DJM Dave Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Dave - now you have your first, in-house kettle on the shelves (congratulations for which by the way) do you have any better idea of timescales for the 74 now? Many thanks Hi Mike, The cad cam has started in earnest on this model now, and i expect something within the next 2 months for comments. cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) 71H, on 05 Jul 2016 - 11:23, said:71H, on 05 Jul 2016 - 11:23, said:71H, on 05 Jul 2016 - 11:23, said: Ordered 74 010 today ...........only one small problem i can foresee, how in hell's bell's name do i expain two Class 74's arriving on the doorstep to the 'boss' ? (she only know's about one 74 i bought, the other one she doesn't know about, she might have a mental fit if she finds out) I need to think of a good excuse or i'll be in the dark brown smelly stuff otherwise and i certainly don't wish to wake up in the morning with my gentleman's vegetables floating in a glass of water next to my bedside !!! There's no man who can look his spouse in the face and lie - and get clean away with it... Her long range radars pick up on the lie from hundreds of miles away.. There's nothing you can do.... so accept your fate.. The only defence, and its not proven to work, is to point out that unlike most purchases, Model Trains hold their value. They can be viewed as a wise investment. Persuade her that she really ought to be encouraging you to buy more trains, and not discouraging you! Edited November 26, 2016 by Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) There's no man who can look his spouse in the face and lie - and get clean away with it... Her long range radars pick up on the lie from hundreds of miles away.. There's nothing you can do.... so accept your fate.. The only defence, and its not proven to work, is to point out that unlike most purchases, Model Trains hold their value. They can be viewed as a wise investment. Persuade her that she really ought to be encouraging you to buy more trains, and not discouraging you! It's not what you do but what you get caught doing that sinks you. I just told my wife last C******mas that I was buying a loco and when she realised I was paying out of my own pocket, she lost interest. Edited November 26, 2016 by Judge Dread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hi Mike, The cad cam has started in earnest on this model now, and i expect something within the next 2 months for comments. cheers Dave Hello Dave Once the froth of Warley is over, could you please give us an update on progress? It is now 2 months since your last one. I fully understand that we should not be thinking in terms of a forecast production date yet, and that it could well be into 2018, but is the project now viable? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Oh dear, Dave's got competition!: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-CLASS-74-E6101-BR-BLUE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-10H-/192022933988?hash=item2cb57571e4:g:98wAAOSw44BYIxAr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2016 Oh dear, Dave's got competition!: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-CLASS-74-E6101-BR-BLUE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-10H-/192022933988?hash=item2cb57571e4:g:98wAAOSw44BYIxAr The words which formed on my lips when I saw that picture would very likely have me banned from this place if not the entire internet. What the ........ ????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 It is certainly cheaper than the DJM one, but I wonder if it is up to the same standard..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 It is certainly cheaper than the DJM one, but I wonder if it is up to the same standard..... On the other hand, it exists. I hope to be able to say that about my 71 soon, whisky permitting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2016 It is certainly cheaper than the DJM one, but I wonder if it is up to the same standard..... Rails' description states "Built and finished to a good standard". Would the Trades Descriptions Act possibly apply here? Any it surprises me that Rails, with their generally good reputation, have even gone near this and others from the same source let alone try to sell it for almost £70. If we knew what the chassis / motor unit was it might help as they could be useful spares. The body ...... sadder than a bag of wet mice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted December 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) If we knew what the chassis / motor unit was it might help as they could be useful spares. The body ...... sadder than a bag of wet mice.Looks like a Lima 73 to me, so maybe useful, but still not at that price! Edit: Signaller is right - 33 rather than 73 chassis! Edited December 10, 2016 by amwells Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Oh dear, Dave's got competition!: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-GAUGE-KIT-BUILT-CLASS-74-E6101-BR-BLUE-DIESEL-LOCOMOTIVE-10H-/192022933988?hash=item2cb57571e4:g:98wAAOSw44BYIxAr Looks like an old MTK class 74 body plonked straight on a Lima/Hornby Railroad Class 33 chassis. Perhaps the builder didn't feel confident adding the MTK bogie side frames and underfloor equipment, or its been re-chassied? Whilst far from perfect, I have to say I've seen worse, and illustrates quite well one of the few options available for doing a 74 in years gone by. Hopefully not for much longer! Edited December 10, 2016 by Signaller69 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted December 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2016 I wouldn't offer £7 for that, let alone the nigh-on £70 they're asking for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) The 4mm group at the Hull MRS were lucky with a builder of MTK kits who knew what he was doing. Here's the 74 at the coal yard of Chessington (Chalk Lane) way back in the 70's. No Lima chassis or bogies for us. Edited December 13, 2016 by Judge Dread 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted December 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Post removed, off topic. Thanks for now redundant likes! Edited December 19, 2016 by Tim Hall 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member charliepetty Posted December 12, 2016 Trade Member Share Posted December 12, 2016 I bought one off ebay from another member this forum (I think) earlier this year for only a couple of quid more than the Rails one. Silver Fox body nicely finished, neat handrails, Heljan 33 chassis, so v strong and quiet, with appropriate side frames (I hope). Very nice indeed! The body shell is a DCKits Body Kit which Silver Fox have bought from DC Kits. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted December 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) The body shell is a DCKits Body Kit which Silver Fox have bought from DC Kits. CharlieRemoved, off topic Edited December 19, 2016 by Tim Hall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 It's a bit off to criticise someone elses modelling I take it everyone has perfect models they have built themselves rather than waiting for DJM to make them? Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 It's a bit off to criticise someone elses modelling I take it everyone has perfect models they have built themselves rather than waiting for DJM to make them? Jason Don't think it was the modeller being criticised, rather the description of it. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I don't agree. The words which formed on my lips when I saw that picture would very likely have me banned from this place if not the entire internet. What the ........ ????? One of the most extreme examples, but most of the others were hardly complimentary. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Must it warrant compliments? Here's my re-shaped (but still not right) Silverfox loco on a Heljan 33 chassis. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Must it warrant compliments? Here's my re-shaped (but still not right) Silverfox loco on a Heljan 33 chassis. That looks a lot better. Previous photoes of these resin models reminded me of my daughter's cartoon programs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47164 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 That last example is stunning, and goes to show how a combination of flush glazing and weathering bring life to a model. And seeing that MTK and dc have played their hand, here my genesis example not built by me , has Lima power and despite all the misgiving about their pancakes, this one is so well run in and has a good weight that it runs smoothly and quietly. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Must it warrant compliments? Here's my re-shaped (but still not right) Silverfox loco on a Heljan 33 chassis. No. But isn't it better to keep your mouth shut if you haven't got anything nice to say? No one knows the history of that model. Would you be happy if someone was slagging off the efforts of your deceased father or brother on the internet? Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Copied directly from DJM class 71 thread: I tell you what, why don't we just concentrate on the essence of the thread; that being the DJM Class 74? ('74' substituted for '71' of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Must it warrant compliments? Here's my re-shaped (but still not right) Silverfox loco on a Heljan 33 chassis. Very impressive Edited December 18, 2016 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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