Dapol 08

[boxbrownie]

27 minutes ago, CME and Bottlewasher said:

Very neat - thanks. I take it that's usually the type/size used in OO models?

I’ve used it in everything, even with a 7mm sound `Heljan it’ll last around four seconds or so, more than enough but TBH on most Heljan diesels and their weight I am not so sure they even need it 😁

[CME and Bottlewasher]

3 minutes ago, boxbrownie said:

I’ve used it in everything, even with a 7mm sound `Heljan it’ll last around four seconds or so, more than enough but TBH on most Heljan diesels and their weight I am not so sure they even need it 😁

Thanks, understood and agreed👍✌️😊

[CME and Bottlewasher]

I'm modelling 08113 as seen at Gloucester circa April 1976 - lightly weathered, that's always a challenge for me😳🙄😄

 

Mine came with numerous parts having fallen off, so I've mostly remedied such. The detached buffers and shanks were an issue though and I was set to replace them with the exquisite MMP versions (with plate bolt heads and tread plates etc, finer buffer heads etc) but a diecast beam meant such was a whole world of hurt. I elected to reattach the Dapol buffers and their shanks instead, add tread plates and plate bolt heads etc. I then repainted both beams black ala 08113.

 

 

Apologies re photo quality and trying to photograph the beams, bolts, etc when painted black? Nigh on impossible but I'm sure readers will get the gist. Light weathering will bring out the detail.

 

 

I'm hoping to make this loco RC, to be able to run it anywhere.

Edited November 8, 2022 by CME and Bottlewasher

[Nick G]

6 hours ago, CME and Bottlewasher said:

The RFD version, did you modify the doors/bonnet etc or is this the second Dapol release? Did you remove the cab? That can be tricky🤔🤔 Nice work BTW👍👍✌️😊

 

08893 was done using the blue 08717 from the later batch as it seemed the closest body configuration to the prototype. Didn't need to remove the cab on this occasion, as you say they can be tricky. Have had to do it on a couple of others to replace some loose glazing.

[CME and Bottlewasher]

2 hours ago, Nick G said:

 

08893 was done using the blue 08717 from the later batch as it seemed the closest body configuration to the prototype. Didn't need to remove the cab on this occasion, as you say they can be tricky. Have had to do it on a couple of others to replace some loose glazing.

Very nice work indeed.

 

I particularly like the faded BR blue.

 

I'm experimenting with colour to let down the blue on my Dapol 08 too. Without a complete repaint I've a few options open to me.

 

One of several swatches....

 

[Ressaldar]

my two Dapol 08s, both sound fitted and now weathered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the InterCity version with additional roofline white stripe and Swallows, names and numbers by Precision Decals

 

cheers

 

Mike

 

 

[Nick G]

A few more of my 08's...

[Nick G]

Another Dapol 08 completed, 08900 in 1990 condition, as normal fitted with sound and stay alive.

[CME and Bottlewasher]

On 03/01/2023 at 17:08, Nick G said:

Another Dapol 08 completed, 08900 in 1990 condition, as normal fitted with sound and stay alive.

Very nice indeed.

 

Can you talk us through the weathering process, or did you do a complete respray?

 

[Nick G]

44 minutes ago, CME and Bottlewasher said:

Very nice indeed.

 

Can you talk us through the weathering process, or did you do a complete respray?

 

 

Thank you. Repainted with a quality flat brush, never get my airbrush out for these 08's. A mix of Phoenix Precision faded blue and Humbrol matt white. Mix to your prefered shade of faded blue. Usually needs a couple of thin coats.

[Nick G]

You can then mix different shades depending on how your chosed prototype has faded. From studying photos it's usually the roof panels and bodyside doors that fade the most. The cab roof is painted with frame dirt although some 08's have a faded blue roof, again it depends on which 08 you are replicating.

[Nick G]

Chassis is painted with frame dirt and roof dirt also some weathering between the panels and the tops of the compressor boxes etc. Transfers are from Railtec and then everything is sealed with an aerosol of Humbrol matt varnish after masking all the windows of course. 08900 had smaller than normal BR double arrows applied.

Edited January 4, 2023 by Nick G

[Nick G]

Dapol 08 as 08897 modelled in 2008 condition. Unbranded EWS livery, white numbers, red buffer beams, yellow lamp irons and NRN pod on the cab roof.

[Gilbert]

My very old Dapol 08 - a picture taken for Railway Modeller by Ian Manderson.

 

Plus one of mine...

 

 

Edited February 3, 2023 by Gilbert

[woodenhead]

44 minutes ago, Nick G said:

Dapol 08 as 08897 modelled in 2008 condition. Unbranded EWS livery, white numbers, red buffer beams, yellow lamp irons and NRN pod on the cab roof.

And if anyone claims on first viewing this they knew it was a model, I think they'd be lying.

 

Took several glances to realise that bloke is not real and neither is the loco.

 

Superb

[Nick G]

25 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

And if anyone claims on first viewing this they knew it was a model, I think they'd be lying.

 

Took several glances to realise that bloke is not real and neither is the loco.

 

Superb

 

Thank you, that was my first attempt at painting a figure.

[Nick G]

Another Dapol 08 this time 08702.

[47606odin]

Here’s one I did earlier, with added high level pipes, and repainted wasp stripes

 

Edited February 20, 2023 by 47606odin

[F-UnitMad]

20 hours ago, 47606odin said:

repainted wasp stripes

Out of interest, why?

[47606odin]

4 hours ago, F-UnitMad said:

Out of interest, why?

apart from the garish yellow, the black stripes were way too thin

[Hal Nail]

On 21/02/2023 at 01:32, 47606odin said:

apart from the garish yellow, the black stripes were way too thin

Interestingly I was checking out light positions on 08113 and in this photo the black stripes are thin. Probably more than one style over the years?

 

https://flic.kr/p/2mrQV6D

 

Just out of interest, wonder what everyone else makes of the bufferbeam? From various other photos where it looks a bit like grimy undercoat, I think it's black but worn and dirty (maybe clay stained), quite possibly over previous yellow.

Edited October 2, 2023 by Hal Nail

[47606odin]

2 hours ago, Hal Nail said:

Interestingly I was checking out light positions on 08113 and in this photo the black stripes are thin. Probably more than one style over the years?

 

https://flic.kr/p/2mrQV6D

 

Just out of interest, wonder what everyone else makes of the bufferbeam? From various other photos where it looks a bit like grimy undercoat, I think it's black but worn and dirty (maybe clay stained), quite possibly over previous yellow.

it appears to be partly dependent on where they were painted in the first place. The southern ones were definitely thicker than the Dapol application

[markwilson]

On 03/02/2023 at 19:34, Nick G said:

 

Thank you, that was my first attempt at painting a figure.

It that one of the ModelU ones? I tried a Northumbrian Painting Services man but he was too tall for my cab door.

[simes]

Hi everyone, I've just acquired a Dapol 08 and and am getting to know it, whilst I replace window glass that has fallen into the cab, try to avoid breaking off any more fine detail, and so on.  Two questions if I may: the centre axle has some vertical movement (good) but appears to be unsprung; is this normal?  And does anyone know a way to get the shunting lights working on DC?  I am happy to rewire the loco, and to lose the top white lights if I have to.  Thanks!