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I was pleased to add BFK 17107 to my other recently purchased Mk2b accurascale coaches so as to make a nice rake of up to eight vehicles. The detail is exceptionally good and just as I remember of the prototypes from the active rail enthusiast days of my youth!
The fine detail on the underframe as a whole is astonishingly good, but noteworthy its legible and crisply defined lettering, both printed in white on blue and moulded on toilet water heating control boxes, is stunningly good, particularly when viewed under a magnifying lens.
The provision of buffers in both the retracted position (for when buckeye coupled to another vehicle), and, in their usable, saddle fitted extended length (for when **** coupled to another vehicle or locomotive), is an exceptionally nice touch. And, those buffers are just right, the shape, tapers and curvatures of the heads is spot on. Well done!
However, one detail that I certainly don't recall from my youth is the lack of Inter-City labels on the sides of the vehicles accurascale have represented from, I presume, their first entry into service. I thought that this branding was applied to all Mk2 types from the air braked Mk2a variants (onwards) once they entered service following the vacuum braked Mk2(s).
I may well have this wrong, and even though I recall these vehicles being hauled by Western hydraulics of class 52 I just never saw the Mk2b's at an early enough time to have registered this in my head. But either way it made me buy this IC branded example to supplement the non branded BFK 14111 that I received first after preorder.
One other labelling issue that, to be honest, grates a tad is the location of the vehicle number on the van end of the coach. Aesthetically BR made the effort to apply these squarely under the nearest window or a blank panel between windows, and, or doors. On the other side of the coach the fleet number is properly fitted squarely beneath the lavatory window, but this should be the same on the van end, squarely beneath the right hand end van window (in the side corridor). That the number is actually offset to the right of the window just looks wrong, it rather spoils the look and given this didn't generally happen in reality does somewhat slightly tarnish the look of this otherwise fantastic model.
I love the idea of a choice of curtain 'styles' to attach into the first class compartments, but, to be honest, as these vehicles' 1st class compartments when in blue and grey livery had orange curtains for the duration it is a bit of a faff to have to stick them in; but, good they are, so it's not really a criticism, although advice as to how to best do this curtain hanging is sadly lacking on the otherwise informative booklet of vehicle history and exploded diagrams of each vehicle model.
All in all, another excellent accurascale model, as with my other Mk2b's. Can RTR coaches in OO gauge get better than this? I have my doubts.
'Many thanks for the review and the very positive words about the Accurascale Mk.2b coach. As the history in the leaflet provided with the model states, the Inter-City branding did not debut until September 1970 by which point BR was well on with building the Mk.2c variants. The lettering was retrospectively applied to the Mk.2b (and other earlier Mk.2 coaches) in due course and photographic evidence suggests this was completed by around 1973. Regarding the position of the number on the van end of the Mk.2b BFK, extensive reference to photos suggests that the number was rarely 'squarely under the window' (https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertcwp/8234967014/). In their as built condition they were actually located in the same place as the number on the passenger end on the other side. It wasn't until the air-con builds that the number appeared to be centered under the rear window on the van side and this didn't filter through until the 1980s on the earlier PV types. Finally, we are preparing a series of tutorials for adding the additional details to the models and these will be uploaded to our website soon.'
I've bought a rake of these MK2s to go with my previous (and future) Accurascale BR Blue locos. They are stunning models with incredible interanl and external detailing. I can't wait for the Mk2Cs (and maybe more types?)!
This EWS liveried class 66 is totally not my usual era for modelling - but having seen how good the pre-production models looked I decided to get one.
The whole item is superb - a fabulous model along with a brilliant presentation box etc. Clearly a lot of effort has gone into producing such a top class item - I can't wait to give it a run!
I'll definitely be in the market for DB and another EWS one in the very near future.
Amazing detail , even down to the old torn off labels , nice weight ,
Well done to Accurascale fot bringing these Hattons models to fruition.
Good quality replacement buffers to improve a whole range of locos.
Look brilliant in the loco and easy to fit.
Really good item puts the finishing touch to the cabs, wish the cab was easy to get out on the class 92.
Great detail for such a small item, very easy to fit in to class 37.
Good detail for such an all item, did touch up some areas with paint as some colour very faint, just wish the cab of class 92 came out easier.
I finally got round to converting my Class 55 to DCC.
I didn’t go for sound this time. A removable roof section, genius.
The decoder fits in easily, and works like a dream.
Wow what an awesome model. Takes me back to when I saved up for my Lima one back in the day - of course this is on another level. Perfect
Driver and Secondman looked really good when fitted into my class 37. It was easy to fit them into the loco as the loco body is easy to remove.
Very pleased, have yet to install but they are very detailed. Delivery very fast. Look forward to my next orders arriving, well done Accurascale.
Great detail. Doesn’t need a tank - it’s heavy enough already!
Bought this and another 5 Blue & Grey coaches as I missed out on the last ones as more taken at the time to get locomotives. Had to strike this time as they were disappearing in front of my eyes. Particularly like the red/yellow wheel accents on this BFK but really there is nothing to dislike about these notwithstanding some people whining on about the ultra close coupling abilities. They really need to get out more! No , these are fantastically detailed models as you now can always expect from Accurascale at a fair price in comparison to some others.
Purchased this for my non sound Accurascale class 37! The speaker sounds fantastic and really helps bring back memories of the sound of these iconic locos
Wasnt looking for any coaches at the time but Accurascale got me again!.. It was then not a case of which one but how many before they all got snapped up!. I got six Blue & Grey in the end and frankly you cant be disappointed by these models. I knew it would be good from the weight of the outer packaging. Accurascale have made everyone ( well most) raise their game in this regard. But the model inside is truly epic and a joy to own. Who knows one day I may even have a railway to use it on. In the meantime it sits on the shelf with the others on display behind a couple of my Class 50s. Whether that's prototypical I have no idea, not being a rivet counter but they look good none the less. Like all the Accurascale models I already have, this coach and its siblings are sublime and really show how it should and can be done for the right money!
This is my second Accurascale Class 92. The first was EWS sound fitted DCC. This latest one is DCC ready. I am however equally happy with this version. Well detailed, Great Stobart paint scheme and excellent performance.
Shipped very quickly to the Netherlands. Beautiful locomotive with very realistic sound. Runs great on my 60s Fleischmann rails. Keep up the good work Accurascale.
Smooth runner straight out of the box. Exquisite detail and robust enough to be handled without anything falling off! The sound is top quality and runs like a dream. I can’t wait for more steam locos from Accurascale, rock on👍
