chev32 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I have just taken delivery of my Fell .Green livery with a sound decoder .It's a great looking model but ... I tried it on my DC layout and it did not move . Do I need to program the chip for DC operation ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2022 Whenever a new post comes up in this thread and I see the notification in my timeline I can pretty much predict the next word when I open up the page will be ‘but…’ such a shame as i was considering getting one but as the topic progresses further my desire to have one has reduced considerably 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvwilson Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) My Black one arrived. Runs beautifully and sounds great especially the four separate engine start ups. Edited October 12, 2022 by mvwilson 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre Grouping fan Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 hours ago, chev32 said: I have just taken delivery of my Fell .Green livery with a sound decoder .It's a great looking model but ... I tried it on my DC layout and it did not move . Do I need to program the chip for DC operation ? My Sound model worked OK when tested on DC. It does require more power than a normal DC model to start the startup sequence. It sounds a bit like a 37, definitely for that distinctive turbo noise (whether that's accurate or not I don't know) Mine is going back because it has an excessively wobbly wheel on one of the geared axles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 hours ago, mvwilson said: My Black one arrived. Runs beautifully and sounds great especially the four separate engine start ups. It should have 6 engine start ups.. the two for the Rootes blowers then the 4 "drive" engines Baz 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2022 Sound function F1 starts the auxiliary engines followed by function F3 for the four main engines. Cheers Darius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold flockandroll Posted October 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2022 So, I know I am not the only person sent a DCC ready model instead of a DCC Sound Fitted model. And as a solution KR models would prefer to send me a chip for me to fit (huh?). Just wondering, does anyone know if the speaker and wiring for it is already fitted? A Google search did not reveal the answer to me. Maybe the only way to know for sure is to open it up myself. However, DIY chip fitting was not what I paid for (and this could have been my first DCC model). No hint of a partial refund as recompense or worthwhile gift like expensive upgraded speaker or magnifier to help with the fitting or free wagon or whatever... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted October 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, flockandroll said: So, I know I am not the only person sent a DCC ready model instead of a DCC Sound Fitted model. And as a solution KR models would prefer to send me a chip for me to fit (huh?). Ohh - there's a surprise!! Is there no end to their lack of customer service / professionalism? CJI. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesfeldian Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 My Fell was DOA - Keith sent a (tested) replacement model FOC from Canada (fortunately I was at GETS so could hand over the errant model to Michael. Replacement arrived yesterday and works a treat. Thanks, Keith - great service :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xm607 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, flockandroll said: So, I know I am not the only person sent a DCC ready model instead of a DCC Sound Fitted model. And as a solution KR models would prefer to send me a chip for me to fit (huh?). Just wondering, does anyone know if the speaker and wiring for it is already fitted? A Google search did not reveal the answer to me. Maybe the only way to know for sure is to open it up myself. However, DIY chip fitting was not what I paid for (and this could have been my first DCC model). No hint of a partial refund as recompense or worthwhile gift like expensive upgraded speaker or magnifier to help with the fitting or free wagon or whatever... Yes the speaker is fitted and wired to the pcb, just fit the chip. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvwilson Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Barry O said: It should have 6 engine start ups.. the two for the Rootes blowers then the 4 "drive" engines Baz F3 starts the four seperate engines after f1 starts the first two. Thats why I made a point of the seperate four engine function. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomer1979 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 https://youtu.be/swJFXI5AqbE For those who have sound fitted models, a reference video from the time it was on test. Neil. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 @zoomer1979 it sounds like a 1970s car stuck in first gear. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, woodenhead said: @zoomer1979 it sounds like a 1970s car stuck in first gear. Sounds a bit difference when you get that small piece of the real sound approaching that junction. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomer1979 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, woodenhead said: @zoomer1979 it sounds like a 1970s car stuck in first gear. 15 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Sounds a bit difference when you get that small piece of the real sound approaching that junction. Indeed. The sound of 4 V12 Paxmans, plus 2 AECs, must have been quite a cacophony. I think the sound file in the model has under sold the racket of the real thing for the sake of everyone's ears! Edited October 14, 2022 by zoomer1979 punctuation 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-H Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Anyone else still waiting for their Fell to be delivered? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim in France Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Still waiting. Should we have an email to say it is about to be delivered? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted October 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pilgrim in France said: Still waiting. Should we have an email to say it is about to be delivered? I didn't get an email, it just turned up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomer1979 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Still waiting, emailed using the website and Keith answered giving me a tracking number that doesn't work. He claims it was delivered on 10th Oct at 1020 and there was nothing through the door. Nothing at sorting office either.🤔 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 21C123 Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 Waiting in NZ. Hopefully it won’t be like GT3 which made two trips as the courier wouldn’t deliver to our P.O. Box so sent it back, yet they accepted the address when it was sent….. Roger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 22:40, flockandroll said: So, I know I am not the only person sent a DCC ready model instead of a DCC Sound Fitted model. And as a solution KR models would prefer to send me a chip for me to fit (huh?). Just wondering, does anyone know if the speaker and wiring for it is already fitted? A Google search did not reveal the answer to me. Maybe the only way to know for sure is to open it up myself. However, DIY chip fitting was not what I paid for (and this could have been my first DCC model). No hint of a partial refund as recompense or worthwhile gift like expensive upgraded speaker or magnifier to help with the fitting or free wagon or whatever... I told Keith Revell that I thought this was unacceptable practice and that he needed to get me a sound fitted example very quickly. I've been told it has now been processed for dispatch but nothing yet about delivery. Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2022 These recent posts are beginning to indicate a worrying shortfall in customer care. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 23:18, GWR-fan said: At least it seems that the manufacturer was "honest" in stating that although aware the CAD/tooling was not accurate they were happy to accept the Fell project with the known issues. You overlook the fact that this project was funded by the purchasers, who had put their money up to finance production. Did KRM ask those investors if they were "happy to accept the Fell project with the known issues"? No - presumably because they knew what the answer would be! Manufacturers can make whatever production decisions they wish - IF they are funding the project with their own money. Regrettably, KRM seem to have a lax appreciation of their responsibilities towards those who entrust them with their money. Not a scenario that inspires confidence in current and future projects. I have invested in DHP1, and genuinely hope to be pleased with my model when it is delivered. My recent experience with 10100 makes me apprehensive, however. CJI. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 What is going on at KRM ?!? I have just received an email, thanking me for my order, dated June 11th 2021, for DHP1!! Can matters get any more chaotic? CJI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) On 14/10/2022 at 22:25, Pilgrim in France said: Still waiting. Should we have an email to say it is about to be delivered? On 14/10/2022 at 21:33, Lee-H said: Anyone else still waiting for their Fell to be delivered? I suggest you send an email using the form on their webpage. I enquired where mine was and they needed to confirm which version I wanted, This was now out of stock in the UK and has been dispatched from Canada. Well when I say despatched Canada Post tracking state the sender had printed a label. KR did respond very quickly and reassured me about what would happen if Royal Mail tried to charge me VAT on the import. The label was printed last Wednesday but no further progress since then according to tracking. I have waited a few years for this model so I shall continue to be patient. Tony Edited October 16, 2022 by Tony_S 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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