RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, D1051 said: Indeed typo Phil. Maybe they could have a bit of "ambassador" for the launch in the shop ? That would require Enterprise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, D1051 said: Indeed typo Phil. Maybe they could have a bit of "ambassador" for the launch in the shop ? Think thats you Mr P! But I didnt want you running the Gauntlet of Harriers as you are a Stalwart Envoy.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) The Maroon Western (Both DC and DCC variants) is in stock at both Kernow and Hattons for all interested parties. Edited June 27, 2019 by Black 5 Bear Mistakes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted June 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Black 5 Bear said: The Maroon variant DC and DCC is in stock at both Kernow and Hattons for all interested parties. I was going to say I was disappointed to see the windscreen pillars are incorrectly maroon but then saw Hattons has them in grey. Unfortunately Hattons seem to have used an old photo - both Rails and Cheltenham Model Centre show they are maroon. In fact CMC said (on FB) they had pointed out this error to Dapol but they have chosen not to correct. Presumably this will afflict all of this batch incl the CMC Ltd Editions. Seems a shame that Dapol have chosen to compromise this otherwise excellent model for sake of a 'hapworth of tar'. Put it this way, I dont need another Western but I was tempted - that money will probably stay in my pocket now or go elsewhere. Edited June 27, 2019 by MikeParkin65 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) On 26/06/2019 at 23:18, MikeParkin65 said: I was going to say I was disappointed to see the windscreen pillars are incorrectly maroon but then saw Hattons has them in grey. Unfortunately Hattons seem to have used an old photo - both Rails and Cheltenham Model Centre show they are maroon. In fact CMC said (on FB) they had pointed out this error to Dapol but they have chosen not to correct. Presumably this will afflict all of this batch incl the CMC Ltd Editions. Seems a shame that Dapol have chosen to compromise this otherwise excellent model for sake of a 'hapworth of tar'. Put it this way, I dont need another Western but I was tempted - that money will probably stay in my pocket now or go elsewhere. I've just ordered one of these, does it pass muster ? https://railsofsheffield.com/products/35863/Dapol-4d-003-014-oo-gauge-western-harrier-class-52-br-maroon-yellow-buffer-beam-d1008 Not that I care to much I just like the shape Edited July 31, 2019 by maico 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Edited August 2, 2019 by maico 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, maico said: I've just ordered one of these, does it pass muster ? https://railsofsheffield.com/products/35863/Dapol-4d-003-014-oo-gauge-western-harrier-class-52-br-maroon-yellow-buffer-beam-d1008 Not that I care to much I just like the shape My D1008 'WESTERN HARRIER' arrived today from Kernow. It was minus the name and numberplates - not Kernow's fault, and the missing items are to be put in the post today. A lovely model, as were the first release ones. Fitting the details is fiddly and time-consuming, but well worth the effort. The cab steps, if fitted to the body, will inhibit running on anything less than straight track. I took the pragmatic approach; removed the fixing lugs, and attached the steps to the bogies. Similarly, fitting the various hoses to the bufferbeam will cause problems with autocouplers on bends. I drilled the square fixing holes out to 1 mm. diameter, which allowed me to fit the hoses at around 45 degrees, thus missing the couplers. Finally, and IMHO essential, a coat of Klear transforms the body finish from dull and drab to 'ex-works a week ago' / 'just been through the carriage washer'. A worthy shedmate for 'WESTERN ENTERPRISE'. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 23:18, MikeParkin65 said: I was going to say I was disappointed to see the windscreen pillars are incorrectly maroon but then saw Hattons has them in grey. Unfortunately Hattons seem to have used an old photo - both Rails and Cheltenham Model Centre show they are maroon. In fact CMC said (on FB) they had pointed out this error to Dapol but they have chosen not to correct. Presumably this will afflict all of this batch incl the CMC Ltd Editions. Seems a shame that Dapol have chosen to compromise this otherwise excellent model for sake of a 'hapworth of tar'. Put it this way, I dont need another Western but I was tempted - that money will probably stay in my pocket now or go elsewhere. It doesn't have maroon window pillars. Correctly, it has silver-grey ones. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted July 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, maico said: Definitely passes muster. I think the single body colour is better set off by the yellow buffer beam and is nearer the designers original intention. A design far ahead of its time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I''ll take some good close up photos next week and report back. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, maico said: I've just ordered one of these, does it pass muster ? https://railsofsheffield.com/products/35863/Dapol-4d-003-014-oo-gauge-western-harrier-class-52-br-maroon-yellow-buffer-beam-d1008 Not that I care to much I just like the shape Looks very nice that - pedant mode on for a mo though, the way they've painted the lip of the bufferbeam area yellow only makes it accurate for a small number of locos - see my Western Liveries links below for loco numbers affected . Edited August 1, 2019 by Rugd1022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 23 hours ago, cctransuk said: It was minus the name and numberplates - not Kernow's fault, and the missing items are to be put in the post today. Whose fault was it? The only reason that I ask is that I'm contemplating one of these. but, living abroad, I'd probably want to alert the retailer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted August 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2019 A missing item which should have been in the box but as not would be the fault of the factory. They are responsible for ensuring all the "bits" go in the box. It would be extremely uncommon to have something like this missing so purchasers should be reassured that it is most unlikely to happen to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 4 hours ago, truffy said: Whose fault was it? The only reason that I ask is that I'm contemplating one of these. but, living abroad, I'd probably want to alert the retailer. The factory's fault - the missing items arrived from Kernow this morning and have now been fitted. Full marks to Kernow! Regards, John Isherwood, 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 21 hours ago, Rugd1022 said: Looks very nice that - pedant mode on for a mo though, the way they've painted the lip of the bufferbeam area yellow only makes it accurate for a small number of locos - see my Western Liveries links below for loco numbers affected . I wonder if this is deliberate so as not to diminish the ‘Limited Edition’ status of the Lord &Butler version of the same from the first production batch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 01/08/2019 at 11:29, Rugd1022 said: Looks very nice that - pedant mode on for a mo though, the way they've painted the lip of the bufferbeam area yellow only makes it accurate for a small number of locos - see my Western Liveries links below for loco numbers affected . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 A lot of things been said elsewhere about Dave Jones and the demise of DJModels but I for one am grateful for what he did to bring the Dapol Western to the market – as good a RTR model as I have ever owned. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: A lot of things been said elsewhere about Dave Jones and the demise of DJModels but I for one am grateful for what he did to bring the Dapol Western to the market – as good a RTR model as I have ever owned. A bit more thought would have made it better - not sure what looks worse, the gaps in the roof for the lifting eyes when not fitted or the lifting eyes having a few missing and others at an angle. Tried gluing some in place with varnish but far too fragile if touched accidentally. It would have been quite simple to make the gaps extend through the body and the lifting eyes longer so that they would pass through the body, be folded back under the roof and glued in place inside the body. Really as supplied a detail too far IMO. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 45 minutes ago, Butler Henderson said: A bit more thought would have made it better - not sure what looks worse, the gaps in the roof for the lifting eyes when not fitted or the lifting eyes having a few missing and others at an angle. Tried gluing some in place with varnish but far too fragile if touched accidentally. It would have been quite simple to make the gaps extend through the body and the lifting eyes longer so that they would pass through the body, be folded back under the roof and glued in place inside the body. Really as supplied a detail too far IMO. Have you tried fitting the plastic ones that come with the Bachmann class 43? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: Have you tried fitting the plastic ones that come with the Bachmann class 43? Not having a 43 no, but would they not be needed for it anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 01/08/2019 at 21:43, Gwiwer said: A missing item which should have been in the box but as not would be the fault of the factory. They are responsible for ensuring all the "bits" go in the box. It would be extremely uncommon to have something like this missing so purchasers should be reassured that it is most unlikely to happen to them. Just bought Dapol Western Gladiator from Hattons and took delivery yesterday only to find the nameplates and numberplates missing.......made a call to Hattons and they are now on the way however it seems this issue is more widespread and I suspect the names plates have been supplied to the Reseller separately but nobody has caught on !....... lovely model BTW. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Hound Dog said: Just bought Dapol Western Gladiator from Hattons and took delivery yesterday only to find the nameplates and numberplates missing.......made a call to Hattons and they are now on the way however it seems this issue is more widespread and I suspect the names plates have been supplied to the Reseller separately but nobody has caught on !....... lovely model BTW. Missing nameplates etc arrived this morning so good recovery by Hattons....... noticed they are branded “Extreme Etchings”, so clearly outsourced by Dapol and the disconnect is that somebody ( Dapol or Reseller) need to put them in the box........ in the end no harm done and both loco and nameplates look fab. thanks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2019 Picked up my ‘Harrier’ from Hereford Model Centre this morning, had it tested all ok and plates were present in the box 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 02/08/2019 at 15:18, MikeParkin65 said: A lot of things been said elsewhere about Dave Jones and the demise of DJModels but I for one am grateful for what he did to bring the Dapol Western to the market – as good a RTR model as I have ever owned. Here he is in happier times... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2019 4 hours ago, maico said: Here he is in happier times... Doesn't look it though! Mike. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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