Any idea when the 16mm ffestiniog edition is coming out?

pippindoo · Post by **pippindoo** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:28 pm

Got my copy today too, and wearing it out currently!

Bill/Rubery · Post by **Bill/Rubery** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:41 pm

I have often wondered how these guides are selected? My guide turned up today. I suppose its alright and I flicked through it but as I am not interested in North Wales narrow gauge I don't suppose it will get much use. Just like SMT the photo's are in part un-natural...totally clean engines and un-blemished wagons...a good picture on page 60 at the top shows the reality of wear and tear in real life...

Soar Valley Light · Post by **Soar Valley Light** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:54 pm

Mine arrived today too.

I'd like to echo Peters comments. Whilst Welsh narrow gauge is not my primary interest, and the FR is probably well down that list, I do find the research interesting and well worth the read, it will be invaluable for research in the future.

To write one of these requires extensive knowledge and substantiated facts. I have neither the time nor the ability to undertake this, I only wish I had!

I have boundless respect for those who have the time and interest to undertake the enormous research needed to produce such works. I just hope that they gain satisfaction from knowing how well their efforts are appreciated and enjoyed.

Andrew

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:35 pm

Talking about "freebies" in general, there are plans afoot for a brass etch, rather like the one we produced in 2008. (see picture)

The intention is that it will have "useful things" (a scale rule, back-to-back gauge(es), coupling height gauge) plus "last vehicle" signs, a couple of wagon "built" plates and a couple of 40th anniversary headboards (when we've got a logo) plus whtever else we can cram in.

Only trouble is, we haven't got anybody who could produce a master in the appropriate software..............

Can you help?

pippindoo · Post by **pippindoo** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:24 am

Now that IS useful, especially the stencil. One with the alphabet in upper case lettering and numbers would be very well received too I'm sure!

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:48 am

MDLR:113936 wrote:

Unfortunately I wasn't a member when this was produced so missed out, are there any still available to purchase?
It seems such a useful general item to have could it be issued again?

Maple · Post by **Maple** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:38 am

I so want one of those :0

Lonsdaler · Post by **Lonsdaler** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:33 pm

Peter Butler:113943 wrote:
MDLR:113936 wrote:

Unfortunately I wasn't a member when this was produced so missed out, are there any still available to purchase?
It seems such a useful general item to have could it be issued again?

+1

Big Al · Post by **Big Al** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:58 pm

I must agree with above comments this looks like a great item that could be very useful.

Post by **philipy** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:58 pm

Add me, too.

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:57 pm

I'm afraid they're all very long gone! Anybody notice the typo on it?

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:30 pm

Thoroughly enjoyed my copy of the modellers guide. Brewed a big mug of tea and settled into the bath to peruse it for an hour or so. Difficult to concentrate on the last few pages with the current wife hammering on the door desperate for the khazi........

Suggestion that she might like to use the compost heap did not go down that well.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:56 pm

MDLR:113956 wrote:Anybody notice the typo on it?

Just a guess - Does it read " Is it forbidden..."? Or is that just my eyesight?

Ffestiniog guide really good by the way!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:51 pm

Dannypenguin:113964 wrote:
MDLR:113956 wrote:Anybody notice the typo on it?
Just a guess - Does it read " Is it forbidden..."? Or is that just my eyesight?

It's not your eyesight.................... that one got all the way through quality control!

Bill/Rubery · Post by **Bill/Rubery** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:09 pm

How about that! I remember that brass fletch. I think I gave mine away....

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