RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2015 Simple Question - if there is indeed such a thing! This relates to the items listed HK09 and HK14 of 6023 and 6024 respectively. In the flesh, 6024 would appear to have been 'trimmed on top' for mainline operation, whereas 6023 hasn't, having 'regular' cab, dome and chimney heights, but with no roof hatches. Both of the models are advertised as the 'as preserved' versions, so my query is what 'configuration' is being modelled in each case, in particular 6023 which i remember in boilered and somewhat incomplete at Didcot in 2010? 6023 has the option of being both regular height for preserved railways, and lower height for mainline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefin Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 6023 has the option of being both regular height for preserved railways, and lower height for mainline. I remember reading that somewhere too, but which of these options is going to be modelled? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted November 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yeah that hasn't been confirmed yet. It's 2 preserved conditions may only be a few mm in OO Gauge but it will be noticeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Steam had the box on display for the model. Oh I hope someone got a picture of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Steam had the box on display for the model. Instruction on how to open the box to follow..... 8) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted December 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2015 Did someone get a pic of the box? Is it the usual Green style box now used with Steam? At least with the Castle and Star Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hattons say the anticipated delivery is between February and April 2016. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted December 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2015 It's been that date for a while now. I still think that's being very optimistic, considering we haven't even seen a first ep yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2015 It's been that date for a while now. I still think that's being very optimistic, considering we haven't even seen a first ep yet. An email to Dave Mylett might pay dividends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Is there going to be a recess in the cab side, for the numberplate - like on the 14XX? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted December 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2015 An email to Dave Mylett might pay dividends.I'm happy to wait. Patience is a virtue lolIs there going to be a recess in the cab side, for the numberplate - like on the 14XX?According to a quote on the Hattons Facebook page, yes it will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted December 19, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2015 Oh dear. I don't think recesses for number plates are a very good idea. The slightest error in fitting/plate dimensions will stick out like a sore thumb, and will make renumbering a pain. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I am beginning to have doubts about DJ models when I see these ideas being incorporated into models. The Dapol LMS Stove R with its 'stupid design' chassis comes back to mind when I see a recess for a cabside numberplate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 IIRC, the same recesses were present on Dapol's 52, and no-one complained or even battered an eyelid. That or my memory's gone skewed. Regards, Matt EDIT: ^ Load of rubbish ^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted December 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2015 IIRC, the same recesses were present on Dapol's 52, and no-one complained or even battered an eyelid. That or my memory's gone skewed. Regards, Matt There aren't any recess on my pair of Westerns. I wonder if the recesses have been specified by Hattons rather than DJM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 IIRC, the same recesses were present on Dapol's 52, and no-one complained or even battered an eyelid. That or my memory's gone skewed. Regards, Matt There aren't any recess on my pair of Westerns. I wonder if the recesses have been specified by Hattons rather than DJM? ...or my eyes are going (Getting glasses next week after a recent eye test) http://www.ehattons.com/69079/Dapol_4D_003_004_Class_52_D1058_Western_Nobleman_BR_blue_with_full_yellow_panel/StockDetail.aspx They used a white doted line rather than a recess. Whoops. Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted December 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2015 Can we all please wait and see how they turn out. We have no idea how deep the recess is, or how thick Daves etches will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted December 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hilux - no sorry no matter how what or why a recess is a bad idea, however it turns out. So I disagree with your comment to wait and see. It's better to state this now in the chance this can be stopped, because I'm convinced it will be one of things that will be debated as a flaw on a very fine looking model if it goes ahead. Anyone that that has fitted etched plates will foresee the problems here. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD0-6-0 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I don't think we've ever seen a perfect model so if the recess is the only big one being complained about so far I think this model is a winner. I agree with Hilux, to condemn a model before you've seen it is very short sighted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted December 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2015 I don't think we've ever seen a perfect model so if the recess is the only big one being complained about so far I think this model is a winner. I agree with Hilux, to condemn a model before you've seen it is very short sighted Well if we were that short sighted it wouldn't matter a fig about the recesses...........we'd never see them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 .... to condemn a model before you've seen it is very short sighted It's a bit like The Satanic Verses. Hardly anyone read it, but it didn't stop them burning a few copies. I read that book from cover to cover. It was unfathomable - the biggest waste of time since "How To Learn French" was translated into French. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Do the people that consider recesses for cabside numberplates a good idea do any railway modelling or have ever renumbered and renamed a model locomotive in their lives? I seriously doubt it. All after-market engraved plates are designed to go on a perfectly flat surface. The idea that we can easily fill the recess in with a bit of card is mind boggling. If such a recess is to be featured, it seems to me it is there to help the assemblers in China position a thick plastic reproduction of an engraved plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted December 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2015 Do the people that consider recesses for cabside numberplates a good idea do any railway modelling or have ever renumbered and renamed a model locomotive in their lives? I seriously doubt it. All after-market engraved plates are designed to go on a perfectly flat surface. The idea that we can easily fill the recess in with a bit of card is mind boggling. If such a recess is to be featured, it seems to me it is there to help the assemblers in China position a thick plastic reproduction of an engraved plate. I fervently hope that this is not the case.One recession in a decade is quite enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tarifa Posted December 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2015 IIRC, the same recesses were present on Dapol's 52, and no-one complained or even battered an eyelid. That or my memory's gone skewed. Just looking at my Dapol 52 and not a recess in sight unless you include the head code panels. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRealistic Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 If such a recess is to be featured, it seems to me it is there to help the assemblers in China position a thick plastic reproduction of an engraved plate. Worse still. it'll be held in place with a spot of glue!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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