanding from previous years I suppose another light set of announcements was inevitable. I still have liked to see another A2/3. And either a J6 or B16. But it is what it is.....
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Hi Jason, what would qualify to improve the model? Thanks
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Interesting discussion. I've two Brits. I really like them. Early super detail models begging for upgrades must include the peppercorn A1. The Bachmann model is good but for me an overscale cartazzi spoils it a bit. If it were upgraded a crisper model would result. But as has been said to replace dozen or so A1s in my stable would break the the bank. But I'd consider doing it. Back to the Brit, a far better model at the outset and we'll all draw lines in different places. I think what this discussion does show is how difficult it is for manufacturers to produce more miniature wonders to an increasingly expensive and crowded market. There are gaps, within regions and times. Smaller for locos but huge for coaching and rolling stock.
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Fabulous!
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Thanks. This puts across what my concern would be. It's only in recent years that 3d printing from the likes of LMS or West Hill Wagon works have produced adequately proportioned lamps. Prior to these releases the very overscale springside lamps were the only option. The Hornby lamps revert to overscale lamps on hi- fidelity models.
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That looks so much improved
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This one is one of mine Tony. I got it off ebay. Advertised as needing repair. I sorted the issue by replacing the decoder. As such, it was a rare bargain- I've no idea who weathered it. All I did was add real coal to the tender
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Any idea what the date of that would be. I'm always fascinated when crimson cream disappeared in numbers. Photo evidence seems to suggest 59/60
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I've only just come across this thread. Excellent modelling. Very inspiring