Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My resistance is weakening towards those Heljan tankers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Here's the Mobil version. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) I understand that the transfers for the UMxxx numbers and the Fleet numbers for the Molasses tanks are all but ready to go? Steve from Railtec tells me he will ping something on their FB page when ready could be today? At last my 7mm tank wagon can be finished?! Edited June 30, 2015 by gridwatcher 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Transfers now applied and drying....then a blat of satin varnish. Then weathering Then I will post you some more pix......! Edited July 10, 2015 by gridwatcher 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 First livery sample images of O gauge catfish and dogfish up on Tower Models web site, others to follow in due course. (other suppliers are available) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveymills Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 those TOPs panels on the catfish are for the visually impaired i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 those TOPs panels on the catfish are for the visually impaired i think Not as much as one might think, they are quite prominent on this livery - see Paul Barlett's photos - http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brcatfishzev/h19275e35#h19275e35 However not that significant to me as I shall be going for the dogfish anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Not as much as one might think, they are quite prominent on this livery - see Paul Barlett's photos - http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brcatfishzev/h19275e35#h19275e35 However not that significant to me as I shall be going for the dogfish anyway. ... Ah but they may have over-sized the lettering on the Dutch liveried Dogfish as well! Several of the numbers/descriptions would suggest they are using my photos again. Heljan were generous when they used about 7 of my photos for their 4mm Catfishes. But since then they appear to have a meaner management! Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Dogs and cats should be in early November now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 ... Ah but they may have over-sized the lettering on the Dutch liveried Dogfish as well! Several of the numbers/descriptions would suggest they are using my photos again. Heljan were generous when they used about 7 of my photos for their 4mm Catfishes. But since then they appear to have a meaner management! Paul Hi Paul, They have a reputation to uphold in such regards - I am sorry to report. PM me if you like. Kindest, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I see according to Tower the Catfish & Dogfish ballast trucks are appearing early next week. They should sell well in my opinion. I really hope they will prove to be good solid models and hopefully not too many bits will drop off them in the box when you open them (like say many of the VAA's). Hopefully the packaging boxes are not too big either!!! One thing I can never understand is how Heljan can't manage to get any pictures of the final liveries applied to production models out before they actually appear in model shops. I see there are some basic mock up pictures now on the Heljan dk site which is the best I've seen (assuming these are accurate) & I know Tower normally gets a photo or two up as soon as they get them (thankfully!) but sometimes it is difficult to order somewhat blind. Surely some actual photos of each could have been taken in China a few weeks ago ahead of the launch to aid publicity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 They are very close as the agents have been asked to pay as 'on way'......60s too! Will probably sell out too as they work for steam era guys too. Good choice. Now how about a Sealion/Seacow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Cats and Dogs ? I want a Falcon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'll be getting my stock of Catfish & Dogfish, next week, and not long after that will be about 30+ Class 60's. I'm going to need a bigger storage room!!!! As soon as I get them I'll post some photo's unless someone else beats me to it. Regards Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 15 large boxes packed full of Catfish & Dogfish confirmed as on their way from Heljan. Then the fun begins sorting them all out to be shipped to their new homes. Still a few spare if anyone is interested? Regards Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 It's been raining cat's and dogs in Oxfordshire today! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveymills Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 they look great, cant wait to get my mits on them. please no-one start pointing out any faults, i would like to live in ignorant bliss for once.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboy Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 they look great, cant wait to get my mits on them. please no-one start pointing out any faults, i would like to live in ignorant bliss for once.... The ballast is the wrong shade of white! I'm cancelling my order! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 they look great, cant wait to get my mits on them. please no-one start pointing out any faults, i would like to live in ignorant bliss for once.... I'm happier making an informed choice if it's all the same to you? They do look very nice though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Ooh drool drool drool, Mr Stafford have our's arrived yet ? thanks for the pics Brian Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 It's been raining cat's and dogs in Oxfordshire today! Brian, The ballast train looks superb - now there is an interesting weathering job coming up! I will look forward with interest to seeing progress. Thanks for the photos. deltic17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 but are Heljan going to do the Shark to 'bring up the tail' one wonders? cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Question about colour schemes, is the black version the earliest one. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Actually Brian I've got a question for you....or anybody else who can enlighten me..... I notice from your pictures that the late olive (TOPS) catfish has an olive chassis whereas the late olive (TOPS) dogfish has a black chassis. On the other hand the early olive catfish has a black chassis yet the early olive dogfish has a olive chassis? That may somehow be correct (I'm no ballast truck expert!) but it appears inconsistent to me??? Something that would be pretty much unnoticeable under weathering but is this an error??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Actually Brian I've got a question for you....or anybody else who can enlighten me..... I notice from your pictures that the late olive (TOPS) catfish has an olive chassis whereas the late olive (TOPS) dogfish has a black chassis. On the other hand the early olive catfish has a black chassis yet the early olive dogfish has a olive chassis? That may somehow be correct (I'm no ballast truck expert!) but it appears inconsistent to me??? Something that would be pretty much unnoticeable under weathering but is this an error??? If Heljan had been courteous enough to ask me for the photographs they have used for several of these models you would be able to judge for yourself. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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