Hornby R3434 - SR 4-6-2 'Channel Packet' '21C1' Merchant Navy Class Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2017
- A review of another very much anticipated from Hornby. The all new SR Air-Smoothed Merchant Navy Class, '21C1' 'Channel Packet', stunning SR Malachite Green.
Designed by Oliver Bulleid, the Merchant Navy Class was first and largest of Bulleid’s Iconic air-smoothed Pacific’s, incorporating a number of new developments in British steam locomotive technology, including welding in the construction process, and use of steel fireboxes.
Classified as Mixed Traffic to get around wartime regulation, a total of 30 locomotives were constructed between 1941 and 1949.
There iconic air-smoothed body, often mistaken for streamline, was designed to aid the lifting of exhaust gases, though often had the adverse effect. Interestingly it also meant the loco could be cleaned using a carriage washer, reducing labor costs.
Due to certain issues, all members of the class were later rebuilt, replacing features such as the Bulleid chain driven valve gear and the removal of the air-smoothing.
Withdrawn began in 1964, with the last in 1967, with a total of 11 locomotive being preserved.
Hornby have done an stunning job in capturing the beautiful Air-Smoothed Design of the prototype in model form, as well as featuring a high level of detail, including fully detailed cab interior, sprung buffers, plus smooth and powerful running straight from the box. It is a must for any Southern Region modeller!
Hope you enjoy!
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I Ordered the:
BR 4-6-2 'Holland-Afrika Line' '35023' Merchant Navy (Un-Rebuilt) - BR Early with TTS Sound *2016 Range*
After this great review I can't wait get it. Thanks.
Thanks ever so much Chris! Glad it would of help!
I would say this is hornby's most anticipated model yet
great review
Thanks ever so much mate! Oh yes! I really is a stunner!
I bet 😁
Wow great review of the model mate. The site of the Merchant Navy class in Malachite Green livery with LNER coaches looks very much like what going on at the Severn Valley this weekend were the Battle of Britain class "92 Squadron" could be hauling those coaches during the gala.
Thanks ever so much Joe. Oh yes, I so hope she's on that rake! Will be going to see her hopefully on the Friday
What a lovely model got to put that on my wanted list.good review.
Thanks ever so much Michael! Glad it was of help!
wow what a model looks great. i like they went for very original look with the upturned horseshoe southern plate on smokebox door and i think it was called the widow's cap. very smart great video.
It really is a stunning model indeed! Certainly very different looking to all the others. Glad you enjoyed
PHENOMENAL REVIEW CALLUM! Absolutely loved this one for many obvious reasons 😉😃😃 Cheers for doing such an awesome review on her, she really is stunning 😀😀
All the best mate,
Mark(35005CPP) 👊
PS I have seen 35028 Clan Line many times and I have many clips of her she is extremely loud and stunning!
Thanks ever so much Mark! Glad you enjoyed! Oh yes I wonder what it could be ;) Me too, I know what you mean, she always put on a show when passing through Keynsham Station ;)
Thanks for the review it really is a superb model, now all that needs to happen is for Hornby to release a Br blue version and I'll be happy. Incidentally there are plans to restore General Steam Navigation to original air smoothed condition so one day we may see a full size version.
The project has only been going a year and has achieved alot in that time :-) But I'm biased as I'm a trustee.
Thanks ever so much and glad the review was of help! Oh yes! Would love to see one in BR Blue too! Will be amazing to see one in steam as built one day, certainly would be quite a sight!
Another great review there, a very nice model and glad it's come out so well after such a long wait, and thanks for including the shot of P&O, she's my fave!!!
Thanks ever so much mate! Glad you enjoyed the review! really is a superb model indeed! Oh yes, though it would be nice to include some footage of the real thing ;) Many thanks indeed!
Great review, can't wait until we have a fully restored original MN one day :-)
Thanks ever so much mate! Oh yes! That certainly would be a sight!
very nice Callum & good history of the class to start with I've ordered ClanLine
Thanks ever Mark! Glad you enjoyed! Very nice! Looking forward to seeing some pics of her when she arrives with you :)
Two reviews in one week? Wouldn't expect that from you ;) a seriously great running model and very highly detailed as well. Keep the faith - Callum
Oh yes, they are like buses ;) You wait for one... You know ;) Really is a stunning model indeed! Running is outstanding! Got a full video of that on the way soon :) Many thanks indeed!
Enjoyed your review. Even with your positive comments, I have decided not to buy the model from Hornby, which still has the model in stock. Their price is £157 after rewards points, so is great value compared to your price of £154.99 some years ago.
Looks amazing!
Thanks mate! Really is a stunning model indeed!
Great review Callum! Have been looking forward to this locomotive. Hope to get one myself if I can. But I also have my eye on a few other locomotives I wish to get. Excellent filming and commentary as always my friend and thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks ever so much Caleb! It really is a stunner indeed! Glad you enjoyed the review! :)
Great review mate she looks really good must get my own one eventually some day thanks for sharing
Thanks ever so much Jacob! Highly recommend indeed! :)
Wow you got yours quick. I should get mine very soon. Thanks for the review. Laurie.
Oh yes, was very surprised by the super fast delivery. Really is a stunning model. Glad you enjoyed!
Shame they were all rebuilt. I'd love to see one in this air-smoothed form. Two years we've been waiting for this one lol. But it looks worth the wait. Just watched your review again. Laurie.
at is interesting Roy. Maybe one day.....
Lovely model! 2nd place for model of the year. 1st place for me is the Peckett.
Certainly is indeed! Oh yes, can't beat them! :D Glad you enjoyed!
Great video, great loco. Well done :D
Thanks mate!
Good review Callum, mine's on DHL winging its way down under as I write should have it early next week
Stewart
Thanks ever so much Stewart! Excellent news indeed! Really is a stunning model. Certainly well worth the wait. Glad you enjoyed!
Lovely loco all round Callum , great review ......Peter
Thanks ever so much Peter! Glad you enjoyed!
Superb review Calum! May have to add one of these to the 'Alexton' stable when funds allow!!!(Bit out of region but they did run over the S&D at Templecombe!!)Saw your layout Pics in the Hornby Mag!! Well done!!Keep up the good workT
Thanks ever so much Tony. Oh yes! Think one would look stunning on there! Modeller's licence I think ;) 'Clan Line' also ran over the Blandford section to Templecombe on the last special, so you wouldn't be far off :) Really!? Haven't looked! Will have to pic a copy up! Thanks for the heads up!
Could rename one GSN (given she is being restored to original condition) and she was the only Merchant Navy to haul passengers over the S&D, Clan Line and an entire GSN the only other MN runs on the line ran run light engine over the southern half of the S&D.
I've always preferred the look of the Air-Smoothing on the Merchant Navies than on the West Countries. The Merchant Navies' Air-Smoothing just looks more polished and professional with the cleaner and smoother edges as opposed to the Ugly flared out front end of early West Countries.
Know what you mean, really does suit them well. Hornby have done a stunning job in recreating it. Never know, one day we might see a real Air-Smoothed Merchant in steam once more. Many thanks!
Excellent review mate! Love those teaks before I forget. Now then as SR man who was lucky enough to start on the footplate when we still had lots of X steam men, I heard all about the Bullieds (was at Woking as well) I have always had a soft spot for them, West Countries being my favorite and I like the Air smoothed look as well (top marks for getting that right) As impressive as it is there is something about this loco that for me just does not sit well, nothing to do with the model which is spot on. lol The cab detail is great, feel like you could hope up, check the glasses and head away don't you :) Lovely model, great review.
Thanks ever so much Mike! Thought you'd like this one. There really is something about Bulleids, such innovate looking machines. I know what you mean, but that's the sort of thing I love with odd looking locos ;) The cab detail really is something else! Got to be on the best detail wise to date! Glad you enjoyed
That looks awesome and some great detail. Would get the br one if I could afford it!
Thanks ever so much mate! Really is a stunning model indeed! The BR one does look superb, hopefully they'll do a BR Blue one day too :)
Hi mate! Superb review - they really did go to town on this one, absolutely gorgeous! It's just a shame about the price :(
All the best,
Sam :)
Thanks ever so much indeed Sam! Thought you'd like this one. Really is a stunning model indeed! Hornby certainly is back on fine form :)
Many thanks!
Callum
Sam, see if you can get a free review sample of the BR blue version coming out later this year...
Amazing model, superb review Cal! Excellent runner I see, altough i still think hornbys finishing off of locos still needs not look less plasticy.. compared to older releases that is.
Thanks ever so much mate! Truly is a stunning model indeed! Honestly the model by no means looks plasticy in the flesh, just the poor lighting in my loft. Did the same for the Adams and even the light green Peckett (which is Metal) ;) Don't think it likes light green ;) Many thanks indeed!
I just love the bullied pacifics, it must have been a hell to get this
Cheers
Avi
They really are superb machines. Oh yes, sold out most places. Can certainly see why though
does anyone know when Hornby will get more of them? they are all sold out. if anyone knows please tell me.
Not to my knowledge sadly, though I've seen a few websites and shops including Rails of Sheffield that still have them in stock :) Hope this is of help!
Surely, Hornby is sending you free stock so you will review by now. If not, they are being foolish. Great review, well done as usual. I am going to stay with my rebuilt Merchant Navy. They did do a lovely job on the air smoothed version, however. Back to the carpentry shop.
A man can dream. ;) Glad you enjoyed the review! Really is a cracking model indeed! Hope all's going well!
It is a nice looking loco but the price is getting up there ! It could be just me but I am also finding that on cabs that are more enclosed the detailing becomes better and it is harder to see :(
It really is indeed. Though sadly with the cost of materials and labor it looks to be going that way, but you certainly get what you pay for detail wise. The cab detail is stunning! Really is just like the real thing
0:39 wow
Thanks
the unrebulit merchant navies were by the southern drivers better as opposed to the rebuids its well known that they caught fire inside the oil baths but they must have looked magnificent in malachite or in 1949-50 br blue with with white and black lining
They sure do look smart. Hopefully we'll be able to see one grass the rails in original condition one day too
What a stunning loco! But my wallet says no...
She truly is indeed! Well worth every penny :) Highly recommend!
Cheap printed number/nameplates detract from a very nice model. For over one hundred and sixty spondulicks I would expect fine etched number nameplates at least to be included in the package. This doesn't shape up at this price-point to the new Dapol Class 68 diesel for instance, which has proper lights and etched plates fitted.
The number/nameplates don't detract from the model and the number/nameplates are not bad. In my opinion fine etched number and nameplates are not needed to make it a great model. It is not too hard to get your own fine etched number and nameplates.
Hi SuperWHIZZO. The camera and light sadly does not do the plates any justice. When I first got the model out the box it honestly looked like they are metal. Really is a stunning piece of kit. Though if you do wish to replace them with etched ones, they can be sourced
My experience of sourcing etched plates is its a bit hit and miss. Hornby's duchess plastic" printed-on" plates are larger than scale , so proper scale etched plates aren't long enough. This early "Southern Railway" version of this machine is awesome in photographs and the model would have benefitted from plates that reflected that !
Should be no size issues with this one, as they plastic ones pop off.
It's a nice Engine but overpriced, I would wait for the discount boy's.
Not another one! LOL That is sure a one of kind steam locomotive but it's not streamlining! LOL
many thanks Dan! Indeed, it's Air-Smoothing ;)
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