The April 2021 edition of the 009 News went in to the post in Leeds on Thursday morning (25th March). Unusually, even in these disrupted times, they haven't yet (Monday afternoon) started appearing in people's letter boxes. If you have received your April News, please could you reply to this.
Thanks, Julian
Hi Julian, April 009 News arrived today in Oxfordshire, very pleased with the free Society kit enclosed, an invisible wagon for my layout, should look good, oops forgot, you won't be able to see it as it's invisible! :)
Hello Barry,
Thank you - that is welcome information.
Regards, Julian
Quote from: Barry Witteridge on March 30, 2021, 13:26
Hi Julian, April 009 News arrived today in Oxfordshire, very pleased with the free Society kit enclosed, an invisible wagon for my layout, should look good, oops forgot, you won't be able to see it as it's invisible! :)
You need to be wary of those invisible wagons, they're the cause of many otherwise unexplained derailments and crashes. :)
My kit arrived today, no sign of the news though.
Unusually I assembled it immediately sadly I'm struggling to get a coat of primer to adhere.
Any tips.?
Looking forward to the .pdf version of the kit....
News arrived in Kiddy this morning!
Arrived this morning. Couldn't see the invisible wagon, though
Thanks everyone - it looks like they are now beginning to appear in various parts of the country which is a relief!
The invisible kit is a special feature of the April edition. The virtual invisible kit which goes to those who receive the electronic edition is a major technical innovation.
Julian
The postie delivered the News this morning and I managed to get to the door before the dog. The kit is now assembled as best I could manage and the glue is drying.
009News arrived this am. Thanks to Chris for many editions - sadly no kit but as I don't model in that scale/gauge please pass my kit on to someone who will appreciate it!!
It's automatically rescaled from 00 to H0 for us, Engerth, so you are ok! Trouble is it has a distinct ghostly British look to it... ;D
Just arrived in sunny Mansfield.
Colin Kirby
Yes it arrived here in Kent on Monday :-)
I didn't notice the bit about the free kit and spent ages staring at the loco, coming to the conclusion that it must be the springs under the D in C&D !
.pdf arrived just now!
This reply comes from behind the parapet of Craig Castle.🏰
Lord Craig's 🤴copy arrived this morning but all hell 🔥⚡ has broken loose in Craig!
1 - His lordship does not have sense of humour and he is not amused by the 'Spot the April Fool' 🃏sticker on the envelope containing his copy of the News.
2 - As if that is not bad enough he has gone ballistic as he cannot find 🕵 the 'free' Society kit and
3 - Poor Angus McPhwat 👩🔧 is being reminded for the umpteenth time that he passed 'Alistair' 🚂 as fit to run before Sod's Law intervened and the valve gear failed 🛠 (see page 11 of your April 2021 News.)
Seriously though, thank you Chris for all your hard work during your term as Editor, you have gone out with a bang and will certainly be remembered and not just for the hats🎩. 🍾🏅🏆
Malcolm
My magazine and freek kit arrived today.
I think I will offer the kit for sale via the members sales service if any one wants to get a matching pair. How much are they worth?
My copy of the News arrived this morning and provided a good excuse to sit down with a cup of tea and read it, the News that is, not the tea.
I will make a start on the kit soon, and hopefully remember to post a photo of the completed model.
I was surprised to receive the kit with my emailed issue on this side of the pond. I will attempted to kitbash it into something appropriate for what I model.
Jeff S.
Finally arrived in (for once) sunny Buxton. No visible free gift but did get one of Brian's 'pay up - membership due' begging letters!
Good point mine must be up soon, indeed I think it might have expired? Did I pay? How can I tell?
When the newsletters stop coming ?
Stan.
Quote from: Stan Williams on March 31, 2021, 16:48
When the newsletters stop coming ?
Stan.
You were privileged . You got the origami version
Quote from: Stephen Rainsbury on March 31, 2021, 16:23
Good point mine must be up soon, indeed I think it might have expired? Did I pay? How can I tell?
Stephen,
Look on the envelope and you will see the expiry date on the sticker with your name and address.
Julian
My news arrived today (West Sussex), having trouble assembling the free kit as I don't appear to have received the instruction sheet? Is it best soldered or glued? 🤭
Quote from: Stephen Rainsbury on March 31, 2021, 16:23
Good point mine must be up soon, indeed I think it might have expired? Did I pay? How can I tell?
When you can't get on the website shop and this forum you will know you have been Brianed!
Seriously, email memsec@009society.com and he will tell yu.
News arrived in North Suffolk today.
Unfortunatey the included kit was O.16.5!
Wow!! Rare Collectors Edition!! Get it on ebay!!! ;D
Quote from: Julian Evison on March 31, 2021, 18:05
Look on the envelope and you will see the expiry date on the sticker with your name and address.
Too late, I will check next month :-)
Stephen
I received my 009 News earlier this week. I appear to have been sent 4 of the Free Society Kits. I will be happy to return 3 if required. However, I was rather hoping to form a short fake rake with them.
Lawrence
Standing Order, Iain?
Quote from: Iain Morrison on April 03, 2021, 23:09
Set up a direct debit then you don't have to remember ;)
I have vowed never to do that again, every time I take out a fixed subscription to any publication it goes out of business before the end of the first years subscription. Sounds International, Nascom Monthly, PC Format (ok that just became juvenile smut), SciFi and Fantasy models.., just call me Jonah!
Quote from: Stephen Rainsbury on April 05, 2021, 00:28
Quote from: Iain Morrison on April 03, 2021, 23:09
Set up a direct debit then you don't have to remember ;)
I have vowed never to do that again, every time I take out a fixed subscription to any publication it goes out of business before the end of the first years subscription. Sounds International, Nascom Monthly, PC Format (ok that just became juvenile smut), SciFi and Fantasy models.., just call me Jonah!
I've had that experience. I only received two issues then the mag went bust!! :(
Fortunately I'd paid with my credit card so I got the remainder of my subscription back from the card company. :)
Having been a member of the 009 society since 1977 and never had a problem in all those years.
This is a well established NG society not some second rate fly by night job.
Come on guys.
Stan.
Quote from: Stan Williams on April 05, 2021, 11:08
Having been a member of the 009 society since 1977 and never had a problem in all those years.
This is a well established NG society not some second rate fly by night job.
Come on guys.
Stan.
Hear, hear.
I've been paying by SO for more years than I can remember....
Quote from: Stan Williams on April 05, 2021, 11:08
This is a well established NG society not some second rate fly by night job.
Its not the mags, it's me, I am a Jinx!!