Courtybella Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 16/01/2022 at 21:09, jonhall said: I think you might want to study your history books a bit longer - 'converted from open wagons' ? Jon My mistake, I’ve done some work on the wagons and filmed an apology for any misinformation that I mistakenly gave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, Courtybella said: My mistake, I’ve done some work on the wagons and filmed an apology for any misinformation that I mistakenly gave. I think my issue (about reviews in general), is that if you don't know about the item, and are relying on other people to make observations about it, then what value does your review add? I can see the point of a 'silent' film, which shows what you get in the box, turns it upside down and shows it running, but I don't think your commentary added much. I've been making the same point about reviews in magazines for a long time, if the reviewer can't make a critical* assessment of the pro's and con's of the item under review, then is it actually a review? and should it be regarded as editorial the magazine buyer pays for, or advertising? *for the avoidance of doubt, I mean 'expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work', rather than criticism (unless thats actually warranted). Jon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) It wasn’t a review as such, like I said I’m not qualified in the field, more a personal point of view as a customer and modeller. Bottom line was/is if your after a very good value for money O gauge wagon then this wagon is ideal for you, if your after a 100% accurate model of the real thing, then maybe you’ll be a tad disappointed and will require some work. Id also suggest my channel, and videos aren’t aimed at the confident modeller more the inexperienced and lack confidence like me. The channel is more a historical record for me, than a way to educate or inform to be honest. If anyone takes enjoyment from it brilliant. An update, and humble apology will follow this afternoon via the channel. Edited January 18, 2022 by Courtybella 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted January 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) I often find, particularly in 7mm, threads go quiet when the items arrive, so any photos or film of what you get have merit although you can't beat seeing them in the flesh. I'm not remotely interested in videos of the box, or anything anything purporting to be a review, which often seem a little self-indulgent. I just want to see it to make my own decision and since that isn't easy around covid, anything that helps there is welcome. Edited January 18, 2022 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Hal Nail said: I often find, particularly in 7mm, threads go quiet when the items arrive, so any photos or film of what you get have merit although you can't beat seeing them in the flesh. I'm not remotely interested in videos of the box, or anything anything purporting to be a review, which often seem a little self-indulgent. I just want to see it to make my own decision and since that isn't easy around covid, anything that helps there is welcome. Box opening videos really do not interest me either, I just tried to give an open mad honest personal opinion. Hopefully I gave plenty of clear shots of each side and end efc so people could have a good look. But like most things in life, it’s it don’t like it move on a nothing to see here as they say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 19, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) I would say the VEA’s are actually painted not plastic ok it’s a bit thin but there’s definitely paint around the rivets and you can see the patch on the bufferbeam too. It appears to have needed another coat or two though! Take the roof off and and you can see how translucent it is with the grey showing as a clear band. I’m going to spray the inside with red primer and weather them which will sort it. Compared to a Heljan wagon you can see the skinny pipes! Edited January 19, 2022 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2022 Based on one of Paul Bartlett’s photos I’ve added worn off hazard labels 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 36 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: Based on one of Paul Bartlett’s photos I’ve added worn off hazard labels Very nice how have you done the roof colour? Sprayed or dry brushed?, here is one of mine. Don't forget to remove the yellow pipe if modelling from mid 80's on. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Nick G said: Very nice how have you done the roof colour? Sprayed or dry brushed?, It’s a thin a grey wash with dilute Tamiya grey I then stippled with a 1 inch paintbrush to remove the brush marks. 1 minute ago, Nick G said: here is one of mine. Don't forget to remove the yellow pipe if modelling from mid 80's on. Ta Nick. It’s fallen off one end already! and I’m intending replacing them with bigger pipes anyway so there will be only one each end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Been working on the speedlink version trying to copy the photo on Paul Bartlett's site. https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/vea 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2022 Was there any news on the MGR wagons at Kettering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I've just had an email from Hattons saying the HEAs I had on order are expected in July (2022). They don't sound too confident about it. Neither am I to be honest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just visited the GOG show in Doncaster and had a chance to hold and view the new HEA. Chap there estimated a couple of months as they are at sea apparently. Very nice in my opinion. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Chap there estimated a couple of months as they are at sea apparently About (insert anglo-saxon of choice) time!! 🙄🙄👍👍😁 Just put my pre-order in at a certain Merseyside emporium. Only 2 models, but I don't want to miss out after such a wait. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 How common were the HEA's with the ladder in the centre. I only ever remember seeing them with the ladder on the left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, Nick G said: How common were the HEA's with the ladder in the centre. I only ever remember seeing them with the ladder on the left? I think it was only the early ones that had the centre ladder, not sure of numbers but they were definitely in the minority Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERJP Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) Seen them at Doncaster yesterday and looking very nice, strange though that on the Dapol flier they are now only going to produce one Railfreight red model with the other advertised as next production run, would have thought that Railfreight red would be the top seller. Maybe down to a production problem rather than a commercial decision. JP Edited June 12, 2022 by LNERJP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 hours ago, 101 said: I think it was only the early ones that had the centre ladder, not sure of numbers but they were definitely in the minority The highest number I have in photos is 360208 https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brhba/e2a5c23f6 Suggests just over a fifth of the fleet. Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought05 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 New high resolution pictures on Dapol's Facebook page of the forthcoming HEA/HBA. Due late July/early August. Looking good overall, and it's nice to see Dapol going the Accurascale way with regards to livery variations. https://www.facebook.com/DapolLtd/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 More accessible https://www.hattons.co.uk/directory/versiondetails?id=2705&utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mar-0835-dapolheahbadecosamples#models Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I wonder if the HEAs will be available at Telford show ? Tower (who have been extremely quiet of late update wise on their website) did say mid August for delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted August 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Courtybella said: Tower (who have been extremely quiet of late update wise on their website) did say mid August for delivery. There's a strike at Felixstowe at the moment. In fact now I've looked, Tower said on 22 August they wont be here till early Sept. Edited August 29, 2022 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 It appears that these are now in stock with (at least some) UK retailers. 😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Pete the Elaner said: It appears that these are now in stock with (at least some) UK retailers. 😊 Yep, had an email from Hattons, my pre-order is being processed. 🥳 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Yes at long long last mine will be here Wednesday all being well. I must say a huge congratulations to Dapol for keeping with the project, i think they’ll be rewarded with a sell out fairly quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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