admiles Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 As per the subject line really. This model seems to have been on the cards for ages, any updates on it's progress or has it been quietly dropped? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 lol, i hope not! The model was shown in 1st EP status at the recent Hattons open day celebrating their 65th birthday. 2nd EP is being progressed with but slightly delayed due to Chinese new year. I hope to have something pained ,if not released at Ally Pally show at the end of March. cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I hope to have something pained ,if not released at Ally Pally show at the end of March. What!?! - do you mean if it is not ready by Ally Pally, you'll be sticking the 2nd EP where the sun don't shine on someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 lol, painted. sorry cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I didn't know Dapol was doing a 56!?! One of my fav loco's! Is there more news/detail of this somewhere? planned liveries etc? Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hi Lee, Initial releases will be Romanian version BR blue Red stripe rfg Coal sector. Plans are in hand for others later this year before we move onto the Doncaster built versions of which we have done the cad/cams already. Hope this helps Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 BR Blue for me! Of course I need to find a reason for one of these thrashing around in North Wales....LOL I spent a lot of time researching the class 56 when I was modeling one for a rail simulator..(shame it never got finished) I do love the class though so no excuse needed to snap one or two of these up Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiles Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for the confirmation Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2012 I didn't know Dapol was doing a 56!?! One of my fav loco's! Is there more news/detail of this somewhere? planned liveries etc? Regards Lee Whilst I see that Dave has given you the livery info Lee there are a couple of other threads that you might want to read through. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/34568-class-56/ and http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49399-Dapol-56-handbuilt-model-image/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi 56s in blue supplied Flyash to Llandudno junction for bypass and also powered APT POP test train to Betws y coed. Also seen on test trains so no problem with blue ones ! Robert Shrives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for the links Kris. I'll go check them out! Thanks for the info Robert. I doubt there would be many sightings of a 56 at a North Wales branch terminus, but at least they were in the area. Tbf, by the time I get my hands on one, I'll have probably started my larger plans for a more main-line locatation in NW. A very exciting loco indeed Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 This seems to have dropped right down the list and perhaps almost off the radar, so to some extent this post is a bump. However, is there any news or update on a launch date? Previously it was said that the launch/availability would be either Ally Pally or the end of March (which are only a week apart). Is this schedule still on and will there be anyhting of a 56 to see at Ally Pally over this coming weekend? G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted March 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Grahame, After the early Feb posts (#2 and #6 above) the most recent report I've seen was on Dapol's facebook page in a reply: Dapol Ltd Hi Phillip, the Class 56 should be out around July time. We may bring out Dummies out in the future, but not with this first batch. 1 March at 00:38 With Dave having a little fun teasing us with the run up to Ally Pally I'd hope there should be something to see there B) Regards, Gerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Indeed, who knows what might be unveiled at the show tomorrow? Don't forget the new announcements tomorrow at 11.00am both here and at the show. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Just an addendum to the liveries this year BR Blue Triple grey coal Rf large logo grey EWS Loadhaul I,ll put product numbers up on Monday by way I'd a confirmation. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Indeed, who knows what might be unveiled at the show tomorrow? Don't forget the new announcements tomorrow at 11.00am both here and at the show. Cheers Dave You do, I assume. Unless you have multiple products ready and you just pull a number out of a hat as to which to go with. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hmmmmmmm lighten up Chris, I thought this was supposed to be a hobby? Unless you were joking, in which case I'm sorry I missed your emoticon. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hmmmmmmm lighten up Chris, I thought this was supposed to be a hobby? Unless you were joking, in which case I'm sorry I missed your emoticon. Cheers Dave Making an announcement about an announcement is similar to the TV thing about announcing results after half an hour of waiting, just get on with it! Its not like the nVidia graphics card earlier in the week, there was a wait for an announcement but the cards could be purchased immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted March 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2012 Painted pre-production samples on display at AP today Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 FGW 153 as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted March 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2012 Yep, and very nice it looked too. The FGW schemes are some of Dapol's best I think. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacRat Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Isn't the FGW class 153 the special edition from "antics" announced long ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted March 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2012 Painted pre-production samples on display at AP today Tom Oh no! Orange cantrail stripes on the blue 56! Please leave them off on the production version so those that want them can add them--surely far easier than removing them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted March 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2012 Isn't the FGW class 153 the special edition from "antics" announced long ago? I think that one has died a death...perhaps Dapol decided to 'cut out the middle man'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted May 28, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2012 Oh no! Orange cantrail stripes on the blue 56! Please leave them off on the production version so those that want them can add them--surely far easier than removing them. Just seen Ben's shot of the blue Romanian at Nottingham-- really looks the business--and no orange stripe--yippee! Just what the doctor ordered. Cheers Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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