Broithe Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Mmm, looking at those pictures of 007, I don't see the hatch in the roof for the ejection seat? 3 Quote
mphoey Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 1:23 PM, BosKonay said: Indeed the cab is not only fully rendered and painted, but the dials on the dashboard are illuminated now to work out how to get a driver and 20 spotters into that cab 2 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, mphoey said: now to work out how to get a driver and 20 spotters into that cab You'll need 00 scale models of the Wanderer, the IRRS programme organiser, and certain other Kodak-clad people! And headboards saying "ITG" and "IRRS".... 3 Quote
DoctorPan Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 53 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: You'll need 00 scale models of the Wanderer, the IRRS programme organiser, and certain other Kodak-clad people! And headboards saying "ITG" and "IRRS".... Mr Beckett and Mr Bodel for A39r crew too. 1 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, DoctorPan said: Mr Beckett and Mr Bodel for A39r crew too. And the furry dice! IRM folks - when you do A39 as it is now, I take it you're aware that on the DCDR there has been a tradition for a long time that all locos have furry dice in them! It's true.........goes back to the days of the "E" class being the main power........ 3 Quote
Wexford70 Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Looks excellent! Is the IR logo on the side a little high? 2 Quote
Garfield Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, Wexford70 said: Looks excellent! Is the IR logo on the side a little high? As pointed out by Fran in the original post, the IR logo is actually too big. 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Wexford70 said: Looks excellent! Is the IR logo on the side a little high? Presumably the model will have the "pencil sharpeners" attached to the buffer beam! 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 Another day, another A preview! This time we look at the latter years of these beauties, with the IR scheme of orange, black and white striping as worn from the late 80s onwards! Here we see 017 before CAWS guard and dayglo panels. Once again some small tweaks are required, and the colour is washed out a bit in the pics (in person the orange is very good!) but overall it's looking very well! Enjoy! Fancy 017? You can place your order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/017-a-class-locomotive 2 1 4 Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Fantastic. absolutely brilliant. So I think I will just have to double my order now. Thanks lads. 1 Quote
DART8118 Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Models are super and I'm enjoying the daily progression. It's hard to think that this is the magnificence of our railway heritage and thanks to IRM for capturing it on this one. Getting like Bingo now. Sitting here waiting for my 2 numbers to come up. 8118 Quote
iarnrod Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Just noticed one thing. In the photos of the real locos in the IR livery that JHB posted, the top white line on the bodyside extends across the top of the large bodyside grill, but on the model it doesn't. Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, iarnrod said: Just noticed one thing. In the photos of the real locos in the IR livery that JHB posted, the top white line on the bodyside extends across the top of the large bodyside grill, but on the model it doesn't. Indeed, something that will be corrected. This was missed on the decorated samples for some reason. The numbering and IR logo will be getting attention too. Cheers! Fran Quote
Noel Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) So glad I ordered one of those IR tippex ones despite it being slightly out of my era, I always thought that livery on the prototype looked fabulous. The detail seems even better than one could have hoped for, the roof detail, bogies, etc are sublime. Edited June 10, 2020 by Noel Quote
iarnrod Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, Warbonnet said: Indeed, something that will be corrected. This was missed on the decorated samples for some reason. The numbering and IR logo will be getting attention too. Cheers! Fran Thanks Fran. One of the models on my list. Looks amazing. 1 Quote
popeye Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 In this picture of A15 will the orange behind the grill be painted black or is this the way they were? Quote
BosKonay Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Hi Popeye, Yes, inside the grill would be all black. Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 Hi everyone, Today its IR with dayglo panels in the form of 036! A personal favourite and how I remember them best towards the end (though Black and tan runs it close!) Again, there usual caveats apply, we will be making changes! Cheers! Fran Order yours here! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/036-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran 4 1 8 Quote
RobertRoche Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, Warbonnet said: A personal favourite Looks great, a favourite of mine also. 1 1 Quote
RedRich Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 Lovely that's the one for me. Stick a few Tara's and Ferts behind it and Robert is your Mothers Brother. Rich, 3 Quote
Noel Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 The bogie detail is sublime, as is the roof detail and touches like the horns and wipers. This loco will break multiple glass ceilings. 1 Quote
Horsetan Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 11:04 AM, iarnrod said: James Bond is looking the dog's dangly bits. As it's 007, maybe the IR logo could be turned 90 degrees to form a pistol? 1 Quote
skinner75 Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 My favorite too - I went for 054 in this livery, as well as 027 in Supertrain 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 12, 2020 Author Posted June 12, 2020 Happy Friday, everyone! The last of our decorated samples for view are a smorgasbord of painted bodies the factory sent to us, showing some additional liveries for sign off. Some of these are different numbers on the same livery like A30 and 054, but we also get the see the gorgeous lined green and utilitarian plain black liveries of the 1960s! The odd snail is missing here, and tweak is needed there, but we're well on course. We hope you enjoyed this daily reveal and our findings are being conveyed to the factory next week. After that we can move onto production! We will also have a preview of A Class sound coming up in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for that! Order lined green here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a46-a-class-locomotive A30 Silver: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a30-a-class-locomotive A55 Black: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a55-a-class-locomotive 054 in IR: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/054-a-class-locomotive 8 Quote
Barl Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 They look stunning! I'm glad I have A46 and 054 ordered now 1 1 Quote
Midland Man Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 I am still thinking about getting one new or waiting until the second hand market gets its hands on them. Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 12, 2020 Author Posted June 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, Railer said: No light green sample? Hi Railer, No, not yet. 4 minutes ago, Midland Man said: I am still thinking about getting one new or waiting until the second hand market gets its hands on them. Well, if you look at the price of 141s these days on the second hand market it makes financial sense to buy new, as once these go, they're gone! Price seems to go up when anything sells out. But up to you. Cheers! Fran 3 Quote
Edo Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Midland Man said: I am still thinking about getting one new or waiting until the second hand market gets its hands on them. I'd buy now if I were you and sell for a profit later - RTR Irish models seem to be in serious demand and the price is reflected accordingly in second hand sales......how much of this is "tulip" fever - speculating on increasing value - or is genuine demand for expanding interest in the hobby - I dont know. As I expected - the lined green looks fantastic - time to dig deep again. I think I'll be changing my ship to address as if all the As i bought arrive together......god.....there might be carnage...... Quote
BosKonay Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 38 minutes ago, Edo said: I'd buy now if I were you and sell for a profit later - RTR Irish models seem to be in serious demand and the price is reflected accordingly in second hand sales......how much of this is "tulip" fever - speculating on increasing value - or is genuine demand for expanding interest in the hobby - I dont know. As I expected - the lined green looks fantastic - time to dig deep again. I think I'll be changing my ship to address as if all the As i bought arrive together......god.....there might be carnage...... This forum now has almost 1400 members, and IRM numbers some 1750 registered customers of our models - so it's clear the market is growing by being catered for and promoted! Quote
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