Bachmann Forth Raider

"Mike B" wrote

When I first opened one of these the apparant omission of the 'o' in 'F rth' was very obvious, but closer examination revealed a dark blue 'o', and although the 'o' is very definitely finished in 'Blue Circle' blue on the prototype it should be much lighter on the model.

Hardly 'Sale of Goods Act' problem though.

John.

John, I noticed that you reported this new arrival as "F rth Raider" on this newsgroup, so, as you say, there is a general problem that, on the model, the "o" is not visible without a close examination. Have you had complaints or lost sales? Whether the colour of the "o" on the model is prototypical or not, depending on size, angle of viewing, individual colour perception and daylight vs artificial light etc, mail order customers at least may have a legal case for a refund, given that the current Bachmann catalogue features etched nameplates as a feature of the model, and the picture in the catalogue shows the name as "Forth Raider" without the near-invisible "o". What otherwise differentiates 32-728 from 32-726? Unlike a questionable colour scheme or some dimension that may be a millimetre out, this error is noticeable to any casual observer, not just the specialist. Why don't Bachmann just admit that the nameplate could be improved and offer a free replacement of all original nameplates sent to them?

Mike B

"Mike B" wrote Why don't Bachmann just admit that the nameplate could be improved and offer a free replacement of all original nameplates sent to them?

Mike B

Wot etched name plate ? There did not appear to be any in the two examples I have handled ?????

Me thinks me needs to go and check again ! (and make sure Sarah has not dropped them on the shop floor for the dog to chew !)

Andy

The nameplates for mine were in a little plastic bag, and there were also detailed instructions on where they should be placed - rather than just saying "stick them on top of the nameplate transfer".

Have Bachmann pulled this item from sale, or is it a best seller or a very limited edition? It is shown as sold out in their web site today, although was only released in late November -John T announced it to this group on 24 November and one trader at the Falkirk show assured me on 26 November that it was not yet released - although another, local, trader, had one on his stand!

"Mike B" wrote

The model is supplied with etched nameplates and although the errant 'o' is still a tad dark on there too, it wouldn't take too much work to retouch the 'o' with a lighter blue.

I've not had anyone refuse to buy the loco because of this very minor matter, but felt it wise to raise the issue as soon as it became apparant.

John.

Mine just arrived today, and I could see straight away that the "o" was blue. Those who model the Scottish scene will no doubt go for it. It was named at the La Farge (Blue Circle) plant at Dunbar just off the ECML.

Alan