Just a quick update to let those interested know that N'spirations9 has now gone off to the printers.
It usually takes around 3 to 4 weeks to get it back completed and as soon as they are received and
available I'll make a further announcement.
(http://imageshack.us/a/img442/2470/frontcoverkf.jpg)
(I'm never quite sure where to post these announcements, but I sure that Tank or one of the mods will more it if there is somewhere more appropriate)
H.
Thanks H,
Nice to see the North of England Line featured on the front cover :thumbsup:
S'pose they'll be too big headed to talk to us plebs now :hmmm:
careful who you call plebs newportnobby!!!!!!! :o
Hope the press don't hear about this - you might have to resign ;)
Quote from: H on September 23, 2012, 05:41:03 PM
Just a quick update to let those interested know that N'spirations9 has now gone off to the printers.
It usually takes around 3 to 4 weeks to get it back completed and as soon as they are received and
available I'll make a further announcement.
(http://imageshack.us/a/img442/2470/frontcoverkf.jpg)
(I'm never quite sure where to post these announcements, but I sure that Tank or one of the mods will more it if there is somewhere more appropriate)
H.
thanks for the heads up Grahame.will keep an eye on ebay.
It's here and available on ebay; item ID 121001758565
H.
purchased :claphappy: always a cracking read ;)
'Cos of the postage charge (not H's fault, I appreciate :no:), I'll pick mine up @ Warley ... probably the NGS stand.
Just bought one too...
:thankyousign:
Timmo
:thankyousign: Grahame purchased one :claphappy: :claphappy:
Ordered, :thankyousign:
Just ordered mine, only 3 left of this first batch now.
Ollie
Make That 2 Left :thumbsup:
doah! too slow
Graham, could you post up here when some more are available on ebay please?
Thanks
Mark
ordered at 14.05 and marked as dispatched at 14.25 now thats service :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy:
Second batch now on ebay.
Orders from the first batch placed before 3.00pm are now packed and posted. You should get them on Saturday but no promises.
For overseas orders (non UK) please do not order on ebay but contact me and order/pay in real currency (GBP/UK£) directly via PayPal to my email address; grahame(dot)hedges(at)ntlworld(dot)com
The rates are (including P&P);
* Europe ; £5.50
* Word Zone 1 (USA, etc); £6.50
* World Zone 2 (Aus, NZ, etc): £6.75
H.
Thanks Graham, for offering to us Non residents.
As it turns out I am in the UK next month so will have my copy to see me through the journey home ....
Jerry
i've just checked and it's ended.is there no more available?
Quote from: spurno on October 18, 2012, 07:39:46 PM
i've just checked and it's ended.is there no more available?
Yep, I'll list more tomorrow. I've got to get some more stamps.
H.
Will there be any copies available at the Peterborough show this weekend?
Pete
:Class31: :Class37: :NGaugersRule:
I doubt there will be any available at Peterboro tomorrow - there's insufficient time to get them to the usual stockists.
However, the 3rd batch is now on ebay.
H.
Just ordered mine. :bounce:
Bought on ebay yesterday, just started reading it now....what service :thankyousign: :thankyousign:
Yep, thats a great service from the Royal Mail. Some of those I posted yesterday afternoon have already been delivered less than 24 hours later even though they only had second class postage paid.
The 4th batch is now on ebay (the 3rd is sold out).
I'd be grateful to hear any feedback of what people think about the magazine. The good items and the bad ones. Plus suggestions for what you'd like to see included and ideas to improve it. But nothing about electronic versions and subscriptions please - they've been done to death already and they're simply not going to happen.
H.
Missed out yesterday but was successful this afternoon - so looking forward to the postman arriving tomorrow. I have been able to get all 9 editions so far and generally they arrive next day - well done Royal Mail.
You ask for comments on the mag. and I feel the format you have is just about right. As someone who is not very skilled I find the detail articles first class and informative particularly when with the tips for improvements to kits or locos etc. I started in N gauge some 20 years ago and at that time purchased some Society kits which have remained untouched until I received edition 7 with the article on Building a Wagon. I had a go and am pleased with the result. So an Octogenarian has been inspired to start making something!!!
So please keep up the good work - in my mind your format is v good.
Cheers and regards
PS. Any anticipated time for Number10
received mine excellent service :claphappy: :claphappy:
Delighted to hear of a new edition, 1 copy ordered and paid for.
Cheeers
Simon
Mine arrived today excellent service as ever :claphappy:, not got to reading it yet but one suggestion Grahame keep the format as it is.
Off to put the kettle on for a cuppa of Lancashire tea & a read hopefully (http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs24/f/2008/017/f/1/f183884affc6e4a4.gif)
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:15:59 PM
. . . . . for a cuppa of Lancashire tea . . . . .
Is that like that Yorkshire tea? Mythical.
I've driven all over Yorkshire but I didn't find any tea plantations. :laugh:
H.
Quote from: H on October 19, 2012, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:15:59 PM
. . . . . for a cuppa of Lancashire tea . . . . .
I've driven all over Yorkshire but I didn't find any tea plantations. :laugh:
There arent any tea plantations in Lancashire either Grahame :smiley-laughing:
H.
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:47:40 PM
Quote from: H on October 19, 2012, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:15:59 PM
. . . . . for a cuppa of Lancashire tea . . . . .
I've driven all over Yorkshire but I didn't find any tea plantations. :laugh:
There arent any tea plantations in Lancashire either Grahame :smiley-laughing:
So it's mythical and non-existant as well. Another empty cup, eh. :laugh3:
H.
Quote from: H on October 19, 2012, 07:59:24 PM
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:47:40 PM
Quote from: H on October 19, 2012, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: upnick on October 19, 2012, 07:15:59 PM
. . . . . for a cuppa of Lancashire tea . . . . .
I've driven all over Yorkshire but I didn't find any tea plantations. :laugh:
There arent any tea plantations in Lancashire either Grahame :smiley-laughing:
So it's mythical and non-existant as well. Another empty cup, eh. :laugh3:
H.
Makes a pretty good cuppa Grahame :thumbsup: :laugh:
http://www.lancashiretea.co.uk/ (http://www.lancashiretea.co.uk/)
Folks, ordered my mag yesterday, got it this morning... Really impressed with content, format and service speed and quality. Well done.
Just wish I could get the other 8 editions....
Cheers, Timmo
Hi
I have a spare copy of the first one (it was sent to me by N Brass Locomotives when I placed an order). For the cost (I'll need to check the weight) of a stamped self addressed envelope A5 size it's yours.
Cheers
Paul
Hi Paul,
That'd be great, please let me know???
Kindest regards, Timmo
You a currently holding:
Tea
No tea
A towel
Quote from: H on October 19, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
I'd be grateful to hear any feedback of what people think about the magazine. The good items and the bad ones. Plus suggestions for what you'd like to see included and ideas to improve it. But nothing about electronic versions and subscriptions please - they've been done to death already and they're simply not going to happen.
H.
Grahame,
I think the magazine is excellent, and I always enjoy reading it. I'm sure that it must be a lot of work, especially with the amount of articles that go into it. It's great to have so many colour pictures, reviews, how to's, and also different people writing articles. My only little negative is the front cover. I'm not keen on the title text being hidden by other text, or it's font (very 90's looking!). There seems to be too many layers of graphics eating away at the words! I'm sure it's intended to be like that, but it's too much in my opinion. The actual magazine itself if spot on inside.
I'm glad to hear that you will keep publishing the magazine. Personally I like the A5 size over the A4 (fits on the shelf well with the NGS journal's)! :D
I hope you keep producing it for years to come, as it's a great read.
Received my copy of N'spirations 9 today and am well pleased. There are some very informative articles in this issue and I particularly like the one on wagon sheeting and the 'How To' on making scale chains.
Thank you Grahame for yet another excellent issue.
Many thanks for the feedback and comments. Suggestions for articles and features are also welcome.
A new batch is now on ebay; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121004061259?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121004061259?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
This is likely to be the last batch on ebay as most of the rest (the print run) have now been shipped out to the usual stockists/retailers.
Work has already commenced on N'spirations10 (the next issue) but I'm a behind schedule as the unexpected death of my mother nearly two months ago has been taking up a lot of my time.
H.
Thank you for another inspiring issue Grahame and please do continue publishing. It is the best British N scale magazine.
I am sorry to hear of your mother's death.
Gerry
Very interesting read, Grahame, and I think you're finding the balance well between being inspirational and showing such good stuff that you cause a case of "I'll never be able to do that". In the past, the magazine has occasionally (for me) wandered a bit into the realms of being derogatory towards people are running out-of-the-box today but might be modellers tomorrow, but the tone seems to be mostly avoiding that over time.
I would suggest also that you get someone who hasn't been involved in writing it to proof-read it. There are a good few mistakes that pass the spell-checker - "refuse" rather than "refuge", "advise" rather than "advice", "wet-any dry paper", etc. Maybe I'm being picky, but that kind of thing really distracts me from what I'm reading...
I'm sure Grahame will accept all feedback graciously, and it's a credit to him that we've only picked on little points! ;D
hi Grahame
great read as usual.i've got all nine plus the yearbook.the only thing i can suggest is that some text over pictures is hard to read.back page comment picture for example.keep them coming.you're a credit to the hobby.