Southernboy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Apologies if this has been mentioned before ... On page 85 of the N gauge Journal, did anyone clock 2S-002-004 Schools Merchant Taylors SR Maunsell Olive Lined Green 910? I thought originally Dapol didn't plan a Maunsell Green version, which was why (I thought) Osbornes Models offered to run a special order of 'Cheltenham' in Maunsell green (to which I subscribed on the understanding at the time that Dapel intended to only run later liveries). Non of the box-shifters have the Dapol Maunsell Green version available as pre-order as far as I can see (but they do have all the others available for pre-order), and following an email to eHattons, they seem completely in the dark about the Maunsell Green 'Merchant Taylors'. At the end of the day, if both Dapol's Merchant Taylors and Osbornes 'Cheltenham' come through I'll be more than happy. But just thought I'd raise the question as it seems both myself and some retailers have been taken by surprise by the Dapol advertisment for a Maunsell liveried version. Edited January 30, 2016 by Southernboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted January 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's not unusual for Dapol to chop and change liveries or numbers between announcement and release and is part of the reason i've held fire on pre-ordering in this instance. The other part is waiting to see which version of the malachite livery they are producing, yellow lining or white (hopefully the latter!) Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I just want a black, black, mucky and grimey one. And it seems like it's just matter of when they get to the stockists shelves and who is first to make them available. That's why I haven't pre-ordered. The race is on . . . . G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's not unusual for Dapol to chop and change liveries or numbers between announcement and release and is part of the reason i've held fire on pre-ordering in this instance. The other part is waiting to see which version of the malachite livery they are producing, yellow lining or white (hopefully the latter!) Tom. There are two listed. Pre war lined malachite, and malachite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Do they really mean malachite for the pre-war loco or do they mean olive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Pre war malachite, malachite AND olive green. Three southern versions in all. Not including the osborn's commission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2016 Now May/June according to the Hatton's e-mail just received. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Now May/June according to the Hatton's e-mail just received. Tom. Yep, a bit disappointing after seeing finished/painted examples at Warley and the adverts suggesting they'd be released in Jan/Feb. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The latest Dapol advert (that will be in the N Gauge Journal 2/16) say the Schools class is due for release in March and April in three liveries plus the same with DCC chip. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdChap Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 There were 3 Schools Class locomotives on display today at Ally Pally. I have attached a photo in case it might be of interest to anyone. Edwin C. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Is the Dapol Schools class loco driven? Or does the EP just lack the drive shaft? BTW Thanks Ed for posting pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted March 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Tender Drive for the Schools. The BOB/West Country will be the first Dapol Loco driven model, although from discussion today they are yet to find a motor that meets their standard. The Schools is expected around July as there are some livery issues to be addressed. I have to say even in EP form it looked lovely, especially the Malachite Green version. Tom. Edited March 19, 2016 by TomE 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 The schools look brilliant. I like the way the smoke deflectors are removable so you could further backdate the olive version. Its a shame that its been knocked back to July in a way but as that's my birthday it may save me a few quid. Say what you want about Dapol but if they hadn't come along and kicked Farish up the arse, I'm a firm believer that the landscape of N gauge would look very different. Especially for the southern modeller! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr chapman Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 So who's going to be the first clever sod to knock up a lord nelson tender then? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted April 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Osborn's Models have received a paint sample of their commissioned 'Cheltenham' Dapol Schools. Unfortunately they were expecting it in Maunsell Green and not Malachite as shown here, and it will be corrected for production, which from my point of view is a massive shame as this is exactly what I need for Ropley!! Anyway, these are the best images of the Schools I have seen to date. Tom. Edited April 28, 2016 by TomE 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Looks outstanding...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Interesting that Osborns painted sample for their limited edition also turned up in Malachite rather than Maunsell green. You'd think Dapol might have double checked the livery requested by those paying for commissions! Gareth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingley hall Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Interesting that Osborns painted sample for their limited edition also turned up in Malachite rather than Maunsell green. You'd think Dapol might have double checked the livery requested by those paying for commissions! Gareth It's an outrage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeikal Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Now "in production" on the Dapol site. Does anybody have any more info on release date? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Nice to see the cardon shaft gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted April 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2016 Cheltenham Model Centre have received a paint sample of their commissioned 'Cheltenham' Dapol Schools. Unfortunately they were expecting it in Maunsell Green and not Malachite as shown here, and it will be corrected for production, which from my point of view is a massive shame as this is exactly what I need for Ropley!! Anyway, these are the best images of the Schools I have seen to date. cheltenham2.jpg Tom. Perhaps you could persuade them to part with the paint sample in the condition that you don't go back to them expecting a replacement of something goes wrong with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Nice to see the cardon shaft gone. I think that's only on the decorated samples because they have no motor. The Schools Class will use the traditional Dapol drive layout. The Westcountry/Battle Of Britain class locos will be the first with loco drive and no cardan shaft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Now "in production" on the Dapol site. Does anybody have any more info on release date? Possibly 2 months from now as they are in production. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFFTHE RAILS Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Dapol are hopeless at making clear what they are going to produce ! The livery of the BR Black Schools loco on the Dapol Website (and those of big online shops) is described as: 2S-002-002 Schools 30921 Shrewsbury BR Lined Black small early logo and this is what I pre-ordered. 30921 did have this livery in the mid 1950s (as on the Hornby 00 locos) but all the photos of Dapol pre-production models shows the (ugly) early 50s livery with lining all around the tender and a large BR logo. I wonder what is going to be produced..... Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) I wonder what is going to be produced..... Just as long as it is not one of these..... In all seriousness, this is not the first time Dapol have had detail issues with steamer liveries. They nearly produced a Manor in lined GWR livery once. Dapol seem to have decided to base their model on this photo, regardless of the limitations it places. Whilst working from photos to produce accurate models is good, it does require an understanding of the prototype livery details so that you understand whether what you are reproducing is the rule or the exception. Edited April 27, 2016 by Karhedron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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