ThaneofFife Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Well i wonder if Dapol are any nearer to releasing any pics of the new items even ep samples? Will bachmanns class 90 give Dapol a chivvy along to go through with getting the new masts on the market as the two combined will go quite some way in building up the ac overhead 00 gauge market. I could understand Dapol possibly canning the catenary had the 90 not been announced but i think the fact it has ought to give Dapol much greater confidence on going ahead.....last i heard from when dave jones was the man is that the design work had reached the toolroom but its gone very quiet since and that was ages ago.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcedge Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hattons are listing some Dapol Products, im assuming on a super advance pre order, however these are different to previous hints on here from Dave of what they are looking to bring out including the tension weight mast. It would be good to get an update as im approaching the need for an OLE and the bought vs make myself debacle. http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000396/1000588/1000790/0/Dapol_OO_Gauge_1_76_Scale_Cables_Wires/prodlist.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000396/1000588/1000649/0/Dapol_OO_Gauge_1_76_Scale_Man_made_scenic_structure_railway_related/prodlist.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thats not the full list they had up a few months back. Its only the wires no headspans masts or tensioners listed there.....maybe. I did say not to assume these new items will see the light of day until weve seen some samples and in terms of a new product being released this has to be one of the most slowest painfully slow in fact releases.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opelsi Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Feeling somewhat deflated at not hearing of progress on the OHL system from Dapol. If they are not proceeding I would like to know - if they are, then It would be good to know what is happening. It is ages (years actually) since I bought some masts which were the first part of a system I understood would followed on. Yes I know some will say build yourself, but it isn't really the point. We got part of a system/kit then nothing to follow on. Maybe if Dapol were to say they are not proceeding, another manufacturer might pick up the mantle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Feeling somewhat deflated at not hearing of progress on the OHL system from Dapol. If they are not proceeding I would like to know - if they are, then It would be good to know what is happening. Why not contact Dapol directly rather than rant on here to people who know as much as you do. If you get an answer from Dapol then post it for all to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2015 Why not contact Dapol directly rather than rant on here to people who know as much as you do. If you get an answer from Dapol then post it for all to see. Hi Taz That is a good idea Feeling somewhat deflated at not hearing of progress on the OHL system from Dapol. If they are not proceeding I would like to know - if they are, then It would be good to know what is happening. It is ages (years actually) since I bought some masts which were the first part of a system I understood would followed on. Yes I know some will say build yourself, but it isn't really the point. We got part of a system/kit then nothing to follow on. Maybe if Dapol were to say they are not proceeding, another manufacturer might pick up the mantle. Hi Opelsi While agreeing with Tase, isn't good to let your feelings be vented in public sometimes. It would have been good had Dapol thought about what would be needed to do a series of Mk3 cantilever mast, a mid point anchor, an overlap, some reduced system height mast for going under bridges, platform cantilevers, and masts suitable for points and crossings. Then move on to headspan equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magna Junction Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The catenary wires have been released see ay76 layout update 51 on you tube. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The catenary wires have been released see ay76 layout update 51 on you tube. Thanks for posting that information. Have looked at the video and the wires look good from normal viewing distances - not quite so intrusive as the Sommerfelt ones. Must check them out "in the flesh" but looks like I 'll be getting some soon! Does anyone know if they are, or can be, electrically connected? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Screen shot from ay76 layout update 51: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Screen shot from ay76 layout update 51: Thanks for posting that. From memory seeing the Dapol masts when they were released a couple of years back, I thought the tensioning arms were pretty fine. So it all should look pretty good, especially if they release multitrack lattice gantries as well. Dapol, Hornby, Rapido or someone - now's your chance......new 86's and 87's please, and if you can get them out around the same time as the Bachmann 90 there will be a lot of very happy modellers out here (requiring second mortgages!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted November 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 it would look better if the contact wire loops were hooked over the registration arm instead of left hanging below it. Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Are the wires plastic or wire? I want to add OHLE to my planned layout but I want the pantographs to Ride the wires like the prototype. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 it would look better if the contact wire loops were hooked over the registration arm instead of left hanging below it. Andi Yes - it looks as though they are designed to hook over the registration arm as the contact wires splay downward noticeably in the photo. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Are the wires plastic or wire? I want to add OHLE to my planned layout but I want the pantographs to Ride the wires like the prototype. The wires are made from wire as per the Dapol website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhdesigns Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Still no sign as to when the multiple headspans will be launched. At the moment I got a pack of the wires in the longest sections to help reduce the number of headspans and gantries I'll have to make to accommodate this new product. I gotta admit they are fabulous and really add the extra bit of detail when it comes to Overhead systems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi I might be being a bit supid with this question but can you cross over point work with the wires Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 You can, but at the moment Dapol do not make the correct double cantilever masts to do it prototypically, (one to support the main line wire, one for the crossover wire) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Ok thanks for that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 now the wires are out Dapol are working to get other bits out like tensioner mast etc according to rail express. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Further to Titans' post, has anyone else seen the wires "in the flesh" or better still has anyone used any yet? Was there a display at the NEC? Unfortunately I couldn't go this year. My local model shop doesn't have them and I'm a bit reluctant to order a quantity from Hattons before I see them. Maybe there will be a magazine review soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 was there any news on Dapol releasing the 2, 3 and 4 track portals? they said further back in the thread that they were planning to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patriot87003 Posted February 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2016 was there any news on Dapol releasing the 2, 3 and 4 track portals? they said further back in the thread that they were planning to... I visited the Dapol stand during the Warley exhibition and had a chat with one of their rep's regarding the status and plans of the OHLE range ..... He apologised for the slow release of the wires, but then stated that the design of the portals was progressing, that they would be modular, therefore able to be extended/shortened to suit a variety of track configurations, then he pointed me to the tv screen that had a variety of screen shots of the range/progress of other items ... and a screenshot of CAD images of the OHLE portals appeared. I understand that Dapol are attending the exhibition at Telford during Feb 20th and 21st. If I attend, I'll ask them for a progress update and will report back on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul 27 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Has any one pictures of the wires fitted, what is the main difference of these masts to ones erected circa 1960 as on the Manchester to Crewe line. thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 A quick search on google shows they are actually very different in regard to the layout and angles of the various arms. I had thought about how easy it would be to modify these to be more like the original wcml ones, but I suspect that by the time everything is chopped about it might be as easy to buy some insulators and start from scratch, I suppose it's a case of deciding what compromise you're prepared to live with. Either the ease of having the Dapol modern ones or the hassle of building your old. Another thing is that you soon discover that almost every other mast/gantry/portal in stations seems to be unique! Personally I'd say if you're into building your own track these probably aren't accurate enough but if you're using peco track then it's a decent enough compromise. And it's cheap enough to bin if they bring out better/more accurate stuff (probably much ) later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul 27 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 A quick search on google shows they are actually very different in regard to the layout and angles of the various arms. I had thought about how easy it would be to modify these to be more like the original wcml ones, but I suspect that by the time everything is chopped about it might be as easy to buy some insulators and start from scratch, I suppose it's a case of deciding what compromise you're prepared to live with. Either the ease of having the Dapol modern ones or the hassle of building your old. Another thing is that you soon discover that almost every other mast/gantry/portal in stations seems to be unique! Personally I'd say if you're into building your own track these probably aren't accurate enough but if you're using peco track then it's a decent enough compromise. And it's cheap enough to bin if they bring out better/more accurate stuff (probably much ) later Yes using Peco Streamline hoping they would not be that different from the original ones, may have to wait to see if they produce these, Dapol take note, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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