Tase Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks Dave. Hope they're not too far away. Enjoy China! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2012 ..... and a release date for some N gauge ones aswell (hint hint)!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Any news to report on the MRA's post China please Dave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Check Dapol's web-site - end of April now - good ! , gives my credit card a while to dissapate some Brighton Belle heat............. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yup, just caught up. Thx for the heads-up! T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 looking forward to these being released is there any word on whether these are still likely to be available by the end of April? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 It all seems to have gone quiet just lately...but then I guess no news is good news! Perhaps Dapol Dave or just someone in the know can give us an update? T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Where are the wagons as they have been removed from the Hatton's web site give us an update please Dave? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi everyone, panic yee not, as all is in hand. I have examined the packaging for these ver the last couple of days and this is basically fine but for a few minor tweeks. China are sending me some pictures this week of the production line in full swing so if they are any good i'll post them here for you to look at. Other than that, i think they will sip by 2-3 weeks into mid May, but not far to go now. Oh and i have the instructions to write too lol If they have been removed from the Hattons webite i cannot imagine why, so please dont read anything into it our end. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thank you for the update Dave It’s good to know they are nearing completion and will be on the way soon. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Where are the wagons as they have been removed from the Hatton's web site give us an update please Dave? Pete Hi Pete, They haven't been removed from the Hattons website.....you either have to type the product code (b859) or MRA in the search box and voila they're there! T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi everyone, panic yee not, as all is in hand. I have examined the packaging for these ver the last couple of days and this is basically fine but for a few minor tweeks. China are sending me some pictures this week of the production line in full swing so if they are any good i'll post them here for you to look at. Other than that, i think they will sip by 2-3 weeks into mid May, but not far to go now. Oh and i have the instructions to write too lol If they have been removed from the Hattons webite i cannot imagine why, so please dont read anything into it our end. Cheers Dave awesome thanks for the update Dave, looking forward to seeing these in the... flesh or metal so to speak! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 18, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2012 Here's hoping they arrive in time for Derby Ex (With a couple of days for me to weather them.............) Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Here's hoping they arrive in time for Derby Ex (With a couple of days for me to weather them.............) Cheers, Mick and me to derail them............................ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi guys, Quick update. The MRA wagons are a couple of days from completion and the box is currently in the air for my final approval. Once this is approved its about a week for the production of the box and 30 days shipping. So it looks like late May here in time for DEMU (probably). Sorry to give the news, and I'd normally air freight them over but the weight is prohibitive so it's sea freight for these. Cheers Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi guys, Quick update. The MRA wagons are a couple of days from completion and the box is currently in the air for my final approval. Once this is approved its about a week for the production of the box and 30 days shipping. So it looks like late May here in time for DEMU (probably). Sorry to give the news, and I'd normally air freight them over but the weight is prohibitive so it's sea freight for these. Cheers Dave Dave, which liveries will be in this first batch? Ian_B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 That's great news! I've been waiting ages for these; the sample shown at Warley looked good so I'm hoping the finished model will be even better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Dave, which liveries will be in this first batch? Ian_B I'd be interested to know this to, as I understand it there are (hopefully) 4 liveries in total to be released over time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) I'd be interested to know this to, as I understand it there are (hopefully) 4 liveries in total to be released over time? Dave, are you able to respond please? Edited May 5, 2012 by Tase Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi chaps, The first sets made are the Network Rail Yellow versions. Second should be the rail track blue/grey but with Network Rail branding. Now an advance word of caution to purchasers. These models, because of the fidelity of the added parts (etched chassis side parts, drop down doors etc) these are quite fragile so utmost caution needs to be undertaken when removing from the tray. They can also be a bit fiddle to adjust and fit the "tipping" feature on a wagon. So just a note to let you know it's not a design fault, merely trying to give features that might be apprecited. I know that I cannot wait to see the first weathered one on a layout as it should look glorious. Cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Dave, Thanks for the detailed response....I for one can't wait for these (I've preordered one of each livery just to be greedy). Does this mean that they are still on schedule for release this month? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Tase, If I'm to be honest me being away this last week hasn't helped this model, as the box for my approval has been sitting on my desk since Tuesday. Once I see it and hopefully approve it this coming Tuesday, then it's a week for box production, and about 6 weeks in transit to us at Dapol (including by sea and a week by road). Not good but I hope it's worth the wait for everyone Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 5, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Dave, Really looking forward to these. Although my credit card isn't............. Can you confirm the door types for the first two releases please? Am I right in thinking that the yellow ones have the large flat side door and the blue/grey with Network Rail branding will have the earlier low door with the extension as fitted post-2003? The modifications were discussed earlier in this thread. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I know that I cannot wait to see the first weathered one on a layout as it should look glorious. I am really looking forward to the MRAs. I am wondering if there are any photos of the weathered variants? If not, maybe some indication as to if the weathering is similar to the earlier JNA examples, or maybe different again? Also, am I correct in that the weathered models are only appearing in Network Rail yellow and also Railtrack grey/blue liveries? I was hoping for Network Rail grey/blue weathered, or maybe I am missing something? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 My word vicar, thats a long one!!! seriously though, these 3 sets from the production line are in the air as i type (i checked the flight numbers) and will debut at the DEMU show next weekend. Production is in full swing right now as well with an OBS shipping promised in a few weeks. cheers Dave 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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