mdvle Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, rapidoandy said: We are currently using a similar method to the Model Rail J70 locos with gears driving all the axles. Which is also what Rapido is doing for their Canadian steam projects. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, rapidoandy said: Take a look at the livery slide show on the website and have a close look at Beatrice ;-) Andy Aha! Well done, and I think that's now a definite must purchase! Congratulations again. Having played with a mate's pair of J70s, I have no doubt these will be spectacular models in their own rights. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Which makers sound chips are planning on installing inside this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I'm challenged on this one. Challenged to find a case of one of these coming down the South East. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 I don't really need one of these, so there's nothing for me in this announcement either. On the other hand, I said the same after buying my second Hornby W4 Peckett, fat lot of good that did me. With little cuties like these, when 'Need' comes up against 'Want', it's the latter that wins out every time. I've also got the Judith Edge etched kit for one of these waiting to be built. So now it looks as if Rapido have decided which of my kit stash is going to get built next and on what timescales. So, I'll have to complete the etched example before I purchase one (or more) of these little beauties. Well done Rapido! This is all superb stuff. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 41 minutes ago, 5050 said: Well, that answers the P4 query! What does that mean then, for those who haven’t followed other Rapido releases? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 I see no one has commented on the price. £129.99 is actually a superb price considering the specification of the model. The comparison is with the EFE Rail J94, which has an RRP of £149.99, for what is, on paper, a poorer loco. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zunnan Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Looks like I'll be needing to build that 51L D333 brake third sooner than later! (Hint hint Chasewater!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, 26power said: What does that mean then, for those who haven’t followed other Rapido releases? I'm not sure what it means, but it occurs to me that a P4 option for the Hunslet, should the Rapido chassis not easily lend itself to conversion, may be to politely ask Mike Edge for the Judith Edge chassis components. After all, JE have now made their 'Janus' 0-6-0 diesel chassis available separately, for those who wish to put it under the Oxford Rail body. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, rapidoandy said: The gap under the boiler was a must for us. We are currently using a similar method to the Model Rail J70 locos with gears driving all the axles. The motor depends very much on the space - keep an eye out for further developments there in the future. Oh sh bother. The second and third items are a bit of a cold shower for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I'm not sure what it means, but it occurs to me that a P4 option for the Hunslet, should the Rapido chassis not easily lend itself to conversion, may be to politely ask Mike Edge for the Judith Edge chassis components. After all, JE have now made their 'Janus' 0-6-0 diesel chassis available separately, for those who wish to put it under the Oxford Rail body. It makes sense for Mike to do the same, just as RT did with the Austerity That made the ( erhmm, cough) DJM Austerity do-able in EM/P4 as the DJM all axle driven mechs turned out to be a bag of spanners. As I already have a Judith Edge flatpack 16" plus wheels motor and gearbox, it wont be a buy for me, but if I hadn't the kit I'd be getting a Rapido model and badgering Mike for a chassis. Edited December 1, 2020 by Persephone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, 26power said: What does that mean then, for those who haven’t followed other Rapido releases? Well, to me it means that swopping wheels and axles for suitable alternatives such as Gibson wheels could be rather difficult given all the cogs and suchlike that would have to be transposed to the new axles. Captain K's idea of JE chassis would work I suppose - but what would you do with the OO chassis? Find a 7mm narrow gauge modeller possibly that would pay a realistic price for it? May as well buy the JE kit and have all the pleasure of building it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 minute ago, 5050 said: but what would you do with the OO chassis? Depending on what it matches, there might be an opportunity for 3D printed kit manufacturers to utilise it, maybe? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Persephone said: It makes sense for Mike to do the same, just as RT did with the Austerity That made the ( erhmm, cough) DJM Austerity do-able in EM/P4 as the DJM all axle driven mechs turned out to be a bag of spanners. As I already have a Judith Edge flatpack 16" plus wheels motor and gearbox it wont be a buy for me but if I hadn't I'd be badgering Mike for a chassis. Well, I had been planning to build my JE kit in OO, so the Rapido announcement made me think I could convert it and have on for the P4 layout as well, but it will probably make more sense to keep the Rapido one as OO and build the JE kit in P4. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Corbs said: Depending on what it matches, there might be an opportunity for 3D printed kit manufacturers to utilise it, maybe? Such as Andy's other side line! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2020 Ohhhhh, one of my favourite locos. I have an old whitemetal Centre Models one in OO (ECM motor, grindy 60:1 Romford gears etc) and a 7mm Impetus job on the current layout, but I will have to stash one of these away too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, Corbs said: Depending on what it matches, there might be an opportunity for 3D printed kit manufacturers to utilise it, maybe? Of course, I could always build an OO layout using the new bullhead track and points that are now available................. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Rather nice. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) This is excellent news. A couple of queries regarding the prototype choices: Will the model of Oxfordshire Ironstone HE3716/52 "Alex" have the correctly modified buffer beams with buckeye couplings? Notably she didn't have a coupling hook. Looking at your livery samples the frames and sandboxes were also crimson on her too, I believe. In addition, would there be a possibility to offer the model of "Jacks Green" with separately fitted etched name plates along with the name "Ring Haw"? Both locos wore identical liveries and worked together at Nassington Quarries topping and tailing trains out of the pit. Both are also preserved (Ring Haw notably in operational condition on the NNR). I'd like both and I expect a few people may be in the same boat. Paul A. Edited December 1, 2020 by 1whitemoor 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Oh yes. I think I'll be buying one of those. We used to have Glasshoughton No4 at Blaenavon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 hours ago, 5050 said: Well, that answers the P4 query! Yep, will have wait for a chassis kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapido staff rapidoandy Posted December 1, 2020 Author Rapido staff Share Posted December 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, 1whitemoor said: This is excellent news. A couple of queries regarding the prototype choices: Will the model of Oxfordshire Ironstone HE3716/52 "Alex" have the correctly modified buffer beams with buckeye couplings? Notably she didn't have a coupling hook. Looking at your livery samples the frames and sandboxes were also crimson on her too, I believe. In addition, would there be a possibility to offer the model of "Jacks Green" with separately fitted etched name plates along with the name "Ring Haw"? Both locos wore identical liveries and worked together at Nassington Quarries topping and tailing trains out of the pit. Both are also preserved (Ring Haw notably in operational condition on the NNR). I'd like both and I expect a few people may be in the same boat. Paul A. Hi Paul, Being honest it is unlikely we will specifically do the buckeye equipment for the OIC examples. There were others with deeper buffer beams as well. I will certainly pass the comments on for review. Livery wise we were provided details of the "as built" livery from the Hunslet records. However if you have any more photos that show otherwise we would love to hear from you - feel free to drop me a PM. We intend to produce more of these in the future and personally I would like to see Ring Haw feature. Thanks Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 PM sent Andy, thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 42 minutes ago, tomparryharry said: Oh yes. I think I'll be buying one of those. We used to have Glasshoughton No4 at Blaenavon. I was partly involved in the restoration of it! Never had a go of it as it spent a lot of time on loan. But I had stopped regularly volunteering by the time it was steaming anyway. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 5 hours ago, rapidoandy said: The model is of the preserved one. Chasewater have been fantastically helpful with the project. However, we are sure the many talented modellers out there will be able to add some extra handrails and tank footsteps should they wish to model the in service loco. :-) Andy I’ll have to get one then - love the loco and am a big fan of the chasewater too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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