dibber25 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I know this has all been said previously in this thread but I want to add my Thanks to Model Rail, Dapol and Kernow for commissioning this model, designing and producing it and excellent service when delivering it respectively. I had fancied this model for a long time but other things on a layout under construction took priority. I finally placed an order last Saturday afternoon and it was delivered Tuesday morning - great service by Kernow. I quickly fitted a Zimo decoder and test ran it. It runs beautifully with no hesitation even over complex pointwork. I think it is an absolutely brilliant model - probably one of the best runners I have out of a fleet of around 40 locos. Can we please get all new models to run this well? Thanks for the kind comments. I believe the next batch of Sentinels is now starting to reach Kernow MRC. CHRIS LEIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 A little bit of a cheeky question if I may? I bought one of these when they were 1st released, and am very pleased with it. Though I did run it, but it was only on a very short length of track that I had at the time. I did notice a slight "nodding" on this track though but ignored it at the time. Now I have more layout to run it on, it is very apparent; it appears from closer inspection that at least one axle/set of wheels is not right. I'm not expecting to get a replacement, espcially after this length of time - indeed I don't want one as I have done some detailing work on the loco. However, is it possible to obtain spare wheels from anywhere? Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2014 A little bit of a cheeky question if I may? I bought one of these when they were 1st released, and am very pleased with it. Though I did run it, but it was only on a very short length of track that I had at the time. I did notice a slight "nodding" on this track though but ignored it at the time. Now I have more layout to run it on, it is very apparent; it appears from closer inspection that at least one axle/set of wheels is not right. I'm not expecting to get a replacement, espcially after this length of time - indeed I don't want one as I have done some detailing work on the loco. However, is it possible to obtain spare wheels from anywhere? Stewart I'm quite sure that several have been converted to EM or P4 so someone must have a spare set of wheels they don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted August 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks for the kind comments. I believe the next batch of Sentinels is now starting to reach Kernow MRC. CHRIS LEIGH So, could the next follow on batch be "Radstock" locos? (Pretty please). Yes, I know it has already been said many times already and I probably know the answer already but it's worth a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 A little bit of a cheeky question if I may? I bought one of these when they were 1st released, and am very pleased with it. Though I did run it, but it was only on a very short length of track that I had at the time. I did notice a slight "nodding" on this track though but ignored it at the time. Now I have more layout to run it on, it is very apparent; it appears from closer inspection that at least one axle/set of wheels is not right. I'm not expecting to get a replacement, espcially after this length of time - indeed I don't want one as I have done some detailing work on the loco. However, is it possible to obtain spare wheels from anywhere? Stewart I have converted mine to P4 but I have a slightly different problem as one of the axles has split. I would like to get a replacement for that if possible. I think your problem may be more to do with the axle rather than the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have converted mine to P4 but I have a slightly different problem as one of the axles has split. I would like to get a replacement for that if possible. I think your problem may be more to do with the axle rather than the wheels. Axles? The wheels are on stub axles that fit into a plastic muff that includes the gear. I assume you mean the muff has split? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Axles? The wheels are on stub axles that fit into a plastic muff that includes the gear. I assume you mean the muff has split? Nick Yes that's right the plastic muff axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Unfortunately, I'm not going to be in the office now for a while but if you (the two guys who need a wheelset) leave it, say, 4 weeks and e-mail my chris.leigh@bauermedia.co.uk address, I will see if I can lay hands on a Sentinel that we can break for spares. No guarantees, but I'll see what can be done. Isebrook, the loco that we scanned, was reduced to a non-powered brake van in its final days, so a conversion minus motor, gears and powered wheelsets might be on the cards. CHRIS LEIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I've just this week acquired one of these from Kernow and very good it looks too. I'll give it a go on Thurs on the club's OO layout but does anyone have advice on a P4 conversion? I've looked at Captain Kernow's posts early on in the thread but I don't have a lathe, Ultrascale don't do wheels and the AGW Lowmac wheels are too big. Be grateful for advice. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It looks like the Ultrascale wheels may still be available. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlew Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ultrascale do a conversion set - the conversion is very easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My thanks to Buffalo and Curlew; I must have been looking in the wrong place! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My thanks to Buffalo and Curlew; I must have been looking in the wrong place! Regards Wheels ordered from Ultrascale, I was looking at Dapol not Model Rail! Regards, thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class37418stag Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 NCB shunter locomotive was start enter NCB colliery by what year until withdrawn please Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 NCB shunter locomotive was start enter NCB colliery by what year until withdrawn please Thank you The Sentinel in NCB livery is a freelance livery in response to reader requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The Sentinel in NCB livery is a freelance livery in response to reader requests.Are you joking or is this really true? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) The Sentinel in NCB livery is a freelance livery in response to reader requests.Had my EM conversion of the NCB model running on Kirkmellington at Expo EM last weekend and it was mentioned to me that it was fiction. Still, it looks good and runs sweetly so I can at least modify the livery a little without compromising authenticity! Edited September 23, 2014 by black and decker boy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2014 Seeing as the Hornby Sentinel diesel is also available in NCB livery I was going to ask if they ever could be seen working together. So it looks like I shall have to dust off my modellers licence. Is the Hornby one a genuine livery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Are you joking or is this really true? Regards George painted one in freelance NCB livery and it received so many nice comments that we decided to release it as part of the range, so No, I'm not joking. CHRIS LEIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 Chris, Is it possible to get, and fit, a replacement for the cab windows ( the 'glass") ? Mine has mysteriously gained a hole through on of the rear windows, as if it's been shot. Thanks Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Chris, Is it possible to get, and fit, a replacement for the cab windows ( the 'glass") ? Mine has mysteriously gained a hole through on of the rear windows, as if it's been shot. Thanks Stu See post No. 560 above. I'll be back next week. CHRIS LEIGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2014 See post No. 560 above. I'll be back next week. CHRIS LEIGH Brilliant, Chris, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 hi all Just been very tempted by one of these little locos and trying hard to justify the cost! Amazing what you can get these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 hi all Just been very tempted by one of these little locos and trying hard to justify the cost! Amazing what you can get these days. I know the feeling ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 OK I weakened and this diminutive little loco arrived here this morning and I have instantly fallen in love with it I now really need to know what they sounded like for real. Can anyone help me with some recordings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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