G-BOAF Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, AY Mod said: If it's the same as the decoder for the A Class you should be able to hold the loco and just play with the loud handle - which I'm sure will be something everyone will do with a Deltic. Fine until anyone you are living with comes home for more than 10 seconds...! :-p When you say 'hold the loco' is there a function for this on the chip? (again my DCC ignorance) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted July 29, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 minute ago, G-BOAF said: When you say 'hold the loco' is there a function for this on the chip? Yes, I think it was F5 in the case of the A Class. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted July 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Its the drive lock function folks …. It holds the loco at its current speed whilst the throttle controls the sound from the engine. The key will vary depending on the sound project but can be used to great effect …. How about a pair of 37s struggling up a 1 in 80 grade with 10 100 ton tank cars at 20 mph on maximum thrash…. Edited July 29, 2021 by Phil Bullock 1 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted July 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 hours ago, AY Mod said: If it's the same as the decoder for the A Class you should be able to hold the loco and just play with the loud handle - which I'm sure will be something everyone will do with a Deltic. It sure is! F5 you can throttle up to your hearts content, much to your neighbours annoyance! Cheers! Fran 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted July 29, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: much to your neighbours annoyance! I'm sure there's something wrong with their washing machine next door! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Up until I realised walking around a boggy field on a cold Winter's day wasn't ideal, I used to enjoy R/C trucks of pretty large dimensions .... Used to wait on Sunday mornings until the neighbours started mowing, then out came the nitro and petrol monster trucks ... !! Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post MikeParkin65 Posted July 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2021 I had a pair of sound fitted 20's running with the attic windows open. My neighbour (who shares the hobby - a very happy coincidence) thought there were '20's up at our local station and dashed off on his bike to have a look! 1 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, MikeParkin65 said: I had a pair of sound fitted 20's running with the attic windows open. My neighbour (who shares the hobby - a very happy coincidence) thought there were '20's up at our local station and dashed off on his bike to have a look! Surely the ultimate 'how realistic are you models' proof! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 @Accurascale Fran@McC Will the engine and exhaust detailing on the chassis block be picked out in white/cream (I can't tell which is the correct colour), and the 'Napier Deltic' legend in black or red (this DOES seem to vary across photos online) Or is this something we will have to 'mod' ourselves? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post McC Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, G-BOAF said: @Accurascale Fran@McC Will the engine and exhaust detailing on the chassis block be picked out in white/cream (I can't tell which is the correct colour), and the 'Napier Deltic' legend in black or red (this DOES seem to vary across photos online) Or is this something we will have to 'mod' ourselves? unfortunately we are mad enough to paint and Tampo the chassis block so you’ll be able to see the details when the engine bay lights are on Edited August 2, 2021 by McC 9 2 1 4 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners84 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 @Accurascale Fran @McC If not already asked, any plans to model the prototype blue livery or has Bachmann somehow managed exclusive rights to it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2021 46 minutes ago, Henners84 said: @Accurascale Fran @McC If not already asked, any plans to model the prototype blue livery or has Bachmann somehow managed exclusive rights to it? The prototype differs sufficiently from the production locomotives that it can't be made as a detail and livery variant of a Class 55. The excellent Bachmann DP1 is a totally separate model from their disappointing 55s. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Henners84 said: @Accurascale Fran @McC If not already asked, any plans to model the prototype blue livery or has Bachmann somehow managed exclusive rights to it? Can't imagine there is much of a market for a competing DP1 to be honest - the Bachmann model is excellent, readily available and I think most of those who want one already have one. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: Can't imagine there is much of a market for a competing DP1 to be honest - the Bachmann model is excellent, readily available and I think most of those who want one already have one. And different enough to make it a project in it's own right I expect. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners84 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Flying Pig said: The prototype differs sufficiently from the production locomotives that it can't be made as a detail and livery variant of a Class 55. The excellent Bachmann DP1 is a totally separate model from their disappointing 55s. Hadn't realised, thanks 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Nose is different (with headlight, and also nose grills on both sides I think) Bodysides are different (hand holds for boiler ports, as well as the lining 'trim) And then the major stuff Body is a little shorter than the production locos (I'm sure someone can put some numbers on this, or at least linke up a DP1 model with a Bachmann production model) This would obviously necessitate new body AND chassis tooling.... Potentially the fabricated bogies and wheels are the same, as well as some of the detail parts.... Edited August 11, 2021 by G-BOAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners84 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, G-BOAF said: Nose is different (with headlight, and also nose grills on both sides I think) Bodysides are different (hand holds for boiler ports, as well as the lining 'trim) And then the major stuff Body is a little shorter than the production locos (I'm sure someone can put some numbers on this, or at least linke up a DP1 model with a Bachmann production model) This would obviously necessitate new body AND chassis tooling.... Potentially the fabricated bogies and wheels are the same, as well as some of the detail parts.... If the actual loco chassis and body is a different length then I can understand why not in the range/future plans. The other parts could have just about be argued as a tooling variation in my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2021 I built one from a Bachmann deltic chassis and the airfix/Dapol body. The chassis fits perfectly once the front edges are removed. Basically there's a bit less nose overhang on dp1. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted August 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2021 Fran or anyone else from Accurascale: Can you remind me how I pay some of the balance off on models that I've pre-ordered? I think you said after paying the £30 deposit customers could pay what and when they liked between then and the model coming out. Is it just a question of sending you a paypal payment with the invoice number as the payment reference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patrick Posted August 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Daddyman said: Fran or anyone else from Accurascale: Can you remind me how I pay some of the balance off on models that I've pre-ordered? I think you said after paying the £30 deposit customers could pay what and when they liked between then and the model coming out. Is it just a question of sending you a paypal payment with the invoice number as the payment reference? Send an email to support@accurascale.co.uk with your order details and we'll sort you out. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3.5 weeks since an update from Accurascale (long by their standards... but not for any other manufacturer). Any idea when the boat departs/when deliveries might commence? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, G-BOAF said: 3.5 weeks since an update from Accurascale (long by their standards... but not for any other manufacturer). Any idea when the boat departs/when deliveries might commence? I was on holiday I'm afraid! No change to previous update. If there is a change we will post it here as always! Cheers, Fran 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 48 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: I was on holiday I'm afraid! No change to previous update. If there is a change we will post it here as always! Cheers, Fran On holiday! I'd keep that quiet or they will all be wanting one! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said: I was on holiday I'm afraid! No change to previous update. If there is a change we will post it here as always! Cheers, Fran Holiday. How dare you :-P Well deserved as well! Hope you are back brimming with fresh ideas 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi, any news on when the Deltics will be arriving. Thanks Fred 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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