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73107 arrived this morning. Looks stunning.

unfortunately Digitrains do not provide a sound file for a 73.

Howes have provided that and hopefully will arrive early next week.  

The 73 arrived this morning. Looks superb!

Bag of bits haven't a clue where they go though. More details in the user manual than usual.

Hi Ian,

I have not seen any recent pictures, my guess is we wont until they either appear on here or retailers update their respective pictures.

On another topic any updates on the shed?

Regards

Julian.

Not been able to post much as for the last few weeks as Iv been at my Mothers off and on looking after her.

Blue 58021 needs her bits attaching and like 58050 weathering which I will hopefully be able to do when I return in the near future.

Always interesting to see which ones sell best. The 58’s appear to be the original as built livery.

Maybe the same will be true with the 73’s. Makes me wonder what risk manufacturers take bringing out so many liveried, as an initial release, scaled back it appears from the original announcement.

Another 58 arrived. Detail bits to add still.

Today 58021 returned from having sound installed. This one has a Zimo chip in and two speakers like 58050 and is loud!! Great sound.

After what seems like an age from appearing at the yard,  37417 collects a couple of empty VAA,s.

11 hours ago, Nick G said:

 

Hi Julian,

 

Lamps from here and they will slip on & off the lamp iron as they have a slot underneath.

https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/product-category/detailing-components/loco-rolling-stock-lamps/tail-lamps/

 

Thanks Nick, annoyed as I should have known that, thanks once again I will order tonight.

Regards

Julian.

Looks great does that. Can I ask where you get your modern image tail lamps please?

Regards

Julian.

Just had my 58 sound fitted. ESU with active braking and twin speakers.

Heres the link

Class 58 arrived back yesterday and as Zimos are rarer than rockin horse poo, I went back to an ESU c/w active braking, twin speakers.

For some strange reason, Heljan went for a different colour yellow on the engine sides, hopefully weathering will tone that down.

Name plates fitted, excellent realtec transfers and extras from the bag added.

Hi Ade,

Hope your Dad is on the mend. My Mum who is 91, is 200 miles away in the Cotswolds and has terminal cancer. She has some district and palliative care nurses calling in on her. Shortly, myself an two brothers are going to spend a week with her in turns so I guess like you, everything will be parked.

Best wishes

Julian.

On 01/08/2023 at 17:53, ChrisS said:

 

Thanks Julian - both painted using Humbrol #30 dark green. I then do a pin wash using burnt umber oil paint to bring out detail in grilles, panel lines and around bolts - it certainly makes a difference. Then a light dusting with Railmatch frame dirt on wheels, tracks and mud flaps.

 

The wheel chocks are from trains4u just like the Spartans. They up-scaled the OO version on request. I gave them a quick sand and sprayed with Halfords red primer, and darkened a bit with a black oil paint wash.

 

HTH

 

Thanks Chris,

Wish I would have asked when I ordered my two.

Im now looking to see if I have got transfers so I can put the military number plates on and call signs on the sides. Not sure if railtec do these.

KR

Julian.

Hi Chris,

Your Spartans are great, love the colour you achieved on them.

Did you make the chocks they are really impressive?

Kind regards

Julian.

Hi Paul,

My resistance was futile. I really am impressed with mine. Looks great on BN.

Regards

Julian

On 29/07/2023 at 09:56, uk_pm said:

Just taken delivery of a pair.  Absolutely lovely model (a contender for their best O gauge diesel I would think (at least in terms of capturing the essence of the prototype)).  Weathering is in progress - although I have not yet received the decoder I ordered, so I can't yet progress to running in.  I will post some pictures when I can.

 

But I wanted to acknowledge their release and quality.  Thank you Heljan! 

Where have you sourced your decoder from? Zimos are scarce again? 
Regards

Julian.

Hi Al,

where do you get yours from? Can you do active braking with the ESU?

Cheers

julan.

Apparently Zimo chips scarce again unless if anyone knows any different? 😪

Class 58 arrived from Tower today. 58050 plates await and sound fitting.

Class 58 arrived promptly from Roger at Tower Models.

Looking good is this Al, looking forward to Wee Dram progressing.

Always liked your 101 and am very envious!

Best wishes

Julian.

Next I need some transfers for the army plates and call signs for the vehicles.

Then a light weather.

Added some camouflage tonight.

A bit more work on the Spartans tonight. Tracks ready to glue on to the chassis tomorrow. Storage bin to add and pick out additional features. Then weather.