GarrettTheThief Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 How would you rate this model? It's just that to me, it looks as if the windows are unusually large, and the bogies are clunky. Is this actually a fair representation? If not, what improvements can I make to the model? Has anyone had experience with improving one of these models? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It's rubbish. Unless you want to do a lot of work to something, and end up with it still not looking quite like it should, buy a Bachmann one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettTheThief Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for the reply. Following that, I decided to be a bit more thorough when researching this unit here and on other sites. You're not exaggerating. Ah well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nope, that he ain't! I think it would be fair to say the best improvement you could make, would be to wrap it in a dustbin. Especially when some of the Bachmann ones can be found for under £60, it barely seems worth the effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2014 I remember being shown this model before it was released to sale when I visited the old Dapol premises. One of those moments when you struggle to find the right diplomatic words.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Compromised from the start by trying to use design/tooling work from the Class 155 they did. Perhaps the running gear could be used under something else - there's a lot of units with that type of bogie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted February 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2014 Compromised from the start by trying to use design/tooling work from the Class 155 they did. Perhaps the running gear could be used under something else - there's a lot of units with that type of bogie. There are, but when the much better Hornby (Lima) version from the 156 is available as spares (powered/unpowered/full power bogie), it barely seems worth the effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I was really just thinking in terms of cutting losses; I wouldn't advise buying one just for the bogies! Mind you, I was then wondering what, apart from Sprinter units (all available anyway) is 2-car with these style bogies? Then I remembered this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium JDW Posted February 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yep, list it as "rare", "stunning", "Look!", "like Bachmann", ... and then sit back and wait for people to bid, whilst watching out at the same time for it popping up on the Ebay Madness threads when the bidding reaches silly levels... :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettTheThief Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I know this could happen to the best of us but I still can't help but feel stupid. This thread serves a valid purpose anyway. I've gotten hold of a Bachmann model for £60 which is an impressive buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted February 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2014 Is this yours?! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dapol-00-GAUGE-TWO-REGIONAL-RAILWAYS-SPRINTER-CLASS-150-DMU-BOXED-/291071328018?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43c533ff12 There must be someone who likes them, it started at £5.99, and as I type, with just over 3 hours left, its up to £25.00 - that's half a Bachmann one* paid for! (*£54 for a First North Western one from Hattons...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettTheThief Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 No, but I did sell one not long ago for £23. It's more than I expected and I did state clearly that it's a poor representation of the real Class 150. Maybe different people have different needs. I'd rather shell out for something much better though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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