PatB Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Too late. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125878-were-all-doomed/page-2&do=findComment&comment=2841240 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The two best ways being contacting them directly via Facebook or the Dapol Digest. Thankyou. I don't do facebook, but I have now located the Dapol Digest, and I have registered. There is as yet no thread on the 48xx/14xx, and there doesn't appear to be a mechanism for ordinary members to start a thread. Or maybe I have not got such permission. So I guess I will have to continue to make any comment here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) When the Terrier came out my thought was "it's only one engine to go with that Parkside wagon I have. I could try O and build a small layout right?" Now the thought is slowly turning to . . . "if I make the layout a bit bigger I could have two engines on scene. It's only two right?" Hmmmmmmmmmm. Darn you Dapol!! Edited September 3, 2017 by davefromacrossthepond 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thankyou. I don't do facebook, but I have now located the Dapol Digest, and I have registered. There is as yet no thread on the 48xx/14xx, and there doesn't appear to be a mechanism for ordinary members to start a thread. Or maybe I have not got such permission. So I guess I will have to continue to make any comment here. I'll be happy to help. If you want please PM me with all the errors you've noticed. I will then pass in onto Dapol via Facebook. So if you want PM me in your free time. I'm sure their read RMweb, but there's no guarantee that they'll see it and no way of us to know. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johng Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Not if you model the GWR mainline...... 14's and Autocoaches ran main line, Chalford to Gloucester, can just about remember it, my Auntie lived in the flats directly opposite Brimscombe Shed. It must have had an impact, now a choo choo driver on the ESR. Happy days, John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Is there a way to obtain Kadee-like couplings, that look more prototypical than 7mm Kadees? Yes. Although they're 1- expensive, and 2- 1:48 scale rather than 1:43.5, so Purists might be utterly dismissive of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted September 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2017 but at least another useless modern loco means I won't have the expensive distraction of being tempted to model the GWR in O gauge! I was, an couldn't be happier about it now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted September 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2017 Experience with previous Oxford, DJM and Heljan things indicates that we could be into the "it's all too late to make changes now" situation, which seems to be the norm for RTR stuff these days. You will never know unless you communicate with them, you never know we might get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Oooh Happy Days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2017 14's and Autocoaches ran main line, Chalford to Gloucester, can just about remember it, my Auntie lived in the flats directly opposite Brimscombe Shed. It must have had an impact, now a choo choo driver on the ESR. Happy days, John. Plenty of examples of main line auto work, admittedly not all 14xx. Cardiff-Newport 'Marshfield Flyer', usually 64xx but 14xx occasionally, Cardiff-Pontypridd via St Fagans (as far as St Fagans Junction), Plymouth-Saltash, probably more. And more intense high frequency urban 'suburban' and South Wales Valleys routes than you can shake a bunch of bananas at; the bucolic rural branch idyll was actually the exception for auto work rather than the rule. Gloucester-Chalford was the last to remain in service, though, and probably the best known in consequence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Newport Monmouth later cut back to Chepstow is another main line auto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Fat chance of selling the last of my SanCheng brass models then..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Fat chance of selling the last of my SanCheng brass models then..... WEB SanCheng 14XX.jpg go on then, how much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Fat chance of selling the last of my SanCheng brass models then..... WEB SanCheng 14XX.jpg You'll have to build a layout for it!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I for one am over the moon with this announcement, and will certainly be placing multiple orders regardless of a rivet counter errors. It does make me cross that instead of praising the model, people seem to take delight in pointing out problem. Maybe if others can do a better job they should fork out 250,000 to do their own? I'm also pleased with the prospect of another model I may wish to purchase, and with Richard Webster involved, I hope & expect that it will be an excellent product - but I entirely fail to understand why you (and presumably the 8 "likes") should be "cross" when someone takes the time and effort to point out potential issues which may, hopefully, be resolved by the manufacturer, whilst it is still practical and economic to do so. I don't see constructive criticism as "taking delight in pointing out problems", I see it as a way of getting a better model for my (or your) £225. I'd suggest looking at the Hattons A3/A4 thread, in which there has been a wealth of information exchanged, which will, hopefully, have exactly that result - the best model that the manufacturer can make at the price point - and, those amongst us who have the specialist, detailed knowledge (and possibly the reference books to back it up) are not charging for their efforts - they're volunteering their help. And in terms of a manufacturer's response, Andries Grabowski has shown the way on the Darstaed Mk1 coach thread. I hope Dapol are able to do the same. just for clarity - no connection with either the "critics" or the "manufacturers" - I'm just a modeller & potential customer. best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) I do hope Dapol bring their wonderful class 22 in O to go with these western region steam loco's Edited September 6, 2017 by Phill Dyson (onslaught832) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thankyou. I don't do facebook, but I have now located the Dapol Digest, and I have registered. There is as yet no thread on the 48xx/14xx, and there doesn't appear to be a mechanism for ordinary members to start a thread. Or maybe I have not got such permission. So I guess I will have to continue to make any comment here. A thread has now been started on the Dapol Digest, you can now pass on your findings to those involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 A thread has now been started on the Dapol Digest, you can now pass on your findings to those involved. I logged on, having been 'activated'. However, it appears I do not have permission to reply, or that the topic has been closed to new replies, or has not been opened for replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I logged on, having been 'activated'. However, it appears I do not have permission to reply, or that the topic has been closed to new replies, or has not been opened for replies. It's not open to the members to comment on yet, as of now the CAD isn't 100% ready, they'll open it to members to reply once there's something worthy to show. But whoever has started the thread can be contacted via a PM and you share your observations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Oh dear I've just realised the Titfield Thunderbolt replacement 1401? was acquired by my imaginary light railway so which one do I need? 1432 auto fitted, (without topfeed), looks the closest. Edited September 6, 2017 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Well, if you want to do the Titfield Thunderbolt, you've got an RTR locomotive. I believe D&S Models do (or did) a 7mm scale kit for the Wisbech and Upwell coach, the GWR Toad Brake Van is available from several places, and you would have to determine exactly which cattle-wagon, but I suspect it is a 9'0" or 10'0" wheelbase variety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Oh dear I've just realised the Titfield Thunderbolt replacement 1401? was acquired by my imaginary light railway so which one do I need? 1432 auto fitted, (without topfeed), looks the closest. What was the number of the loco that was nicked from the turntable ? One of mine will become 1401 for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johng Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 What was the number of the loco that was nicked from the turntable ? One of mine will become 1401 for sure 1462 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johng Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Plenty of examples of main line auto work, admittedly not all 14xx. Cardiff-Newport 'Marshfield Flyer', usually 64xx but 14xx occasionally, Cardiff-Pontypridd via St Fagans (as far as St Fagans Junction), Plymouth-Saltash, probably more. And more intense high frequency urban 'suburban' and South Wales Valleys routes than you can shake a bunch of bananas at; the bucolic rural branch idyll was actually the exception for auto work rather than the rule. Gloucester-Chalford was the last to remain in service, though, and probably the best known in consequence. Some wonderful colour footage in the Jim Clements DVD series, some of the station name pronunciation a bit dodgy, some great scenes of the last years of the Chalford cars and the last trains from Tetbury and Cirencester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Dapol reports it hopes to post updated drawings toward the end of this month. Edited September 13, 2017 by Miss Prism 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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