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Friday, 17 April 2015
More Test Shot Photos
Here are three extra photos of the first test shots from the C32 tooling. Hopefully, they show the level of detail already evident in the moulds for the footplate and the superstructure of the loco. The tender is looking especially convincing.
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Thursday, 16 April 2015
First C32 photos!
Ixion is delighted to be able to post these pictures, received from the factory just last night, of the very first test shots from the 32 Class tooling.
All being well, we hope to have a first EP (Engineering Prototype) for checking within the next fortnight. And the answer to the oft-asked question is "Yes"; our factory does deliver on time and on schedule. We know that other Australian models have been promised, in some cases for years, before delivery, but we hope that will never be the experience of Ixion customers. And so far, so good.
All being well, we hope to have a first EP (Engineering Prototype) for checking within the next fortnight. And the answer to the oft-asked question is "Yes"; our factory does deliver on time and on schedule. We know that other Australian models have been promised, in some cases for years, before delivery, but we hope that will never be the experience of Ixion customers. And so far, so good.
Saturday, 4 April 2015
3265 Photos, courtesy of David Potter
As soon as I published the last post, I knew I should have added more pictures!
As I said there, 32 Class sales are exciting and encouraging. In fact, our first sale came within minutes of the "Buy It Now" buttons going live on Sunday March 22, and I'm pleased to record that Ixion 32 Class Customer Number 1 was David Potter of Sydney, and his choice was the model of 3265 as preserved - the only low-frame 32 to have survived the scrapper's torch. Over a period of years, David recorded the revival of this classic loco. He sent us some of his photos, which chronicle just how painstakingly and lovingly it has been restored.
All these photos are © David Potter, and are published online here with his permission.
Enjoy!
Back in steam; 3265 in grey primer, during restoration. ©David Potter
Out in the sunshine! 3265 in grey primer, during restoration. ©David Potter
Inside the cab of 3265. Note the typical NSWGR green colour, starting half-way up the cab sides. ©David Potter
3265 in all her glory, after restoration. ©David Potter
©David Potter
The complex and elegant NSWR monogram applied to the sandboxes. ©David Potter
First Fortnight Brings Brisk Sales
First fortnight brings brisk sales...
Headline writing is hard! I have always admired those sub-editors at newspapers who can come up with classic corny headlines at a moment's notice, under the weight of the pressure of the waiting presses. This is my attempt, going after alliteration as the motif. I doubt I should give up my day job!
What I wanted to say is that sales of the 32 Class are off and running, and we are thrilled by the number of modellers who are prepared to trust our reputation, and invest sight unseen in our first HO loco. Interestingly, sales are covering all version of the loco available - the red edge ones are proving popular, as are the six-wheel tender version, which has never - to my knowledge - been commercially available RTR before. I've only seen bogie-tendered locos in the original brass low-framers.
Unsurprisingly, however, it has been the model of the beautifully preserved, lined maroon 3265 which has attracted the most attention. So, if you want one, don't delay. It seems certain that this loco will be the first to sell out.
Headline writing is hard! I have always admired those sub-editors at newspapers who can come up with classic corny headlines at a moment's notice, under the weight of the pressure of the waiting presses. This is my attempt, going after alliteration as the motif. I doubt I should give up my day job!
What I wanted to say is that sales of the 32 Class are off and running, and we are thrilled by the number of modellers who are prepared to trust our reputation, and invest sight unseen in our first HO loco. Interestingly, sales are covering all version of the loco available - the red edge ones are proving popular, as are the six-wheel tender version, which has never - to my knowledge - been commercially available RTR before. I've only seen bogie-tendered locos in the original brass low-framers.
Unsurprisingly, however, it has been the model of the beautifully preserved, lined maroon 3265 which has attracted the most attention. So, if you want one, don't delay. It seems certain that this loco will be the first to sell out.
3265 fresh out of the restoration paint shops. Photo ©David Potter
Sunday, 22 March 2015
32 Class pre-release sales are now open
C32 PRE-RELEASE SALE NOW ON
The HO scale NSWGR C32 Class 4-6-0 is now open for pre-release purchase at $545.00 AUD.
NOTE: this model is not yet available.
This special pre-release price is only available online, and until release of the model. After release, the price will rise to $595.00.
Clicking this "Buy It Now" button completes and guarantees your purchase and reservation of this chosen livery and loco variation.
Postage within Australia (if required) is free with this price.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Ixion's 32 Class loco variations - pictures
These images represent the four variations of the 32 Class, available in twelve numbers in this production run from Ixion. They are, in order:
Curved running plate, 3650 gallon bogie tender (3265; 3223, 3258, 3273, unnumbered)
Curved running plate, P Class six-wheel tender (3208)
Angled running plate, 3650 gallon bogie tender (3333, 3361, 3375)
Angled running plate, P Class 6-wheel tender (3298, 3307, 3372)
These images will soon appear on the Ixion website, accompanying the 'Buy It Now' buttons for pre-release purchases at the special discount price of $545, post free.
Sunday, 15 March 2015
List of C32 Production Loco Numbers
This is the list of loco numbers for the first run of the 32 Class.
Most numbers will be limited to 100 models, except for the two 'specials', preserved 3265, and 3333, famous because it was one of only two NSW locos with a number made up of the same digit; 5555 was the other. We have tried to select locos which will give some variety to the loco fleets which modellers already own, thus the decision to include the 'P' Class 6-wheel tendered locos. All of these locos and liveries have been selected from prototype photographic evidence.
If the sales support a second run of this loco, we will be looking at the famous 1930's lined green livery as a likely inclusion.
By the end of this week (Sun 22 March) there will be "Buy It Now" buttons for all these locos on our website at www.ixionmodels.com.
There will be a special pre-release price of $545, a saving of $50 on the post-release price of $595. The special price will also include postage to your designated address, where required. Payment can be made by PayPal or credit card.
Pre-purchasing through the website is also the only way to guarantee that you will receive your choice of number, livery and tender, so don't delay, once the purchase buttons are uploaded. The announcement of their availability will be made here first.
Most numbers will be limited to 100 models, except for the two 'specials', preserved 3265, and 3333, famous because it was one of only two NSW locos with a number made up of the same digit; 5555 was the other. We have tried to select locos which will give some variety to the loco fleets which modellers already own, thus the decision to include the 'P' Class 6-wheel tendered locos. All of these locos and liveries have been selected from prototype photographic evidence.
If the sales support a second run of this loco, we will be looking at the famous 1930's lined green livery as a likely inclusion.
By the end of this week (Sun 22 March) there will be "Buy It Now" buttons for all these locos on our website at www.ixionmodels.com.
There will be a special pre-release price of $545, a saving of $50 on the post-release price of $595. The special price will also include postage to your designated address, where required. Payment can be made by PayPal or credit card.
Pre-purchasing through the website is also the only way to guarantee that you will receive your choice of number, livery and tender, so don't delay, once the purchase buttons are uploaded. The announcement of their availability will be made here first.
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