RMweb Premium tommyliam021 Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2022 I’m assuming I’m not the only ones who’s model has got the paint rubbed off the front of the smoke box and glue all over the front? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2022 Purple is the liturgical colour for funerals, requiem masses, etc. and so it is entirely appropriate that No. 70 should retain the colour at the present time. A coincidence, but an appropriate one. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, tommyliam021 said: I’m assuming I’m not the only ones who’s model has got the paint rubbed off the front of the smoke box and glue all over the front? Although the photo is upside down I'm not seeing what the problem is - its not those 2 small marks at the bottom edge of the smokebox is it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, tommyliam021 said: I’m assuming I’m not the only ones who’s model has got the paint rubbed off the front of the smoke box and glue all over the front? Well whoever did it left their “dabs” all over the buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, tommyliam021 said: I’m assuming I’m not the only ones who’s model has got the paint rubbed off the front of the smoke box and glue all over the front? On the plus side the magnahesion is working really well. Cheers Darius 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: Although the photo is upside down I'm not seeing what the problem is - its not those 2 small marks at the bottom edge of the smokebox is it? They look like glue at the bottom of the smokebox. The small scrape(?) in the paint on the left side of the smokebox door don't look very good on a new model but are presumably repairable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, The Stationmaster said: They look like glue at the bottom of the smokebox. The small scrape(?) in the paint on the left side of the smokebox door don't look very good on a new model but are presumably repairable? The 2 small marks are real enough (and look like they could be removed with judicious use of a finger nail), everything else on the smoke box looks fine. 2 brackets at rye bottom for headboards and the grab handle to open the door I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2022 If you missed out on buying one - don't even think about ebay. Sold so far: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Hornby+r30231&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1 And current bids/BIN. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Hornby+r30231&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&rt=nc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Thoroughly predictable. I'll stick with green ones, thanks. Any bets on Hornby not ordering (at least) another 5,000 from China with a consequent delay to something else? Edited September 14, 2022 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) £950 seriously ? Oppourtunistic, I cant help thinking that those prices wont last, perhaps not even a month before it drops, quite a lot…. Theres 24 for sale currently.. thats more than Accurascale class 55’s, a lot of cashing in going on. Edited September 14, 2022 by adb968008 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 It was these bit that caught my eye. Orange ?scrapes, Green ?glue 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Ouroborus said: It was these bit that caught my eye. Orange ?scrapes, Green ?glue Fair enough - thats down to my standards (!) so I clearly turn a blind eye to it. If it offends its going to have to go back though I wonder if they have replacements? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, adb968008 said: £950 seriously ? Oppourtunistic, I cant help thinking that those prices wont last, perhaps not even a month before it drops, quite a lot…. Theres 24 for sale currently.. thats more than Accurascale class 55’s, a lot of cashing in going on. I can't imagine anybody paying that much with any realistic prospect of making a further profit, so they clearly just had to have one. As such, a deal has been done that's acceptable to both parties, so it's water under the bridge. Not dissimilar to the people who "invested" in classic cars at the top of the market. You haven't made a loss while you keep it! 😇 I don't know if Hornby has stated that these models constitute a limited edition or if they come with a numbered certificate, but there'd be nothing to stop them putting out a slightly different version (e.g., with TTS Sound fitted), even if they had. John Edited September 14, 2022 by Dunsignalling 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JhornG201 Posted September 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2022 Well I was very happy to receive my model on Monday, and I couldn’t resist adding some personal touches as soon as it arrived. SR route discs from Roxey, flags and GWR reporting numbers from Precision Labels and a wreath of my own making. Hoping too that someone produces etched plates before too long. 18 1 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Hammond Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Collected mine this morning. Having rigorously examined it there appear to be no issues at all. I'm delighted with the model. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, JhornG201 said: Well I was very happy to receive my model on Monday, and I couldn’t resist adding some personal touches as soon as it arrived. SR route discs from Roxey, flags and GWR reporting numbers from Precision Labels and a wreath of my own making. Hoping too that someone produces etched plates before too long. Looks fantastic - how did you make the wreath? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2022 Need to paint the nameplates black, like the real one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JhornG201 Posted September 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Phil Parker said: Looks fantastic - how did you make the wreath? I started with one of the Precision Labels L30 GWR reporting bracket/numbers sets before adding a cardboard backing for the foliage. I then glued small amounts of Woodland Scenics clump and fine leaf foliage to the cardboard for the base layer before adding Woodland Scenics purple flower foliage (minus the netting it’s attached to) and filled in any gaps with a scatter/glue mix 6 15 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Ouroborus said: It was these bit that caught my eye. Orange ?scrapes, Green ?glue Not to mention the bottom of the RHS smoke deflector that isn't located properly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Dublo2 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Dunsignalling said: I don't know if Hornby has stated that these models constitute a limited edition or if they come with a numbered certificate, but there'd be nothing to stop them putting out a slightly different version (e.g., with TTS Sound fitted), even if they had. John They are a limited edition (with numbered certificates) and there was some agreement/partnership with the Severn Valley Railway as well, so depending on the content of any contract they may need to work with the SVR to do another batch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Received mine yesterday. Only had a brief look at it and only noticed a bit of excess glue on the smoke deflector brackets otherwise an excellent model. The tissue paper rather than usual plastic film over the model in the packaging did surprise me. Is this a recent Hornby thing or just for this model? Not purchased a new Hornby loco for a while so curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted September 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2022 Mine has also arrived as well in immaculate condition with the exception of some strange tape over the rear tender glass which doesn't appear to be seated perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_lner Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Mine arrived tiday aswell. Hornby have done a great job with the box design etc. l noticed aswell that it's had a 21 pin decoder socket upgrade. Just need to find a suitable sound file and speaker for it. 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted September 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Pre Grouping fan said: Received mine yesterday. Only had a brief look at it and only noticed a bit of excess glue on the smoke deflector brackets otherwise an excellent model. The tissue paper rather than usual plastic film over the model in the packaging did surprise me. Is this a recent Hornby thing or just for this model? Not purchased a new Hornby loco for a while so curious. It always used to be tissue paper until a few years ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Hilux5972 said: It always used to be tissue paper until a few years ago. Only in recent years. Expanded polystyrene and a thin layer of bubblewrap was the norm for about thirty years from approximately 1972. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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