Edge Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is a distracting direction for this thread methinks. Personally, I have bought Dapol stuff, I shall continue to buy Dapol stuff. I shall buy a great deal of the models that Dave produces as well. I shall decide upon what I buy based on what I want, and not on rumours about how well people got along. I frankly couldn't care two figs about how much Dave and Dapol like each other. I like the models from both. I am quite thoroughly excited by the prospects of D J Models, and it looks like they are off to a great start. Now, can't we all just get along in the meantime? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi Take on Edge`s comments and I look forward to another school report at end of term, hopefully more good reports now Dave sole trading. Not that I recall too many "could do betters" !!! ( puts coat on and leaves by door left) . Hopefully 17 and 59s will break cover before three long and money not run out - Liverpool cold in Winter, have fun Dave, I think we are all waiting for meeting you in the flesh at shows. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have decided to create a range (almost a stand alone one) of RTR 0-6-0 locomotives (Steam and Diesel), and would have produced a class 07 shunter this year until I found out another company is producing one. Did I miss something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have decided to create a range (almost a stand alone one) of RTR 0-6-0 locomotives (Steam and Diesel), and would have produced a class 07 shunter this year until I found out another company is producing one. Did I miss something Shhhhhhhhhhh it's a secret. You didn't hear it from me right? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecheesemiester Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Im in dangerous territory now but...could that be the model rail limited edition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have decided to create a range (almost a stand alone one) of RTR 0-6-0 locomotives (Steam and Diesel), and would have produced a class 07 shunter this year until I found out another company is producing one. Did I miss something It's got me excited as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 Im in dangerous territory now but...could that be the model rail limited edition? I think not - it isn't a steam engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecheesemiester Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Oh. I did'nt know it was a steam engine. Sorry for going off topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'd wager Heljan for the 07. It's their territory isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'd wager Heljan for the 07. It's their territory isn't it. I hope so I don't want it as a limited edition. I would want a few of them, and we might see it in a reasonable time scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2014 I hope so I don't want it as a limited edition. I would want a few of them, and we might see it in a reasonable time scale. Are you modelling both the west and east docks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted July 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thank you Dave for the update, hopefully not long now before we can start to see some of your hard work paying off as models ship. As someone with an interest in small industrial locos I look forward to the Hudswell Clarke in N and others in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Im in dangerous territory now but...could that be the model rail limited edition? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Why would I want to wait to see the quality of what Dave can produce, I have a Dapol Western so i know what he is capable of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Having briefly investigated commissioning a new tooling RTR OO gauge model, I'm aware of the eye-wateringly huge sums of money involved, so I wish DJModels the very best of luck with all the projects. Let's hope things in China settle down and Dave gets some cash rolling in a.s.a.p. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Are you modelling both the west and east docks No just as Industrials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I've harped on about a Q6 in N for a long time . . . so . . . .I'd better put me break open me piggy-bank!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 As I see it Kernow and Hugh Flynn were prepared to out their trust in Dave to produce their models and certainly Kernow have a good grasp on the challenges of getting the right people to do their commissions. Don't know what was said earlier, been in London don't you know, but Dave must be doing something right to get their work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I really think Dave should be applauded for his ambitious plans. I have never met him and have had limited interaction on this forum with him but he seems like a thoroughly decent bloke and expert in his field. I have nothing against Bachmann, Hornby et al and indeed have bought products from both over the years but it is nice to have genuine, up front customer service from a guy who obviously cares and listens to what potential purchasers say. I think it is great to see another player in the market and his presence here is of real benefit to this hobby. As a few people have said, including the man himself, the proof of the pudding will be in eating but it would be nice for as many of us as possible to support him in his venture. At the end of the day this is his own business, own money and own risk but I for one will definitely be investing in a Q6 and probably more when it appears, be that that in 12 months time or 5 years! I would rather the final product was right rather than rushed to market. Yes it might be frustrating for some when products are announced but take a while to arrive but, frankly, it is only a 'toy train'... This is a hobby, not a matter of life and death for those who choose to buy and spend their money buying from the likes of DJM... If you get your Q6 tomorrow or in 2017 will it matter that much!! There is more to life to model railways. Think of the positives... Plenty of time to save some money for that loco or maybe just go outside and enjoy the sunshine!! I applaud Dave and wish him every success in his venture. I will be a customer (hint hint... keep those NE locos coming mate!!) but I am happy to be patient. Thanks Dave and I await with interest and excitement to see the fruits of your labours over the coming years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have decided to create a range (almost a stand alone one) of RTR 0-6-0 locomotives (Steam and Diesel), and would have produced a class 07 shunter this year until I found out another company is producing one. Did I miss something Shhhhhhhhhhh it's a secret. You didn't hear it from me right? ;-) Keep it a secret... If I don't know about it, I won't want one - or two, or three... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Interesting set of announcements, and I wish Dave the very best in his new venture...but these are just announcements, ... ... ... I sincerely hope this all works out and does not become another wish-list. David Probably the most sensible comments on any of the recent 'new product anouncements' threads... With regard to DJM specifically, I wish Dave well for the sake of the hobby as a whole - if Dave can't make a success of it with his experience and contacts something is seriously wrong... IF Dave delivers on all his promisses for his range they should be very good, however until we actually have the first models in the flesh we can't make that judgement, and personally I would have preferred him get on and deliver at least one of the first raft of models before generating further hype with new anouncements. While a couple of the items are of interest to me, I woult personally be committing to any pre-orders until seeing the results and judging for myself... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Probably the most sensible comments on any of the recent 'new product anouncements' threads... With regard to DJM specifically, I wish Dave well for the sake of the hobby as a whole - if Dave can't make a success of it with his experience and contacts something is seriously wrong... IF Dave delivers on all his promisses for his range they should be very good, however until we actually have the first models in the flesh we can't make that judgement, and personally I would have preferred him get on and deliver at least one of the first raft of models before generating further hype with new anouncements. While a couple of the items are of interest to me, I woult personally be committing to any pre-orders until seeing the results and judging for myself... Hi PLD, A great posting and very sensible too. Time to pull my finger out, methinks. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted August 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2014 Best of luck!! Some great announcements and I await the models with great anticipation based on some of the releases Dave oversaw for Dapol like the Western, rightly considered one of (possibly the) finest OO diesels made. I'm not interested in any of the politics, I have confidence DJM will make a fine product based on past performance, that has zero relevance to what I may think of Hornby, Bachmann, Heljan, Dapol et al and if the product is good and is of a subject I like then I'll buy it, end of. All of these suppliers can make a great model and have nothing to prove on that score, and I have absolute confidence DJM will not disappoint.. The idea of kickstarting models is interesting, it'll be interesting to see who many people will put money where mouths are in terms of wants lists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47164 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Cc jjb, I thoroughly agree, dave demonstrated so brilliantly with the western how with the right appraoch between a manufacturer and the punters can produce good models , that is a win win for all concerned, and dave can progess with his head held high and our support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallardsp126 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi Dave thanks for the update the 0-6-0 route could be a very good idea as not only are there a lot of tank/industrial locos but also a vast amount of tender locos as well. Also like the idea of maybe doing things the kick-starter way could be good for the future will have to wait and see . really looking forward to seeing your products and making what will probably be a largish hole in my wallet sadly wont see you at the rmweb do as I will be at tings but good luck anyway and no doubt by the time I get home there will be a massive amount of pics on the forums all the best Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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