Dicky L

I have just uploaded another video of the Hattons 66. 

I think it’s sometimes nice for some positivity to break out occasionally. 

Whilst this model is not without a few issues, I believe the silent majority are more than happy with it.  Most issues can be resolved without too much trouble and Hattons customer service is excellent and prompt when required. 

Anyone who is put off by some of the comments here is seriously missing out. For me this loco raises the bar considerably and having purchased several already I have seen nothing to stop me wanting more.

This Loco is a game changer. 

Time for a positive post. 

I am absolutely delighted with my 4 locos. 

here’s a video i made earlier. 

6 minutes ago, Jack374 said:

@Dicky L Is it just the photos or do the marker lights on 762 and 593 look yellow? They’re all white LEDs IRL so hope the models reflect this.

 

Hattons have certainly captured the look of the class very well.

 

Jack.

In the flesh I just see one as brighter than the other so just the photo I think. 

I have received 4 today.

First impressions are that this is an outstanding model. Still running them in at the moment. The only slight issue being one missing axle box on 66097. 

The sound quality is way beyond my expectations and an absolute must have on this model.  Well done Hattons. 

4 hours ago, atom3624 said:

Trust me, get Hattons to fit the sound chip, or purchase the locomotive already fitted.

 

There's so much detailing you have to take care of, you WILL lose something!!

 

3 of the 4 under-cab steps pinged on mine, when removing the body ... apparently there is YT guidance on this somewhere.

 

Al.

That’s no longer possible, Hattons have suspended their fitting service until further notice. 

1 hour ago, cairnsroadworks said:

Gives them time to correct the orange on 66623 :-)

Really!  is it the wrong colour, never noticed

29 minutes ago, Hattons Dave said:

Hi all,

We've received our next batch of Hattons Originals Class 66s and plan to add them to stock tomorrow morning.

We've still got some Digital Ready and Digital Fitted models available for pre-order, check out the link below for more details.

https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=766

 

Cheers

Dave

Do you hope to dispatch pre-orders prior to the closure of your dispatch operation announced earlier today?  just preparing my credit card for the hit it’s going to take 

3 hours ago, Pre Grouping fan said:

Remember hattons use very bright artificial light to photograph their models. To me it makes it look very washed out and nothing like it will look with the model in front of you. 

 

This is a better Ide of the colour in their recent streams showing off production samples, specifically the freightliner example is from 6:30 in this video, 

 

it still looks way too light. 

8 minutes ago, Shoey said:

I’m not convinced...

 

Here's my current Bachmann version. 

18 hours ago, Mark Saunders said:

 

The real loco is painted correctly for the spec' issued but not the one that should have been used, however when it appears on a model it will be correct!

How can you say with certainty that the model will be correct?  On the photos supplied so far it appears a million miles from correct. Thats why it needs clarification. I don’t have an issue with it being wrong. i just want to know so I can decide whether to order a different one. 

I am very much looking forward to receiving my Hattons 66s. I actually have 10 on order. That said any models which appear to have big inaccuracies will be changed to versions that don’t. Hattons have my full support with this fantastic project. 

Much has been said in the last few posts about the colour of 66623. paint fade is absolutely not the issue here. 413 has always been a light orange, 623 has always been darker Orange and still is. The question relates to whether the wrong colour has been used or is it an issue with the photo of the production model seen in the Youtube video and now on Hattons website. 

This can easily be resolved if the Hattons 66623 and Hornby 66413 are photographed together as requested by CairnsRoadWorks. 

Thanks to Dave for the updates. 

can you confirm that this is the shade of Orange that 66623 will be supplied in please. 

12 hours ago, TomScrut said:

 

Olivia's do them but they aren't cheap.

https://www.rainbowrailways.co.uk/Bachmann-class-network-rail-livery-gauge-p-1393.html

Received my couplings this weekend and I am very happy with them. I will definitely be purchasing  more. 

here’s a video i made testing them this afternoon 

57 minutes ago, Market65 said:

From what I understand it is just a modification of the existing body. 
 

Rob.

It would be nice if it was brought up to the high standards set by the new 158/159s, fortunately I have some repaints with the toilet mods on the 150/1 and 150/2 in the current Northern livery. They may just need the Arriva bit removing as stated by others above. 

On 06/02/2020 at 08:56, Market65 said:

And they have the toilet window modification too, thankfully.

Interesting is this a new tooling or just a new body?

54 minutes ago, daz9284 said:

 

yes! all the models listed in the link you posted!

Read it again. 
 

no models have that light configuration on them.
 

the clue is above the photo. 

Another question for Hattons Dave whilst lights are the current hot topic here.

Do you have any future plans for variants using the “New LED headlight cluster”as per the photo from the link you posted earlier in this thread. 
 

https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=718

Once again thanks to Hattons Dave for the information concerning both the lighting and the livery issues. 
 

It’s been mentioned a couple of pages back on this thread that most of the sound fitted versions are now marked “Sold out on pre-order” on the Hattons website.

I wonder if it can be confirmed by Dave whether some of these sold out sound fitted versions will become available again at a later date?

Firstly many thanks to Dave for responding on the lighting issue regarding the  large headlight versions. 

I am currently trying to work out if I should retain my pre-orders for sound fitted 66621 and 66743 or cancel them and change to something else with the correct light configuration.
 

Reading the posts on here I get the impression this issue relates to marker lights in yard mode as oppose to the running lights for mainline running.

If my assumptions are correct and the running lights function correctly the yard light configuration is not particularly a concern to me.

Can this be clarified so I can make a decision.

Thanks for the update Dave.

I suspect the call centre/web chat staff are very much in the dark on all of this.

an official announcement is really needed to stop all the speculation.