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Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-BR-BLACK-0-6-2-COAL-TANK-LOCO-58926_W0Q QitemZ200350027495QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Trains_Railway_Models?hash=item2ea5cacee 7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0 %7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 cheers, Simon Simon, >Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? Looks like the K's kit of the Webb coal tank and it looks OK. It's an old model and they do give some warnings of its possible performance but the chassis looks well made with the correct drivers on it. Depends how keen you are to have a model of an LNWR prototype. :-) Jim. > Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-BR-BLACK-0-6-2-COAL-TANK-LOCO-58926_W0Q QitemZ200350027495QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Trains_Railway_Models?hash=item2ea5cacee 7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0 %7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 > > cheers, > Simon Paint looks a bit thick in places >> Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Paint looks a bit thick in places That was part of it but it was more the somewhat large gaps at joins - especially on that review. Cheers, Simon > Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-BR-BLACK-0-6-2-COAL-TANK-LOCO-58926_W0Q QitemZ200350027495QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Trains_Railway_Models?hash=item2ea5cacee 7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0 %7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 > > cheers, > Simon You have to regard ebay descriptions as sometimes being equivalent to estate agents blurbs in the days before we all got wise to them. Frankly that model is horrible. Poorly built ( a lot of parts not square etc) and appallingly painted. At least on ebay you do get a photo to help you make up your mind. Prices are often wildly off the mark and this is one of those cases. Having said that, there are real bargains to be had if you avoid bidding on items whose termination is a Sunday night. I watch with horror as items I know are still available (particularly kits) go for more than the RRP. Alistair > Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? It looks bloody awful to me, but it does depend on your understanding of the term 'good'. Traditionally (and this generally refers to collectable ready-to-run models) I use the following expressions: As new or mint - literally unused & in perfect condition Excellent - pretty close to perfect, minimal use Very good - still worthy of ownership but with very minor imperfections, and having had moderate use Good - a better expression would be 'average' - something careworn and well used Fair - model showing extensive use & handling, but in working order Poor - fit for little more than spare parts John. >> Is this really "built and painted to a good condition" as they describe ? > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > John. thats what I would understand and in this case am disappointed as its Rails. Know ebay descriptions are not to be taken seriously and the photos count more but its only so if prospective purchaser accepts that. Perhaps we should be quicker to point out that descriptions are off - constructively of course,. admit its quite possible that Rails are just using a standard form and were a bit tired so let this slip through. I'd pay £20 for it knowing would have to at least break the body and re-assemble, remotor and re-gear (looks like an X04). If lucky chassis/wheels may be ok although thats unlikely. Saw a nice coal tank at a show the other week, was tempted - good price at £90 but it wasnt the right time to splash out. May have been same kit. Cheers, Simon > I'd pay £20 for it knowing would have to at least break the body and > re-assemble, remotor and re-gear (looks like an X04). If lucky [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Cheers, > Simon I have an un-opened K's Coal Tank kit for sale. It was bought when I was still working on my now defunct WCML layout about twenty years ago. Make me an offer for it by p.m.. I ought to ebay it, but I can't be bothered. Alistair awhwwright@btinternet.com |
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