mikesndbs Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Are we correct to assume that production of the DJ Models set of class 71 locos is set to take place/is currently taking place with delivery in 2-3 months time? My reading of these columns is 'he didn't say yes and he didn't say no - but he didn't say stop although he didn't say go'. Think we are at a time where a date would be good to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod4 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I am sure that as and when production / delivery information is finalised it will be duly be made available, any speculation at this point of time (as per a recently reported and removed speculative post) is not in anyone's interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) It's a shame that the Mods have had to 'moderate' on this thread. I have one 'bought and paid for' and am happy to wait until it arrives. If one is that desperate to own a 71 cancel the order and go buy a Hornby one which is very nice indeed. I was speaking recently with someone who is well connected with one of the major manufacturers who said that a few 'modelling punters' really have no idea just what is involved in the processes of producing models from China and elsewhere and also the constant rising costs of manufacture plus the limits of production runs. Railway models are apparently just a very small part of these companies output. It's hardly a matter of life or death......so it will arrive when it does....! Edited August 9, 2016 by Re6/6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 It's a shame that the Mods have had to 'moderate' on this thread. I have one 'bought and paid for' and am happy to wait until it arrives. If one is that desperate to own a 71 cancel the order and go buy a Hornby one which is very nice indeed. I was speaking recently with someone who is well connected with one of the major manufacturers who said that a few 'modelling punters' really have no idea just what is involved in the processes of producing models from China and elsewhere and also the constant rising costs of manufacture plus the limits of production runs. Railway models are apparently just a very small part of these companies output. It's hardly a matter of life or death......so it will arrive when it does....! As an aside, I'm still awaiting confirmation of the production slot, but I think it will be once my J94's have completed in the factory. Mind you I still am awaiting a revised set of deco samples for absolute (he says with fingers crossed) final approval for production. Now, where are those ferry van plans I've got? ;-) Cheers Dave 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingley hall Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 ......... I was speaking recently with someone who is well connected with one of the major manufacturers who said that a few 'modelling punters' really have no idea just what is involved in the processes of producing models from China and elsewhere and also the constant rising costs of manufacture plus the limits of production runs. Railway models are apparently just a very small part of these companies output. ....... .........and despite being informed a multitude of times on this and other forums of these various issues. Where's Billy Goat Gruff when you need him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesol Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 As an aside, I'm still awaiting confirmation of the production slot, but I think it will be once my J94's have completed in the factory. Mind you I still am awaiting a revised set of deco samples for absolute (he says with fingers crossed) final approval for production. Now, where are those ferry van plans I've got? ;-) Cheers Dave Did I read ferry vans, that is mouth watering. Saves me trying to work out how to scale up HO models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 They will be ready Thursday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 They will be ready Thursday! We have a "tame" joiner who says "Your baseboards will be ready on Wednesday" but never says which Wednesday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Now, where are those ferry van plans I've got? ;-) Cheers Dave Just in case there's any doubt - these are the one's these we want ....................... https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=transfesa+blue+ferry+vans&rlz=1T4GGHP_enGB590GB591&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvg8LQ7bnOAhVGAxoKHWjDCBoQ_AUICigD&biw=1078&bih=589#imgrc=7jWhG80Oasjp6M%3A Edited August 11, 2016 by Southernman46 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just in case there's any doubt - these are the one's these we want ....................... https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=transfesa+blue+ferry+vans&rlz=1T4GGHP_enGB590GB591&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvg8LQ7bnOAhVGAxoKHWjDCBoQ_AUICigD&biw=1078&bih=589#imgrc=7jWhG80Oasjp6M%3A With the livestock, or course! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 With the livestock, or course! Dave. Onions ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Dave, Put me down for a rake of said ferry vans Here's hoping we don't end up with another froth topic Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Dave, Put me down for a rake of said ferry vans Here's hoping we don't end up with another froth topic Jon He started it ............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 He started it ............... Oi!I never! I deny everything! (That's a lie!) By "froth" I meant speculation as to which Vans and when! Big wink! Jon (All in good spirits!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scott Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Dont forget the Interfrigio ones https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=interfrigo+wagons+colours&qpvt=interfrigo+wagons+colours&qpvt=interfrigo+wagons+colours&qpvt=interfrigo+wagons+colours&FORM=IGRE 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Onions ! Lambretta (other makes are available) scooters! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted August 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2016 Onions ! Don't talk to me about onions. They played merry hell with my stoma yesterday. But I'd certainly buy a few 4mm. ferry wagons if someone were to make them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted September 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Not seen mention of it before, but Dave has uploaded a exploded parts diagram for the Class 71 to his website: http://djmodels.co.uk/?page_id=253 Amazing just how many parts go into making one model these days. Apologies if this has already been mentioned. Roy Edited September 8, 2016 by Roy Langridge 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John ks Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 If anybody is interested I followed Roy's link to the exploded view of the Class 71 or is that a view of an exploded Class71, and I counted at least 18 parts to make a pantograph & 50 parts to make 1 complete bogie The highest part number I could find was 93, with a lot of the parts being used 2 or more times I would guesstimate 200+ parts Dave if you read this, is there any updates regarding the progress of this model the last update on this forum I saw was about 4 weeks ago I am hoping that it will be here soon John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 patience, unless,you are one of theses, patients. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 patience, unless,you are one of theses, patients. Come and see one of Dave's Class 71 test sample running 'With Sound' at Wigan, Great Electric Show, Gaydon & BRM Peterborough. There on the DCKits/Legomanbiffo Stand. See you there, Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DJM Dave Posted October 1, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2016 Today at the Fareham show. 10 class 71's together for the first time 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Today at the Fareham show. 10 class 71's together for the first time Looks nice...maybe for future weathered production runs you can use some wiper-masks over the windows? Cannot make out clearly from the pic but the windows look totally covered in dirt. There's only so much a 00 gauge driver can see Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Looks nice...maybe for future weathered production runs you can use some wiper-masks over the windows? Cannot make out clearly from the pic but the windows look totally covered in dirt. There's only so much a 00 gauge driver can see Cheers! These weathered models were only received yesterday. And in my opinion they look rubbish! Not acceptable, not looking like the Mercig master and seem like a YTS has done them with their first ever 'bash' with an airbrush. In one word....... REJECTED! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted October 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2016 Apart from the weathering issue, they do look good. Looking forward to my 74 arriving, but in no rush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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