chris Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Yay!!! Can the website handle ex VAT totals to outside EU? It failed on shipping to an NZ address. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 We'll be adding more shipping options tomorrow. In the mean time you can certainly place a deposit and choose free shipping until confirmed. Quote
chris Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 We'll be adding more shipping options tomorrow. In the mean time you can certainly place a deposit and choose free shipping until confirmed. Thanks Quote
DiveController Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Very well done, gents. I feel that despite a lot of rant, argument and discussion on the crowd-funding and prepay for a model threads, something very positive has come to fruition in less than a year. I like the model and will purchase some, most likely a a double digit rake (I don't supposed there are plan for a pack of 10?) May I ask what safeguards will be implemented in terms of delivery of a high quality product? There is not any question that this would not be well designed. I assume some lessons will have been learned from other suppliers mishaps with overseas manufacturers delivering a substandard product. Many many thanks for undertaking this venture!! K Edited October 15, 2015 by DiveController Quote
Garfield Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Just had a chance to properly read through this thread now. Thanks to everyone for the positive messages! May I ask what safeguards will be implemented in terms of delivery of a high quality product? There is not question that this will be well designed. I assume some lessons will have been learned from other suppliers mishaps with overseas manufacturers delivering a substandard product. Many many thanks for undertaking this venture!! K To put it simply, the main safeguard we have is Dave Jones from DJ Models; he has a longstanding relationship with the Chinese factory we will be using and he knows the people on the ground there, which is a huge bonus for us. We sat down with Dave back in August for a comprehensive discussion about the project and among the topics covered was contingency plans for 'disaster' scenarios. This included everything from substandard finishing to securing the moulds in the highly unlikely event the factory shuts down. On the point of substandard finishing, Dave will provide an extra stage of quality control between the factory and ourselves, so if something like that happens it will be returned to the factory for re-working without ever landing on our doorstep. Quote
DiveController Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks for that elaboration, Patrick. This should help reassure buyers placing orders on the website rather than physically purchasing in one's local model shop. Do you anticipate being able to do a second run or a smaller run if required so that (in time) a selection of rtr stock would be somewhat 'available' to purchase to extend a rake/ for new modellers etc. or each is destined to become a collectible once the run is finished? Wish you all the best of luck with this, I really hope that this can gain some traction quickly. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Hi DC, The plan is to do (market willing) multiple runs of the Ballast, and we're at early CAD stages on the Cement Bubble. The goal is, on a 'neither for profit nor loss' basis, to create a viable means for the community to produce stock to a very high standard. I'd also echo my colleagues thanks for the encouragement, after the months of planning, it means a lot to me and the team! Quote
heirflick Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Jaysus lads - I go away for a while and come back to find this - Irish Railway Models Launch....must go away more often!! Absolutely great news, I wish you lads every success and to let you know I will be supporting this venture. Looking forward to the day when you have a wide range of rolling stock and the possibility of a loco or two! Again, the very best of luck with the launch and fair play to all concerned for making Irish modelling better and giving it a brighter future. Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Looking forward to the day when you have a wide range of rolling stock and the possibility of a loco or two! That'll be the dream Seamus, once we sell the wagons we can look at 'bigger' projects, but it's a lot of 'if's and but's' at the moment. We'll see where we end up once we sell the wagons! If anyone needs any further reassurances regarding the quality aspect, have a look at DJ's preproduction BR Class 71 here http://www.mremag.com/index.php/news/377-djm71ep We're aiming for this to be the best it can possibly be as at the end of the day we want the wagons to stick behind our locos. If they're not up to our high standards when it comes to fit, finish and decoration (and I know I can be very picky myself, so can the others!) then we wont be accepting them and will send them back until they're right. Quote
heirflick Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 ...Fran, Im already convinced of the quality - not only by looking at the class 71, but by the fact that youse Boyos (known from this day forth as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse) are overseeing the show! Again, every success with the venture:tumbsup: Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I know man, it'll be all good! We're the new kid in town so we're going to make sure we start in the proper way with a top class model Quote
John-r Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Hi guys, just a quick question, can a deposit be paid at the show. Not that I don't want herself to know or see the bank statements Nothing like that at all, you know yourself! Quote
Weshty Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Hi guys, just a quick question, can a deposit be paid at the show. Not that I don't want herself to know or see the bank statements Nothing like that at all, you know yourself! ROFL. To quote Mater "That's funny right there!" Quote
BosKonay Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Hi guys, just a quick question, can a deposit be paid at the show. Not that I don't want herself to know or see the bank statements Nothing like that at all, you know yourself! Absolutely, Stand 22, will be taking deposits / payments / orders on the Sat and Sun! Quote
scahalane Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 This is fantastic news lads, I wish ye the best of luck with the new venture and I'm sure its going to be a roaring sucess. Quote
josefstadt Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Fantastic news. Wishing you the best for the new venture. I'm certain it will be a roaring success! Quote
skinner75 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I placed an order for 4 packs, with the staggered payment option. I reckon a rake of 12 would look the part behind a 141, along with a plough van or two Quote
Glenderg Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I placed an order for 4 packs, with the staggered payment option. I reckon a rake of 12 would look the part behind a 141, along with a plough van or two This is a rake of 10 from April 2014, topped and tailed with ballast ploughs. They are my own scratchbuilt ones NOT SAMPLES OR PROTOTYPES, to the same dimensions and size as the ones being produced. The cutting mat is 3 foot long, to give an idea of scale. Quote
richrua Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 So there's me attempting to put together a Kingscourt branchline representation in the attic, and there's you lot sorting me out with a load of RTR gypsum wagons. I built 2 from scratch myself already, added to the 6 I have just ordered on the drip will help me make up a nice rake. I know they are Ballast livery/marked , but were there any real differences between the gypsum wagon and the ballast wagon? Fair play to you lads - looks like a winner! Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks for the orders lads, sales are going very well so far Quote
skinner75 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) That's what I'm talking about Glenderg! Very nice Now all I've got to do is build the layout to run em on! That said, it'd be stupid of me to not buy stock while it is available, just because I've no layout yet. I have a mostly converted attic to use for housing a layout - just to come up with a plan for one & make a start Edited October 15, 2015 by skinner75 Quote
Noel Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 ... Now all I've got to do is build the layout to run em on! That said, it'd be stupid of me to not buy stock while it is available, just because I've no layout yet. ... I would not worry about that. I collected rolling stock for about 20 years before I got around to building our layout. Quote
Noel Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Just a quick query before I order. What sort of box will the wagons come in? Quote
BosKonay Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Hi Noel, The wagons will come in a smart, professionally produced box, branded as Irish Railway Models, to the same standard as Hornby, Bachmann, and Paddy Murphy. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 DJmodels post http://djmodels.co.uk/?p=334 Quote
RedRich Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Congratulations Pat, Fran, Richie, and Stephen. This is superb news and the enthusiasm shown in all your posts shows you are looking forward to it as much as us. Dave Jones knows his stuff and is the right man to have on board. The wagon chosen is a great choice and an actual railway lovers favorite. There is lot's of detail beneath the hoppers. The bubble has me even more delighted. For the specs given the price is very reasonable. This is going to have a really positive affect on the hobby. I love the hobby and now it is going to get better. All the best luck in the world lad's, Rich, Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Nice one guys,best wishes and success with the project,a very bold and brave move,but one which should ultimately benefit Irish railway modellers. Quote
Dunluce Castle Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Excellent news lads, here's to successful future! (don't worry it's only fanta in the glass ) Quote
richrua Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 By the way guys, before I ordered I had a little think and did some sums. My scratchbuilt hoppers (which are amateur look-the-part jobs) cost about £15 sterling just for the chassis, plasticard parts from evergreen, paint.dunno how much my time is worth! No decals yet either ... Sooooo ... Your Hoppers are very good value for a set of three high detail models. i cant wait to get them !!! Quote
Barl Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 This is great news and I hope the new venture goes well for all involved Quote
DiveController Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Can the website handle ex VAT totals to outside EU yet? I tried to purchase 5 sets and didn't see any VAT deduction at checkout to the USA. Quote
Mayner Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Fair play to Pat, Stephen, Fran and Richie for their initiative and being prepared to take the risk with commissioning a rtr wagon. The ballast hopper is an excellent choice and hopefully generate the critical mass in terms of sales to finance the development of the cement bubble. A bit modern for my taste but very difficult to resist. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I bought the shapeways ballast hopper body's a few years ago which worked out at about over 80 euro for 4.By the time you factor the prestwin chassis paint etc.Very good value from this new venture. Edited October 16, 2015 by enniscorthyman Quote
BosKonay Posted October 16, 2015 Author Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks all! DC - at the moment, we're not VAT registered, so the price is 'as is' without VAT at this time. Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 The order has been placed-see you at the exhibition for a chat gents Quote
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