Andy Y Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Dapol have shown the final pre-production final livery sample of D1000 'Western Enterprise' at the Swindon Railway Festival at Steam. RMweb members have been closer to the ongoing development of this model over the last couple of years than any model to date and the end result includes many details and amendments that have been raised with supporting evidence from various members whilst Dave Jones of Dapol actively listened and worked to further improve the product. As it's now getting close to release it's great to see what can be achieved with co-operation forming a small part of the development process. The pictures bode well for those lucky enough to have ordered one and for the buyers of other editions either on general or limited release. Contrary to my earlier comment on selling out D1000 is still available for pre-order by email gdavies@swindon.gov.uk with your name, email address, address and contact number. Payment will be requested at the time of delivery in a few weeks. The all important subtle shapes, curves and features have been superbly captured and this model features Shawplan's etched number, name and works plates and an exquisite cycling lion symbol which you'll run a finger over and go "Ooh, ahh!". The latest sample shows the panel lifting eyes which have holes so fine as to be barely discernible with the naked eye. Some 51 years after the loco was introduced and 48 years after Trix announced their model we finally have a Western which really looks the part! For the N Gauge modeller the latest EP sample of the N gauge Western is also on show. The N gauge Class 22 was also shown at the N Gauge Show last weekend. And it's big brother in OO disc-headcode form will also be on show at Swindon as a livery sample. And as extra GW bonuses for you here's a snap of the decorated Pannier samples and the 28xx! And finally a paint sample of the 122 Bubble Car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 That Western does look cracking, is the roof the main area of weakness on the Heljan model? Class 22 doesn't half look bad either, I can just see one now slowly rumbling over Walkham Viaduct with a short freight. Regards, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 WOW! Dapol just continue to amaze me. what a fantastic transformation they have gone through over the last few years all of these models look superb.! Well done Dave and the team. XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 What a wonderful way to start the weekend. Thanks for posting Andy. Congrats to the Dapol team, you have a real winner on your hands. This has been a case study on how to develop a RTR model. Shame I chose not to order a Steam LE, but I have to be strict and stick to a budget for the impending Kernow versions. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yes the class 52 looks spot on, especially in side profile; Dapol have got the relationship between bogie and body just right, and the front end/roof profile looks excellent. The under fuel tank pipe work is a nice touch too. With a set of P4 wheels this will be a lovely model and I could see one of these making its way onto SMH at some stage. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 With a set of P4 wheels this will be a lovely model and I could see one of these making its way onto I looked at the bogies from a perspective of P4 considerations and whilst I have no practical experience it certainly looked as though there's room to do what's needed with some minor adaptation on brakes and gear. At the other extreme the bogie/valance clearance for those with tighter curves shouldn't be an issue; it's down to a mm of clearance but the swing is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBill Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 <drooling smiley> Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The Western looks amazing, I don't know how I can justfy one of these, but I will have to find and excuse! Now the 'disc headcode' 22 is on the way too I can see Bishopscome being dragged into the 1960's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 And just to get people in the mood here's a lovely bit of Maybach activity with a Western at the start (not a film by us by the way):- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bpshCfa860&feature=related You could just imagine the Warship leaving Kingswear at the head of a train to Manchester! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I looked at the bogies from a perspective of P4 considerations and whilst I have no practical experience it certainly looked as though there's room to do what's needed with some minor adaptation on brakes and gear. At the other extreme the bogie/valance clearance for those with tighter curves shouldn't be an issue; it's down to a mm of clearance but the swing is there. Thanks for the heads up Andy; that's good news indeed! Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Dapol_Dave if you could just hold off all these N gauge releases until Christmas I just might be able to slip them by SWMBO - with a house move due my buying activities are somewhat curtailed at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1963 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 1000 looks fantastic. Apart from being the best model of a Western to date, I would be surprised if this wasn't also the best 00 gauge diesel RTR model yet. I can't wait for the postman to bring me my box from Hattons! Lets hope it's before Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 They've certainly cracked it. Just goes to show the co-operative approach to development works.Now, about that N Gauge Class 50... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The 2884 class were never fitted with parallel chimneys as far as I am aware. (The 28xxs did in the first 20 or so years, but they were fatter than the ones shown on the Dapol.) 28/38xx didn't have LHS lubricator covers in GW/BR days - they are purely a preservationist thing for locos fitted with '5-glass lubricators'. Not at all convinced about the cab - either the side windows are not high enough or the cab roof radius is too large. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 B*gg*r me sideways with a splintered brake stick that Thousand looks the business and no mistake...! Well done Dave and team... that's it then, this is the clincher for me as far as 4mm goes, no more Deltics and Bachmann kettles, no more meandering off into wild dreams about modelling Doncaster or York when T-Rex were on Top Of The Pops, the future is Western shaped with high cheek bones, a proper roof cowling and a low sexy gait into the bargain. Oh, and Dave... if you do scale this beauty up to 7mm, put me down for one of those as well. Now then, where's me tin of 'Laira banger blue' gone, I know it's round here somewhere.... Yours etc, Nidge, on the blocks at platform 1, Paddington Station, News At Ten Edit : only just noticed the 4mm 22 with discs through the tears of joy...! Edit #2 : just noticed D1000's name and numberplates don't line up! They should be at the same level, only D1036 had it's numberplates higher up! I'll shut up now... honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Edit #2 : just noticed D1000's name and numberplates don't line up! They should be at the same level, only D1036 had it's numberplates higher up! I'll shut up now... honest. Dave will admit to a minor mishandling on those giving the error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ah, if truth be told the model came from China without plates fitted, unlike the previous deco model supplied to steam. I, for my sins and nervous disposition and shaky hands glued the plates onto the side by hand and cross eyed method. Guilty as charged m'lud. Production ones are fitted by template at the correct scale 6ft 7" from rail top. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Well done to the Dapol team things are looking good for the railway modellers these days. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 Wow, that Western looks stunning. Will be very hard to resist! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 Wow, just about sums it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 D1000 looks even more delicious 'in the flesh' and talking to Dapol Dave today at Swindon he's also very happy with the box - and I don't blame him for saying that as it too looks absolutely smashing, a really good design and a true compliment to what will be in it. The body shells displayed on Dapol's stand were even better at showing the standard of detail design and tool making which has gone into the loco - it looks really good. The disc headcode front end on the D63XX also looks very good - there were 4 fully liveried examples on the Dapol stand and all looked really impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2012 I am not happy as there is only going to 400 done D1000. NO fair Dapol Dave :cry: As I would really like one in that livery. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Edit #2 : D1036 had it's numberplates higher up! I'll shut up now... honest. She's the one I want (1st one i saw) so carry on Dapol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 I am not happy as there is only going to 400 done D1000. NO fair Dapol Dave :cry: As I would really like one in that livery. Terry I missed the boat too Terry but it's possible Steam could do other variations of the livery in due course. It's not dave's fault as that's the quantity that Steam committed to. I'm sure they could have sold more on the back of the quality of the product on release but they did invest a substantial amount for that 400. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I take back all my doubts that I had in earlier post on one of the threads, about the 'new' Dapol and its early releases, wondering/doubting what we were to get in the future when new models were commissioned, by others, and their own range was steadily announced. No comment is neccessary I think; just a listing (not complete I know): Sentinel D6300 Beattie well tank D1000 etc. A force to be reckoned with indeed. Thanks to DapolDave and the team. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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