SAR15F Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hi Dave. I am interested in knowing if you may have ever looked into the Industrial garratt locomotives at all? http://www.irsociety.co.uk/Archives/11/william_francis.htm And at all If you may ever look into and foreign locomotives at all. Example, Any South African Railways locomotives. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Hi Dave. I am interested in knowing if you may have ever looked into the Industrial garratt locomotives at all? http://www.irsociety.co.uk/Archives/11/william_francis.htm And at all If you may ever look into and foreign locomotives at all. Example, Any South African Railways locomotives. Alex Now if we're talking foreign steam locomotives the Polish PKP ol49 2-6-2 should be high on a European wish list, whilst it's only used in Poland (with other examples preserved in Belgium and Denmark), it's probably the most internationally recognised class in the world by nature of over being driven by nationals of 60+ countries, including many in the U.K. And Germany, indeed it's really in a unique position being the only European mainline steam class of fitting all eras from 1949 to 2017 and still in passenger service.However being HO and not British I suspect this is more likely a candidate for Piko, whom have entered the world of the super detail at prices below those of the Uk (you can safely forget those dodgy 1980's East German models) and have done several PKP outlines in recent years (Sm42, EU06/7, EP07, SU45, ET41, chme3 and just announced the ET22 for 2017). Edited January 22, 2017 by adb968008 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi Dave, are we looking ok for February for the 71 still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Now if we're talking foreign steam locomotives the Polish PKP ol49 2-6-2 should be high on a European wish list, whilst it's only used in Poland (with other examples preserved in Belgium and Denmark), it's probably the most internationally recognised class in the world by nature of over being driven by nationals of 60+ countries, including many in the U.K. And Germany, indeed it's really in a unique position being the only European mainline steam class of fitting all eras from 1949 to 2017 and still in passenger service. However being HO and not British I suspect this is more likely a candidate for Piko, whom have entered the world of the super detail at prices below those of the Uk (you can safely forget those dodgy 1980's East German models) and have done several PKP outlines in recent years (Sm42, EU06/7, EP07, SU45, ET41, chme3 and just announced the ET22 for 2017). Certainly looks very distinctive, especially with the smoke deflectors on top of the smoke box. Would make an impressive model. Where is the one preserved in Denmark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Certainly looks very distinctive, especially with the smoke deflectors on top of the smoke box. Would make an impressive model. Where is the one preserved in Denmark? Hi adb968008, found the ol49, it's at a school in Langa. Must be non-operational! Now if Dave would do a DSB litra F 0-6-0 since he's very good at small tank engines..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Is Dave back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2017 And Lo! Dave was on his travels, and a mighty voice from the heavens spoke to him.... "Dave, have you done this?" "Dave, have you done that?" "Dave, when are you going to do this?" "Dave, when are you going to do that?" With an almighty start, Dave awoke. It had all been a dream.... He'd dozed off in front of his computer, with the RMWeb pages on....... Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Hi adb968008, found the ol49, it's at a school in Langa. Must be non-operational! Now if Dave would do a DSB litra F 0-6-0 since he's very good at small tank engines..... Ol49-77 is in Denmark. Ol49-69 would be an interesting one to model, I saw it 3 times in one day once, .. in Leszno awaiting repairs painted black, it then hauled the service train to Wolsztyn from Poznan a few hours later painted green, and later that night I saw it minus smoke box and tender rusting away as if had been there years outside the works at Gnieszno.... and you thought GWR hall class 4965/4983 had an Identity crisis. AIUI ol49-69 ran till circa2003, before being sent for overhaul in Gnieszno that never happened, then it swapped bits with ol49-32 possibly including cab and boiler, which was later scrapped, meanwhile then ol49-99 was overhauled and aliased as '69, whilst ol49-69 (w bits ex 32) was moved and overhauled at Leszno. When at Wolsztyn shed I saw engine record cards (and a filing shelf) for ol49-69, but none for '99. Edited January 23, 2017 by adb968008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooley_boy Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Hi Dave, I have pre-ordered 2 of your Class 92 locos in 00 and wondering whether there is any consideration to doing the 90's and 86's? Yes Bachmann are doing the 90's nut only in Freightliner and intercity livery but not the 10+ other liveries they run in like EWS, DB and DRS. Also how about doing 45' containers? Dapols variants are limited as are bachmanns. The most common ones seen are not modeled such as "Unit45", "Russel", "2x45" and others not to mention it would be nice to have Hi-cube Tesco containers with more numbers and similar. Regards Rand Edited January 24, 2017 by cooley_boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted January 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hi Dave, I have pre-ordered 2 of your Class 92 locos in 00 and wondering whether there is any consideration to doing the 90's and 86's? Yes Bachmann are doing the 90's nut only in Freightliner and intercity livery but not the 10+ other liveries they run in like EWS, DB and DRS. Regards Rand I would wait to see if Oxford announce an 86 (today?) and given Bachmann have announced a 90, I would think it highly unlikely that DJ would consider them. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I would wait to see if Oxford announce an 86 (today?) and given Bachmann have announced a 90, I would think it highly unlikely that DJ would consider them. Roy No electric locos announced by Oxford Rail today. http://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/oxford-rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 What impact will the Hattons announcement have in terms of producing the King this year Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Something that cropped up in conversation- What are the chances of giving N gauge a new up to date model of the King? I assume you now have the laser scan and maybe cad/cams for it in OO. Just a thought - as an NER modeller myself I wouldn't be up for one, but I know a few just in our club who might. Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just seen the "O2" spares sheets on the DJM website. Does this mean that spares are now available and, if so, how can they be ordered? Is there a spares price list? What impact will the Hattons announcement have in terms of producing the King this year Dave? If the model makes it into production, will Hattons be offering it with a free hot potato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just seen the "O2" spares sheets on the DJM website. Does this mean that spares are now available and, if so, how can they be ordered? Is there a spares price list? If the model makes it into production, will Hattons be offering it with a free hot potato? Hi, No the spares sheet has been there a year now, but no spares yet. They are ordered, but it's not a simple case of slapping the tool on in their free time and just squirting plastic unfortunately. I am hoping for some reasonable news on that from]not from China soon, but certainly nothing as yet. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi Dave I may have missed any formal announcement if so excuse me, but is the oo King still a viable model or have you stopped the production programme? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi Dave I may have missed any formal announcement if so excuse me, but is the oo King still a viable model or have you stopped the production programme? Terry Hi Terry, The King project was always a Hattons project and as such the production program was theirs alone. Since the decision was made to pull away from the further development of the Model, all materials germaine to the project are now under my wing. However, with the market flooded a couple of months back with alternate King models at silly trade prices (£50 for a TTS fitted one for example) and knowing that there are even more on the way for this year that will further saturate the market, I decided to simply put the OO King model 'on hold' for the time being. This has the advantage of letting me see how the market goes, and also continue building the business and raising cash to produce the ,what I consider, ultimate OO gauge King, one day. When that day comes is a different matter altogether but I think your all safe for a couple of years at least. So, looking at crowdfunding as a possibility for an N gauge one as the designs are pretty much done, is now foremost in my mind. Firstly it would be silly not to use the cad/cams for a much wanted N gauge one, and secondly I think with the gorgeous new Farish Castle soon to be upon us, a King would fit right in quite nicely. I hope this long winded explanation covers things for you, but if not, please feel free to ask more, after all it's what this thread is all about. Lol :-) Cheers Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrySVR Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks Dave appreciate you taking time to respond. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi Dave When the Q6 project was cancelled, you mentioned OO and N gauge HUO hoppers will be on the product list. http://djmodels.co.uk/?p=470 Any updates? I'd be very interested in these. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Dean Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Hi Dave. I've ordered a couple of OO gauge class 92s and was wondering how good the pantographs are going to be? Are the going to be metal or plastic? Are they going to be able to run along catenary if required (not collecting current)? Is the head going to remain horizontal at all times? Are they going to be sprung? Are they going to be realistic, with the arms looking like the real thing, i.e. one tubular and one squarer? If so, would you consider getting an over supply so that modellers like myself could add a decent pantograph to other existing models? A lot of questions, but am looking forward to your reply. Many thanks and keep up the good work. Edited March 21, 2017 by Dixie Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigshot Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi Dave Sorry if this has been asked before as this thread is massive and it would take me 2 long to read throw it all so my question is have you any intention to produce a GWR auto coach to run with the hattons 14xx I know the 14xx is a hattons exclusive but was just woundering if there was a chance of you doing a coach as a standalone Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG 7305 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Dear Dave The 48xx model for Hatton's has the first ever, ready to fit, correct GWR loco coupling which can be linked across to the hook on the buffer. Please can you or Hatton's please produce these as a stand alone product, you will make a fortune, I have been waiting 15 years for them to appear and will buy 50 straight off! Best regards Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted April 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2017 Good morning all I've just hard wired a sound chip in to a D J Models 14XX As suggested elsware on fitting the speaker in the bunker the cab doors fell out. Does anyone know the best way of refitting them ? Eltel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Dear Dave The 48xx model for Hatton's has the first ever, ready to fit, correct GWR loco coupling which can be linked across to the hook on the buffer. Please can you or Hatton's please produce these as a stand alone product, you will make a fortune, I have been waiting 15 years for them to appear and will buy 50 straight off! Best regards Julian Hi Julian, Not something for me to do i'm afraid, please mail Hattons directly and i'm sure they will consider it. cheers Dave Hi Dave Sorry if this has been asked before as this thread is massive and it would take me 2 long to read throw it all so my question is have you any intention to produce a GWR auto coach to run with the hattons 14xx I know the 14xx is a hattons exclusive but was just woundering if there was a chance of you doing a coach as a standalone Thanks Alan Hi Alan, Thanks for the mail. Not for me to do i'm sorry to say. Funds, time and a backlog of models have to come first. Cheers Dave Hi Dave. I've ordered a couple of OO gauge class 92s and was wondering how good the pantographs are going to be? Are the going to be metal or plastic? Are they going to be able to run along catenary if required (not collecting current)? Is the head going to remain horizontal at all times? Are they going to be sprung? Are they going to be realistic, with the arms looking like the real thing, i.e. one tubular and one squarer? If so, would you consider getting an over supply so that modellers like myself could add a decent pantograph to other existing models? A lot of questions, but am looking forward to your reply. Many thanks and keep up the good work. Hi D.D., Yes the pantograph will be made available as a spare. cheers Dave Hi Dave When the Q6 project was cancelled, you mentioned OO and N gauge HUO hoppers will be on the product list. http://djmodels.co.uk/?p=470 Any updates? I'd be very interested in these. Neil Hi Neil, They are, and no updates i'm afraid.......yet. cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi Dave, Any news on austerity spares? Cheers, Paul A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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