bradfordbuffer Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 hours ago, ozzyo said: I am and that looks like part of my starting order for one train. It looks like my pension could go very quickly when they come out. OzzyO. Can't buy a house in heaven....get ya brass spent!....I'm sure ect will help you empty bank account! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Hello Chris, Ellis, do you have any updates on the drop head buck eye couplings? Cost, release date Etc. Yours, OzzyO. Edited June 1, 2022 by ozzyo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-ECT Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 01/06/2022 at 12:08, ozzyo said: Hello Chris, Ellis, do you have any updates on the drop head buck eye couplings? Cost, release date Etc. Yours, OzzyO. Afternoon OzzyO, we will have an update relatively soon now the bulk if the Presflo flurry is over. I will make sure either Ellis or I will put a post on here as soon as we have the information ready to go, but it won't be long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Thanks for the update Chris. I must sit on my hands and wait. Yours OzzyO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-ECT Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Update: ECT Working Drophead Buckeye Couplings Good morning all! Our smallest project (in size) has received a huge following since it's announcement back in April 2021. We said then that it would take a while to engineer, test and tool these couplings, with an official RRP and release date being announced once we were satisfied with their operation. After a long testing period, working both with The Gauge O Guild Group and a handful of individuals whom operate on various track set-ups, we're now satisfied with the strength and operation. Shown in the pictures are the latest CAD renders and we must say, we think they look "drop-head gorgeous"! Today, we're both proud and excited to announce that these couplings are now in tooling and we have both an expected release date and retail price for you! Please see below for the key details: Prices: £12.50 per pair, with 10% off when buying 5+ pairs Release Date: Q4 2022 Pre-Ordering: We don't charge anything upfront for pre-orders and instead, we take payment once the items are physically in stock with us in Skipton Features: Super-fine detailing Die-cast construction Working drophead function - prototypically operated via a lift and drop method Sprung loaded Will fit most RTR and kit-built stock through the buffer beam coupling eye Sprung-loaded knuckle tongue Adjustable length via pin slots in the drawbar These couplings are now available to pre-order on the website (ellisclarktrains.com). Who's excited to do some coupling replacements?! 7 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2022 Any date on OO ones? ;) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Any date on OO ones? ;) Skip the oo ones straight to 3mm scale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) Hello all, I've been banging on about these couplings and I'm very glad that they are now so close that I've ordered 5 pairs to start with. OzzyO. Edited June 20, 2022 by ozzyo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2022 5 hours ago, bradfordbuffer said: Skip the oo ones straight to 3mm scale 1/120?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) These look really good. However, for me, the couplings supplied by Lionheart between coaches work fine even though they are not as fancy as ECT and in the wrong place (under, not through, the bufferbeam). For coupling to a screw link on the loco, there is a bit of a challenge since getting the link over the hook is awkward. I cut away some of the gangway floor to accommodate. John Edited June 20, 2022 by brossard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, brossard said: These look really good. However, for me, the couplings supplied by Lionheart between coaches work fine even though they are not as fancy as ECT and in the wrong place (under, not through, the bufferbeam). For coupling to a screw link on the loco, there is a bit of a challenge since getting the link over the hook is awkward. I cut away some of the gangway floor to accommodate. John No different to the real thing, and even worse between coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 2 hours ago, newbryford said: 1/120?? Stop it!I said 3mm=1:101ish not euro trash 1:120.. Oops 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted June 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2022 2 hours ago, brossard said: the couplings supplied by Lionheart between coaches work fine even though they are not as fancy as ECT and in the wrong place (under, not through, the bufferbeam). The key is they work. I'm not sure if just putting these new ones through a buffer beam slot with little sideways play would? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-ECT Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Hal Nail said: The key is they work. I'm not sure if just putting these new ones through a buffer beam slot with little sideways play would? We have had several pairs out with different customers and groups for the last 6 months on test. With this they have been trialed on a verity of kit built and rtr stock with great success and no issues reported back. Between both me and our cad engineer we have done a lot of stress testing on them too and I have yet to break them. Hope this helps answer any worries about them 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-ECT Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 20/06/2022 at 13:00, bradfordbuffer said: Skip the oo ones straight to 3mm scale Let us perfect the O gauge sets first 😃 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Chris-ECT said: Let us perfect the O gauge sets first 😃 Well, that's not a no! Mike. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted June 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2022 58 minutes ago, Chris-ECT said: We have had several pairs out with different customers and groups for the last 6 months on test. With this they have been trialed on a verity of kit built and rtr stock with great success and no issues reported back. Between both me and our cad engineer we have done a lot of stress testing on them too and I have yet to break them. Hope this helps answer any worries about them yep, super ta. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Chris-ECT said: Let us perfect the O gauge sets first 😃 Suppose that's wise as no RTP Mk1s or 2 anyway🤪 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2022 11 hours ago, bradfordbuffer said: Suppose that's wise as no RTP Mk1s or 2 anyway🤪 You TT guys are all me me me, we 4mm chaps and chapesses have stock ready and waiting, and we want them now! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Enterprisingwestern said: You TT guys are all me me me, we 4mm chaps and chapesses have stock ready and waiting, and we want them now! Mike. Oops errr....3mm please!... not...not euro trash TT-120....that argument is in another section! It's a tease... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 17 hours ago, Chris-ECT said: Let us perfect the O gauge sets first 😃 Chris, how do we uncouple them? ATB OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 22, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2022 Set back, pull the chain and give the driver the tip, to move away. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 22/06/2022 at 14:11, ozzyo said: Chris, how do we uncouple them? ATB OzzyO. Good question. Was thinking how they interact with Kadee knuckles that have the trip pin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 22 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: Set back, pull the chain and give the driver the tip, to move away. not on these babies, you have to drop the pipes and then refit them to the loco part of the train, then blow up to get vac. or add air to the system. Don't forget the buffers could have to be extended, and lamps added ETC. ETC. ATB OzzyO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-ECT Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 (edited) On 22/06/2022 at 13:11, ozzyo said: Chris, how do we uncouple them? ATB OzzyO. On 23/06/2022 at 13:41, two tone green said: Good question. Was thinking how they interact with Kadee knuckles that have the trip pin. I have had a quick chat with our Cad engineer and she has assured me there is a way to uncouple them using a bar, once the new samples have arrived it will be easier to demonstrate then, but over the next few days I'll write up a description Edited June 29, 2022 by Chris-ECT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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