Butler Henderson Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Suspect the base of the chassis is high to avoid the loco sticking on uncouplers and the like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Suspect the base of the chassis is high to avoid the loco sticking on uncouplers and the like. like the Bachmann 03. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm quite happy for the chassis bottom to be higher than the real thing if it means the loco can get over my uncoupling magnets. It should be a simple job to add a bit of card or plastic sheet to the bottom of the chassis if it is important to people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Looking forward to the 07 hitting the shelves. Latest pictures look good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteskitchen Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Couple of months to release now according to Hattons. The pictures look like a really beautiful model but......how much is that wealth of fine detail made from brittle injection moulded plastic? Its almost impossible to pick up a class 05 without damaging some part or another. The door handles, so delicate don't even look at them LOL! I love mine but I daren't touch it.Doesn't change my mind that Heljan's market goal is the collector, not a modeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On their Facebook page, Heljan have released info that they are on there way. On awful lot of southern shunters arriving in short order Ps, B4s and now this ;-)) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 They are indeed on their way with deliveries expected next week. Rest assured the production models won't have frosted glazing; here's one of the actual production models. Thanks to Ben Jones for supplying the timely information. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 After loosing out on the DJM 74 I've ordered one of these beauties instead. Really looking forward to this now. Cheers Trailrage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted May 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) Well as I have one of these: (Silver Fox body on Bachy 03 split chassis), I wasn't going to bother. However, couldn't resist, so will have to pop this on a well known auction site...…. Edited May 31, 2018 by Tim Hall 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Just but the bullet and ordered mine from rails. Will be a nice companion the my USA tank. Big James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted May 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2018 Just but the bullet and ordered mine from rails. Will be a nice companion the my USA tank. Big James They're offering a good price at Rails, tempted by the Peakstone one... All the best, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) They're offering a good price at Rails, tempted by the Peakstone one... All the best, Keith Definitely worth it. They do look absolutely stunning. Due to commitments I’m tempted to build a micro layout for it. Big James Edited May 30, 2018 by Big James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinza55007 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Why do some have engine compartment top exhaust pipe (D2985), some not (D2990), or do we assume they are a separate detail fitting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted May 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2018 From what pictures I can see on Google Images, all members of the class seem to have the bonnet pipe, so I hope it's just a missing detail from the publicity pictures and that either it will be fitted on all, or come as a separate extra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I hope so too but I’ll admit it makes me nervous. The linkages to the left-hand front wheel look commendably fine, especially compared to the Hornby Charlies with similar linkages. I hope they aren’t too delicate. I’ve been looking forward to these. They look beautiful. Heljan, here’s a chance to recover your reputation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 By a strange coincidence, the Dapol model of the LSWR B4, which worked the Southampton Docks before the USA tanks and 07s, has arrived in the UK this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi all My wife kindly picked up my 07 and it was here when I got home from work. Initially I am super impressed. However then I noticed that the cab internal bulk head with the handbrake was rammed up against the control bulk head. Clearly lose and flopping about Opening instructions are rubbish, you have to undo the screws at all four corners, remove both bonnets before trying to lift off the cab. That was an easy fix with a bit of glue, however reassembly with those white painted wire and plastic hand rails was a nightmare. Short nose went back a treat Long nose refused to go back on and one snapped off the front. More glue. Anyway while she was open I found the worm drive, really very small, no lube at all so I fixed that as well. Its 01:27 now and I am knackered, she runs ok but stalls on points, so I'll need to check the pickups. Question for those that know please? The accessory bag has discs ( I get that) 2 black pipe like fittings and four red blocks, what are these and where do they go please? Cheers all Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 To add to my last comments. This morning I think I have identified what the red blocks are, they are NEM/front plate blanks to hide the coupling hole. Pickups were duff at one end, very carefully using two very thin screw drivers, bent them to be in contact with the backs of the wheels all the time, loco no longer stalls on points Everything about this loco is fine, fine gears, motor, coupling rods and lubricator, amazing what can be done but sooooo delicate! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Well I am stunned, Three new models and all (mostly OK) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.385201651963901.1073741833.311254562691944&type=1&l=7d6d096967 Photos of the 07 included in that link, hope you can see them? Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Has anyone actually opened one and got inside? Any space for a decoder and just as importantly any space for a speaker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjenner Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Has anyone actually opened one and got inside? Any space for a decoder and just as importantly any space for a speaker? Hattons have just told me that they cannot get the loco body off without damage. And it sounded like they had tried more than one of the little devils. I had ordered one with sound fitted but have now cancelled the order as an 07 without dcc inside it is about as much use on my railway as a clockwork driven one. When will Heljan get it right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2018 I have one on order from RAILS - if it can't take a decoder that will be a problem.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Hattons have just told me that they cannot get the loco body off without damage. And it sounded like they had tried more than one of the little devils. I had ordered one with sound fitted but have now cancelled the order as an 07 without dcc inside it is about as much use on my railway as a clockwork driven one. When will Heljan get it right? Hiya, did you see my post number 117, the body comes off easily enough. All four corner screws must be removed, ease the front and rear white handrails out of their sockets. Lift off each bonnet, tipping it slightly away from the cab, then you can free the cab. Reassembly requires luck and care with the handrails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjenner Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Hiya, did you see my post number 117, the body comes off easily enough. All four corner screws must be removed, ease the front and rear white handrails out of their sockets. Lift off each bonnet, tipping it slightly away from the cab, then you can free the cab. Reassembly requires luck and care with the handrails. If Hattons cant do it then I am not risking over £200 to try and fit sound myself!. One assumes Hattons will inform Heljan of this problem. My question also was how on earth does one service the loco in years to come if dismantling it is a problem,. If a reputable dealer comes to me offering me a sound fitted green 07 then I may well order it again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjenner Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 If Hattons cant do it then I am not risking over £200 to try and fit sound myself!. One assumes Hattons will inform Heljan of this problem. My question also was how on earth does one service the loco in years to come if dismantling it is a problem,. If a reputable dealer comes to me offering me a sound fitted green 07 then I may well order it again Went back to Hattons again quoting the method for dismantling as above and this is their reply "Unfortunately due to several very small parts that need to be removed as part of the removal of the bodyshell, we are not able to offer a sound or standard fitting service on these loco's, as the parts are almost impossible to re-attach without causing damage to the actual item." So no 07 for me it would seem " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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