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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 12, 2023 19:02:12 GMT -8
Looks like the new run of Rapido RS11's is here. NKP, NP, BN, CV, DW&P, D&H, MEC, PTCo, NYC, SAL. Found one ad on Ebay that shows photos of an MEC unit instead of artwork. Hard to see, but it appears that while the long hood has five square filters, there's no d/b equipment atop the hood. Should be a few fairly prominent lumps up there.
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Post by abm on Sept 12, 2023 19:20:34 GMT -8
I have one unit on order, BN 4195, green. The eBay photos of the BN unit aren't exactly flattering, but they're not great photos either. Anyway I'm eager to see these, supposed to be a significant redesign compared to the first run.
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Post by theengineshed on Sept 12, 2023 19:30:18 GMT -8
I am hoping that I don't regret my pre-order for a couple of Seaboard units...
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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 13, 2023 10:53:38 GMT -8
This is why Rapido needs to post photos of the actual production models. I recently emailed them about the lack of same for the U25B's and was told they're working on getting photos up. The damn things will be sold out by the time that happens. I for one want to see what I'm buying, not a drawing.
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Post by cemr5396 on Sept 13, 2023 11:01:11 GMT -8
This is why Rapido needs to post photos of the actual production models. I recently emailed them about the lack of same for the U25B's and was told they're working on getting photos up. The damn things will be sold out by the time that happens. I for one want to see what I'm buying, not a drawing. the lack of 'real' model photos is not an accident, they know exactly what they are doing. I'll just leave it at that.
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Post by unittrain on Sept 13, 2023 13:24:05 GMT -8
Yeah definitely need actual photos it gets quite frustrating seeing generic artwork. I think Atlas was the first to use artwork 🤔 about a decade or so ago they were using artwork in place of photos.
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Post by prr 4467 on Sept 13, 2023 13:30:28 GMT -8
I agree with cemr5396.
Other HO manufacturers, immediately upon receiving their shipment from China, the very first thing they do is open some (cases of) locomotives of each paint scheme to check the production quality. The second thing they do is while un-boxing and inspecting those few models, they take the photographs and post the photos on their website the very same day. This is simply routine business practice for them. How do I know this? One time I was at a manufacturer around 1 pm or so, on a Friday, no less, when they received a shipment of brand-new locomotives (new from the ground up). I had received a phone call at the end of the previous day that they would arrive the next morning and got there to get a few for myself. By 2 pm that manufacturer had approved the models and was well underway shipping out the pre-ordered locomotives. They didn't mess around.
Rapido apparently only wants people to buy sight unseen. Well, I'm sorry, but that won't be sufficient to get any money from me.
Being sold out of the physical models prior to even posting photos is not going to endear your company to would-be customers.
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Post by theengineshed on Sept 13, 2023 14:00:13 GMT -8
Overland Hobbies now have nice photos up of all the U25s now. Still in stock too.
I'm also amazed we don't have Rapido shots yet of the RS-11s, I even checked Rapido's youtube channel, no unboxing yet. You'll have a chance to see that RS-11 photo before you purchase, just be quick, or not, depending on what you see. I doubt there is a photo denial conspiracy thing going on here, they may just be busy getting product out.
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Post by hudsonyard on Sept 13, 2023 14:22:54 GMT -8
i know the rapido skepticism gets old, but it is 100 percent earned. shame that in a golden era in the hobby there is so much mistrust over a prolific manufacturer
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Post by cp9002 on Sept 13, 2023 15:55:45 GMT -8
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Post by edwardsutorik on Sept 13, 2023 16:18:08 GMT -8
There's a magenta cast on that picture, and it's too dark. Ed
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Post by lvrr325 on Sept 13, 2023 18:01:03 GMT -8
yeah, those turned up Monday or Tuesday. I didn't preorder any. My BN/BNSF customer has some Atlas ones and is fine with those
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Post by locochris on Sept 13, 2023 18:23:32 GMT -8
Has anyone here tried asking them if they would post production pictures before shipping them out? I mean, do you really think they are doing it on purpose, or is it just an oversight?
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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 14, 2023 6:22:10 GMT -8
I think the white balance on that D&H photo is off. But ... the d/b hatch is obviously there, and is not on the MEC units shot from about the same angle.
I think the photos on the Overland Models site are from Rapido! The EL U25B looks identical to a shot they used on a FB post recently. So apparently the big R DOES have photos of them.
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Post by prr 4467 on Sept 14, 2023 8:45:05 GMT -8
Has anyone here tried asking them if they would post production pictures before shipping them out? I mean, do you really think they are doing it on purpose, or is it just an oversight? A logical point, to be fair. I am very sure that a number of folks have factually asked Rapido to post production pictures of their models, and Rapido has declined to do so and in some cases merely offered what seem to be lame excuses. I personally stopped even trying to talk to them after I both called them and emailed them regarding the very incorrect paint they executed on a previous model, and I asked at that time if they would be doing replacement shells (as Athearn, Bowser, and ScaleTrains have all done in very recent years when they had incorrect paint or even just merely striping/lettering issues on otherwise correct paint colors) and was told flatly, NO. Sorry, but I'm not buying that it's an oversight. There have been too many oversights especially after they consistently advertised that Rapido's models will be the definitive model ever made of some items.
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Post by locochris on Sept 14, 2023 9:27:42 GMT -8
A logical point, to be fair. I am very sure that a number of folks have factually asked Rapido to post production pictures of their models, and Rapido has declined to do so and in some cases merely offered what seem to be lame excuses. I personally stopped even trying to talk to them after I both called them and emailed them regarding the very incorrect paint they executed on a previous model, and I asked at that time if they would be doing replacement shells (as Athearn, Bowser, and ScaleTrains have all done in very recent years when they had incorrect paint or even just merely striping/lettering issues on otherwise correct paint colors) and was told flatly, NO. Sorry, but I'm not buying that it's an oversight. There have been too many oversights especially after they consistently advertised that Rapido's models will be the definitive model ever made of some items. Sorry to hear about your experiences with them. I can kind of understand why so many people here have such a negative attitude towards them if those kinds of things keep happening.
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Post by theengineshed on Sept 14, 2023 14:58:19 GMT -8
I think the white balance on that D&H photo is off. But ... the d/b hatch is obviously there, and is not on the MEC units shot from about the same angle. I think the photos on the Overland Models site are from Rapido! The EL U25B looks identical to a shot they used on a FB post recently. So apparently the big R DOES have photos of them.
The photos on Overland Hobbies website were taken by Brian Marsh, the owner. They are marked copyright Overland Hobbies 2023 and match all the other photos of non Rapido models that they stock. I like the fact that OH take quality photos of their stock. Plus they offer competitive prices...
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Post by prr 4467 on Sept 14, 2023 18:14:57 GMT -8
Brian's current model photos are very helpful in discerning what I wish to buy. Brian has always worked hard to keep his customers happy.
Rapido? idk. Too many projects being run by too few discerning project managers?
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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 14, 2023 18:55:07 GMT -8
Rapido must have borrowed one of Brian's photos:
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Sept 14, 2023 22:11:00 GMT -8
Rapido must have borrowed one of Brian's photos:
The overland website says 'Rapido photo' under that image. This one wasn't taken by Overland Hobbies staff.
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Post by cemr5396 on Sept 15, 2023 7:13:28 GMT -8
Rapido? idk. Too many projects being run by too few discerning project managers? that seems like the obvious issue. There might be more going on but that has to be part of it.
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Post by blhs569 on Sept 16, 2023 12:32:13 GMT -8
If the RS-11 been delivered to retailers this week, then why is there still no unboxing video to announce their arrival? Seem very shady to me how they seem to be keeping this release under wraps...
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Post by ambluco on Sept 16, 2023 12:59:07 GMT -8
I have not received a payment notification.
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Post by 690 on Sept 16, 2023 13:41:13 GMT -8
I wonder if any other road names have screwed up details, besides the Maine Central ones lacking dynamic brakes.
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Post by theengineshed on Sept 16, 2023 14:09:25 GMT -8
If the RS-11 been delivered to retailers this week, then why is there still no unboxing video to announce their arrival? Seem very shady to me how they seem to be keeping this release under wraps...
Trainworld has a short video showing the U25 and RS11, they show the D&H, NYC, and NP RS11s. The colors look better than the photos on ebay.
fb.watch/n5TYC-QkO7/
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Post by blhs569 on Sept 16, 2023 14:13:08 GMT -8
Oops, I should have specified... I meant an "unboxing video" from the manufacturer, Rapido.
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Post by cpr4200 on Sept 16, 2023 16:38:55 GMT -8
It's been confirmed, no d/b on the Maine Central RS11's.
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Post by 690 on Sept 17, 2023 8:14:27 GMT -8
It's been confirmed, no d/b on the Maine Central RS11's. I asked them about it on their Facebook page and they said the factory is making the hatches now, and to contact the warranty team for a replacement. Nothing on how the screw up happened in the first place, but at least they’re going to fix it.
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Post by Partial_List on Sept 17, 2023 8:38:11 GMT -8
Anyone have any pictures of a SAL RS11? I’d like to see how they look before I commit to ordering one.
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Post by win70rob on Sept 17, 2023 9:30:52 GMT -8
It's been confirmed, no d/b on the Maine Central RS11's. I asked them about it on their Facebook page and they said the factory is making the hatches now, and to contact the warranty team for a replacement. Nothing on how the screw up happened in the first place, but at least they’re going to fix it. I just picked up 7 Rapido RS-11s, 4 D&H, 2 MEC, 1 Portland Terminal, they did in fact leave out the DB on the MEC/PT units, the D&H was botched in the paint department, it looks like the greenish gray that kato had some years ago on the D&H unit they made
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