Ajax Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Really need some quality Chiltern numbers in 4mm so I can renumber the pair I have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvt Dweller Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Really need some quality Chiltern numbers in 4mm so I can renumber the pair I have I wouldn’t worry too much, 012 has been running around with at least one oversized 6 on it, 14 has had oversized nose end numbers, I think 015 has had missing numbers that I can think of off the top of my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I wouldn’t worry too much, 012 has been running around with at least one oversized 6 on it, 14 has had oversized nose end numbers, I think 015 has had missing numbers that I can think of off the top of my head. Number one end six is the one you mention... https://www.flickr.com/photos/16645820@N06/25051100927/in/dateposted-public/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi everyone, Having been very impressed with my first 68002 when it came out last year, I’ve now added 68003 Astute to the DRS fleet. It’s already an excellent model but Dapol have improved it further. The new wheels with the Discs represented are a nice feature and the modified PCB makes it easier to fit the base reflex speaker in. It could still have done with moving an extra 5mm along so the speaker wire had space to go round to the solder tabs easier once the 21 pin decoder is slotted on just so everything sits level. Once again fitted with Bifs superb sounds on an ESU V4 it captures the real thing perfectly. My model has a light weathering by my friends at Rainbow Railways. Cheers Mark 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Anybody successfully applied the wheel transfers, I found it extremely tricky...but it's probably just me Edited March 25, 2018 by martin_l_jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
850lordnelson Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Really need some quality Chiltern numbers in 4mm so I can renumber the pair I have Here is 68014 with part of the number missing https://flic.kr/p/QhzG2d Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Here is 68014 with part of the number missing https://flic.kr/p/QhzG2d There truly is a prototype for everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuarringtonColliery Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 With the success of the class 68, do we think a third batch is on the cards for 2019? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 With the success of the class 68, do we think a third batch is on the cards for 2019? If Dapol do a third run in 2019 then they would have to include the DRS Plain & Transpennine liveries and perhaps drop the current ones as there are still a few of those unsold i.e. DRS Compass, ScotRail & Chiltern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuarringtonColliery Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 If Dapol do a third run in 2019 then they would have to include the DRS Plain & Transpennine liveries and perhaps drop the current ones as there are still a few of those unsold i.e. DRS Compass, ScotRail & Chiltern That does concern me slightly. I just picked up 68015 brand new on ebay via DB models for £94. They sold a few from first and second batch last weekend and all went for between £90 to £99. As you say there are plenty of the models still in stock at most retailers, but I cannot see many of these shifting unless the price is dropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 With the success of the class 68, do we think a third batch is on the cards for 2019? Hope they do but maybe do some of the higher running numbers. DRS Plain & Transpennine would be of interest. Maybe they'll half the new release numbers and make up the difference with 88's - subject to them getting the rights to produce it of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Rails of Sheffield have a flash sale today for the Dapol Class 68 range. Great prices so go check it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 Rails of Sheffield have a flash sale today for the Dapol Class 68 range. Great prices so go check it out. Thank you very much for posting and for making me aware of this. Does anyone know if the same DCC Decoders that come factory fitted in the OO Gauge 68s can be bought separately so that I can fit them into the models myself? If so does anyone know where from and the product number please? Thank you very much in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 DRS Plain & Transpennine would be of interest. Two versions of the DRS plain livery don't forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy crockett Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thank you very much for posting and for making me aware of this. Does anyone know if the same DCC Decoders that come factory fitted in the OO Gauge 68s can be bought separately so that I can fit them into the models myself? If so does anyone know where from and the product number please? Thank you very much in advance. https://www.Dapol.co.uk/Imperium-1-21-Pin-%206-Function-Decoder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thank you very much for posting and for making me aware of this. Does anyone know if the same DCC Decoders that come factory fitted in the OO Gauge 68s can be bought separately so that I can fit them into the models myself? If so does anyone know where from and the product number please? Thank you very much in advance. https://www.Dapol.co.uk/Imperium-1-21-Pin-%206-Function-Decoder Thank you very much for the link. I really appreciate it. I may buy the DCC Decoders separately as opposed to buying the models DCC Fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWT442 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Evening all, Spoke to one of the Dapol guys on the DCC Concepts stand at DEMU over the weekend and asked about the 68's. By all accounts a new batch should be here by the end of the year, with an announcment to be made nearer their release. Was told that liveries are to include the "plain" DRS colours and TPE along with some more 'bog standard' DRS ones. The RRP cost is likely to be 5-10% more than the last batch as well. I asked about the price as I mentioned the resprays available in another room for £220+ and was told that theirs will be correct as new tooling has been made to alter the cab fronts so they don't have the Vossloh mark/logo. Also enquired about a MK5 rake to go with the TPE loco, and was told that it's of interest but would ideally need a second livery/operator on the real thing to make a production run financially viable. Hopefully info of use, wait and see what happens I guess! Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnfromoz Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 By happenstance I have come into possession of two models of Dapol 68008 Avenger (OO gauge). I would like to renumber one and was wondering if any members here can give feedback on ease (or not) of removing numbers on the DRS bodyshell? Given the intricacies of the underlying body scheme, I am obviously wanting to avoid damage to the livery printing and thus a respray. Any ideas or views appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Evening all, Spoke to one of the Dapol guys on the DCC Concepts stand at DEMU over the weekend and asked about the 68's. By all accounts a new batch should be here by the end of the year, with an announcment to be made nearer their release. Was told that liveries are to include the "plain" DRS colours and TPE along with some more 'bog standard' DRS ones. The RRP cost is likely to be 5-10% more than the last batch as well. I asked about the price as I mentioned the resprays available in another room for £220+ and was told that theirs will be correct as new tooling has been made to alter the cab fronts so they don't have the Vossloh mark/logo. Also enquired about a MK5 rake to go with the TPE loco, and was told that it's of interest but would ideally need a second livery/operator on the real thing to make a production run financially viable. Hopefully info of use, wait and see what happens I guess! Andy. https://www.facebook.com/214563285228094/photos/a.219867508031005/2469523789732021/?type=3&theater 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted August 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/214563285228094/photos/a.219867508031005/2469523789732021/?type=3&theater Thank you for posting this. Very much looking forward to this batch. For anyone who can't see the link the third batch in OO Gauge will feature: 68004 in DRS livery 68019 in TPE livery 68026 in Basic livery 68034 in DRS livery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I fear the wallet creaking open again for that TPE. It really does look something else. Just wondering how to square it with br blue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted August 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2018 I fear the wallet creaking open again for that TPE. It really does look something else. Just wondering how to square it with br blue I still want to buy 003 and 008 in DRS from batch two and from batch three I would like 019 in TPE definitely and hopefully 004 and 034 in DRS. I do really like the Dapol 68s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I don't think I can justify another DRS one (but I'll try), but I definitely want the plain and Trans Pennine one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted August 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2018 I fancy TPE as well, but nothing to run it with is a major disincentive . They are really only going to run with Mk5s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave56 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think I shall be digging deep to get DRS plain blue class 68. They really are great models in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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