deltic17 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Deltics look great - my only comment on the late Blue ones such as 55018 with white windows..... the Opaque lenses in the plated over headcode box look too dark. They were almost a light grey white colour. Not sure whether anyone else has noticed this - apologies if already noted. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff McC Posted February 12, 2021 Accurascale staff Share Posted February 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Kaput said: Aww poop. I take it this will apply to all your current models? (92, 37 etc) correct altho the circuits are all in place. You can install your own EM2 and sugar cube. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Colin_McLeod said: How many rivets on each buffer? Asking for a rivet counter friend. Fran reckons too many........and then he said something in Irish I couldn’t quite make out 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted February 13, 2021 Accurascale staff Share Posted February 13, 2021 15 hours ago, deltic17 said: Deltics look great - my only comment on the late Blue ones such as 55018 with white windows..... the Opaque lenses in the plated over headcode box look too dark. They were almost a light grey white colour. Not sure whether anyone else has noticed this - apologies if already noted. Hi @deltic17, Correct, the lenses will be corrected on the finished production models. 14 hours ago, boxbrownie said: Fran reckons too many........and then he said something in Irish I couldn’t quite make out I said ábhar éacúiméineach a bheadh ansin. Cheers! Fean 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted February 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2021 55 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: I said ábhar éacúiméineach a bheadh ansin. Cheers! Fean Well if you need that much help I think we’ll all let you off those rivets 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwnameplates Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 dps have put there samples on facebook 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo 079 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi @deltic17, Correct, the lenses will be corrected on the finished production models. I said ábhar éacúiméineach a bheadh ansin. Cheers! Fean or alternatively, "sea", if I remember correctly. Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi @deltic17, Correct, the lenses will be corrected on the finished production models. Excellent re the lenses - thanks for confirming - one other thing I've noticed....in the late 70's/80's I believe the Deltics had black driver and secondman seats as opposed to bright red as featured in the photos of your 55018 FP White Windows. Hopefully they will have black seats in the finished production model? These are getting very tempting and I don't even model in OO gauge!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 12 hours ago, lwnameplates said: dps have put there samples on facebook The BR Blue D9009 Alycidon is also fitted with the front headlight too Am I right that D9002 (BR Green) is currently the only other one with a headlight being produced (except the one off 9016, that is)? Hats off to Accurascale for what is without a doubt an absolutely stunning model and superb demonstration of modern production capabilities at a very competitive price. Despite being a modern era enthusiast, that 55022 with all the silver is a threat to my wallet! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Just looking at the size of BR arrows on the cabside of your 55018 - I believe these are a bit on the large side - from around the late 70's as Deltics went through Doncaster at overhaul the BR arrows applied were a slightly smaller version and this spread to other BR classes around the same time. As far as I can see the arrows on your 9021 (early blue livery) appear the same size as on your 55018 so the ones on 55018 definitely look a bit too large. A check on Flickr say can confirm this. All Deltics in BR Blue carried these smaller BR arrows apart from 55020 (which had got stuck in Doncaster Works from 1978) and 55016 which managed to retain the larger BR arrows until withdrawal. Just hoping to be constructive in helping you achieve the perfect Deltic......a superb effort so far..... Edited February 13, 2021 by deltic17 spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, deltic17 said: Excellent re the lenses - thanks for confirming - one other thing I've noticed....in the late 70's/80's I believe the Deltics had black driver and secondman seats as opposed to bright red as featured in the photos of your 55018 FP White Windows. Hopefully they will have black seats in the finished production model? These are getting very tempting and I don't even model in OO gauge!! From the few period photos I could find (assuming the captions are correct) it seems to have varied: 55002 - black (looks like a new cushion) 55004 - black? 55005 - dark red 55022 - black? I'm guessing dark red is the original style - compare preservation views of 55009 (red) with 55019 (black). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: I said ábhar éacúiméineach a bheadh ansin. Cheers! Fean ... that's easy for you to say ! Edited February 14, 2021 by Michael Hodgson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 9 hours ago, Flying Pig said: From the few period photos I could find (assuming the captions are correct) it seems to have varied: 55002 - black (looks like a new cushion) 55004 - black? 55005 - dark red 55022 - black? I'm guessing dark red is the original style - compare preservation views of 55009 (red) with 55019 (black). Yes I agree the original seemed to be a dark red/maroon but I can only remember black in later years of their BR lives - certainly not bright red. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, deltic17 said: Yes I agree the original seemed to be a dark red/maroon but I can only remember black in later years of their BR lives - certainly not bright red. Sat in most of the Class in the late 70’s and early 80’s never recalled red seats all were black shiny plastic and a grey frame / plinth. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff Accurascale Fran Posted February 14, 2021 Accurascale staff Share Posted February 14, 2021 12 hours ago, deltic17 said: Just looking at the size of BR arrows on the cabside of your 55018 - I believe these are a bit on the large side - from around the late 70's as Deltics went through Doncaster at overhaul the BR arrows applied were a slightly smaller version and this spread to other BR classes around the same time. As far as I can see the arrows on your 9021 (early blue livery) appear the same size as on your 55018 so the ones on 55018 definitely look a bit too large. A check on Flickr say can confirm this. All Deltics in BR Blue carried these smaller BR arrows apart from 55020 (which had got stuck in Doncaster Works from 1978) and 55016 which managed to retain the larger BR arrows until withdrawal. Just hoping to be constructive in helping you achieve the perfect Deltic......a superb effort so far..... Hi @deltic17, Many thanks for the feedback on arrows and seat colours. We’re going to look into both and make amendments where necessary. Cheers! Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 13/02/2021 at 10:03, Accurascale Fran said: Hi @deltic17, Correct, the lenses will be corrected on the finished production models. I said ábhar éacúiméineach a bheadh ansin. Cheers! Fean talking of lenses, will the High Intensity headlight be a bit more flush glazed than the sample shows? The real thing has the glazing very close to the front of the lamp body, while the livery smaple shows it recessed a fair bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, deltic17 said: Just looking at the size of BR arrows on the cabside of your 55018 - I believe these are a bit on the large side - from around the late 70's as Deltics went through Doncaster at overhaul the BR arrows applied were a slightly smaller version and this spread to other BR classes around the same time. As far as I can see the arrows on your 9021 (early blue livery) appear the same size as on your 55018 so the ones on 55018 definitely look a bit too large. A check on Flickr say can confirm this. All Deltics in BR Blue carried these smaller BR arrows apart from 55020 (which had got stuck in Doncaster Works from 1978) and 55016 which managed to retain the larger BR arrows until withdrawal. Just hoping to be constructive in helping you achieve the perfect Deltic......a superb effort so far..... Yes, you are correct - just like the BR early and late crests before it the double arrow logo came in two sizes, 2' and 2' 6" (hand-painted versions could be seen to other dimensions at the start - and not always the right way round! - but the self-adhesive vinyls were to these two basic sizes). The larger one tended to be used where the expanse of bodywork allowed it but at some point around 1977/8 it fell out of use and the smaller one became standard. This was particularly noticeable on Class 47 - the waters were muddied around Class 50 by the naming programme at that time but shifted logos were always the smaller variety. Edited February 14, 2021 by Neil Phillips Adjusted the year by one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gordon s Posted February 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Fran, I think you deserve a knighthood, for your patience and perseverance in accommodating all these tiny, but proven changes in your pursuit of perfection..... This thread should be pinned up in the Boardroom of every manufacturer in this market as an example of how to relate to your customer base and engage in positive acceptance of changes before finally pressing the button on production. This model will be outstanding and how much better it has been to have these inputs now rather than have all these minor observations detracting from the purity of this model after release. If only all models were made this way......... Edited February 14, 2021 by gordon s 1 22 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Quick question is the front of Tulyar from ROS similar to as it is in preservation or did it gain a high intensity light at the front? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2021 I have no questions. I count among my friends people who I have worked with who also worked at Finsbury Park when the Deltics were allocated there. My last Deltic was Ballymoss, so I have ordered it with FP white window surrounds in honour of both the foregoing. I am really looking forward to getting my hand on it. Please send it soon. 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Locomotion No. 3 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 DELTIC MODELS REACH LIVERY SAMPLING STAGE We have now received images of the livery samples from Accurascale for the commissioned ‘Exclusive Edition’ models of Class 55 ‘Deltic’ locomotives. These are being produced in conjunction with Rails of Sheffield and The Deltic Preservation Society and feature preserved examples. Locomotion Models versions represent the National Collections ‘Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’ as follows. D9002 ‘Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’ in two tone green livery as currently preserved and running on the National Network (Era 9). D9002 ‘Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’ in two tone green 1980 with full yellow ends as repainted for its final thirteen months in traffic before withdrawal on 31st December 1981. The repaint into its colours was paid for with the aid of a grant from the Friends of the National Railway Museum (Era 7). Livery samples are currently en-route to us and will undergo a thorough evaluation process before being cleared for production. The images shown here did not have buffers fitted at the time of photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted February 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2021 Pre order placed for D9008! Don't think I have ever been so excited by a pre-order . Keep the photo's coming - I can still be tempted lol 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delticfan Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 14/02/2021 at 16:29, gordon s said: Fran, I think you deserve a knighthood, for your patience and perseverance in accommodating all these tiny, but proven changes in your pursuit of perfection..... This thread should be pinned up in the Boardroom of every manufacturer in this market as an example of how to relate to your customer base and engage in positive acceptance of changes before finally pressing the button on production. This model will be outstanding and how much better it has been to have these inputs now rather than have all these minor observations detracting from the purity of this model after release. If only all models were made this way......... Fran, I’ll make you Lord Fran if you do a 7mm Deltic.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprporter Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, delticfan said: Fran, I’ll make you Lord Fran if you do a 7mm Deltic.... Saint Fran I would say!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Popular Post AY Mod Posted February 15, 2021 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2021 When the A Class is released he can be St. Francis of a C-C. 1 8 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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