DJM Dave Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Class 71 press release 5 years ago, I decided that after the class 73 model I would design, through a previous employer, a class 71 and then a 74.I approached my contacts at the NRM and was informed that this loco was ‘reserved’ and on a rather extensive list for another company.However I never lost hope that one day I could do one.That hope was rekindled 17 months ago, when contact was made with my man on the inside on the same subject, and the door was then ajar for me to approach the project.This I have done using a type of crowd sourcing campaign, where you, the modeller funds the model up front using a third party for security of monies.I asked for permission to scan the real thing and this was granted, and I launched the ‘Crowd sourcing’ through the kind management of Kernow Model Rail Centre.I’m glad to say that the scanning and photo survey went ahead, over a period of 5 hours at Barrow Hill Roundhouse with the loco being moved into a large area to enable a full 360 degrees of laser scanning, including the cabs, underside, roof and internal ‘booster’ equipment.My scanning company of choice has many years of experience in scanning railway locomotives and are officially Network Rails ‘go to people, being fully accredited by them, for scanning on network rail property to help with infrastructure development, and maintenance analysis.However, they are also responsible for scanning the award winning Western, Sentinel, Beattie well tank and the upcoming APT-E, O2, LSWR road van and others and are simply the best in the business at what they do.Meanwhile the ‘peoples model loco’ (for that’s what it is, a loco wanted and funded by you, the modeller) reached a tipping point where I could press all the buttons and get this model made. This has been done and you will all receive your ‘reward’ of the model of your choice.Today I announce another addition to the ‘ Crowd Sourced’ 71 fleet with the BR Green E5010 with full yellow warning panels. Funds from each sale will go towards the NRM Authorised repaint of this locomotive into BR Blue, co-sponsored by Barrow Hill Roundhouse, DJModels Ltd, Kernow Model Rail Centre and BRM Magazine.I understand a third party has recently decided to make this loco, and while disappointing in many ways, I will be going ahead with this project and giving you the model you have shown faith in my ability to build for you. You are all part of an exciting, history making venture, as I believe no mass produced RTR OO gauge locomotive has ever been successfully funded by the modeller alone. You should all be suitably ‘chuffed’ (sorry) at your achievement.Once the model is built and supplied, I will start work on the class 74, all thanks to you, and I am working on a way of rewarding those that signed up for a 71 to also sign up for a limited edition class 74 as well.Thank you all!DaveDJModels Ltd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted November 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well said. Clear, concise, open and honest. Multiple 71s coming and with the 74 up and over the horizon. The icing on the cake must the commercial tie-up to repaint E5001. Is that wailing and tears I hear coming from Margate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Interesting stuff. Let battle commence! I'd suggest removing all the misleading references to Kickstarter as its not a Kickstarter project (unlike the N Pendo) and the name is probably trademarked! Regards Igor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Nice one Dave. I still hope to order a 71 after Christmas when funds have recovered a bit - hopefully the subscriber order book won't be full up by then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted November 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2014 Dave, Can I please just check - your press release says E5010... Should this say E5001? And should it be with small yellow ends (as preserved) rather than the stated full yellow ends? My order (as noted and hoped for on the other thread) will go straight in if this can be clarified? Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted November 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry, just seen your other thread and can see that your announcement of E5010 is very deliberate! Back to hoping permission for E5001 will be granted to you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Dave, Can I please just check - your press release says E5010... Should this say E5001? And should it be with small yellow ends (as preserved) rather than the stated full yellow ends? My order (as noted and hoped for on the other thread) will go straight in if this can be clarified? Cheers, Andrew Hi Andrew, No, the repaint is for the real E5001, but the model is a green full yellow warning panel E5010 ( this is a true livery albeit rare) Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsp3970 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I woke up to good news, was afraid that they weren't going to take anymore orders! Don't worry Dave, I am sure the other one will have issues with mazak, or something like that, and it will cost them lots of money to rectify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Great news! can't wait for my one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Question, E5010 full yellow warning panel, this just means the normal small yellow panel ys? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Question, E5010 full yellow warning panel, this just means the normal small yellow panel ys? nope, full front end, top to bottom. :-) cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2014 no - full yellow ends! edit - Posts crossed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 nope, full front end, top to bottom. :-) cheers Dave Blimey, when was it like that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 There's a discussion in the original Class 71 thread (with photos !!!!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 There's a discussion in the original Class 71 thread (with photos !!!!!) Which page? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It's mostly on page 7.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 How is it all going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted December 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2014 Which page? Link to Green full yellow end discussion - this post onwards http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/88264-oo-gauge-class-71-electro-locomotive/?p=1612679 Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 How is it all going? Hi Mike, Thanks for the posting. It's going really well thanks, but please forgive me, if, for the moment, I don't go into details. This is done to not 'give the game away' regarding progress on this model to third parties who scanned and announced the model after I have. Rest assured though,the laser scanning was a great sucess, as was the intensive photo survey, and the cloud created and debugged by the engineer. I hope I'll have some more news in the next few weeks on this project. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 But will it be ready by Christmas Dave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 But will it be ready by Christmas Dave? Oh yes.......... Maybe before then............. Not saying which Christmas though ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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