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Very true Noel and fine kits they were too Rich Thanks man for putting me at ease.

I think a 22k would also attract younger kids to the hobby. Most people model their favorite era and if a 22k or 2900 are what bring the next generation to the hobby everyone's a winner Rich

FFS Jason please tell me you aren't wearing Mrs B's skirt.

This is an interesting thread. What I am finding is that the larger majority of folk in here are happy with a particular level of detail and accuracy in their loco, wagon, or coach. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I am a bit more zealous in that department myself than most but that's my choice. I will mention one area on the model that really should have been sorted before it was signed off is it should have flush glazing on the cab front. Hopefully it will be flush on the planned releases. It shouldn't be difficult. I have huge respect for PM and the 121, 141-181, 071, classes are fantastic models. The Cravens are still one of the best models of a coach available in this scale. How many of you on getting a model compare it to the prototype by looking at lots of photos in your collection or on line. Many pics we see of locos don't show the underframe in full side on, but there are hundreds on flickr. Over the last two years the 121 and A Class models have reached heights that have once more raised the bar and both manufacturer's deserve all the praise they are getting. However they don't always get it right. The pre production pics give us all an opportunity to offer our opinion and it is well received by PM and IRM If someone buys a model and finds there are discrepancies or mistakes he is 100 percent entitled to say so. I have three 201's myself and my opinion is that they don't reach the heights the others do. There are many ways to take them up a level especially the underframe. Add Salem air drying filters, and pipes from brass rod to represent those on the prototype. The fuel tanks are a wee bit naked but some pieces of evergreen styrene can make a huge difference. The air reservoir air tanks are a bit slimmer than they should be Anyone wanting to look at pics for inspiration and having a go at adding these details shouldn't be singled out with the old rivet counter moniker. Surely it is a huge part of our hobby we do call ourselves modellers after all. Rich,

Wow that is a beauty some much precise and accurate detail. Rich,

Is there a position in the government for a Minister of Complaints. There should be. There's a few nailed on candidates for the position on here.. Rich,

I have to say that 007 is a looker. Should have named it Seamus Bond. TJ would definitely attract crowds at an exhibition because there is so much prototypical action. I can't give it any higher praise. Rich

Jaysus Jason I'm having visions of both of them standing lineside with scythes. Capes and skirts blown up revealing festive bloomers. I need to pour a Bushmills. Rich

Even though they replaced the Cravens on the Waterford Limerick Rosslare trains I would be happy with a 2700. I do think the 22000's would be the most viable. A re run of Bells would be nice. Anyway I think we should get back to the amazing A's Rich

Industrial Karcher power washer. Noel make sure the chap with the lance has plenty of spare O rings. Rich,

Smashing Noel been catching up today. One thing that is a must is a layout has to be interesting. TJ is always interesting. Rich,

The supplied screw link couplings in the accessory pack are a step up from other manufacturer's. Hopefully they will be available to purchase in the future in individual accessory packs. Everything about the loco including the box and booklet is quality. Take a bow Pat Rich,

Just been having a look at the accessory pack and there are two builders plates to fit over the printed ones. That is pushing it to the limit. As said before the booklet is a nice extra. Anyway back to YouTube to watch the rest of the real 048 hauling gypsum trains in 1993. Rich,

Mine was delivered this morning. I have always put accuracy first in a model. It is fair to say that a good running model should be a given with the technology used today. Silly errors can appear in livery application and accuracy all too often. When everything is bang on like it is on these models then we are eating at the top table. I always loved the A's hauling the Tara's and now we have both loco and wagon and they are two of the best models on the market. The future looks bright, need to find me shades now Rich,

I got my email earlier. I hadn't been thinking about when it gets here, when it does it does. However since I got the email the anticipation has been building. Time is slowing down. It feels a bit like the Indianapolis scene in Jaws when Quint said the worst part of it was when he knew it was coming up to his turn to be pulled out of the water. He said I'll never wear a life jacket again. Well I won't wear meself out waiting for fear an phoist. Rich,

Fantastic news both the ITG and RPSI have been doing amazing work. This is our chance to say thanks again Rich,

Mmmmmmm. Will there be a miniature aerosol that sends out wafts of Febreze. Rich

Donald will say they all hugged and kissed each other and walked in. The real insurrection was IRM not announcing a 22000 with stinky jacks. Rich,

Bombarding the lads inbox with e mail's en masse. Wait a minute. Where's me A class Where's me A class Where's me A class Where's me A class That's the 12 inch aggro mix by Fat boy slim. Rich,

It's a strange thing how some people have no patience. I think the Sultans of ping need to do a re write. Looking out the window for the postman to pass. Wait a minute Where's me A class Where's me A class Rich,

I'm going to do the right thing here and ask the lads to dispatch Billycans loco before mine To see the man struggling like he is is too much. Fran Pat Bosko you need to take a good look at yourselves. Imagine taking the hobby to the heights it is now releasing fantastic models and then upsetting poor Billycan. I need to stop before I cry, it's taken the joy out of yesterday's result. Rich,

Amazing shots. They really are magazine quality. The setting is also familiar looking which is what makes it stand out. Rich,

They are superb men. The Tara's really are a fantastic model, they just look right. Rich,

Fantastic choice both in a modelling and business sense. Really pleased for modelers of the NIR scene also. Looking forward to more announcements. Rich,

Excellent as usual Jason. I think the background research and looking through countless photos deserves mention also as preparation is half the job. Rich