MGR Hooper! Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Although not clear from the photo the logos look to have the map artwork on them which will be a really good effort on Dapols part to include. It certainly getting closer from that image. Mark Yes, it does include the map artwork as discussed before...So your assumptions are spot on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1989 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks good to me hope that they value for money and they worth the wait as I like the chiltern and Drs ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnfromoz Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Forgive me if this has been covered way back in the thread somewhere, but have Dapol indicated that the lighting set up for the 68 will cary the very distinctive strobing effect from its LED headlights, or will this have to done through a DCC chip, as is an option in American chips? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2016 The strobe effect is only apparent on videos of the loco, it doesn't have a 'strobe' setting in the cab on the real thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted September 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2016 Forgive me if this has been covered way back in the thread somewhere, but have Dapol indicated that the lighting set up for the 68 will cary the very distinctive strobing effect from its LED headlights, or will this have to done through a DCC chip, as is an option in American chips? John The strobe effect is only apparent on videos of the loco, it doesn't have a 'strobe' setting in the cab on the real thing I have been informed by Dapol staff on the website that the halo lighting on the Class 68s will be replicated on the models. I have also been informed that the models will feature working directional lighting and cab lighting which can be controlled via a switch. So yes all three lighted areas on the loco are replicated on the models. They are going to be fantastic models. If you go onto the Dapol website you can set up an account on their digest which allows you to see the progress of the Class 68 models. There are photos and information provided by Dapol staff and if you have an account you can post comments. The Dapol digest and the Class 68 models are and are going to be fantastic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnfromoz Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I have been informed by Dapol staff on the website that the halo lighting on the Class 68s will be replicated on the models. I have also been informed that the models will feature working directional lighting and cab lighting which can be controlled via a switch. So yes all three lighted areas on the loco are replicated on the models. They are going to be fantastic models. If you go onto the Dapol website you can set up an account on their digest which allows you to see the progress of the Class 68 models. There are photos and information provided by Dapol staff and if you have an account you can post comments. The Dapol digest and the Class 68 models are and are going to be fantastic. Interesting that just about every video I've seen of a 68 from just about every angle shows the strobing type effect. I am curious as to why this effect is used. It will be interesting to see how Dapol replicate this. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 That's because video equipment picks up the flash rate of LEDs, which the human eye can't see. t's exactly the same with videos of cars with daylight running lights looking like they flash. It's a human eye issue rather than a loco function. Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted September 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Interesting that just about every video I've seen of a 68 from just about every angle shows the strobing type effect. I am curious as to why this effect is used. It will be interesting to see how Dapol replicate this. John The strobe lighting effect you see is down to frame rate on digital cameras catching LED flash rates I believe. If you look at a real 68 with your eye there is no strobe effect at all. EDIT: Alistair beat me to it. Edited September 9, 2016 by 071 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted September 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2016 Interesting that just about every video I've seen of a 68 from just about every angle shows the strobing type effect. I am curious as to why this effect is used. It will be interesting to see how Dapol replicate this. John Yes I am looking forward to seeing how Dapol replicate the halo lighting. As far as I know no photos of the lighting have been published by Dapol as of yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yes I am looking forward to seeing how Dapol replicate the halo lighting. As far as I know no photos of the lighting have been published by Dapol as of yet. Over on the Digest... https://digest.Dapol.co.uk/filedata/fetch?photoid=863 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted September 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2016 Over on the Digest... https://digest.Dapol.co.uk/filedata/fetch?photoid=863 Thank you very much for the photo. It's very much appreciated. The halo lighting looks fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hello, Has anyone else had email(s) from where they have pre-ordered the these locos asking to agree paying an increase price recently? Even if their website says price promise? Cheers Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnfromoz Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks to those who explained the strobing issue. Living in Tasmania I have not seen them in the flesh. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 https://digest.Dapol.co.uk/filedata/fetch?photoid=2222 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I'm really looking forward to buying one of these model Class 68 locos, I wish to buy the Scotrail liveried one as my next N Gauge layout is set in the Edinburgh area. I also hope that when the locos are released sometime next year I've heard, hopefully we will also see the sight of the same liveried coaches to form a prototypical train? Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooderz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 just got an email from hattons now saying arrival is between December and January. Another set back. bit of a micky take now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) The delay was due to the DRS livery being a nightmare to get right. I'm sure you would prefer it to be delayed and be right, rather than rushed and wrong. This has now been sorted and will be going into production by the end of the month. Plus at least you are not waiting for the N gauge one, we have to wait until the 00 model has finished its production run before the tooling is even started. Alistair Edited October 4, 2016 by alibuchan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2016 Glad it's been delayed for the sake of my credit card.............. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanspareil Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) I have been reading all sorts (as no doubt most others have) regarding revisions to prices given brexit/fall in pound value. I was hearing that Dapol were going to uplift their RRP very soon by x % like Hornby? Does anyone know any more on this? I assume it will very much affect this loco if so? I wonder if you put in a (maybe risky if there turn out to major issues with the model) pre-order in if you will beat this rise or if the retailer will just reject your pre-order at the old price and ask you to cough up more? I think pre-order with DCC ready the best prices seem to be about £120 mark. If the price increase reflects the fall in the pound vs USD since brexit we could be seeing rises of maybe £25 I guess? Yikes! I was also told the loco might debut for sale at Warley by someone (in no way connected with Dapol) so not sure if theres any truth in that. Edited October 30, 2016 by sanspareil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) I have been reading all sorts (as no doubt most others have) regarding revisions to prices given brexit/fall in pound value. I was hearing that Dapol were going to uplift their RRP very soon by x % like Hornby? Does anyone know any more on this? I assume it will very much affect this loco if so? I wonder if you put in a (maybe risky if there turn out to major issues with the model) pre-order in if you will beat this rise or if the retailer will just reject your pre-order at the old price and ask you to cough up more? I think pre-order with DCC ready the best prices seem to be about £120 mark. If the price increase reflects the fall in the pound vs USD since brexit we could be seeing rises of maybe £25 I guess? Yikes! I was also told the loco might debut for sale at Warley by someone (in no way connected with Dapol) so not sure if theres any truth in that. I don't think that the first batch of OO Gauge Class 68s will be for sale at Warley. The first batch of OO Gauge Class 68s are due into stock in December 2016/January 2017. I'm really hoping that they will be here for Christmas but if not never mind, waiting another couple/few weeks won't matter. Hope this helps. Edited October 30, 2016 by DRS Crewe On A Mission Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted October 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2016 Update: Just looked at the Dapol Digest and the approval for production for the DRS livery has now been passed and production has been scheduled for later this year. I think the ScotRail and Chiltern liveries were passed for production earlier which means that all three liveries for the first batch have now been passed for production. I very much doubt that they will be here in time for Christmas now. January/February 2017 has been suggested and I agree. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 That's good news....Let's hope they can get them into the plan before year end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2016 That's good news....Let's hope they can get them into the plan before year end. Really looking forward to these models now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensanchez43310 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Jan/Feb is what I gathered from the Dapol Digest, TBH I'm happy that Dapol and DRS took there time with the loco, they seemed to have hit the nail on the head with the DRS 68's. Luckily I ordered myself two of them. Ben 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2016 Jan/Feb is what I gathered from the Dapol Digest, TBH I'm happy that Dapol and DRS took there time with the loco, they seemed to have hit the nail on the head with the DRS 68's. Luckily I ordered myself two of them. Ben I completely agree. I would rather wait longer and have the liveries correct than them be rushed and be incorrect. There have been at least four if not five samples if not more of the DRS livery so it shows that a lot of time and effort has been put into it to ensure that it's correct. Really looking forward to them arriving now and then further Class 68s been released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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