RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, pwr said: Heljan need some serious competition to get prices down Similar with the 121. Heljan had the chassis and mechanism already and have already tooled a body (it's been displayed at a few shows) so will be interesting to see how they react to Dapol in terms of going ahead or not and, if so, at what price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 7mm has been screaming out for the modern day equivalent of the Class 47 and if Dapol get this to market within 3 years (still waiting for my 4mm 59!) at £325 RRP (and even cheaper through shops) then it's a no brainer. Us modern image folk....and I mean MODERN image, not BR Blue / Sectorisation stuff, get the short straw every time. It's also good to see almost twice the size, at almost twice the cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 03/11/2019 at 14:56, Night Train said: Evening Star does look good and would make an excellent shelf queen. Buggered if I have space to actually run it though. That’s what gardens are for....... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 8, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2019 19 hours ago, delticfan said: That’s what gardens are for....... Not that simple when you don’t own your house lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeseerider Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 There is always a way to find space for model trains! It’s one of the great fun challenges. I live in a tiny 1 bed flat currently and model in gauge 1 and O. Piece of cake. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARJAMMER Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The idea of dipping a toe into the O Gauge market with a 66 is tempting, however those liveries/numbers put me off, I think a standard Freightliner green example would have been better than the Powerhaul livery, as said previously by a few, the lack of a standard GBRf livery is strange, I think what would have been very popular would be Freightliner/G&W black and orange. …...and its got to be said (having mentioned black/orange) given its huge popularity im amazed a Colas liveried example hasn't been announced in the initial batch. My money will be staying in my pocket...…. for the time being. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I’ve heard of this policy before ... produce less desirable ones ...people buy anyway then make the ones they really want ... but that could backfire as even at these keen prices I’d wait . im not O gauge but the thought of an EWS 66 with some military stuff behind ( does anyone do VGAs or dome big tanks... ) is rather appealing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOEng03 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 21:36, seeseerider said: There is always a way to find space for model trains! It’s one of the great fun challenges. I live in a tiny 1 bed flat currently and model in gauge 1 and O. Piece of cake. Be good to see your layouts. Can't see if you've a thread or not. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMS Railtech Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 We know this won't be everyones cup of tea... However, we are excited to announce we've commissioned a 7mm Class 66 from Dapol - Due in the first batch. 66720 in Rainbow GBRF Livery is available to pre order now from our website. These will be a very limited run so we advise to get your orders placed! Pre Order HERE: £325/355/475 for DC/DCC/Sound. Obviously this is an image of the 2mm version for illustration only. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeBor Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I too wish Dapol well with the Class 66. I will be following with interest despite the Class 66 being just outside my modelling period and I have no desire to purchase any (at present). One thing which I have noticed for anyone planning on modelling a FL example is that afaik no-one produces the correct transfers yet to correctly model a FL locomotive. Now I have looked into this in the past and any transfers currently available are ‘flat’ compared to the original and don’t have that glow in the dark appearance of the prototype. Surely with a model of this scale only the correct transfers can do this model justice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay*bobble Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 What makes this an ideal project is the fact 66s have maneyLiverys .modern quite a long time span .exellent choice from Dapol.a 67 to complement it would be good.or even 68.good luck Dapol this is what's needed. Quality model competitive price. Modern vibrant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Reported by Dapol yesterday the forthcoming 66 is in tooling now, with artwork being worked out. A little concerning if there is areas which could do with correction that won’t happen now as metal has been cut. So the first we’ll see of it is when the prototype is released, errors or no errors this is what we have... Baring in mind the blinding cock up of the Turbot livery application “3 meters” vice “30 meters” it is cause for concern, but then ifs not right then we won’t buy it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, Courtybella said: Baring in mind the blinding cock up of the Turbot livery application “3 meters” vice “30 meters” Wasnt it shown that the real thing was labelled wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Courtybella said: Reported by Dapol yesterday the forthcoming 66 is in tooling now, with artwork being worked out. A little concerning if there is areas which could do with correction that won’t happen now as metal has been cut. It's certainly not uncommon for changes to be made to the tooling after a first EP is made. So I don't understand your concern over the matter. Afterall the first EP is specifically for manufacturers to check the fit and finish of the model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Wasnt it shown that the real thing was labelled wrong? No idea to be honest, seems a little strange to model a incorrectly labelled wagon and leave yourself open to negative comment. Especially when the firm aren’t a shining star when it comes to QC and errors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, MGR Hooper! said: It's certainly not uncommon for changes to be made to the tooling after a first EP is made. So I don't understand your concern over the matter. Afterall the first EP is specifically for manufacturers to check the fit and finish of the model. We’ll see, if they balls it up they’ll lose money not us. I really hope it’s a stunner, but I’m afraid my confidence isn’t high through experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Courtybella said: Reported by Dapol yesterday the forthcoming 66 is in tooling now, with artwork being worked out. A little concerning if there is areas which could do with correction that won’t happen now as metal has been cut. So the first we’ll see of it is when the prototype is released, errors or no errors this is what we have... Baring in mind the blinding cock up of the Turbot livery application “3 meters” vice “30 meters” it is cause for concern, but then ifs not right then we won’t buy it. It's quite possible in the period between announcement and now that they have been through feedback and made corrections without showing any more images. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Courtybella said: No idea to be honest, seems a little strange to model a incorrectly labelled wagon and leave yourself open to negative comment. Especially when the firm aren’t a shining star when it comes to QC and errors. Some would say that's a manufacturer going to great lengths to to achieve a certain level of accuracy. On the flipside, they'd correct the error and leave themselves open to negative feedback from rivet counters. 1 hour ago, Courtybella said: We’ll see, if they balls it up they’ll lose money not us. I really hope it’s a stunner, but I’m afraid my confidence isn’t high through experience. Exactly, if they mess it up, they'll lose not us. Dapol's O gauge range is pretty good. So lets leave the assumptions aside until we actually see something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Now will it pull 50 loaded HAA’s around Heaton Lodge....the bar has been set by the Heljan 56... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Latest test shots and info. https://www.Dapol.co.uk/O-Gauge-Class-66-First-Shots-Under-Review Paul 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted August 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2021 Photos of the first EP are now on the Dapol website https://www.Dapol.co.uk/O-Gauge-Class-66-Engineering-Prototype-Under-Review 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) First sample of the Dapol Class 66 have surfaced... https://www.Dapol.co.uk/O-Gauge-Class-66-Engineering-Prototype-Under-Review?fbclid=IwAR3SdLuqoU8beXAUY4Eo7wvosJ9ABwewNV9aVmI6N9yKsvxFBiVO2cD6x20 NOTE: Posted at the same time as Ryde-on-time Edited August 6, 2021 by MGR Hooper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Way too modern for me but I was astonished at the posted price. As mentioned above, Heljan do need to get shaken up pricewise. John 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, brossard said: Way too modern for me but I was astonished at the posted price. As mentioned above, Heljan do need to get shaken up pricewise. John Indeed, but when you've had the market to yourself and produced most of the diesel classes you've rather got a monopoly on certain classes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, woodenhead said: Indeed, but when you've had the market to yourself and produced most of the diesel classes you've rather got a monopoly on certain classes True and not likely to change much in the foreseeable future. Dapol can't develop models fast enough to overtake Heljan I think. Heljan seem to have the market for early and middle era diesels sewn up. Perhaps Dapol see a niche in the more modern era for models. For me it's moot but interesting. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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