Fowler4f Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 8 hours ago, BosKonay said: I will confirm that this year we will, in addition to the mk2, ICR and other items announced and coming, launch a whole new range of coaches, wagons, units and locomotives I can’t ask for any more. Roll on Bubbles, EGV’S, 29000’S & (071’s as mentioned previously) Next month, my 6 Car & 4 Car 2200 Class sound fitted units will be paid for along with the 4 sets of Mk2C like many others. The two 3 Car sound fitted sets ordered, will be paid by Nov 2023, using Partial deposit and monthly payments before warehouse delivery. Fingers Crossed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I draw the line on lungs.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironroad Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Plus, has anybody actually paid off their Mk2 coaches and ICRs yet? I know that I haven't! I have, and have always paid up front anytime something I like is announced. That way I won't be caught short if there are other things on the horizon at the point of delivery For me right now would be an ideal time for an announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: A wise man once said: Es are good: Edited March 17, 2023 by Horsetan 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 4 hours ago, BosKonay said: To be fair, we're not exactly stoking the froth When there is something to announce, we'll announce it Suffice to say there are many things underway and we'll share them at the right time. I agree bit much is there will there etc every day. Longer it is the better as I can stash some few quid away. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 11 hours ago, BosKonay said: I will confirm that this year we will, in addition to the mk2, ICR and other items announced and coming, launch a whole new range of coaches, wagons, units and locomotives That suggests a new scale....or 21mm........ initial interest in 21mm had been gauged (ha) previously..... Interesting Accurascale announcement today, lovely prototype! So British outline modellers now have TWO Accurascale steam locos to look forward to...... Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmie353 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 lol, plan to keep all parts as advised while working on the wishlist.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Ironroad said: I have, and have always paid up front anytime something I like is announced. That way I won't be caught short if there are other things on the horizon at the point of delivery For me right now would be an ideal time for an announcement. You're one of the lucky ones... I'll be scraping the pennies together all year just for those two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, BosKonay said: I will confirm that this year we will, in addition to the mk2, ICR and other items announced and coming, launch a whole new range of coaches, wagons, units and locomotives It's the locomotive bit that catches my interest. As MM recently released the 121's and with more 141's/181's due for release, wouldn't make sense for it to be them due to market size. From the most popular locomotive classes of the CIE era, that leaves C Class, 071's or current 201's or steam. Any hints as to whether the plans are for steam or diesel locomotives? An IRM Class 66 spec 071 or current day 201 Class would be most welcome. The MM 071's and 201's were excellent models when first released and still are very good models, but with current model making techniques leading to much more refined and detailed models, an updated IRM spec version of either type would be epic to say the least. Considering Accurascale bought the already excellent Hattons 66 tooling and further refined it, not beyond the realms of possibity for IRM to do the same with the MM 071 and/or 201 toolings. Edited March 18, 2023 by iarnrod 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 hours ago, iarnrod said: Considering Accurascale bought the already excellent Hattons 66 tooling and further refined it, not beyond the realms of possibity for IRM to do the same with the MM 071 and/or 201 toolings. I'm sure that was the first thing many of us thought when we read about the Hattons deal! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The best way the 071 class could be upgraded for a new release is to fit metal hand rails. It is very difficult to remove and replace the loco in the packaging without doing some damage to the side rails. Many years ago I was given a TYCO US diesel and rudimentary as it was it came with metal hand rails and was very robust. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 hours ago, spudfan said: The best way the 071 class could be upgraded for a new release is to fit metal hand rails. It is very difficult to remove and replace the loco in the packaging without doing some damage to the side rails. Many years ago I was given a TYCO US diesel and rudimentary as it was it came with metal hand rails and was very robust. Personally I prefer the moulded plastic handrails, they retain their shape and less prone to distortion or bending. Never had a problem getting loco out of the packaging. Should MM or A-another ever release a refresh of the 071 model the suggested improvements might be: Magnetic hatch for easy access to decoder Stay alive capacitor Warm candescent coloured cab lights instead of the LED blue hue Independent operation of front and rear running lights (ie so red tail light should be off when coupled to a formation of stock). Otherwise the 071 seems close to perfection as she stands. MM could probably sell a stack of rereleased freight grey livery and NIR blue livery models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Noel said: Warm candescent coloured cab lights instead of the LED blue hue What was the actual lighting like in the 071 cabs actually? Was it incandescent or fluorescent tubes? The headlights and marker lights are warm white on the models so it would be strange if the cab lighting was incorrect. I always just assumed the models were accurate in this regard but it sounds like they aren't? I will replace my LEDs if they are wrong. Not a massive job really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorPan Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 10 hours ago, iarnrod said: It's the locomotive bit that catches my interest. As MM recently released the 121's and with more 141's/181's due for release, wouldn't make sense for it to be them due to market size. From the most popular locomotive classes of the CIE era, that leaves C Class, 071's or current 201's or steam. Any hints as to whether the plans are for steam or diesel locomotives? An IRM Class 66 spec 071 or current day 201 Class would be most welcome. The MM 071's and 201's were excellent models when first released and still are very good models, but with current model making techniques leading to much more refined and detailed models, an updated IRM spec version of either type would be epic to say the least. Considering Accurascale bought the already excellent Hattons 66 tooling and further refined it, not beyond the realms of possibity for IRM to do the same with the MM 071 and/or 201 toolings. I mean there's talk of new tooling of existing models but no talk of the big missing link and would go well with an upcoming release, the mk2s Hell, I remember at the time there being a nod and wink to why they hadn't done the first Enterprise livery the coaches wore while working with the BoBos. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a Hunslet announced shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edo Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 30 days to the Next IRM announcement I see........... https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements I fear for some folks here........ 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Edo said: 30 days to the Next IRM announcement I see........... https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements I fear for some folks here........ DONT GIVE THEM A TIMER!!! Isn’t may 28th the day of Wexford? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Edo said: 30 days to the Next IRM announcement I see........... https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements I fear for some folks here........ Announcements about announcements!!! Little substance? Looking forward to the 22k and 37 from AS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 To abate wobble of 'when is the next announcement' both AS and IRM news pages now have a simple countdown timer, showing the time of the next one https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news Both websites have also been upgraded, and are now 100% identical in terms of specification and functionality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchline121 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: DONT GIVE THEM A TIMER!!! Isn’t may 28th the day of Wexford? It’s 2 months ‘till Wexford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, Branchline121 said: It’s 2 months ‘till Wexford. The Wexford show is the 30th April and 1st May - a little over a month away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BosKonay said: To abate wobble of 'when is the next announcement' both AS and IRM news pages now have a simple countdown timer, showing the time of the next one https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news Both websites have also been upgraded, and are now 100% identical in terms of specification and functionality. Awwww. The wobbling makes it all the more fun! As an aside, does the AS website upgrade mean shipping to Las Canarias is now available for AS Exclusives, or is that still special charter airdrop only? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BosKonay said: To abate wobble of 'when is the next announcement' both AS and IRM news pages now have a simple countdown timer, showing the time of the next one https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news Both websites have also been upgraded, and are now 100% identical in terms of specification and functionality. Checked this out on Safari and got 'NaN' instead of numbers, moved to Chrome and it worked fine...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Awwww. The wobbling makes it all the more fun! As an aside, does the AS website upgrade mean shipping to Las Canarias is now available for AS Exclusives, or is that still special charter airdrop only? Canaries is €670 extra............... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 7 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: Checked this out on Safari and got 'NaN' instead of numbers, moved to Chrome and it worked fine...... Odd i’ve tested on safari (mac and mobile) and works fine. What version / platform are you on? Perhaps try a deep refresh to clean out any cached bits of the website? 7 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Awwww. The wobbling makes it all the more fun! As an aside, does the AS website upgrade mean shipping to Las Canarias is now available for AS Exclusives, or is that still special charter airdrop only? It should be but will check this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Mine isn't working right either, it says 30 days till the next announcement,, ok time for work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 9 hours ago, BosKonay said: ....Both websites have also been upgraded, and are now 100% identical in terms of specification and functionality. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to order a trio of ballast hoppers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, BosKonay said: Odd i’ve tested on safari (mac and mobile) and works fine. What version / platform are you on? Perhaps try a deep refresh to clean out any cached bits of the website? Laptop is older for both but it's working fine on my more recent desktop, Ventura OS & Safari v16.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 13 hours ago, RobertRoche said: The Wexford show is the 30th April and 1st May - a little over a month away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 14 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Canaries is €670 extra............... Surely it'd be €747 or €767 extra? 6 hours ago, BosKonay said: It should be but will check this morning Awesome, thank you. That GWR Class 50 looks too good to let slip by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Surely it'd be €747 or €767 extra? Awesome, thank you. That GWR Class 50 looks too good to let slip by. No probs; you pay me the €757 and I’ll take care of the €670…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 29/3/2023 at 7:40 AM, BosKonay said: It should be but will check this morning It would appear not, at least for the moment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 No April 1st announcement? Not even a motorized floating B&I ferry? Or you could at least have Photoshopped loads of 071's into a container to get the drool flowing! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyny Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Am I massively oversimplifying things by assuming the C Class would have a lot of tooling similarities to the A Class already produced by IRM and that would reduce the outlay on producting a new model? If so, that'd surely make it favourite? Whilst they didn't survive into the IE era, which obviously reduces the number of livery variations, a few did of course get a third lease of life with NIR, which would make them a must buy for the many modellers that side of the border and widen their appeal. The launch of the Hattons Genesis coaches would also provide RTR coaches to run with the early livery variants. On 17/3/2023 at 9:03 PM, Sean said: I draw the line on lungs... C'mon now, you hardly need both... Edited April 1, 2023 by Leyny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Leyny said: Am I massively oversimplifying things by assuming the C Class would have a lot of tooling similarities to the A Class already produced by IRM and that would reduce the outlay on producting a new model? If so, that'd surely make it favourite? Whilst they didn't survive into the IE era, which obviously reduces the number of livery variations, a few did of course get a third lease of life with NIR, which would make them a must buy for the many modellers that side of the border and widen their appeal. The launch of the Hattons Genesis coaches would also provide RTR coaches to run with the early livery variants. C'mon now, you hardly need both... In my opinion, yes. I don't speak for IRM but I imagine that they would want to measure, scan and tool their next diesel from the ground up, similarities or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I've heard IRM will be producing the 800s...in black n tan only. Apparently, it will only be available in a pack with a Crossley A class which doesn't work, for the kettle to rescue... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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