Dapol Maunsell coaches

Started by Dorsetmike, September 12, 2013, 08:43:24 PM

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talisman56

#90
The Maunsells have arrived, and after resetting the clock to 1934, appeared on Dunestone behind a 'T9'...





A few pictures showing the corridor connections:




I've written a review of these coaches in the 'Product Reviews' section at: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24215.msg281028#msg281028
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CarriageShed

Quote from: Dorsetmike on January 31, 2015, 03:45:57 PM
Herewith photos, the detail is excellent, coupling is quite close and with the corridor connections extended and the slot in piece inserted they look even better

T9 heading 2 BTKs and a CK, no corridor connections extended to show coupling distance.
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Coupling looks very close, even without the corridor connectors. What's the tightest radius curve they'll negotiate?

Dorsetmike

How about meeting at the  Bournemouth show next weekend and running 12+ Maunsells behind a T9, Arthur, H15, S15 or whatever; there are 9 N layouts, surely one will allow guest running.

Cheers MIKE
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UPINSMOKE

I have been reading this with some interest and have decided to to purchase some of these. But being a complete novice, I was just wondering if one of you kind gentlemen could point me in the direction of what would make up a typical rake of coaches either 3 - 4 - 5 rake. Please make it simple as I am still finding it difficult to work out what coach goes where on a rake :confused1: :doh:

I have found this on dapol website http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=177_59_68_141&product_id=1715

Would this do or would I need other coaches and would I need a break van and does it matter what running number it is ???

I really get confused with working out what I need.
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talisman56

#94
Get one of the sets and another 3rd Brake and you'll have a handy 5-car set. The Maunsell coaches as they are don't lend themselves to making up short sets so I'd just 'Rule 1' it and make up a rake as if it was made from 'loose' stock...

A three car set could be made from two brakes and a composite; four car sets were typically made up from 2 brakes and 2 composites, or two brakes, a corridor third and a corridor first.

Once the 4-compartment 3rd Brakes are released then hopefully Dapol will bite the bullet and release a 'P' set made from 2 brakes and a Composite, or you could make one up yourself from individual coaches.
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Chetcombe

Not my era but I love the close coupling and corridor insert. I hope this is something that can be extended to other types of coach.

Oh, and to all those that model the SR... Enjoy!
Mike

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Karhedron

Quote from: talisman56 on January 31, 2015, 11:30:05 PM
Once the 4-compartment 3rd Brakes are released then hopefully Dapol will bite the bullet and release a 'P' set made from 2 brakes and a Composite, or you could make one up yourself from individual coaches.

If Dapol don't I am sure one of the big shops will commission an exclusive.
Quote from: ScottyStitch on September 29, 2015, 11:28:46 AM
Well, that's just not good enough. Some fount of all knowledge you are!  :no:  ;)

Mr chapman

Do these come with easyshunt couplings?
DCC southern modeller

talisman56

No, just the fixed equivalents, as in the little bag in this picture:



I use them within fixed sets and leave a Rapido on the outer end...
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Mr chapman

Cheers for that. Just wanted to check. Can't wait for them to turn up :) Damn Osborn's and there Monday day off  :P
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Southernboy

Mine arrived today. I'll wait until the weekend to take them out of the boxes, but through the cellophane I have to say they look absolutely exquisite. In particular the 'Smoking' / Non-Smoking signs on the windows: A very nice detail.

Longer term I think I'd like to tone some of the rooves down (they look a little too ex-works), and get some weathered relief around door frames etc ... but overall I am absolutely delighted to see these lovely models in my grubby little mitts :)







CarriageShed

Stock still not arrived at Hattons, sadly. The roofs look pristine. I'm wondering whether I can get away with giving them just a light wash (for 1930), but given that some of them will have been in service for three or four years, probably not. A series of washes on each roof, I think, more for the earlier ones so that each carriage will have its own tone. Can't wait to get hold of them!

Mr chapman

#102
Mine arrived today. Just superb! To say they are free running is an understatement. My original run M7 will pull five and a CCT  :claphappy:
Edit just to prove it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqxRSgEUevs&feature=youtu.be
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CarriageShed

I noticed today's announcement by Osborn's that they have their stock. For pre-orders with Hattons, you'll have to wait until next week.

Hattons said: "...it appears that the coaches are going to be on our next delivery from Dapol, which should arrive with our selves next week."

They responded very quickly to my enquiry, and promised to dispatch orders as soon as the stock arrives.

talisman56

It appears that Model Railways Direct are in the same situation - they haven't advised me that the preorder I placed with them is available for collection...
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My workbench thread: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=19037

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