owentherail Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Just can't wait for the blue one from kernow, I'll sell my Heljan ones I think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 I may have to do Champion with a headlight..... Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted January 30, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2013 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 That looks purrrfect for a "Western" But shall have see one in the shop before putting my hand in my !!!.................... hang on!! .........................................come back wallet you shall be needed to open up some time. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I for one am glad they aint doing a 59 to that standard. Missis would hide my money if they did. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks fantastic, great job Dave and the team. Sorry to say won't be buying from this batch but will wait for the second or third with interest! (Financial reasons rather than choice of liveries)! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 lovely review and a great model. shame there's no space for it on my layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 lovely review and a great model. shame there's no space for it on my layout. Make room for just one , go on you know that want to Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Am I the only one to notice that Dapol are raising the bar whilst Hornby is (or appears to be) lowering it? I'm not a diesel man but 'Westerns' have always made me wonder whether I'm sane - they were one of the finest-looking and sounding machines of all time - and that model seems to do them full justice. If you are reading this Dapol Dave - that's 'clever design' and the results prove it. Jeremy English 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Oh, my God!!! That is FANTASTIC!!! Am I glad I bit the bullet and sold my HJ ones now!?! Drool everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 resistance is proving futile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Those headcodes will need to be replaced. For a moment there, I thought they could be made to roll up and down....... hmmm.... I wonder if...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) For a moment there, I thought they could be made to roll up and down....... hmmm.... I wonder if...... DCC controlled please...... TVFIC Cheers, Mick Edited January 30, 2013 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2013 Excellent model, I'll wait for a maroon one to Champion, and a loop of fine wire through those lift rings should keep them safe until installed. If you make the loop big enough for your finger it might make them easier to push in too. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2013 Be warned, these are a pig to fit as they're about .75mm in diameter with a small tail which locates in the roof slots. I cut and lost the first one trying to turn it around for the best hold, there's 32 of them to do and there are no spares. I've suggested to Dave, in between bouts of profanity, that it may be wise for their approved spares agent, DCC Supplies, to stock up on these. Either that or there'll be plenty spare as many people won't fancy fitting them. I'm only moaning because I've got to give this model back to Dave on Saturday and I would be quite happy doing it on my own model (when the BR Blue ones arrive) as the end result is most pleasing and fine. .75mm, what's the matter with you man, that's huge!! Jerry 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Have to congratulate Dapol Dave and all those involved in the project. We are now seeing showcase quality British diesels (and electrics) replacing somewhat poorer offerings of not really too long ago. Not sure whether this is partly as a result of laser scanning, "cooperative" information sharing, or what, but it really has paid off for the last couple of Dapol hydraulics - which sit very comfortably with the Heljan Hymek and the 95xx. In fact it looks like the D800 is the odd man out after the A1A A1A warship has been released to this standard. I would like to pass just one comment on the photos of the green loco shown - the model has been given an air train pipe on the buffer beam, which actually would not have appeared until the class were dual braked. I appreciate that is only a nitpicking comment and in no way detracts from the beauty of the model. I guess i'll need to save some pennies for a blue one to represent the china clay "clayliner". Edited January 31, 2013 by Phil 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted January 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the excellent photo review Andy- just the type of "up close and personal shots " we need to personalise our fleet. I've been saving a while for these beauties and has it been worth the wait. Echo the thoughts on the reporting numbers- as I'd been replacing these anyway not really a problem, but those lifting rings.. Having spent the last few evenings renumbering a couple of Hymeks, my eyesight isn't what it used to be. Will be looking at a "fitting tool" for mine so they don't end up in the graveyard of small detail parts (I.e. the carpet). Only minor quibble is the central windscreen pillar which looks too thick- Andy's pics give clues on access and a potential remedy. But those scavenger fans, fuel filler details and most most important the general body shape, spot on. Well done Dave and the team- I've said before a few times this project has been the best example I've seen of a RTR supplier engaging with its customer base. Neil (with a nervous credit card awaiting a storm) Edited January 31, 2013 by Downendian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Suddenly Western enthusiasts can sing with one Voith 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 May Bach get you for that, Ivan! The Model looks very good. Not sure I can afford one on top of all the other goodies due this year, including the Dapol class 73, which should be to an equally high standard. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
angell328 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) resistance is proving futile Go on Mr B, you succumbed to the Blue Pullman, even I'm tempted by a Western now! Edited January 31, 2013 by angell328 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2013 Awesome! Saw 1001 in Lord and Butlers last Sunday - really captures the majesty of the beast. A D800 Nidge? Ooh lets make that a D833 please Dave.....! Just being Tenacious here.... And yup reckon its the wire loop treatment for those lifting rings Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I don't need one, I can't justify one, it's not even the right scale, so please put me down for two in Rail Blue with FYE. (Many thanks to Dapol Dave and his team. This class featured heavily in the best of my rail travel days and this model is simply superb.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DapolDave Posted January 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi guys, Just to let you know that I have asked for spare air pipes, brake rigging( which is quite loose) lift rings etc to be sent from China immediately so that they are ready for the product launch. I've also asked that after this initial batch spare lift rings will be in each accessory bag within The Western packaging. Cheers Dave 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi guys, Just to let you know that I have asked for spare air pipes, brake rigging( which is quite loose) lift rings etc to be sent from China immediately so that they are ready for the product launch. I've also asked that after this initial batch spare lift rings will be in each accessory bag within The Western packaging. Cheers Dave Now THAT is how a manufacturer should interact with his (potential) customers! Brilliant, Dave, you've lifted the bar another huge notch. Jeremy English 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Excellent customer relations, Dave. That plus the sheer quality of the models now being offered means you deserve every success in your ventures. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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