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I like the look of this alot! Cheers Will

Nah! Keep your post! It's useful info for us all. I certainly find it of interest. And thankfully there isn't a disagree reaction to posts!

I'm not entirely following your post? I guess you're suggesting Accurascale do some other locos (50149 I'm sure will be done... which I have mine so not interested in, but can't see them doing a 56 as the cavalex one will be ace, 47901 a bit of a one off and the GM machines doubtful). Getting back to PTAs a set in mustard yellow would be nice but I've noticed the retailers having PTA stock so can see them waiting till producing more. I can see 2023-4 being a tough few years so all retailers will have to be careful with the products they choose to sell.

Cool.. Will you be doing the ARC ones in a more mustard colour? Cheers Will

Very nice weathering!

For me there's not much between the two. Personally I prefer the headcode box of Bachmanns 121 but that's easily flattened off on Dapols which has the advantage of representation of the roof welds. If I were to do an unrefubished 121 I think I'd start with Dapol as they haven't done the side grilles off memory. I look forward to see your efforts! Merry Xmas!

Have a great Christmas Rich! Everyone needs a bubble.. or two... or more :)

It's been a while since I've done any modelling to speak of (other than frustrations with DCC but that doesn't count!). During a moment of madness I thought I'd attempt to change the destination blinds on my bubblecar as Bachmanns version is set back a bit far. So I thought I'd experiment with some paper and divider plastic; Took a bit of patience TBH cutting and sticking these together! I'm a bit happier with the revised destination and it's printed quite well. On reflection I've probably got my measurements a bit wrong and got the depth of the bottom a bit wrong - something I'll attempt to refine next time! Somewhere between Bachmann and my efforts will look better. I think it'll ultimately be worth the effort and be better next time! Truth be told I don't think the 121s actually had destinations in my area and era for this bubble - but it looked a bit weird blank. In order to illuminate them I've scraped off the old destination from the light guide and put on some clear; then used a spot of paint to reduce the brightness. Seems to work; ## Anyhow putting this up was really an excuse to wish you all Merry Christmas and plently of happy festivities! Have a good one!! cheers Will

While I agree it shouldn't have arrived like that having a loose one makes weathering underneath alot easier ;)

I always thought the outer frames were the same size just that the door frames were a bit thicker so look shorter. Hard to tell from the photo but it looks level on the bottom but I'm not so sure at the top (which is a little trickier to determine perspective wise)

Hmmm. Sometimes I just don't get Heljan. They seem to able to do the obscure stuff really well and produce some great models. But when it comes to the more mainstream loco types I wonder if they just lose interest as this one just seems duff in a most unlike duff way. As a previous poster said I'm sure Bachmann won't lose any sleep over this one. What with the Peak falling way short imo I'm really hoping the 104 doesn't. It's not my era or interest but the transporter cars look the business....

Yeah I'd be interested in some! I can see a few half shots on the transporter thread and what I can see looks good

I'm looking forward to the mk2c.... more so than the 50. (I'll get my coat and leave... )

Resolution... one of my fave 50s in RES. I dont think I can cope with that thought 😂

Previously I didn't mind the ads And keeps me in the loop. I might change my view as the latest digitrains add is now resizing the text on mobile that I can't read the forums easily. I've often wondered if the site gets more revenue from the 1000s of visits I make Vs a straightforward subscription

Cheers Fran I like a cunning plan!

Yeah Fran... I've noticed that you've deliberately gone for pretty much every 37 I'm not interested in... wheres me St Blazey 37s in late 80s condition? :) Ta. Only joking. Same here with the first batch of 50s and my fav toothpaste livery. But I'm looking forward to the next batch of announcements and Ltd editons when no doubt the Hornby models I have on my workbench will be released! One thing I wouldn't mind knowing is how easy these will be to convert to EM or P4. I know you've offered drop in wheelsets previously and wondered if the same will be here and if they're a scale diameter? I can see the renders look good... just can't really see the wheel used on the sample. Thanks Will

Looks nice. Have you managed to squeeze in scale sized wheels which Hornby didn't do?

The thought of £600 does not appeal...! It's quite scary really

Well I'd have said a 50. However I see its a Brand New Locomotive so does that mean something totally new?

Thanks Jack. Interesting.... I think I may have to up my resistance and try out some 10k resistors Thanks for posting Will

Agree with this. Will be interested in further photos of the stricken bogie!

Yeah I've noticed the NSE one can be picked up for not too bad a price second hand. They are nice models and it will be interesting to see if the SWR version sells.

Awesome! Thanks - I'll have to dig out my old ink jet printer and print some off! Cheers Will

I'm liking the steps Rich which seems spot on to me I just noticed your rather nice "Reading" destination blinds. Are these of your making or available elsewhere? Cheers Will