declan64 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Anyone have one of these for sale or know where I might pick one up? http://www.themodelcentre.com/1253/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/40511/44178_Bachmann_Scenecraft_Traction_Servicing_Depot kernow have the double road version. i couldnt see the single but they might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declan64 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for that. I've never used Kernow before but they have some interesting items so I'll be adding them to my favourites. Hattons actually came up trumps on Friday: http://www.ehattons.com/stockdetail.aspx?SID=93693 STG£65 is pricey enough but is the same as I've seen on eBay as these sheds are hard to find these days. Just sorry I didn't purchase one when they came out first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yea I think it is kind of odd that these type of buildings don't get longer runs? Surely they would sell these over many many years. Jesus , hornby were selling the same signal box, goods shed and engine shed for 40 years.....and they were toy models ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yea I think it is kind of odd that these type of buildings don't get longer runs? Surely they would sell these over many many years. Jesus , hornby were selling the same signal box, goods shed and engine shed for 40 years.....and they were toy models ..... Shssssh! Don't mention longer runs on this site. You'll have a plethora reminding you of the economies of scale, the rising costs in China and that its a minority hobby that you just have to pay up for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declan64 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 The moulds for resin models have a shorter life apparently relative to the moulds used for the cheaper "toy-like" plastic models. This gives the more popular resin models an intrinsically higher value. Still, if something is selling well, I can't see the logic in not creating a new mould for another batch. The original manufacturer doesn't stand to make anything from high priced sales on eBay. Came across the following interesting shed in my search: http://www.ehattons.com/60728/Bachmann_Branchline_44_173_Brick_Servicing_Depot_320_x_82_x_121mm_/StockDetail.aspx It reminded me of a similar shed from Lima many years ago., a few of which have popped up on eBay recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Yea I think it is kind of odd that these type of buildings don't get longer runs? Surely they would sell these over many many years. Jesus , hornby were selling the same signal box, goods shed and engine shed for 40 years.....and they were toy models ..... Been selling for forty years because they were AVAILABLE for 40 years. Yup, we've been through the tooling and mould argument too. One should rarely have a glut of product on the market and NEVER be sold out. It's called not knowing your business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The moulds for resin models have a shorter life apparently relative to the moulds used for the cheaper "toy-like" plastic models. This gives the more popular resin models an intrinsically higher value.Still, if something is selling well, I can't see the logic in not creating a new mould for another batch. The original manufacturer doesn't stand to make anything from high priced sales on eBay. Came across the following interesting shed in my search: http://www.ehattons.com/60728/Bachmann_Branchline_44_173_Brick_Servicing_Depot_320_x_82_x_121mm_/StockDetail.aspx It reminded me of a similar shed from Lima many years ago., a few of which have popped up on eBay recently. Nice little shed. Not sure if it's prototypical of something in Irish outline but maybe we can get some replies on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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