swiftbeam Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Hi, Does anybody know when this model will be on sale? Hattons say Q3/4 2020. Is there any foreseen delays? Thanks. Edited August 19, 2020 by swiftbeam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2020 I have not heard of any delays? Rails are saying "forthcoming release". I think end of the year if things go to plan? Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted January 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2021 These are now on the boat from China. Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 According to a Heljan Facebook Post these have just arrived in Denmark and are being shipped to the UK. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted February 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hattons have emailed me to say they expect to have them 26th February.......... next week!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Be interesting to see how this runs with folks. I'm looking at the Dapol dccxsound version. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 The review samples are out - Ben dropped one off to me today. (CJL) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 I took the plunge on Saturday and now have one on pre order with Tower Models. They are unsure of when they will clear customs and are going to give me a call once they have them in stock to arrange delivery. Cheers, Ade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steam69 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Just an update, Antics and Rails are showing them in stock today. Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Mine is on it's way!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 It’s lovely, and satisfyingly heavy. No time to unbox tonight, but will post pics at the weekend unless others beat me to it. N 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Once off the plinth, not quite as heavy as promised, but fine. Single bogie drive. Absolutely no detail hidden by valances, and these are a little fragile. Might add a block of something to add some weight and support the fairings when handling. Still, it looks magnificent, will source a decoder tomorrow. N Edited March 5, 2021 by neal 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted March 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2021 Thanks for that.............. mine arrives on Monday. Looks better than a lot of the pre production pics. It will be the first Heljan RTR I`ve purchased so I hope the motor mechanism is up to the job...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Given the absence of engine detail, this would be a great aftermarket opportunity for a set of 3D printed engines and fuel tank. I’d buy a set!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2021 Hi Neal, thanks for the photos. Mine is due on Monday . I ordered a decoder today but it will take a few weeks to arrive. Cheers, Ade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, neal said: Given the absence of engine detail, this would be a great aftermarket opportunity for a set of 3D printed engines and fuel tank. I’d buy a set!! But they'll be totally invisible unless you turn it upside down? The decoder access hatch and the mounting for a speaker are behind the skirts. (CJL) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 True, but as many things in this hobby the joy is knowing that they are there!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Sitting in bed, I have been hatching a plan to create a removable ‘tray’ insert to install below the chassis and represent running gear. The sides of the tray will be tight to the valance inner faces to provide support, and retained with magnet or black-tack. The central grilles installed to the valances are perforated (although not enough to see through) these are slightly proud of the inner face of the valance, and will need to be accommodated. I think I can notch the base of the tray around the decoder access cover, and lighting control switches. At present I am not planning to install sound so leaving speaker-space isn’t an issue. The content of the tray will need to represent this lot (linked from Dapol digest site) looking for running gear, a reasonable representation of engine block might be a 1:48 Hetzer engine from CMK, but if there are better sources of scale Diesel engines, I’d be grateful to hear. Similarly, if anyone has links to drawings that would be a great help. This project will probably have to wait till I can get back into my model store to source appropriate channel/angle/plasticard, but I think I can get this to work, even if slightly low-profile. N 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2021 In the meantime any chance of a pic showing the passenger window glazing please? It doesnt look great in the pre publicity shots but then as someone has intimated above, I dont think they were particularly flattering photos all round. Ta! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Windows show some prismatic effect, not sure if this is better than early samples: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 When you unscrew the decoder cover, you are welcomed by this. Decoder blanking plate hidden below. Caution, wires are very fine!!! Reminiscent of Garrett, could be a lot tidier!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted March 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2021 Ooh! lovely Nice bit of spaghetti..... Never take close ups of models...... the glazing is not it`s strongest point, but better at the front. Passenger windows are ripe for some remedial work using Yorkmodels acrylic glazing sheets if your that inclined. I bought mine as a celebration for surviving Coronavirus at 70 in January so I might superdetail it as a future project Youchoos have the sound file from preserved No22 which I`ve fitted to my kit built earlier AEC version. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Runs fine with 3fn Soundtrax decoder - if a little growly - but lighting limited to driving and top light. Haven’t tried to remap this to do more. I have a Lokpilot on order that will hopefully drive the lights as identified in the manual. N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2021 Surprise! Mine has just arrived. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Pressed the button on ‘project railcar engine’, two of these on their way. Should be able to fettle engines, radiator and batteries plus other details from these. Probably have to scratch build fuel tanks. I assume general grime would be the colour scheme! N 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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