B15nac Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I can't seem to see the pictures Regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
217 RIVER FLESK Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Pictures open fine for me - but then I am on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2017 I can't seem to see the pictures Regards Neil They are in the comments on the Facebook post containing the video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Are i see that is why I can see them I'm not on Facebook Kind regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/heljanas/photos/p.1697122523683940/1697122523683940/?type=3 Should hopefully do it, but it will depend on Heljan DS privacy settings if not on Facebook Edited November 17, 2017 by The Fatadder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thank you that worked I can see them! they look very good to me lots of detail Kind regards Neil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/heljanas/photos/p.1697122523683940/1697122523683940/?type=3 Should hopefully do it, but it will depend on Heljan DS privacy settings if not on Facebook Thank you. I’d expect something about the standard of the O2s, in other words, not bad. If Heljan were to produce something a bit better, it would be good. What about a hinged fall plate for a start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looks pretty good indeed looks very good. Printing of the logo looks a big improvement on the 13xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigshot Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 My wallets run off again lol Thanks Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thank you. I’d expect something about the standard of the O2s, in other words, not bad. If Heljan were to produce something a bit better, it would be good. What about a hinged fall plate for a start? Gat a "good 'un" then very good indeed.Problem is that there were many QC issues with the O2 which I hope Heljan will have used as a learning experience . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methuselah Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Having returned to this hobby after a very long break, I have acquired quite a few locos, all used or kits of all ages and makes. I have only three new ones on order. The Dapol Railcar - which now seems to have a bit of a cloud over it, this Heljan 4700, and the Rapido Stirling. Having splashed on new locos - I'm rather hoping to be pleasantly surprised.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 18, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 The model looks fantastic and seems to run extremely well. Can’t wait to get my hands on the BR ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hope it pulls like the LNER 02.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Looks good, alhough I hope the GWR green is closer in shade than that of the 13xx models. Edited November 18, 2017 by GWR8700 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/heljanas/photos/p.1697122523683940/1697122523683940/?type=3 Should hopefully do it... That actually looks alright from here. If I had to pick something out, I'd say the smokebox numberplate on the BR black sample looks a bit undersized, which to me makes it look as if the smokebox door is also slightly undersized. Compare with Brassmasters effort Also interesting to see that they've used the driving wheel style of crankpin between spokes, correct for the new-build 4709, but not the original nine. Still, it is only a pre-production sample so it may well be that Heljan have the correct wheel pattern sitting somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 That actually looks alright from here. If I had to pick something out, I'd say the smokebox numberplate on the BR black sample looks a bit undersized, which to me makes it look as if the smokebox door is also slightly undersized. Compare with Brassmasters effort Also interesting to see that they've used the driving wheel style of crankpin between spokes, correct for the new-build 4709, but not the original nine. Still, it is only a pre-production sample so it may well be that Heljan have the correct wheel pattern sitting somewhere. The cabside numberplate certainly needs 'tweaking' - the numbers are too small in relationship to the overall plate size. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2017 Looks good, alhough I hope the GWR green is closer in shade than that of the 13xx models. Can you be more precise is yours too light or too dark as my 2 were on par with Bachmann and the better earlier Hornby's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methuselah Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Well, if only cabside numbers are an issue, that's nothing. However, if the new 1:1 replica is wrong - for example the main driving wheels - and being followed by Heljan, rather than the real original ones, I'd be very disappointed indeed. One wants a replica - not a replica of a replica. If so - sadly it'll be my first - and last Heljan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Can you be more precise is yours too light or too dark as my 2 were on par with Bachmann and the better earlier Hornby's. Mine is far too light. It's noticeably worse than Hornby's old shade. Edited November 19, 2017 by GWR8700 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 Courtesy of Hatton's. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Courtesy of Hatton's. Heljan 47xx.jpg Looks good but I can’t see any brake gear at all on the tender. Edited November 20, 2017 by Limpley Stoker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2017 Does the front end seem to "kick up" in that picture or is it my eyes. Just like some of the Hornby Lode Stars did a few years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If the 1:1 replica is wrong - for example the main driving wheels - and being followed by Heljan, rather than the real original ones, I'd be very disappointed indeed. The reuse of the wheels from 4115 was a fundamental element of getting the 47XX replica built. Without them we wouldn't be going to have a "new" 47XX on its way. Of course it would have been nice for Heljan to have tooled up a different wheel just for this model but doing what they have done means that they now have both the CADs for a 61XX and the correct driving wheels (in 4mm). If it means we get a 61XX it will have been a worthwhile compromise. Luke 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 Does the front end seem to "kick up" in that picture or is it my eyes. Just like some of the Hornby Lode Stars did a few years ago? I had a new Hornby Castle with that issue it's an easy fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 Courtesy of Hatton's. Heljan 47xx.jpg With a few minor issues - mainly relating to decoration. Smokebox numberplate looks too small/too low (but looks better in the Facebook page pic), shedplate too big/too low, Bend in handrail from smokebox side to go round the front of the smokeiox has too sharp a curve (which is probably to simplify production?) - these things might affect the 'face' of the engine but most won't apply to a GW liveried version of course. Tender front footstep looks a bit odd - is the bottom step there or not? And the tender running plate height looks out of alignment withe engine's running plate below the cab. And another decoration issue on the cabside with the route availability disc placed in the original high position and not the usual later position (might be copied from a prototype photo of one that was different of course?) and no sign of the white 'X' above the numberplate plus the numberplate looks a bit odd and is possibly mounted a little too high? But the over shape of the engine is pretty good I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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