delticfan

Yes fingers crossed, I think it would sell better if not as well as the 50. The depth of the bodyside grille is annoying I must say.  A Romanian would be good too.

7 hours ago, 47606odin said:

I thought this is listed as the painted engineering prototype, the one that was grey and just been painted by Brian Daniels 

I think when you see the painted sample it’s usually what you end up getting. I think?

I think that’s your lot boys based on Heljans previous what you see is what we’ll get. Sort of resigned myself to that so ordered 2, blue and large logo can’t wait. I think they’ll fly off the shelves but I do agree it’s a shame not to spend just a little bit longer on it.

Nice model looks an accurate 56 to me, now I’ll have something to go on my 16 mgr wagons.

On 21/06/2020 at 18:49, CUTLER2579 said:

 

You can't be serious that a RTR manufacturer would even consider bringing out another 7mm  A4  when Hattons / Heljan model has only just been released. There wouldn't be a market for it that made it worthwhile for anyone to seriously consider it a viable option.

 

My A4 Hattons model is stunning, another A4 and a definitive one will just be expensive but let’s face it if DJH can charge what they do someone will have a go. Waste of effort I won’t be buying it.

2 hours ago, 37114 said:

Not quite,  it has the chassis from the later 37/0 with narrower fuel tanks and the pub from the 37/4. The body shell is unchanged. 

I have the old green one and I’ve never really liked it can’t put my finger on it so I’m going to respray it into br blue instead of buying the new one. Might use the cash get two 47’s these look good.

Is the 37/0 split head code just a rerun of the 2010 model.

The model from the first run is ok, I got the green small yellow ends but for me it lacked something I can’t quite put my finger on it. I did have to renew a split cog virtually straight away. When I saw they were re running it I was going to get a br blue one but for the money I may just respray my green model. If you’re a 37 fan have a good look at it before you buy I would say as the JLTRT is a more accurate shape, but then you have to build it and will set you back best part of £900 to wheel and motor it.

Defo Large Logo 47712 1981 vintage for me count me in, will fill paperwork in when this afternoons beer wears off lol, but it’s a go for me what a nice surprise. Loved the 47/7’s when they came out looked ultra modern.

On 30/05/2020 at 10:24, JBM37404 said:

Looks decent enough to me to keep my order for one in place. 

Yeah, I’ll be up for one maybe two, it looks like a duff to me no doubt with a few Heljan howlers thrown in. Can’t be any worse than the Deltics they did. 

Nice job.....

I think we should impound all the A4’s on Elf & safety grounds lol.....

Not wanting to sound sarcastic but the time spent talking about the handrails you could have fitted the damn things. Don’t forget the other options are DJH kit plus wheels motor get someone to paint it costs you say £1000 and it still needs to be built or their great value!!  for money ready made at £3000 to £4000 (crazy money and dubious build methods) or Finney 7 much better quality than DJH but you will probably pay extra for the tender of your choice and still have to build it. Or a ready made painted £750 rtr that needs a few additions like the handrail, strike plate for coupling at the front and whatever else you may choose to add. If your going to the trouble of numbering and naming a few other less difficult jobs isn’t that bad. I know it’s annoying to some but all I’m trying to say is it’s a great model.

On 15/05/2020 at 19:19, Norton Wood said:

 

 

I look forward to your results  I've ordered a Un-numbered LNER Apple Green A3 which I am using Fox Decals for so it would be nice to see how it looks once you've finished the work. 

 

Thanks 

Tom

My wagon test went well I used the Matt varnish after leaving the decals to dry for a day. I built up the Matt slowly so the gloss finish changes to Matt not instantly so I managed to match it to the surrounding paint finish. Getting a smooth finish is down to choice of thinners and mix ratios if you want all the tedious details I can let you know what I’ve done.

3 hours ago, Roy L S said:

 

Sorry, I could have phrased my comment better, I know they were spotted but to not correct such glaring errors before release is very poor. I can't imagine Hornby getting away with it on a 00 release, they would be royally slaughtered. 

 

That said, if people are happy, who am I to say any more on the subject anyway? I was just surprised it was allowed to slip through to release like it.

 

Roy

I think Heljan drop these little surprises in for a bit of sport, every model they do with a few exceptions in O gauge has a little howler some bad some really bad, however they are getting better. Still I’ve got a W1 kit on the bench which will take a bit time to finish and hey presto £750 gets you a ready made A4 so it was an easy decision, there’s loads of odd kits out there to make so if I can get a ready made model my stash of kits can stay within my expected life span (Coronavirus might be an unwelcome variable in that plan though!).

Sad is a bit emotional, they are a doddle to fix but you will need a drill bit and handrail bits, Eileen’s Emporium for those. Next interesting bit for me is adding my numbers, I’m using Fox numbers which don’t look bad only a little carrier film noticeable. I trial glossed a Heljan wagon panel last night with Mr Hobby Gloss varnish using their self levelling thinners so its super smooth for the decals, will trial those today then the tricky bit varnish to match the rest of the loco, it’s almost Matt but just not quite, satin maybe to shiny hence the wagon trial.

1 hour ago, jay*bobble said:

Dos any one know if Hattons put a pack of spare hand rails in the box for you to fit as the cab ones still absent

No afraid,to say a bit of a miss by Hattons and none in the box I’ve just had a quick look. I’ll drill the holes before I fit the numbers and add the handrails afterwords. I’m still not complaining, quicker than building a kit and cheaper!

1 hour ago, CUTLER2579 said:

I assume that you know that the tender is not correct for 60034 Lord Farringdon as it should be cut away for the water columns on the Southern region during the Locomotive exchange trials of 1948.This applies equally to 60029 & 60033.

For the trials 60034 had tender 5332 which it kept until 1954, exchanging it for 5325 which 60033 carried for the same trials and exchanging this tender for streamlined non corridor 5640 ex 60103, two weeks after Scotsman’s last run in BR service 28/01/63. Probably never even got painted either as 60034 exchanged tenders during a very quick non classified repair at the Plant. I wanted to model 60034 after this period in its last months at Top Shed with tender 5640, black nameplates and workplates, these went missing sometime later that year, stolen or sold I have no idea. Another detail is that the smokebox plate at this time had the six in this style 6 where earlier photos show the gill sans six. Sorry for the history lesson but it’s the detail that I love so my 60034 is from a very specific time and I liked the tie in with Flying Scotsman. I seriously recommend this model and would love to go for a corridor tender but due to lockdown the Mrs is following my every move!

Mine arrived today, un numbered but couldn’t resist sitting 60034 Lord Faringdon plates with it courtesy of fox. I love the model worth the money and just looks right. Minor issues, a missing cover handle and the front walk plate needs glueing down...big deal this is a fab model well done Hattons...dcc sound next but which one?

Thanks for the correction, I live near the old mainline long gone now, had many great younger days watching trains and more importantly Deltics.

Opening scene heading south past BOCM Selby before the swing bridge! Not sure but first pass of a Deltic is at Great Heck where Plasmor have their siding which you see on the left. Second power station passed is Eggborough now closed. I know all this cos I live near these places, this is pure gold take me back please.

3 hours ago, didcot said:

Captain Tom, what a lovely chap, bringing some much needed good news. Its fantastic how the public have got behind him and raised so much money for the NHS charities. A true gentleman. 

Yes agreed and great briton too.

Heard on the grapevine a high proportion of Chinese factories are now working at full output however there is a shortage of shipping containers in the correct locations which is causing export issues. The shortage isn’t on the Chinese side but for some reason this is causing  problems.

5 minutes ago, philiprporter said:

My apologies - I thought you were starting out - sorry. 

Every time I pick up the airbrush it feels like I’m starting out so each new paint is always tested on card to see how it fairs. I started using syringes to be able to be more consistent, I get them on eBay for pennies. 

Thanks for that, it’s just I do loads of acrylics and lacquers but enamels sound pretty much sounds similar. I’ll try on plastikard first. I’m spray too close lol but it does help, cheers.