Dapol are asking us n gauge modellers what we'd like them to make..
http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=106 (http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=106)
Now is your chance to ask for a Dapol class 50.. or anything else you'd like I suppose!
Enjoy
Mark
;D you can always ask!
Asked for GWR Fruit D but now you mention it a Class 50 would be great. That said I have a feeling that we may get one from someone soon. TINGS needs a announcement or two. :Class37: :Carriage:
I asked for a class 325 EMU :angel:
Isn't it just the products that have been discontinued, rather then new products you'd like them to do?
Quote from: Vulcan on April 15, 2011, 11:58:48 PM
Isn't it just the products that have been discontinued, rather then new products you'd like them to do?
The last question is what one product would you like them to introduce. I asked for a Schools class loco. :)
Out of the locos listed I'd only buy an M7 so I opted for that.
For the last question I suggested a Midland/LMS 2P :) There were loads of them and they lasted years lol
R E Faust
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I ticked all the boxes. I mean, if they had already identified a gap in the market for the products they have done, why would they think we don't want them any more? I'm fairly sure they havn't exhausted all the possible liveries and numbers on them either.
As for what I'd like to see them do, I suggested any kind of Pacific, as long as its up to Britannia spec. However, thinking about it I should have suggested a 155. It'd be easy to make using the tooling for the 153.
I just want the Western they promised. :sleep: ::)
I told them I would like some FEA Spine Wagons :smiley-laughing:
A Southern EMU! Surely they'll need to do one to compete with :GraFar: :thumbsup:
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2011, 08:50:24 AM
A Southern EMU! Surely they'll need to do one to compete with :GraFar: :thumbsup:
Has to be the 4-CIG. Please?
Then again, they will probably save the best until last...
More realistically, a scaled-down 423 may well be a future EMU offering should Dapol choose this route.
Quote from: Claude Dreyfus on April 16, 2011, 12:29:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2011, 08:50:24 AM
A Southern EMU! Surely they'll need to do one to compete with :GraFar: :thumbsup:
Has to be the 4-CIG. Please?
Then again, they will probably save the best until last...
More realistically, a scaled-down 423 may well be a future EMU offering should Dapol choose this route.
If theres an EMU to be done, a 321, 323, 332/333 would be good, Appeals to those of us that model railways in the North. Perhaps the 323 would be best, they have carried quite a few liveries and have quite a large area of operation around the Birmingham and Manchester areas
I think Dapol have done pretty well with DMU's, particularly the more modern ones.. 153, 156, 142 and 121 to come etc. Not that I'd say no to a 166 or 313 lol
I was tempted to suggest the time is right for a Princess Coronation or Royal class to current standards though :)
R E Faust
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I voted for a Class 31 in various liveries. the grafar version is long overdue a '21st century makeover' i.e lighting, dcc, usual modern features. dapol could beat them by releasing this work-horse before they re-model their own :Dapol:
isnt the network rail 31 from farish going to be dcc ready?
I asked for the LMS Garratt... Well, if you're doing coal trains between Toton and Brent on the Midland main line...
Quote from: michael on April 16, 2011, 08:38:21 PM
isnt the network rail 31 from farish going to be dcc ready?
Nope, it aint. However, I always thought the 31 was one of the better old Farish models. New 25, 33, 50, and Deltic definately needed!
Quote from: michael on April 16, 2011, 08:38:21 PM
isnt the network rail 31 from farish going to be dcc ready?
Nope unfortunately not! It's gonna be a re-paint of the old farish poole shell with the usual updated chinese chassis inside. Im hoping Dapol pip them at the post by doing a new model before grafar get round to modernising their antique 31.
In the section 'If Dapol could produce one N Gauge item for me' I voted for anything pre-war Southern Railway, Carriages, EMU or Locomotive.
I don't think there's anything available in Southern Railway green apart from the M7, which carries the very late Bulleid livery.
i said any network rail rolling stock
Quote from: Southernboy on April 17, 2011, 01:53:13 PM
In the section 'If Dapol could produce one N Gauge item for me' I voted for anything pre-war Southern Railway, Carriages, EMU or Locomotive.
I don't think there's anything available in Southern Railway green apart from the M7, which carries the very late Bulleid livery.
Theres the farish West Country 'Exeter', but thats an ancient model well in need of a re-tooling. I think someone commissioned Dapol to make the terrier 'freshwater' in Southern Green as well. There is also the Q1, but they are never anything but black. I think its high time someone did a Schools, or a King Arthur.
I asked for a Single or any pre-Grouping outside framer as I'd like to see more pre-grouping stuff and earlier going on, but on reflection it's probably more practical for Bachmann to do as most of the Dapol plastic bodied steamers have been way too light for any real use.
4 wheel coaches for me perleeeeeez :thumbsup:
I asked for a RTR 319 - dual-voltage unit, very widely travelled over the MML, WCML as well as the Southern and been around since 1988. Oodles of liveries to keep Dapol going for years and they seem destined to head for the Great Western when the wires head west.
I ticked the 14xx and M7 boxes.
I asked for 4 wheeled coaches for our 14xx's, M7's and Terrier's to pull.
After all, there's a gap massive big hole in the UK r-t-r N gauge market for these!
Quote from: moogle on April 21, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
I ticked the 14xx and M7 boxes.
I asked for 4 wheeled coaches for our 14xx's, M7's and Terrier's to pull.
After all, there's a gap massive big hole in the UK r-t-r N gauge market for these!
Judging by the prices the 4 wheel coaches go for s/h I think you might have a point
R E Faust
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One thing that puzzled me was the lack of an option to ask for more 6 wheel milk tankers.
They go for an absloute bomb on the bay, which suggests they'd be a good seller for Dapol
R E Faust
:Class37: :NGFWagonTour:
Quote from: REFaust on April 21, 2011, 04:34:39 PM
One thing that puzzled me was the lack of an option to ask for more 6 wheel milk tankers.
They go for an absloute bomb on the bay, which suggests they'd be a good seller for Dapol
R E Faust
:Class37: :NGFWagonTour:
And logically, 6 wheel coaches as the various small turn of the century coaches were a mix of 4 and 6 wheels (6 wheels supposedly being more comfortable).
I have requested a Class 92 in any livery as the trail seems to have gone cold :(. I hope they have not dropped the project as £450 is out of my league for a CJM version. Please do a Class 92 Dapol :).
I know its really niche.. and its not even my era or geographical location, and I've never seen one except in pictures (like I care) BUT.. I would love to see a class 28 Metrovick, you could even do a boxed set with a pair and some wagons for the "Condor" service.
Graham
Quote from: grumbeast on April 29, 2011, 01:21:32 PM
I know its really niche.. and its not even my era or geographical location, and I've never seen one except in pictures (like I care) BUT.. I would love to see a class 28 Metrovick, you could even do a boxed set with a pair and some wagons for the "Condor" service.
Graham
It's certainly got character... I'm sure I could find an excuse to have a 'wonderloaf' on my layout. Just have to hope that the one that Hattons have commisioned gets shrunk.
lancastrian , so the 'iivvaatt' would be nice , even with a tender , ( be honest farish have faffed about for ever ) .
for new it would have to be an , 'unrebuilt patriot' . i wonder though if 'dapol' could suprise us with a 'terrior' , why not a little 'pug/dock' 0-4-0 . must be a market for a 'really useful engine' . ;) . chhers john .
Talking of small engines/switchers. I'm surprised no-one has bothered to make a Class 06 0-4-0 Shunter for those that model the modern era stuff. Its possible to make the Class 06 as I think (Fujimi?) have done a mine train set which is a 0-4-0 switcher and mine wagons. So a Class 06, and the smaller steam engines could be easily made using the same compact motor ;). I asked for the Class 92 as I badly need one and the trail on the Dapol Class 92 progress seems to have gone cold :(. I really do hope they make one and have not dropped the project as I am sure I am not the only person that requires one for their model railway ;).
not to fussed what models they make, i take them as they come, but what i would like to see a improvement on is maybe a better front couplier, i know models come with detailing packs, but working with bachmann couldnt they design somethink that looks better them the big buckle eye one that is used at the mo.
just out of interest how old is that design?
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Quote from: matt-b on April 30, 2011, 10:41:34 AMworking with bachmann couldnt they design somethink that looks better them the big buckle eye one that is used at the mo
As I understand it BachFar are due to issue an optional new style coupling shortly (cough, could be waiting a while if other deadlines are anything to go by) and eventually this will become standard
When it does go standard this could present issues with older rolling stock, but I assume they will offer the older (current style) as an optional fitting for the socket, which are already being supplied and fitted on current releases
The Rapido coupler was invented in 1964. See http://www.guidetozscale.com/html/the_rapido_coupler.html
It says on the Bachmann website that the 78501, 78502 and 78503 E-Z Mate magnetic couplers are due in Sept/October. I'll believe it when I see it.
I am currently waiting with a huge amount of anticipation for the new Dapol HST.Now when i was s kid,i had an APT in the later livery.
This was a Hornby OO gauge,still have it to this day,so that would be my wish to the nice chap at Dapol.
Please,please,please make one.
Like to see Dapol make loco (deisels) where the contacts to the chassis are accessable without having to disassemble the chassis as Atlas /Kato are running the length on the chassis problems with contact are solved in no time with both manufacturers.
This is one reason why i sold all my Dapol locos i installed DCC in several & had nothing but problems with them.
Quote from: D306Whistler on April 29, 2011, 09:00:55 PMI asked for the Class 92 as I badly need one and the trail on the Dapol Class 92 progress seems to have gone cold
When I last spoke with Dapol Dave (this year) he confirmed that the class 92 was still going ahead. It's just that there are other projects in front of it and they keep letting those kettle things (like the Hall) unfairly jump the queue.
H.
I would very much like a D63XX (which in modern speak is, I believe, a Class 22). Just right for my Cornish branch line !
I agree with Port Perran. The Dapol catalogue shows an 00 Class 22 and I'd love an N gauge version to complete my set of Western hydraulics (I have 2 Westerns, 2 Warships and 2 Hymeks). Mind you, I am basing my layout on a sort of Oxford, where you could see virtually anything turn up, except maybe from Scotland! I also asked for re-release of the Q1 in BR guise and the Siphons. I've always found Dapol Dave to be very good at responding to direct enquiries.
Hmm,
A J50 would be nice.. also a C12 or C14... LNER livery of course!
Cudders
Quote from: cudders on May 31, 2011, 09:02:58 PM
Hmm,
A J50 would be nice.. also a C12 or C14... LNER livery of course!
Cudders
No! I've just built a J50, and have a C14 ongoing.......!!! :smiley-laughing:
Cheers,
Alan
Quote from: newportnobby on May 31, 2011, 03:54:10 PM
I agree with Port Perran. The Dapol catalogue shows an 00 Class 22 and I'd love an N gauge version to complete my set of Western hydraulics (I have 2 Westerns, 2 Warships and 2 Hymeks). Mind you, I am basing my layout on a sort of Oxford, where you could see virtually anything turn up, except maybe from Scotland! I also asked for re-release of the Q1 in BR guise and the Siphons. I've always found Dapol Dave to be very good at responding to direct enquiries.
Don't forget the 14 and the other hydraulics - D600 etc !
Alan
A parallel boiler Patriot, Stanier mogul, Fowler, Stanier, or Fairburn tank loco.
Hi Alan, I have the Farish Class 14 weathered (overdone I think) and yes, would love a D600 but really don't think anyone would tool up for such a small class even though the demand is out there. I have a concern that Farish and Dapol seem to get into a contest every now and then rather than give us what we want. For instance, the Farish Western is passable but Dapol are going to bring one out. No doubt it will be more detailed than the Farish item, but we also had the issue of the 9F which, in the end, Farish dropped due to the Dapol version being released. Not having an airbrush and being fairly cack-handed, I would like to see more weathered versions of anything coming to the market place. With the ever increasing cost of our hobby, I tend to run everything as it comes out of the box so that, if necessary, I can re-box it and sell it as bought (albeit with some mileage on the clock). Bright paintwork isn't prototypical but allows me to sell off unwanted items rather than hope someone will like my feeble attempts at weathering.
I'm with Irish Padre re parallel boilers 8) . Cheers john .
I would be happy to see any small tank or tender loco released as there is very little to choose from, most of the express locos have been done to death, I guess thats what people want and the same situation exists with OO gauge, maybe a J52 or N2 would be nice.
I thought we weren't supposed to be wishlisting? :)
But if we can, well, I'd like a 3F and a 4F. Or maybe a Dean Goods. Or maybe a Jxx [I have to admit that LNER 0-6-0 tender locos are something I know almost nothing about]
I'd also like to see a P1 and an LMS Garratt, as well as a 47xx, and maybe an S160 or S200, or indeed any beefy goods locos...
I wonder if there is any Irish GM Class 201's availible in N gauge? If not, I would love to see Murphy Models/Dapol make one in N gauge ;).
As a 3D print from valve design
http://www.shapeways.com/model/53266/ie_class_201_locomotive_n_scale.html?gid=mg
Might be worth asking if they know if it'll work in the new Ultra detail material as well.
Quote from: EtchedPixels on June 06, 2011, 10:00:30 AM
As a 3D print from valve design
http://www.shapeways.com/model/53266/ie_class_201_locomotive_n_scale.html?gid=mg
Might be worth asking if they know if it'll work in the new Ultra detail material as well.
As the minimum detail and wall thicknesses for 'white, strong and flexible' are greater than 'Ultra Frosted Detail' it should be possible.
Email Jack at Valvedesign and ask, you never know!
Well guys,
I've ordered a GM Class 201 bodyshell for the project, so I will let you all know how I get on. As its default grey, I will paint it into NIR livery or the orange CIE livery ;). Just need to get a Dapol Dummy Class 66 that I will rip apart for parts as I am going to need glazing, buffers plus I will need some car primer and car paint for the shell? If successful, I will probably build a fleet of them for my layout ;).
Quote from: D306Whistler on June 06, 2011, 03:55:16 PM
Well guys,
I've ordered a GM Class 201 bodyshell for the project, so I will let you all know how I get on. As its default grey, I will paint it into NIR livery or the orange CIE livery ;). Just need to get a Dapol Dummy Class 66 that I will rip apart for parts as I am going to need glazing, buffers plus I will need some car primer and car paint for the shell? If successful, I will probably build a fleet of them for my layout ;).
Right now they are flogging misprinted ones off direct from Dapol.com for £15 and I guess you don't care about misaligned digits on the bodyshell right ?
EtchedPixels: You have completely lost me. As when I buy my trains, if they look right I will buy them regardless of a minor error or two ;).
Just remembered..
Why is there no proper LMS or LNER suburban stock??? It's as if these companies never made any!! All we get is BR types and after years of bad Farish attempts, and the reasonable Minitirix Teaks, we finally got the superb Gresleys in Teak and of course the superb Staniers by Farish so main line is looking good.
Please can we have some suburbans!!!!!
Cudders
Quote from: cudders on June 08, 2011, 07:33:06 PM
Just remembered..
Why is there no proper LMS or LNER suburban stock??? It's as if these companies never made any!! All we get is BR types and after years of bad Farish attempts, and the reasonable Minitirix Teaks, we finally got the superb Gresleys in Teak and of course the superb Staniers by Farish so main line is looking good.
Please can we have some suburbans!!!!!
Cudders
The Farish generic suburban in LMS with a roof swap is actually pretty decent if a couple of scale feet two long, othewise there are printed side kits for LMS suburban stock and etched kits for LMS, LNER Thompson and I think Chris Higgs (Masterclass) did 51' Gresley stock as well and is currently doing Quad-Art etches if you are really determined! - Farish of course have done the 57' Mark 1 suburbans (but not grrr in blue)
The other problem with many suburbans is a bit less obvious, they tend to be flat ended and short so really need a close coupling system if being used on sharp curves or they tend to look a bit odd.
IMHO given the very limited range of pregroup SR stock, and the complete lack of Dean era GWR coaches the LMS folks have it *easy* on suburban stock 8)
Being 'ham fisted' I'm still with 'cudders' . Cheers john .