MGR Hooper! Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 9 hours ago, norfolkchinaclay said: if Heljan can do all of the recent liveries among the above it is a shame and surely a missed opportunity for Hornby and us that they still haven’t done them on their 00 version.. Hornby follow an announcement pattern i.e. they announce models in January every year. Sometimes there's a bonus announcement in June ONLY IF production slots and artwork have been sorted out. Other companies like Heljan announce stuff throughout the year and can therefore do new liveries quicker. Liveries on the real locos come out at any given point in the year. And Hornby's annual ranges are decided in June for the year that follows. With that + licensing issues, sometimes it takes 2+ years for Hornby to announce a certain livery.| Not shameful, just the way things are timed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) KMS Railtech have on their Instagram handle announced exclusives for the Heljan Class 60. There's 2x Colas Rail and 2x EWS British Steel Class 60s. Edited November 12, 2020 by MGR Hooper! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Signed up for 60006 & 033 already :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Interesting that they are doing these again. I seem to recall these were heavily discounted by the end last time and unlike some classes, prices haven't gone bananas once they were scarce. I guess given sufficient time has elapsed that some people will now come back for a second who wouldn't so near to buying their first etc. Maybe given the tooling exists and there are a few new livery options, its almost a shot to nothing for Heljan. Edited November 12, 2020 by Hal Nail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Interesting that they are doing these again. I seem to recall these were heavily discounted by the end last time and unlike some classes, prices haven't gone bananas once they were scarce. I guess given sufficient time has elapsed that some people will now come back for a second who wouldn't so near to buying their first etc. Maybe given the tooling exists and there are a few new livery options, its almost a shot to nothing for Heljan. well, some of the issues were the actual livery errors, especially the loadhaul one, and the fact that I had to respray mine to get them to look right, so hopefully this time they will get them right and they will sell. Also there are now more people aware of the O gauge scene so might make them more popular. I however won’t be buying another as my stable is full 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Unfortunately my stable is to, but my resistance is futile and the DB Red one is shortly to be ordered. My EWS one has a few breaks on it due to the travelling issues and poor packaging on the first release so this will be a welcome replacement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Here’s my latest class 60 video, fitted with Paul Chetter sound files and a ZIMO chip. Time you get the transfers on 018 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2020 I resisted last time, I'm not sure my resolve is strong enough this time. I may be dipping a toe into O... Just need a bigger 3D printer so I can make O gauge wagons! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 17/11/2020 at 23:54, njee20 said: I resisted last time, I'm not sure my resolve is strong enough this time. I may be dipping a toe into O... Just need a bigger 3D printer so I can make O gauge wagons! you can’t just dip your toe in, once you get one...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2020 Well it’s the Dapol 66 as well... plus I’ve worked out I think all of my wagons can be printed by simply being split in half. Going to order some wheels and have a play. Just need to find some minimum space track plans for a depot/wagon repair shop or something. The wife will not be happy! What’s the norm in O, are these likely to sell out really quickly, and pre-ordering is essential, or can I probably wait until they land and see them to decide between GBRf and DBC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, njee20 said: see them to decide between GBRf and DBC 60s do look good in red but then I am biased. A little wagon repair depot with one and a Dapol 08 sounds a delightful little layout! I'm seriously tempted by a red one or a grey one.... Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted November 18, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2020 Yes, I’m virtually sold on the red too, Jo. I figure the JHA is simple enough that I don’t even think much detail would be lacking on an O gauge version. Would need to tweak the bogies though, but even so... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 19/11/2020 at 02:37, njee20 said: Well it’s the Dapol 66 as well... plus I’ve worked out I think all of my wagons can be printed by simply being split in half. Going to order some wheels and have a play. Just need to find some minimum space track plans for a depot/wagon repair shop or something. The wife will not be happy! What’s the norm in O, are these likely to sell out really quickly, and pre-ordering is essential, or can I probably wait until they land and see them to decide between GBRf and DBC? it depends, some of the 50’s sold quick and others have dragged their heels and you can now get reduced. It’s down to who wants what at the end of the day. You can either pre order, or gamble. I thinks less are made than in OO, so if you definitely want something specific, then pre order is the way to go 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Getting the lights to work on DCC. Not sure if this modification will be necessary on the rerun of the locos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Even though it is way out of my era, I am seriously tempted to get a triple grey one. My biggest concern is the level of damage seen on the first batch so hope Heljan fix the packaging... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 18:28, 37114 said: Even though it is way out of my era, I am seriously tempted to get a triple grey one. My biggest concern is the level of damage seen on the first batch so hope Heljan fix the packaging... Agree mine had a few issues bogies underneath plastic broken, bogie broken inside and bits fell off. The screw plinth is the way to secure them but like the 37 I dont think they have been packaged this way unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I’ve dived in, been resisting for some time but this beauty came up on eBay and I couldn’t say no. Graham 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richp1976 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 12/11/2020 at 02:51, MGR Hooper! said: KMS Railtech have on their Instagram handle announced exclusives for the Heljan Class 60. There's 2x Colas Rail and 2x EWS British Steel Class 60s. Has anyone else noticed that all these limited edition models have been offered elsewhere now - tower models have the colas ones and Gaugemaster collection are now having the British steel ones! KMS must have changed their minds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtybella Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Richp1976 said: Has anyone else noticed that all these limited edition models have been offered elsewhere now - tower models have the colas ones and Gaugemaster collection are now having the British steel ones! KMS must have changed their minds! Yes, the 006 & 033 confused me as well I assumed they where KMS jobs ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The class 60 according to Roger at Tower is on a plinth. My DBC is on route transfers at the ready after sound os fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) Just ordered my very first ever O Gauge locomotive. It’s the GWR version of the 60. Very excited about getting into O Gauge. May sit on the shelf for a little while but it’s a start. Hopefully it survives the journey to New Zealand. I’ll likely have to pay customs tax on its arrival here and I don’t fancy having to send it back for anything major and paying tax twice. Edited November 22, 2021 by Hilux5972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 24/11/2020 at 05:20, 47606odin said: Getting the lights to work on DCC. Not sure if this modification will be necessary on the rerun of the locos? Can anyone confirm whether the pcb and lighting board are the same for the re-release? Neal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, neal said: Can anyone confirm whether the pcb and lighting board are the same for the re-release? Neal i suspect nothing has been changed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2021 All reports I can see online say this release is the same as the previous run. Nothing specifically saying that lighting has been corrected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2021 Has anyone purchased the Isambard version? Does it come with etched plates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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