JSpencer Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 You have discovered the delights of Dapol internet site, a place of dead ends and convoluted turns, just like their ordering system from China, and the common factor is Dapol, nice chaps, but little grasp of a webpage or basic price list, which I have a feeling is hidden away in case it reveals what is not available.....It is worrying that they spend so much time on the new super models promised without sorting out the basic supply line to their warehouse from China. The UK stuff like ex- Kitmaster & Airfix is delivered OK, but the site needs information on the models, they do not sell themselves. The stuff that does sell from China has interminable delays.with lots of drawings and little else, doubt the B4 will be here next year let alone this...... Stephen At the moment, they seem to be deciding on the structure and have not posted info yet. Of course - if possible - it would be better to hide it until it was actually ready and loaded with some info. Again that is an ideal if possible... To be honest, I've grown to expect only the occasional update from Dapol, so even once a year does not surprise me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Dock Tank received today - an' what a beautiful model she is ! ............................................... oops : wrong thread - not made by Dapol after all ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 At the Dapol Open Day today Richard showed CAD of four versions of the B4. There was also a Dapol Club version announced in LSWR green. I'm definitely up for one of these for "No Place". Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This is good news. Think I will have to join the Dapol Club for this LSWR version. Cheers, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 At last some progress? If it ever arrives I may be tempted to get one as I found a picture of one in late 'Southern' livery shunting at the Bilston Steelworks, only a couple of miles from my semi-ficticious Black Country project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 At last some progress? If it ever arrives I may be tempted to get one as I found a picture of one in late 'Southern' livery shunting at the Bilston Steelworks, only a couple of miles from my semi-ficticious Black Country project. Only a couple of miles from a semi fictitious place! Is that possible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivegreen Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Only a couple of miles from a semi fictitious place! Is that possible? Well, it's the sort of concept studied in philosophy courses - you'll have to ask a philosopher! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Well, it's the sort of concept studied in philosophy courses - you'll have to ask a philosopher! So philosophically, my pair of Dapol B4s are already running on my layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'd forgotten about the B4. I might need something like it to accompany a USA tank at Penmouth, if I ever get the S&PR to be anything other than a pipe dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 So philosophically, my pair of Dapol B4s are already running on my layout. Philosophically your pair of Dapol B4s may, or may not, be already running on your layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 So philosophically, my pair of Dapol B4s are already running on my layout. I think that you may have stumbled aross the solution to ever-rising prices! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I think that you may have stumbled aross the solution to ever-rising prices! I've heard about these 'virtual' layouts .................................................... never seen one at a show, tho' ............................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) I've heard about these 'virtual' layouts .................................................... never seen one at a show, tho' ............................. I have one, the trouble is, the moment I leave my railway room, it ceases to exist. Edited October 12, 2016 by Edwardian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivegreen Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have one, the trouble is, the moment I leave my railway room, it ceases to exist. Now there's a real philosopher speaking ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2016 Only a couple of miles from a semi fictitious place! Is that possible? Well, it's the sort of concept studied in philosophy courses - you'll have to ask a philosopher! Sounds like I have started an argument in an empty room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've heard about these 'virtual' layouts .................................................... never seen one at a show, tho' ............................. It's all in the mind . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Just heard right now that Dapol have put the price up again, now £110 RRP. The e-mail advised me "... in line with other companies.... ". In the same breath, another model shop advised also their sound chips are going up too today. Still keeping my orders though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6892 Oakhill Grange Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Now there's a real philosopher speaking ! Schrodinger's Layo I have one, the trouble is, the moment I leave my railway room, it ceases to exist. Schrodinger's layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted October 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2016 Schrodinger's Layo Schrodinger's layout With rolling stock derailed by a cat..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted October 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2016 At the Dapol Open Day today Richard showed CAD of four versions of the B4. There was also a Dapol Club version announced in LSWR green. I'm definitely up for one of these for "No Place". Les Are the CADs available for us to see, anywhere online? We often see CAD of forthcoming models, but what about this B4? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 With rolling stock derailed by a cat..... Ah, but is it actually derailed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted October 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2016 Ah, but is it actually derailed? It is both railed and derailed. Until the point it hits you while you have your ear to the rail trying to tell whether it's railed or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I may have missed it somewhere but was there any news on the Dapol stand at Warley about the B4 ? Cheers, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2016 There were big pics of the CAD but nothing else on view that I saw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 There were big pics of the CAD but nothing else on view that I saw. Anyone know if these cad drawings are available to view online? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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