Sails Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 I've started to put my pre-orders in, 124 & 129 pre-orders placed with Hattons, they are quoting £129 initially but if near €200 mark is reached that will be bumped up a few quid. Another pre-order next pay month (The A class pre-order is going to be culled back a bit for now). Mark Quote
skinner75 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Who/where (in Ireland) is taking preorders? Quote
StevieB Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Marks Models in Ireland, plus Hattons and Rails of Sheffield in UK. Stephen Quote
skinner75 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, StevieB said: Marks Models in Ireland, plus Hattons and Rails of Sheffield in UK. Stephen I had a look at Marks Models site, but I don't seem to be able to add to cart, it just gives the option to be notified or to contact them. I filled in my contact details, but haven't heard anything back from them yet. EDIT: I filled in the contact section again, as I just remembered that yesterday when I tried, my work pc was giving trouble with the 'captcha' bit, and I couldn't submit the request - it worked fine for me today, so I'll wait to hear back from them now. Edited June 26, 2019 by skinner75 Quote
Edo Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 You might be aswell to give them a call - in Greenoge on 01-4124829 - they've opened a "buke" for the 121 orders - they'll take ur name and number and what ur after and will get back to you when they have more details. Quote
skinner75 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Got a reply from Marks after successfully filling out the Notification option on their site - they will be in touch with pricing etc when they know themselves. At least my name is in the pot now! Quote
StevieB Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 They all work in slightly different ways but, as long as you get what you’re after, I guess it doesn’t really matter. Stephen Quote
Richard EH Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 On 6/24/2019 at 9:27 PM, Noel said: Good idea, especially for the ST and IR era when they regularly ran in pairs nose2nose. I floated similar idea a few years ago but it was explained to me that there would be very little difference in construction cost of production between an unpowered 'cow' and a motorised loco chassis. Oh I know, you're right, the costsa aren't that different just musing, really! Going to need(need... or want....?!) a grey one and a mixed IE/IR pair.....! Cheers for now! Richard. 1 Quote
Marks Models Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Hi Guys , just to clarify that we have various different ways of taking preorders for the upcoming Murphy Models CL121 locomotives. You can contact any of our shops either in person or by phone where they can take your contact details, and we will be in touch when they arrive . Alternatively please follow the link below to our website and fill in your details on the notify me link for each loco required. Sorry still no prices, anybody quoting a price is picking a number out of the air. https://www.marksmodels.com/?cid=51 3 2 3 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Again girls you didn't get these from me And if anyone mentions the wrong shade of grey............ Buffers are extra 9 1 6 Quote
richrua Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Oh God I'm going to be broke again! That looks great. Not far off now! Support your local model shops on this one. We've lost too many on the island already. 2 1 Quote
Railer Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Looks spot on. I remember some one on here many moons ago stating that there may be an clearance issue with bogie and drivers ladders on curves, it looks very close on a straight. I'd like to see it on a second radius just to see how the design managed it. 1 Quote
skinner75 Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Absolutely stunning (as we all knew it was going to be!) Quote
Irishrailwayman Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 1:34 PM, Broithe said: I want one to be barely visible in an engine shed, will it be possible to just buy the front half? Buy one, cut it in half, then you have two ends to display at your engine shed! 1 1 Quote
StevieB Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 It’s been a long time coming but it will have been worth the wait. Stephen 1 Quote
Broithe Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 55 minutes ago, StevieB said: It’s been a long time coming but it will have been worth the wait. Stephen Patience is a virtue. At least we didn't end up with a bus replacement service. 1 1 Quote
Irishrailwayman Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Broithe said: Patience is a virtue. At least we didn't end up with a bus replacement service. You wait years for a 121 and then 12 turn up together! 2 Quote
Warbonnet Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Railer said: Looks spot on. I remember some one on here many moons ago stating that there may be an clearance issue with bogie and drivers ladders on curves, it looks very close on a straight. I'd like to see it on a second radius just to see how the design managed it. Managed 2nd radius with ease. Very well designed. 2 3 Quote
Noel Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Yummie. Do my eye deceive me or are those rotating axles. Hope the production versions of the delivery grey and the B&T livery variants have the extra little cab windows facing down the bonnet. Quote
popeye Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 The windows are on the CAD drawing, so i hope so. Quote
RedRich Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 It looks to capture the 121 uniqueness shape and detail wise which should be what sets the standard for a model. It's a given that all locos should have sound mechanics and run great straight from the box in this day and age. Although a small few rogues will always escape from the factory. Any of the three MM Illinois built locos I have are spot on in every department and no doubt these will be the same. As Fran has said the design work gone into this model is of the highest standard. If the area between the grilles remains see through on the sides it will be epic. I always wondered would it be possible to remove some of the chassis block on a 141-181 to achieve that effect. Can't wait for 124 and 134 they are going to be special. Rich, 3 Quote
JasonB Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 3 hours ago, RedRich said: It looks to capture the 121 uniqueness shape and detail wise which should be what sets the standard for a model. It's a given that all locos should have sound mechanics and run great straight from the box in this day and age. Although a small few rogues will always escape from the factory. Any of the three MM Illinois built locos I have are spot on in every department and no doubt these will be the same. As Fran has said the design work gone into this model is of the highest standard. If the area between the grilles remains see through on the sides it will be epic. I always wondered would it be possible to remove some of the chassis block on a 141-181 to achieve that effect. Can't wait for 124 and 134 they are going to be special. Rich, Agree Rich, if you could see through the grilles it would certainly be the icing on the cake. It was always something that caught the eye when watching them in action. If not, I certainly won't be complaining. Once I get my hands on a pair of these beauties I'll be as happy as a pig in shite either way. Quote
heirflick Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Irishrailwayman said: Buy one, cut it in half, then you have two ends to display at your engine shed! Cutting a 121 in half would be a terrible sin - almost worse than shooting the Mother-in-Law ......the emphasis on almost!!! 1 1 Quote
Noel Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 25 minutes ago, heirflick said: Cutting a 121 in half would be a terrible sin - almost worse than shooting the Mother-in-Law ......the emphasis on almost!!! Quote
RedRich Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 56 minutes ago, Noel said: It's called humour and Seamus is well known for having a good sense of humour. Rich, 2 Quote
Noel Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Presume the NEM pocket access slot in the valance will be fillable like the Bachmann/MM 141/181s, especially the cab end as it is unlikely to need a model coupling at that end of the loco unless operating in pairs. Agree with others it would be fabulous if you can see through the front grills. Edited July 4, 2019 by Noel Quote
RedRich Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 There is a blanking plate on some cad images I have seen. Rich, Any chance someone took a pic of the 121 nose to cab with 184. Rich, Quote
DiveController Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Noel said: Yummie. Do my eye deceive me or are those rotating axles. Hope the production versions of the delivery grey and the B&T livery variants have the extra little cab windows facing down the bonnet. Leaving out the 'rear' (bonnet-side) cabs windows would be a major omission (don't worry). Some of the horizontal ones were blanked out in later years on 131 & 134 (at least) so it's likely you're seeing the sample for that. 134 in IE is due in Oct 2109. Grey, BnT, Supertrain IR all had those windows present. https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/5768419772/in/album-72157677789896957/ Edited July 4, 2019 by DiveController Quote
RobertRoche Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Paddy had 3/4 other cab samples, with the windows above the bonnet 1 Quote
ganderino Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Cant wait, and cant beleive its happening, i have 6 on pre-order with marks models, all 3 ir and all 3 ie!!! Looks like rotating axlecaps. Unreal paddy is my hero in close 2nd to arnold schwarzenegger Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Some samples should be on show this evening in the MRSI Clubrooms, Dorset St From 8.30 ish, all welcome P Murphy should be in attendance if he can make it up the stairs! Edited July 5, 2019 by WRENNEIRE 5 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Grills will be see through No more stupid questions please, 20190705_211345.mp4 Edited July 6, 2019 by WRENNEIRE 1 Quote
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