bluex5 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Does the curvature of the nose top look right to you guys? I think it is right but i stand by my analysis of the transition to get there. On the prototype (and the Alexander kit) the transition is on a flat horizontal plane whereas Heljan seem to of interpreted it as a sloping slightly away from the cab window towards the nose. Might be mileage in the theory about the size of the glazed area on the headcode blind being underscale though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 A thin black line a la 4-VEP might do the trick ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I think I know what it is that looks wrong. The dimensions look about right - but the font of the headcode numerals and letters is very, very wrong. Look at the 6 on the real thing here and then look at the model on ebay here. Easily fixed with replacement labels, and it'll look a dozen times better. I'm looking forward to this model immensely, just hoping to have some money left over at the end of the month after petrol/food/etc! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) I said this on the Dapol 22 thread. I really shouldn't but I'm going to... Dave. Edited November 9, 2011 by Max Stafford 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I said this on the Dapol 22 thread. I really shouldn't but I'm going to... Dave. Everybody knows that D5901 worked into Scotland whilst with the RTC at Derby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluex5 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just had an email from a certain retailer telling me mine is on the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Everybody knows that D5901 worked into Scotland whilst with the RTC at Derby. wasn't that the garratt thread? LOL Just had an email from a certain retailer telling me mine is on the way. Looking forwards to seeing one with improved headcode font to see if it looks better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) My order for four baby deltics has been processed. Should be departing for 34G soon. Edited November 9, 2011 by Baby Deltic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Looking forwards to seeing one with improved headcode font to see if it looks better I'm not making it up, the font they've used is wrong...I think with less translucent letters/numerals in the correct font, it will look fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 My order for four baby deltics has been processed. Should be departing for 34G soon. You bin pullin' armed blags, geezer? Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 You bin pullin' armed blags, geezer? Dave. Yeah, but not on my manor. Big Vern has the shooter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just had a report from Liverpool area. Apparently the four baby deltics have departed Newton Le Willows and are working across to Finsbury Park via Colchester Depot. They should be on shed by tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm not making it up, the font they've used is wrong...I think with less translucent letters/numerals in the correct font, it will look fine. Comment noted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Font or no font, having had the chance (thanks to Grahame) of playing with one of these loco's, I say its still a very good model. Edited November 9, 2011 by Baby Deltic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) looks very nice in Hattons pics http://www.ehattons....tockDetail.aspx i take back what i said about the headcode box, looks great in these pics, just the font as has been pointed out above Edited November 10, 2011 by michael delamar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Exactly. The font is an easy fix. Put new stickers in. Other than that, it's perfect (at least to my uneducated eyes). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BromsMods Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Just added a DCC decoder installation guide at http://www.bromsgrovemodels.co.uk/heljancl23dccinstr.htm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 My four have arrived today. Cracking models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00ERmissus Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 My four have arrived today. Cracking models. Mine too (Green SYP), very pleased. It looks far better in the flesh. Will be interested to hear what others have to say but to me it really looks the part. Thanks Heljan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 11, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2011 A 'weathered' example has just appeared on e-bay--incredible! I'm afraid this,for £100,is a rather poor offering . In common parlance,it needs a nose job. I repent.Say after myself one hundred times-'It is the font,it is the font........' A baby deltic--but not as I remember it--sans headcode box----one day at Kings X in Sept.'59 when I 'copped' seven in a day,in company with many D 53XX ( later Class26) one solitary D61XX ( soon to be aScottish fiasco) , the prototype 'Deltic' and several D 2XX (later Class 40) This,in common with a generous helping of Gresley & Peppercorn Pacifics and a solitary A2. The type2 diesels had charge of ECS workings, the Cambridge Buffet Expresses and Outer Suburban & Moorgate line commuter services--complete with Gresley non-corridor stock. Yes--I'll buy----out of pure nostalgia alone.!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic56 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 A superb accurate model of a very small but popular class. Heljan have captured the look and feel of the prototype perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I repent.Say after myself one hundred times-'It is the font,it is the font........' A baby deltic--but not as I remember it--sans headcode box----one day at Kings X in Sept.'59 when I 'copped' seven in a day,in company with many D 53XX ( later Class26) one solitary D61XX ( soon to be aScottish fiasco) , the prototype 'Deltic' and several D 2XX (later Class 40) This,in common with a generous helping of Gresley & Peppercorn Pacifics and a solitary A2. The type2 diesels had charge of ECS workings, the Cambridge Buffet Expresses and Outer Suburban & Moorgate line commuter services--complete with Gresley non-corridor stock. Yes--I'll buy----out of pure nostalgia alone.!! I think when, (and if), Heljan were to backdate the D5300 and D5900 models to the late 1950's, they would be pleasantly surprised at the increased sales! Purely my opinion, based on similar experiences, as a visitor from oop North!! Cheers, Peter C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) I think when, (and if), Heljan were to backdate the D5300 and D5900 models to the late 1950's, they would be pleasantly surprised at the increased sales! Purely my opinion, based on similar experiences, as a visitor from oop North!! Cheers, Peter C. Definately need to do an original GN class 26. I would imagine that Heljan will re-tool the class 23 in due course, after they have completed the run of refurbished variants. Edited November 11, 2011 by Baby Deltic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Definately need to do an original GN class 26. I would imagine that Heljan will re-tool the class 23 in due course, after they have completed the run of refurbished variants. An original 26/0 D5300-D5319 and 26/1 D5320-D5346 are planned but as the existing tooling would have to be altered considerably then it would be a matter of picking the right time, although I wouldn't think this would be too long. As for backdating the 23, it has only just been released so the same comments apply. A visit to the Heljan stand at Warley will probably give you more insight into future proposed releases though. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackers Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I repent.Say after myself one hundred times-'It is the font,it is the font........' A baby deltic--but not as I remember it--sans headcode box----one day at Kings X in Sept.'59 when I 'copped' seven in a day,in company with many D 53XX ( later Class26) one solitary D61XX ( soon to be aScottish fiasco) , the prototype 'Deltic' and several D 2XX (later Class 40) This,in common with a generous helping of Gresley & Peppercorn Pacifics and a solitary A2. The type2 diesels had charge of ECS workings, the Cambridge Buffet Expresses and Outer Suburban & Moorgate line commuter services--complete with Gresley non-corridor stock. Yes--I'll buy----out of pure nostalgia alone.!! Hi. First post on RMWEB,joined to see what others thought of new Baby Deltic.When i saw 1st pictures i just thought 'That don't look right'.Having compared pictures of real thing and model, my thoughts are that both the font and headcode box are too small. If you do a mirror image of the headcode box on a photo of the real thing,the bottom edge of the box is below the marker lights.If you do the same on a photo of the model the bottom edge of the headcode box is in line with the top of the marker lights.So because the box is too small,the numerals are too small and the front looks just wrong,which is a shame 'cause the rest looks spot on.Does anyone else agree or are my eyes playing tricks.Maybe i should get out more!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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