Quote from: icairns on April 25, 2025, 07:25:03 PMNewman Miniatures produced a 3D print of a BR 'Clan' boiler that was available on Shapeways before the demise of that platform.  It was designed to replace the Dapol Britannia boiler to convert the model to a 'Clan'.

Ian

Sorry if this is now in the wrong place, perhaps needs to start a new thread?
Anyway.

Yes, I have obtained one eventually.

Does anyone know of any detailed process to undertake the conversion or perhaps a video instruction? These things often exist but are hard to find. Someone did comment on a conversion of a Minitrix Britannia but admitted they couldn't recall the process or find their notes.

It would be a first attempt at surgery on a Dapol Britannia.

Slightly hesitant!

GE

Car manufacturers!

My Skoda Citigo came with a 12 year anti perforation warranty should rust come through from inside the bodywork.

The actual wording is "Free repair of corrosion caused by rust on the bodywork of your vehicle that occurs within twelve years from the start of the warranty. Only corrosion of body panels from the inside to the outside is included in the definition of corrosion caused by rust on the bodywork and covered by the ŠKODA warranty".

It's 9 years old and has now done 28000 miles and the first hint of rust has started to appear around the fuel filler. This is a well known weak spot of the car and has been reported widely.

I visited the local dealership today who were very helpful and could see the issue and are aware of it so duly submitted a warranty claim to Skoda.
 
Nope, that's not corrosion say Skoda so claim rejected. I always thought rust was corrosion.

Unfortunately their response was not unexpected as I have read multiple reports of them doing everything possible to get out of it, regularly claiming you need to provide proof that the inner bodywork was inspected annually by Skoda mechanics despite zero mention of that requirement in the warranty.

If this follows other reports it will take about 6 months minimum and threats of legal action before they make a goodwill gesture if you are lucky.

Of course when they became aware of this issue a good 10 years ago they could have factory fitted plastic liners for the rear arches that would have solved the problem rather than make them an option. Penny pinching all those years ago causing them grief now.

Warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on.

They are at our local Waitrose...

Cheers,

Chris

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Quote from: Newportnobby on Yesterday at 11:01:27 AM

Quote from: Bealman on Yesterday at 10:50:41 AMLovely models except for the colour. But I love the SR coaches!  

Nowt wrong with the maroon Warship

Especially on SR coaches....

Now that's when I prefer a green Warship. I like my collar and cuffs to match

Quote from: chrism on August 28, 2026, 03:45:38 PMMy local Tesco sells mince pies and hot cross buns all year around.

I think HXBs should be available all year round, they're lovely.

Quote from: Newportnobby on Yesterday at 11:01:27 AM

Quote from: Bealman on Yesterday at 10:50:41 AMLovely models except for the colour. But I love the SR coaches!  

Nowt wrong with the maroon Warship

Especially on SR coaches....

I asked via the chat line wether the seller was covered but the answer was NO.
The royal mail 48 tracked only covers up to £75 so the compensation was by R.M.

I did send a parcel using special delivery which covered the value of the goods but by not using the ebay label the item was listed as not delivered for several months until I was able to delete it. The buyer had signed for it but did not provide feedback so ebay did not know.

Maurice

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Quote from: Steven B on Yesterday at 09:09:02 AMHas anyone found Dad's Army figures?

Smart Models do a 1940's Home Guard Platoon, which is obviously the Dads Army Characters, the down side they require painting.

Also many other sets are available

The 1970s film crew and rural pensioners have a familiar look to them...

Quote from: Newportnobby on Yesterday at 11:01:27 AM

Quote from: Bealman on Yesterday at 10:50:41 AMLovely models except for the colour. But I love the SR coaches!  

Nowt wrong with the maroon Warship

It's beautiful! I impulsively sold mine early this year and now regret it.

Thanks Mike!

Quote from: Nbodger on Yesterday at 09:53:31 AMAlso many other sets are available

Including 1940s French Cafe staff, a certain Doncaster corner shop owner with the District Nurse, and some very Flash(heart) WW1 soldiers.