RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2014 I don't know what this was dipped in (and I think knowing would be too much information). Anyway whatever it was, caused the 'arrows of indecision' to get reversed. There's nothing like an eye for detail http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-31-423-Weathered-/151238507133?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2336847a7d Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman matt Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VERY-RARE-TRIANG-R353-TR-YELLOW-WASP-STRIPES-0-4-0-YARD-SWITCHER-HEAD-LAMP-/371012889905?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5662176d31 Here I was, enjoying my coffee.......now it's all over my keyboard!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I don't know what this was dipped in (and I think knowing would be too much information). Anyway whatever it was, caused the 'arrows of indecision' to get reversed. There's nothing like an eye for detail http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-31-423-Weathered-/151238507133?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2336847a7d Each to his/her own, I suppose. I actually like that finish for a loco that has been stood in the open for a few years. I like the way the rust has been done on the lower bodyside, it really does look as though the body rot has set in good and proper, (just like an old Mk3 Cortina I used to drive). OK so one of the BR symbols is the wrong way round, but the other looks ok, and at least the seller has been brave enough to include a photo of the original that the weathering is based on. Credit where credit is due, I say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Huh?!? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-British-Locomotive-Magazine-1-76-00-Guage-Scale-Model-Of-A4468-Mallard-/171250025079?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item27df4c0277 There are piles of them in virtually every WHSmiths in the land at £2.99 and yet this has bids on it above that. Remember though eBay is a global marketplace.............not everyone has a WHSmiths Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Not railway but 22 sovs for this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-JAMES-BOND-270-Silver-Aston-Number-Plates-1960s-Originals-/221384202384?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item338b86d890 That's what I thought, when I saw it. It's not even complete! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Each to his/her own, I suppose. I actually like that finish for a loco that has been stood in the open for a few years. I like the way the rust has been done on the lower bodyside, it really does look as though the body rot has set in good and proper, (just like an old Mk3 Cortina I used to drive). OK so one of the BR symbols is the wrong way round, but the other looks ok, and at least the seller has been brave enough to include a photo of the original that the weathering is based on. Credit where credit is due, I say. True, but, like most of these things, it has been overdone. The corrosion in the prototype photo is much less severe and the paintwork has faded. 'Subtle' is the keyword with successful weathering IMHO. Edited March 1, 2014 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VERY-RARE-TRIANG-R353-TR-YELLOW-WASP-STRIPES-0-4-0-YARD-SWITCHER-HEAD-LAMP-/371012889905?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5662176d31 Here I was, enjoying my coffee.......now it's all over my keyboard!! Another example of the dreaded "very rare"! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I don't know what this was dipped in (and I think knowing would be too much information). Anyway whatever it was, caused the 'arrows of indecision' to get reversed. There's nothing like an eye for detail http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-31-423-Weathered-/151238507133?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2336847a7d I think the vendor's eBay name actually says it all.......................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbonel Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Totally agree. Just asked question. Will post if/when a reply is received. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VERY-RARE-TRIANG-R353-TR-YELLOW-WASP-STRIPES-0-4-0-YARD-SWITCHER-HEAD-LAMP-/371012889905?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5662176d31 Here I was, enjoying my coffee.......now it's all over my keyboard!! I'll offer 32/6d Keith Edited March 1, 2014 by melmerby 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Am I thick or slow.....or I have really missed something here ????? Who the #### is buying one of these ? and why the #### would you pay £3.00 postage for it ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-CLASS-37-INSERT-CARD-/251459386633?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a8c25bd09 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2014 why the #### would you pay £3.00 postage for it ? Perhaps they put it in an 'iffy' bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2014 I don't know what this was dipped in (and I think knowing would be too much information). Anyway whatever it was, caused the 'arrows of indecision' to get reversed. There's nothing like an eye for detail http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-31-423-Weathered-/151238507133?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2336847a7d It may be very realistic for a locomotive that has been seriously abandonded, but why then is it important that it "Runs well in both directions"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2014 It may be very realistic for a locomotive that has been seriously abandonded, but why then is it important that it "Runs well in both directions"? So you can throw away the body & reuse the chassis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1962 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Not railway but 22 sovs for this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-JAMES-BOND-270-Silver-Aston-Number-Plates-1960s-Originals-/221384202384?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item338b86d890 In Excellent condition, despite 6 of the plates being missing?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman matt Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VERY-RARE-TRIANG-R353-TR-YELLOW-WASP-STRIPES-0-4-0-YARD-SWITCHER-HEAD-LAMP-/371012889905?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5662176d31 Here I was, enjoying my coffee.......now it's all over my keyboard!! Another example of the dreaded "very rare"! Surprisingly, he has a maroon switcher (Much harder to find) for sale at about a third of that price. I've asked the seller if this is a typo. Edited March 2, 2014 by milkamn matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Huh?!? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-British-Locomotive-Magazine-1-76-00-Guage-Scale-Model-Of-A4468-Mallard-/171250025079?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item27df4c0277 There are piles of them in virtually every WHSmiths in the land at £2.99 and yet this has bids on it above that. Expect the prices of these to start ROCKETING upwards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I don't know what this was dipped in (and I think knowing would be too much information). Anyway whatever it was, caused the 'arrows of indecision' to get reversed. There's nothing like an eye for detail http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lima-Class-31-423-Weathered-/151238507133?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2336847a7d Not so far off, in my opinion. This shows it at Meldon a few years back: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66990130@N04/8468415584 I can't be sure if it's 423 or 422 parked up at Derby now, anyway it looks pretty dire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted March 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thomas-Tank-Engine-Hornby-Set-/111291421359?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item19e97c52af Please note from photos that the Thomas engine has come away from the housing so not sure if it still works, there is also a wooden engine in the photo that is not included. err how can you tell if there's no photo in the first place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted March 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Not so far off, in my opinion. This shows it at Meldon a few years back: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66990130@N04/8468415584 I can't be sure if it's 423 or 422 parked up at Derby now, anyway it looks pretty dire. Sorry but I don't see any pronounced orangey bits on the photo of the actual loco? Surely if you're going to the trouble of including a picture of the real thing then the model should approximate to the real thing? Edited March 2, 2014 by Metr0Land Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thomas-Tank-Engine-Hornby-Set-/111291421359?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item19e97c52af Please note from photos that the Thomas engine has come away from the housing so not sure if it still works, there is also a wooden engine in the photo that is not included. err how can you tell if there's no photo in the first place? Perhaps the item actually on sale is a sign that says 'No image available'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Expect the prices of these to start ROCKETING upwards! It's the knockoff Bachmann Mk.1 caper all over again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Coryton Posted March 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2014 Would suit Hornby, Bachmann I forgot... NOT Hornby, Lima, Bachmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 This really is W-T-F ?????? There really are some desperate bidders out there !!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291087238349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2, 2014 This really is W-T-F ?????? There really are some desperate bidders out there !!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291087238349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 How much would a complete, working, good S/H Class 37 cost? And you would get a body, chassis, motor etc! or you could have this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Bachmann-Class-37-chassis-21-pin-DCC-very-latest-version-BRAND-NEW-/261412106492 Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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