81E Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Strickly speaking this one has been modelled before by Airfix, them mainline then Dapol and Hornby. However, I will look forward to this as my Hornby ones do not run well after converting to DCC and might even replace both of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted February 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2015 1462 in black with early emblem is another Hemyock option. The same loco that was tried out (very) unsuccessfully on the Lyme Regis branch in November 1958. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2015 Strickly speaking this one has been modelled before by Airfix, them mainline then Dapol and Hornby. However, I will look forward to this as my Hornby ones do not run well after converting to DCC and might even replace both of them. The old Airfix model was of it's time. Nothing wrong per se, but the 'take it or leave it' approach has been superseded by a buying public that (hopefully) have a greater wish for a better model. After all, there is a variation whereby I don't need to hack the bl**dy topfeed off. Who would have forseen that? I don't know what Dave & Hattons have got arranged with the chassis, but it opens the door for a 517 class, and possibly, a 'metro'. Now, I would very, very definitely, be in for a couple of those, especially the 'large tank variety'. It would appear that we are only limited by our imagination, and the depth of our wallets.... Roll on Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 H1405 4807 in GWR Wartime black with G W R lettering ......I wonder how long she stayed in black? Shown at Wallingford 1936 - 1948, one of my favourite places. [source P. Karau 'The Wallingford Branch'] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppercap Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Bit the bullet - pre-ordered one yesterday - H1401, 4825. had to get that one, as it was a Southall engine.... Edited March 12, 2015 by Coppercap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I am on tablets and branflakes to eliminate the muck 'n grime syndrome. Listed side effects are Ripitupytis, Gresleysfersale and Selloffyer-LMS. With my antibodies crushed, I have been told a recurring attack of Swindonitis was inevitable seeing as I had it as a child. This little 0-4-2T has come at a good time! Edited March 31, 2015 by coachmann 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted March 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2015 After all, there is a variation whereby I don't need to hack the bl**dy topfeed off. I may end up having to fit a "Top Feed" as I would like a Late Crest BR Lined Green Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I may end up having to fit a "Top Feed" as I would like a Late Crest BR Lined Green Not all 1400s were top feed fitted. 1442 (now Tiverton Museum) wasn't, for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted March 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not all 1400s were top feed fitted. 1442 (now Tiverton Museum) wasn't, for one.Hi John, I'l be looking at 1466 for Mortonhampstead which had a top feed. There may be an alternative number I could use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I may end up having to fit a "Top Feed" as I would like a Late Crest BR Lined Green You could always acquire the Lined Green E/C example, and change the crests. As this variant does have a top feed. http://www.ehattons.com/94515/DJ_Models_Dave_Jones_H1413_Class_14xx_0_4_2_1444_in_BR_Lined_green_with_early_emblem/StockDetail.aspx Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not all 1400s were top feed fitted. 1442 (now Tiverton Museum) wasn't, for one. 1442 had a top feed when I saw it last year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Cock up - have corrected my list [EDIT] which is a bit of a bu99er because I've just got rid of the top feed on a body! 1450 didn't have a top feed, or have I got that wrong as well? [ANOTHER EDIT] Lesson in how to mis-file pix and use the wrong prototype photo! I mixed 1450, 1462 and 1442. (insert expletive of choice here) Edited March 31, 2015 by Coombe Barton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi John, I'l be looking at 1466 for Mortonhampstead which had a top feed. There may be an alternative number I could use. 1452 and 1472 were both Newton Abbot loco's without top feeds that ventured to Moretonhampstead. 1472 also received lined green. Regards, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 1473 had a top feed in the 1950s while in plain black later it had no top feed and was in lined green. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted April 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2015 1452 and 1472 were both Newton Abbot loco's without top feeds that ventured to Moretonhampstead. 1472 also received lined green. Regards, Andy. Thank you Andy, that's very useful information. Looks like I'l renumber to 1472! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thank you Andy, that's very useful information. Looks like I'l renumber to 1472! Hi David, I can give you a bit more info on 1472 that may be useful. She was at Newton Abbot from Feb 56 until Nov 58 having arrived from South Wales in plain black. Following a Heavy Casual in Newton Factory she emerged on 26 October 1957 in lined green with the early crest! Whilst it is unusual for loco's to get the early crest this late, I have seen written evidence from two sources that indicate Newton suffered from a shortage of late crest transfers in late 1957. I have photo's of two other ex-works tank engines around this time wearing the early crest, so it is likely 1472 was so adorned. What is certain is that by April 1958 she had received the late crests following a remedial stoppage. Although 1472 spent most of her time whilst at 83A working the Brixham branch, there are photo's of her on Moretonhampstead trains as well. Regards, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted April 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi David, I can give you a bit more info on 1472 that may be useful. She was at Newton Abbot from Feb 56 until Nov 58 having arrived from South Wales in plain black. Following a Heavy Casual in Newton Factory she emerged on 26 October 1957 in lined green with the early crest! Whilst it is unusual for loco's to get the early crest this late, I have seen written evidence from two sources that indicate Newton suffered from a shortage of late crest transfers in late 1957. I have photo's of two other ex-works tank engines around this time wearing the early crest, so it is likely 1472 was so adorned. What is certain is that by April 1958 she had received the late crests following a remedial stoppage. Although 1472 spent most of her time whilst at 83A working the Brixham branch, there are photo's of her on Moretonhampstead trains as well. Regards, Andy. Excellent, many thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted May 5, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've just had an update from Hattons on the 14xx, very impressed with the detail levels especially at the front and it's crying out to have the coupler mounting removed on purchase. We have just received the latest CAD images for our 14xx and we are rather excited by how it looks. The loco, although small, shows a wealth of detail that really sets it apart from the previous models of this class as well as other small locomotives available at the moment. There are still some minor changes to make but overall we are very happy with the finish of the model and it has really captured the look and character of the real loco. Hopefully we should have the revised CADs back soon and metal cutting on the tools can begin shortly after. The Class 14xx is still on target for a late 2015 release and our King is at a similar stage and we should be able to show you more on this very soon. (Click to enlarge images) 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Wow. That cab detail is amazing. It's all very impressive. Thanks Andy for relaying the information. Kudos to Hattons for sharing and communicating. Nice work Dave! Late 2015 would be delightful. Edited May 5, 2015 by Ozexpatriate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Now that does appear to be 'Setting New Standards'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted May 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2015 Very impressive indeed. Congratulations to DJM for a fine job and kudos to Hattons for taking this project on. I wish both parties every success, they both deserve it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I looked at it, and it didn't look quite right; a little 'heavy' at the front end. Suspect that the driver and fireman's 'lunchboxes' beside the front splashers are somewhat oversize for height and width.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Now that does appear to be 'Setting New Standards'. Shhhhhhhh! Don't say it too loudly or you'll scare the 'vapourware' boys away! ;-) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted May 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've just had an update from Hattons on the 14xx, very impressed with the detail levels especially at the front and it's crying out to have the coupler mounting removed on purchase. 3 quarter view.jpg cab.jpg front.jpg rear 3 quarter view.jpg side.jpg (Click to enlarge images) Exquist! However if Hattons persist in using Yodel as a preferred courier I fear a lot of these could arrive in kit form! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froxfield2012 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I looked at it, and it didn't look quite right; a little 'heavy' at the front end. Suspect that the driver and fireman's 'lunchboxes' beside the front splashers are somewhat oversize for height and width.. I think if you look at the pictures posted earlier, including my own back in post 73, you will see that there is quite a gap between the inside of the splashers and the boiler which is not present on the CADs (see the full frontal view). And the splashers are "thinner". Now I am guessing that this might have something to do with the compromises inherent in OO where the wheels are, of course, closer together than they should be? I seem to recall that you will find the same thing on all previous incarnations of the 14xx? Otherwise, I don't think the boxes are necessarily too high in relation to the splashers or the steps on the tank fronts. But I kind of think this might be some kind of "nitpicking" given the track gauge (most?) of us choose to use? Others are more expert than I to comment really. I still like the look of it, don't you? Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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