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QUOTE (alastairq @ 4 Mar 2007, 10:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>If one is demanding perfection, straight from the box, then one must pay?
In danger of stating the obvious here, I think? I wouldnt doubt it looks like a 50 quid model...
But given the likely quite minimal difference between this and the imminent Bachmann retool, how many people will wait a few months and pay an extra tenner or so - for a 37/4 that may still not be perfect, but which wont have the shortcomings of the Vi model
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IMHO that's the real issue, going head to head with Bachmann's third attempt at this class - if Vi catch a cold on this, they might not be so keen to stick with the UK market. I hope whoever advised them on choice of prototype has a broad back...
In danger of stating the obvious here, I think? I wouldnt doubt it looks like a 50 quid model...
But given the likely quite minimal difference between this and the imminent Bachmann retool, how many people will wait a few months and pay an extra tenner or so - for a 37/4 that may still not be perfect, but which wont have the shortcomings of the Vi model
IMHO that's the real issue, going head to head with Bachmann's third attempt at this class - if Vi catch a cold on this, they might not be so keen to stick with the UK market. I hope whoever advised them on choice of prototype has a broad back...
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QUOTE (Ravenser @ 4 Mar 2007, 11:21) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>As for haulage tests can I be provocative and suggest a head to head test with any Bachmann 37 anyone can find? I doubt if the Bachmann loco would be disgraced (I have a hazy recollection the new Bachmann 37/4 will have a new 6 axle drive mechanism, or it this merely confabulation? )
I share that recollection Rave, and the item currently on Bachmann's website confirms it.
Cant quite see the big issue as regards 6-axle drive - it either pulls what you want it to, or it doesn't. Does it matter *how* it does it?
QUOTE (Gary @ 4 Mar 2007, 13:55) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Old Lima and Hornby stuff seems to have a good shape to me and millions like me. Is it simply a point scoring thing?
I am afraid that forums that are full of that sort of tosh are a total bore.
I dont think you'd find one that's *actually* "full of it". And all forums have their boring bits y'know
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QUOTE (Gary @ 4 Mar 2007, 16:27) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>From accounts elsewhere it does seem that these models are selling out. ..I am struggling to really see what the issues are if there really are any.
There most certainly are 'issues', Gary, as there will always be until the day that the perfect model is produced. Until that halcyon day, I see no problem with discussing shortcomings in a reasonable manner in order that prospective buyers can make their individual judgments. If you, or Alastair, are happy with it for 50 quid, then that's a perfectly valid viewpoint. But there are much broader issues involved, as myself and others have touched on.
I share that recollection Rave, and the item currently on Bachmann's website confirms it.
Cant quite see the big issue as regards 6-axle drive - it either pulls what you want it to, or it doesn't. Does it matter *how* it does it?
QUOTE (Gary @ 4 Mar 2007, 13:55) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Old Lima and Hornby stuff seems to have a good shape to me and millions like me. Is it simply a point scoring thing?
I am afraid that forums that are full of that sort of tosh are a total bore.
I dont think you'd find one that's *actually* "full of it". And all forums have their boring bits y'know
QUOTE (Gary @ 4 Mar 2007, 16:27) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>From accounts elsewhere it does seem that these models are selling out. ..I am struggling to really see what the issues are if there really are any.
There most certainly are 'issues', Gary, as there will always be until the day that the perfect model is produced. Until that halcyon day, I see no problem with discussing shortcomings in a reasonable manner in order that prospective buyers can make their individual judgments. If you, or Alastair, are happy with it for 50 quid, then that's a perfectly valid viewpoint. But there are much broader issues involved, as myself and others have touched on.
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