Popular Post Andy Y Posted June 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2016 The decoration samples arrived with DJModels today and will be on show on the Kernow MRC stand at the Great Central show this weekend. Dave's already identified some issues for correction. Plenty of room for EM and P4 axles under there. The pantograph is worth a very close look, excellent spring detail and pantograph head replication. The accessory pack features changeable headcode inserts, collector shoes so height can be adjusted to suit the third rail position and valance fillets for those not using tension-locks. The customer-fit lifting brackets which attach to the bogie can be shaped to accommodate the radius of curves used. The two pictures after the accessory pack image show the extent of bogie rotation with the lifting brackets fitted. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'll have 4! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 OOO yummy - minor detail issues aside (?) - captures that slight "sad" look that they have perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2016 Now I need to find out which one I ordered (it doesn't show on the Kernow account), as these photos make me want more than one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Suspense is driving me mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2016 Now this is truly a refined little beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerman Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) These look very nice. I'm really trying to find an excuse not to get one,other than they're completely out of the timescale I model. Dave will the pantagraph be available separately as I think it would look a treat on my class 70 kit. Atb Nik Edited June 16, 2016 by Spannerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thank you everyone, your comments are appreciated. Worth noting that I have a list of over 30 features that this locomotive has, that some or all of you might be interested in. I'll post them here on Sunday morning. I'm not happy with the grey roof and I think it should be very off white, what do you guys think? Also too many speedo cables still. And yes, each different deco has head code font sizes for that period in time, and are easy to fit. Yes the pants will be available separately as a numbered spare. Cheers and please pop by the Kernow stand over the weekend and have a chat and 'handle the goods' Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thank you everyone, your comments are appreciated. Worth noting that I have a list of over 30 features that this locomotive has, that some or all of you might be interested in. I'll post them here on Sunday morning. I'm not happy with the grey roof and I think it should be very off white, what do you guys think? Also too many speedo cables still. And yes, each different deco has head code font sizes for that period in time, and are easy to fit. Yes the pants will be available separately as a numbered spare. Cheers and please pop by the Kernow stand over the weekend and have a chat and 'handle the goods' Dave Dave are we able to order another 71 at the favourable price still? Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Weeeoooo!!!!! It's still that bogie detail that bowls me over. The 'H' version looks rather soft and incomplete there in comparison. Glad I changed my order to the early version though, the one without the stripe looks a bit plain. Right of course, but plain. Shame there is still no evidence of a SYP in early livery. Edited June 16, 2016 by New Haven Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Weeeoooo!!!!! It's still that bogie detail that bowls me over. The 'H' version looks rather soft and incomplete there in comparison. Glad I changed my order to the early version though, the one without the stripe looks a bit plain. Right of course, but plain. Shame there is still no evidence of a SYP in early livery. Yes, the stripe helps a lot. So does the colour – that bit more attractive than the duller green. I dare say it’ll look better yet with the splash of red on the valence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Dave are we able to order another 71 at the favourable price still? Regards Mike Hi Mike, Yes you can indeed. The crowdsourcing deal hasn't closed so you can order as many as you like ( I'd personally draw the line at 250 though as that would be just plain greedy ) lol Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 It looks great - but are the cab sides really as flat as they look? It looks very pronounced on the blue version, almost as if the profile changes between the bodyside and the cab side. Please tell me I'm wrong. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 It looks great - but are the cab sides really as flat as they look? It looks very pronounced on the blue version, almost as if the profile changes between the bodyside and the cab side. Please tell me I'm wrong. David Hi David, I'm going to let others answer that for me once they see the model in the flesh. It's probably better that way. Cheers Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2016 Whilst the windscreen wipers look very fine indeed, they are all parked in the centre of the screen on all the models. Is this how it will be? They should ideally be parked next to the centre panel when not in use - otherwise the driver's vision is impaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2016 Just had a close look at the pantechicon pantiegraph pantograph........wow again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Being samples to test the paint colours, would I be correct in saying the early green ones with rain stripes will not be there on the final models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Being samples to test the paint colours, would I be correct in saying the early green ones with rain stripes will not be there on the final models? All the models have rain strips I'm afraid. However, there are enough pics out there showing early green with the rain strips, so although it may not be exactly what you want (costs to do yet another set of slides were silly money) at least early, with, will work......for some. Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Whilst the windscreen wipers look very fine indeed, they are all parked in the centre of the screen on all the models. Is this how it will be? They should ideally be parked next to the centre panel when not in use - otherwise the driver's vision is impaired. please do not worry, these are deco samples, not production samples and things like these and the even more important 4 speedo cables will be addressed. Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivegreen Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi David, I'm going to let others answer that for me once they see the model in the flesh. It's probably better that way. Cheers Dave Exactly, but experience shows that it won't stop the photograph nit-pickers here having a field day! Very many thanks to you for this project - I look forward to the result of my little bit of investment arriving in the post. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Weeeoooo!!!!! It's still that bogie detail that bowls me over. The 'H' version looks rather soft and incomplete there in comparison. Glad I changed my order to the early version though, the one without the stripe looks a bit plain. Right of course, but plain. Shame there is still no evidence of a SYP in early livery. I'm not so certain of that, here's an example of one of Charlie's kits built for me by Ken Gibbons. We did careful research and came up with E5012 http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/u580/MeophamEast/Hornby%20Magazine%20photos/British%20Railway%20Modelling%20magazine%20photos/BRM3A_zpscec67b64.jpg A swift search on E5012 brought up several photos. Edited June 17, 2016 by Judge Dread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) All the models have rain strips I'm afraid. However, there are enough pics out there showing early green with the rain strips, so although it may not be exactly what you want (costs to do yet another set of slides were silly money) at least early, with, will work......for some. Cheers Dave Thanks. I will admit, it was one of the characteristics which pleased me on the early one. Ah well, c'est la vie! Now that Hornby is on their committed path with no chance of ever correcting their air vents, any chance of us knowing subtle detail differences between each model please? I remember some time back that there was talk of 2 distinct bodies. And I find them hard to see from photos. Edited June 17, 2016 by JSpencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Worth noting that I have a list of over 30 features that this locomotive has, that some or all of you might be interested in. I'll post them here on Sunday morning. Dave .... any chance of us knowing subtle detail differences between each model please?Does Dave's earlier post help? Edited June 17, 2016 by leopardml2341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Does Dave's earlier post help? Maybe. We'll see on Sunday. I know this is one hel'of'va model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelboy45 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I'm drooling but my tracks are only 9mm wide! ;O( Gerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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