RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2015 No date on bacchy web site yet At least another 12 months I reckon - and my wallet hopes! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Anybody heard any news about these recently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hope they come soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I've seen a date in a rail mag.... Or an update at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 Now that C-rail intermodal are doing the 70s-era 20 foot containers, along with suitable decals, I thought I'd crack on with converting my old Hornby FFA/FGA wagons: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/257/entry-17490-ffafga-container-flats/ I know they won't be more than an impression of the real thing compared to the Bachmann ones, but I'd got far enough along with the project that it seemed a shame not to finish it. But - given the skeletal nature of the prototype - I'm intrigued as to how Bachmann are going to get sufficient weight into the models for reliable running. Even if they're entirely die-cast, there still isn't much too them, and the castings would end up being pretty slender in places. I've had to squeeze lead between the solid frames of my units, which won't be an option if modelled correctly. Here's a link to the C-rail container: http://www.c-rail-intermodal.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_29&product_id=200 They're also doing one with the advertising panel on the side. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 As long as they don't make the Kleinbahn mistake of trying to marry diecast and plastic with banana consequences 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hasn't left the "drawing room" stage yet... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't know if it was my imagination, but the last couple of years did seem to have a lot of 'we'll announce this so no-one else will/can'. Even if a couple of years later there's still nothing to show for it. May as well crack back on with my S-kits detailing parts for the old Hornby flats, not holding my breath for these anymore (which is a shame). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2016 Yes, that's quite a surprising lack of movement given that they were announced 20-odd months ago. I bet we won't see them before the end of 2017. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't know if it was my imagination, but the last couple of years did seem to have a lot of 'we'll announce this so no-one else will/can'. No it's not....Been seeing that especially from Bachmann and DJM. I wish they didn't do that....promises only sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 No it's not....Been seeing that especially from Bachmann and DJM. I wish they didn't do that....promises only sadly. Agreed about the promises from Bachmann and DJM. Dapol too for that matter. But then (as if by magic) Hornby pull a Biomass Hopper from out of a hat. Surprises do sometimes happen! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) But then (as if by magic) Hornby pull a Biomass Hopper from out of a hat. Surprises do sometimes happen! At 83.00 quid a pop maybe Hornby thought that particular queue jumper would be helpful in clearing some of their debt? Yes I know it was a private commission. P Edited March 1, 2016 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hi, The flats look very good. Who are "S-kits" They're a kit manufacturer, but unfortunately I don't know if their range of detailing kits is still widely available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 They're a kit manufacturer, but unfortunately I don't know if their range of detailing kits is still widely available. They were when I encountered George at Lydd Rail last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2016 They were when I encountered George at Lydd Rail last year. I might be wrong but I think I've seen S-Kits stuff on the Shawplan stand at exhibitions. The other way to get an FFA/FGA rake is with the Colin Craig etched kit but this seems not to be in production (and it's well out of my league anyway). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 George was at DEMU Showcase last year with S-Kits and will be at this year's Showcase too. As mentioned, Brian Hanson of Shawplan stocks a few S-Kits items too. HTH Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2016 George was at DEMU Showcase last year with S-Kits and will be at this year's Showcase too. As mentioned, Brian Hanson of Shawplan stocks a few S-Kits items too. HTH Guy Don't get excited by the S Kits stock at Shawplan, down to of couple of bogie kits, Blair tax cameras and a few other minor bits and bobs. Seem to have a few portable toilets though! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Agreed about the promises from Bachmann and DJM. Dapol too for that matter. But then (as if by magic) Hornby pull a Biomass Hopper from out of a hat. Surprises do sometimes happen! Guy Dapol did...However they realized that it got them no good and hence they decided upon a new strategy i.e. announce a product when it's well into it's development. Similar case with Hornby. Both companies still don't shy away from giving you info about a products status too with regular updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 If you want to contact George Ansell (S-Kits) regarding the updating kits for the Hornby wagons, his address is:- 16 Barrow Road, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire , LE12 7LP Though he doesn't have a web-site, he has an E-mail address:- infoshrapnel@btinternet.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Sniffing around the internet yesterday I found mention of a kit project for what looks like a 3-D printed FFA/FGA rake which was announced as going ahead despite the Bachmann plans: http://www.wildboarmodels.co.uk/news.php Scroll down to July 2014 to see a shot of the model, which looks good. Doesn't look like much has happened since then, though. Edited March 10, 2016 by Barry Ten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 There will be news on this shortly, we are a little busy at present. But will be dealing with the backlog of messages in due course. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2016 Now that C-rail intermodal are doing the 70s-era 20 foot containers, along with suitable decals, I thought I'd crack on with converting my old Hornby FFA/FGA wagons: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/257/entry-17490-ffafga-container-flats/ I know they won't be more than an impression of the real thing compared to the Bachmann ones, but I'd got far enough along with the project that it seemed a shame not to finish it. But - given the skeletal nature of the prototype - I'm intrigued as to how Bachmann are going to get sufficient weight into the models for reliable running. Even if they're entirely die-cast, there still isn't much too them, and the castings would end up being pretty slender in places. I've had to squeeze lead between the solid frames of my units, which won't be an option if modelled correctly. Here's a link to the C-rail container: http://www.c-rail-intermodal.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_29&product_id=200 They're also doing one with the advertising panel on the side. DJM and Dapol have both produced chassis components in tungsten, which is 1.4 times denser than lead. So that's one possible solution to bumping-up the weight of these wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Using tungsten as a weight in a model train seems like a frivolous waste of a relatively rare metal that has many important industrial uses. I hope they find another solution! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2016 Using tungsten as a weight in a model train seems like a frivolous waste of a relatively rare metal that has many important industrial uses. I hope they find another solution! I'm guessing another approach might be to get as much weight into the bogies as possible, and let the bodies go along for the ride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted May 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just hoping these will be shrunk for N-gauge. I note the original Farish interpretation has been dropped from the latest catalogue. Come on Mr Bachmann--you know it makes sense! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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