Popular Post Giles Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 These are finally in the wild.... and look very nice. The detailing is all good... The only thing that looks unexpected to me is the fan grill being 'over-size' - but I'm sure it must be right. 15 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Giles said: These are finally in the wild.... and look very nice. The detailing is all good... The only thing that looks unexpected to me is the fan grill being 'over-size' - but I'm sure it must be right. I think the fan looks ok to me/ this pic from Brian Daniels, I do know of at least one class 37 in preservation (37215) is fitted with an undersize fan : https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/8696582084/in/album-72157626899648349/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 That'll do - I'll sleep easy at nights! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Giles said: That'll do - I'll sleep easy at nights! Got my D6702 too … now where’s me ECoS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin37 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Looks great, can't wait to get mine. Not sure if I was expecting the seats to be red, though? Haven't paid much attention to the samples etc. I am not sure when the transition was to black, from the original red "roll-tops" Have seen various pics well into the 60's, of the early ones still still very much upholstered in red. Oh well. Nothing that can't be sorted with a brush and scalpel if it bothers me that much. Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aureol40012 Posted November 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2023 Banger blue in the area. 21 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted November 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2023 I have the say the decision to go with a 1 piece nose moulding is really superb and sets this model out from it's competitors and on the fully green / SYWP examples it really comes to the fore (or not more to the point). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aureol40012 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 The great thing about having a portable security camera with audio in my railway room in the garden is that I can leave locos running in for an hour and check on them without leaving the comfort of my sofa! Even sounds great through CCTV too! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted November 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2023 looks superb, sadly a while back I had to cancel my preorder of D6704 :-( but I take pleasure in seeing everyone else's :-) 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris56057 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 A question for the Accurascale team; will the Class 37 detailing packs ever be available to buy as an accessory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aureol40012 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Im not quite sure how but my two unrefurbed 37s behave slightly differently, which is hellfire as they sound like the real things, ie not perfectly in sync. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim123 Posted November 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2023 4 hours ago, aureol40012 said: Banger blue in the area. How easy is it to access the headcode boxes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aureol40012 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 47 minutes ago, Tim123 said: How easy is it to access the headcode boxes? Ask me tomorrow ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2023 12 hours ago, Tim123 said: How easy is it to access the headcode boxes? Is my first job. Initial investigation suggests the frames are an interference fit… finger nail enough to budge them. Just beware of the superb detail on the boxes and frames 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted November 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2023 And another one that's a bit too big for my N gauge layout🤭 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Walker Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 15 hours ago, aureol40012 said: Im not quite sure how but my two unrefurbed 37s behave slightly differently, which is hellfire as they sound like the real things, ie not perfectly in sync. Check CV's 2,3,4,5 and 6 and ensure they all match. Ensure CV5 is set to the max setting. I've got a couple of 37/6's that run perfect together, either double headed or top and tail. I have found that on one of my Accurascale 37's that the above CV's didn't match. Once corrected all was OK and they ran nicely together. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, franciswilliamwebb said: And another one that's a bit too big for my N gauge layout🤭 Well if you don't need it ................. say £150 for cash ? 😁 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2023 23 hours ago, Giles said: These are finally in the wild.... and look very nice. The detailing is all good... The only thing that looks unexpected to me is the fan grill being 'over-size' - but I'm sure it must be right. The only potential error I can see - although it might be down to the light and it might be correct for this loco in this condition? - is the colour of the handbrake wheel - they were normally painted black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2023 19 hours ago, E100 said: I have the say the decision to go with a 1 piece nose moulding is really superb and sets this model out from it's competitors and on the fully green / SYWP examples it really comes to the fore (or not more to the point). Still looking forward to receiving my D6700 but from examples seen at shows plus photo's here and I agree that the seamless nose is better than having a join line. On the other hand I think the Bachmann version has the better windscreen solution and a better rendition of BR Green. Looking forward to seeing D6700 sat next to my SFX version of Bachmanns D6710. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, The Stationmaster said: The only potential error I can see - although it might be down to the light and it might be correct for this loco in this condition? - is the colour of the handbrake wheel - they were normally painted black. Most were, but it soon came off on the outer part. A few got polished up also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 While people are now receiving their early versions, I am still waiting to have a good look at the two 37s that arrived on the day my wife and I left for a five week road trip to Brisbane and back. One was the ROG Europhoenix 37 608, the other was the DRS fade liveried 37 609. I had time to open the boxes and test them very briefly on DC, then that was it until I get back to Melbourne next Sunday, 12th November. I am looking forward to fitting them with DCC sound decoders and actually running them!🙃 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlm Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 6703 arrived this morning - stunning dark green box (with yellow ends) - fingers crossed 6702 is not far behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium D.Platt Posted November 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2023 Does anybody know what the NB stood for on D6702 , was it unique on this loco ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BournehamRob Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 D6703 has landed and oh my she looks good! Quick little unbox before I get the crew fitted and have a play later on tonight. Just waiting on D6700. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrob Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, D.Platt said: Does anybody know what the NB stood for on D6702 , was it unique on this loco ? I believe it means NO BOILER. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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