andyman7 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, APT Fan said: It was actually a very timely announcement as I had placed a pre-order for the Hornby version, which was late but had just started to arrive. Anyway I managed to cancel that pre-order and move it over to the Cavalex version. Being able to order a model with factory fitted sound is a significant differentiator for me provided its reasonably priced. I'm quite surprised how buoyant the analogue market still is, unless people are fitting their own decoders, be interesting to see the figures in terms of how many models actually end up being run on DC. The Hornby model was a great advance in its time, but the tooling/design is nearly 20 years old and the Cavalex one is a comprehensive upgrade. We have two in the household, a Colas one for my teenage son (being paid for by various chores), and I picked up an 008 Romanian example. We've come so far from the days of applying the livery spec and a number to the point where specific locos are modelled with their specific variances at a point in time. Re the DC question, both of these are DC. Once the specific non-sound decoders are available we may get those. I have some sound models but don't insist that everything is DCC sound - the cost adds up if you tend to acquire lots of locos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollysussex Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 5 hours ago, blueeighties said: Looking at that prototype roof picture, they may well be spaced off the roof, but I can't see it. And that earlier Loadhaul model image looks as though there is a 'space' of a good 4 or 5 scale inches, that is simply not correct. And regarding the roof colour, I'm not judging from a photograph, I'm judging from experience of the real thing in all conditions, weathered, ex works, and everything in between. Congragulations on an excellent model, it's just a shame a few of the details let it down. And let's turn the clock back a few years pre Cavalex Models, when you were only too happy to point out miniscule deficiencies with other manufacturers models. It works both ways! Quite possibly the most ludicrous comment I've read on an internet forum. "I can't believe that when I unboxed it, I discovered it was made out of plastic. Judging from experience of the real thing in all conditions....I'm sure it was made of metal." 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 2 minutes ago, ollysussex said: Quite possibly the most ludicrous comment I've read on an internet forum. "I can't believe that when I unboxed it, I discovered it was made out of plastic. Judging from experience of the real thing in all conditions....I'm sure it was made of metal." You’ll be telling me next, I’ve wasted my money on getting a gallon of diesel in specially for mine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Norski Posted January 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, aureol40012 said: These things must have sold like hot cakes when released! Just checked and my order from Rails was on the day they were announced, and they’ve not even taken payment yet when some Rails customers have already got theirs! I phoned them on Wednesday and was told I would get an invoice for payment sent “in batches”. They must have sold hundreds that first day if I’m nowhere near the top. Guess plenty of other early purchasers in same boat? Same boat as me. I ordered four on 7/3/21. Don't panic Mr Mannering. Edited January 26 by Norski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp76 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Oops. They are excellent. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Revolution Mike B Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 26 (edited) Fantastic effort all round chaps. Not many people would take the time to accurately model features of the real thing like raised grills and exact livery colours. Other features that go unoticed such as the light lenses and correct light projection are something never seen on a model of this scale. The removable roof panel is seamless, and the relief on the bogies is something else. You’ve certainly set the bar high for the 60! Edited January 26 by Revolution Mike B spelling 17 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Revolution Mike B said: Fantastic effort all round chaps. Not many people would take the time to accurately model features of the real thing like raised grills and exact livery colours. Other features that go unproved such as the light lenses and correct light projection are something never seen on a model of this scale. The removable roof panel is seamless, and the relief on the bogies is something else. You’ve certainly set the bar high for the 60! Thanks Mike. We are very proud of what we have achieved here and yes the light lenses haven't even been mentioned yet. We are very excited about our class 60 of which the first EP samples have recently arrived for review. It's going to be something special for sure. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 The 'high bar' had recently been set by A/S's Class 37, the main 'but' was the lighting seemed weak. How are the white / red lights on this model, for those who have received from one who is waiting? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, atom3624 said: The 'high bar' had recently been set by A/S's Class 37, the main 'but' was the lighting seemed weak. How are the white / red lights on this model, for those who have received from one who is waiting? Al. It depends on what you mean by weak? The 56 has realistic light levels from the relevant units and the colour choice and light lenses are dependent on whether the prototype has LED lighting or old incandescent bulbs. There are accurate to the real thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 4 minutes ago, atom3624 said: The 'high bar' had recently been set by A/S's Class 37, the main 'but' was the lighting seemed weak. How are the white / red lights on this model, for those who have received from one who is waiting? Al. My point is that the locomotive has prototypical lighting and not ‘toy train’ lights that would be too bright by even the most modern railway practices. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 Congratulations Cavalex. My initial impressions are this model is right up there with the best. The sound is also immense and I can't wait to receive the rest of my fleet. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynJPearson Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 56070 in BR blue arrived today courtesy of Rails and DPD - 2 minutes before the window it said it would arrive in! It's done it's 30 minutes in each direction, ran flawlessly and boy is it loud. Nearly leapt out of my skin when the engine fired up! Really pleased with the whole thing, more than just the loco - the amount of effort that the guys at Cavalex have put into it really shows their commitment to making something special, capturing all of the individual details that have been mentioned here. Their engagement with the people who are going to buy the loco through the forum has been great. The booklet is nice too, capturing the ethos of Cavalex as well as interesting info about the loco's history. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Getting very jealous now! These look truly staggering! From the pictures Ive seen, are we looking at the best diesel locomotive made in RTR we have ever seen? When is the next run being announced so I can purchase one (or hopefully more) for Greenford! ex fastline or DCR Green anyone? Maybe even an ex fertis one wouldn't go a miss either! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer1988 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Fantastic model Cavalex the 56 is spot on! i managed to get a sound fitted dc rail today so im very excited to receive it along with my colas 56 :) keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Norski said: Same boat as me. I ordered four on 7/3/21. Don't panic Mr Mannering. Me as well. Still waiting on my 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 A short video of 56055 with sound. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiltern Junction Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 56046 arrived today. I haven’t had chance to run it yet but I have to say this is truly a superb model and the detail is really impressive, especially the bogies which are something else. Now to decide which Class 60 I need to complement it… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APT Fan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 hours ago, blueeighties said: Looking at that prototype roof picture, they may well be spaced off the roof, but I can't see it. And that earlier Loadhaul model image looks as though there is a 'space' of a good 4 or 5 scale inches, that is simply not correct. And regarding the roof colour, I'm not judging from a photograph, I'm judging from experience of the real thing in all conditions, weathered, ex works, and everything in between. Congragulations on an excellent model, it's just a shame a few of the details let it down. And let's turn the clock back a few years pre Cavalex Models, when you were only too happy to point out miniscule deficiencies with other manufacturers models. It works both ways! Wow how bitter are you? Proper keyboard warrior stuff that! 😀 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APT Fan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4 minutes ago, Dicky L said: A short video of 56055 with sound. Is that 'flange squeal' I can hear as it rounds the bend? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 Just now, APT Fan said: Is that 'flange squeal' I can hear as it rounds the bend? Yes and no input from me, it's automatic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, atom3624 said: The 'high bar' had recently been set by A/S's Class 37, the main 'but' was the lighting seemed weak. How are the white / red lights on this model, for those who have received from one who is waiting? Al. Those A/S Class 37 lights are just as they should be in my opinion. They were not lit up like Christmas Trees. Roy 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 Just now, Roy Langridge said: Those A/S Class 37 lights are just as they should be in my opinion. They were not lit up like Christmas Trees. Roy Agreed. Old skool locomotive lights were dim compared to most models. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APT Fan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 minutes ago, Dicky L said: Yes and no input from me, it's automatic. Its' this feature isn't it? automatically provides the characteristic screech as the wheels enter sharp curves. Not having to activate the sound manually only adds to the immersive effect whilst driving the locomotive. I believe that's what the Hall effect sensor is for, it's very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meerkat Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 11 minutes ago, Dicky L said: Yes and no input from me, it's automatic. so its automatic not like AS 37 were you can turn it on and off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, APT Fan said: Its' this feature isn't it? automatically provides the characteristic screech as the wheels enter sharp curves. Not having to activate the sound manually only adds to the immersive effect whilst driving the locomotive. I believe that's what the Hall effect sensor is for, it's very realistic. Yes that's it. We also include a manual flange squeal function as well though (F7) so that you never miss a good squeal opportunity! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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