Monkey28 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) The same files. Biff did the recordings for Dapol[/quotJoel from Dapol said they're not the same sound files but Biff did the Dapol one too All very confusing Edited November 26, 2017 by Monkey28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrington Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) One of the latest releases, 68008, is what Dapol are calling "DRS Late" with new handrails and horn grilles. Was any of the initial batch of releases of 68001, 68002 or 68005 also in this configuration or in the initial as delivered configuration? When were these modifications carried out? I was put off the original batch because of the livery issue, the crooked nameplates and the packaging rubbing the paint from the front cabs. Are these issues now all resolved? I believe the etched nameplates now come as a separate part to be fitted over a printed nameplate if desired, but what of the other issues. Edited November 26, 2017 by InchicoreWorks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2017 Picked up replacement bodies over the weekend at Warley. They have printed plates and separate etched nameplates to be fitted by the user. AT first glance the plates appear to be slanted, but this is purely an optical illisuion as they are on a curved/sloped section of the turquoise banding. The livery looks to be correctly applied on both sides. Credit to Dapol for exchanging the bodies. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 So how do those who have ordered the body online get them? I haven't had any communication other than asking Dapol who said it would be sorted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) So how do those who have ordered the body online get them? I haven't had any communication other than asking Dapol who said it would be sorted? I've been to my online account within DCC Supplies and just states 'Out of Stock' for the 3 body shell replacements I've ordered, haven't had any email notifications in regards to this thus just patiently waiting and I'm sure they're getting their ducks in order for the online orders post Warley. Edited November 27, 2017 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2017 I've been to my online account within DCC Supplies and just states 'Out of Stock' for the 3 body shell replacements I've ordered, haven't had any email notifications in regards to this thus just waiting. Give them chance. DCC Supplies received them on Friday whilst at the NEC Warley. They probably haven't had chance to put them into stock yet. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Give them chance. DCC Supplies received them on Friday whilst at the NEC Warley. They probably haven't had chance to put them into stock yet. Cheers, Mick I am, apologies just edited my post whilst working to reflect my patience thus not worried about the timeline and agree they need to get over Warley first and move onto the online stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2017 A quick question for those that have purchased one of the new batch. Does it still have the enameled wire links on the circuit board - as shown in the top photo in post #1661? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnfromoz Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 For those who have one of the latest versions I was wondering how Dapol have replicated the wheel disc perforations? Have they used a stick on disc or are the wheels machined? Either way, they improve the model immensely in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony566 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I am looking forward to changing my class 68 bodies as this is one of the few items I am holding onto from my collection... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The DCC Supplies shop was preparing to attend the show on Friday so fair play if they got the bodies to Warley for replacement. I'm sure we will all have an email in a day or two. I'm hoping to pop over to the shop in the next day or so to pick mine up and will advise with an update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The DCC Supplies shop was preparing to attend the show on Friday so fair play if they got the bodies to Warley for replacement. I'm sure we will all have an email in a day or two. I'm hoping to pop over to the shop in the next day or so to pick mine up and will advise with an update. Checked my account and is in 'Picking' status thus they're on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just had an email, saying collection from Dec 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted November 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just had a long and rather confusing email about sending my 68 bodyshell back to receive my replacement. Only says that the replacements are expected soon but no real details about where or when to send the original body. Maybe there will be more emails... Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just had a long and rather confusing email about sending my 68 bodyshell back to receive my replacement. Only says that the replacements are expected soon but no real details about where or when to send the original body. Maybe there will be more emails... Cheers Dave Yes got that email as well, no details about who to send it to or how to label the package thus will wait until further comms are sent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey28 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 One of the latest releases, 68008, is what Dapol are calling "DRS Late" with new handrails and horn grilles. Was any of the initial batch of releases of 68001, 68002 or 68005 also in this configuration or in the initial as delivered configuration? When were these modifications carried out? I was put off the original batch because of the livery issue, the crooked nameplates and the packaging rubbing the paint from the front cabs. Are these issues now all resolved? I believe the etched nameplates now come as a separate part to be fitted over a printed nameplate if desired, but what of the other issues. Good question about the difference in the later class 68’s . I think they have bigger fuel tanks too don’t know any more than that I have 68008 coming I want to get it renumbered to 68025 hopefully it will be the same with the changes to the locomotives. From what I’ve seen on photos of the new batch they look great can’t see any paint problems with them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwalker67 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Yes got that email as well, no details about who to send it to or how to label the package thus will wait until further comms are sent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwalker67 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 You have to send them to dcc supplies your name and order number Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) You have to send them to dcc supplies your name and order number Hope this helps. Only if you've ordered it from there. I believe you could also order directly from Dapol. Edited November 28, 2017 by martin_l_jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 A quick question for those that have purchased one of the new batch. Does it still have the enameled wire links on the circuit board - as shown in the top photo in post #1661? Cheers, Mick Hi Mick, Photo of Class 68008 circuit board. Enamelled wires have gone. Regards John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted November 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2017 Got a phone call from Dapol this afternoon advising that the replacement bodies were in stock. An hour later I'm at the factory at Chirk and duly exchanged 68 001 Evolution. I then may have spent an obscene amount in the factory shop... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hi Mick, Photo of Class 68008 circuit board. Enamelled wires have gone. Regards John Class-68-Circuit-board-Batch-2.jpg Thanks for that John, Definitely different - I'll have to closely compare it with the old board when I get my hands on one. I'll have to investigate if it needs a decoder fitted with two logic level outputs or a full capability six function decoder to operate the halo lights Do the instructions say which decoders are suitable for 6 function working? Are they different to the first batch instructions? A quick look shows T1 and T2 in place of D4 and D8 on the original board. (Transistors were added along with the enamelled wire in place of two diodes on the original batch). Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Got a phone call from Dapol this afternoon advising that the replacement bodies were in stock. An hour later I'm at the factory at Chirk and duly exchanged 68 001 Evolution. I then may have spent an obscene amount in the factory shop... Wish I’d known, you could have collected mine for me! I may pop over on Thursday to get mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanspareil Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 If anyone is interested i put a short video up of the new 68's on show at Warley. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Thanks for that John, Definitely different - I'll have to closely compare it with the old board when I get my hands on one. I'll have to investigate if it needs a decoder fitted with two logic level outputs or a full capability six function decoder to operate the halo lights Do the instructions say which decoders are suitable for 6 function working? Are they different to the first batch instructions? A quick look shows T1 and T2 in place of D4 and D8 on the original board. (Transistors were added along with the enamelled wire in place of two diodes on the original batch). Cheers, Mick Hi Mick, Instructions the same as first batch. “Class 68 OO DCC Guide Sheet V 1.0 17-12-2015” Regards John Edited November 29, 2017 by Digital Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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