davidprentice Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Hi Am I alone in noticing a quality problem with the newest Mk3 DVT from Hornby - R4996 in Intercity Swallow? The issue I have is that the spring-equipped doors to the drivers cab are (perhaps like me?!) very fussy. You push them in and then they are a total pain to get to reseat properly, without looking like they are left ajar. It's an issue I've not had before on the doors of either HSTs, DVTs, 08s, 60s, etc. Be interested to know if others have had the DVT issue... or the same door issue on other recent stuff? Having also recently had a bad experience with a Hornby HST, I'm increasingly minded to try to resist buying any more stuff as the quality just doesn't seem to be what it was. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted May 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2021 Are you trying to get in the cab to drive it? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I didn't notice it as an issue on mine, but to be honest it's a bit of a gimmick so I left them alone. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris37422 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Got mine, really pleased to finally have a Intercity one but I have 1 question regarding the windscreen surrounds. They are finished in Silver/Grey on the front. Is this correct? (I’m not saying it’s not) Only been able to find pictures of them black but that could be down to weathering etc? Many Thanks, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 hours ago, chris37422 said: Got mine, really pleased to finally have a Intercity one but I have 1 question regarding the windscreen surrounds. They are finished in Silver/Grey on the front. Is this correct? (I’m not saying it’s not) Only been able to find pictures of them black but that could be down to weathering etc? Many Thanks, Chris Lots of photos on flickr sadly show it as being black rather than silver. But presume Hornby got this scheme from somewhere... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I've seen a number of complaints over on various Facebook pages with regards to the light bleed on these, as well as the extra moulding line (tool crack perhaps?). I wonder if it's a batch wide issue or just a handful of DVTs with the issue? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterCity80s Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 33 minutes ago, martin_l_jones said: Lots of photos on flickr sadly show it as being black rather than silver. But presume Hornby got this scheme from somewhere... I couldn't find any of the BR liveried ones with silver window frames either but did find a Network Rail one: https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2D-017-004.jpg A previous Hornby model of the Mark 3 DVT (R4435) had black window frames. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I assume these a new release? I got 2 the first time around & don't need any more (although I do have a Hurst kit I've nearly finished), so I have not paid much attention to any re-release. If so, they still have the Virgin front grille (The intercity one had a Swallow etched in it). I don't have any noticeable light bleed with mine but I have Bachmann 3 & 4 function decoders in mine & the cab light is always on in the forward direction & the forward light is always in the day position. Have they changed the lighting options at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_l_jones Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, InterCity80s said: I couldn't find any of the BR liveried ones with silver window frames either but did find a Network Rail one: https://www.collettsmodelshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2D-017-004.jpg A previous Hornby model of the Mark 3 DVT (R4435) had black window frames. The Network Rail DVT from KMRC which happens to be 82124 and was released some time ago also has silver windscreen surrounds as per the photo in the link. Edited May 27, 2021 by martin_l_jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, martin_l_jones said: The Network Rail DVT from KMRC which happens to be 82124 and was released some time ago also has silver windscreen surrounds as per the photo in the link. One of each? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted May 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2021 9 hours ago, surfsup said: I've seen a number of complaints over on various Facebook pages with regards to the light bleed on these, as well as the extra moulding line (tool crack perhaps?). I wonder if it's a batch wide issue or just a handful of DVTs with the issue? I have the newly released NR version and the light bleed is pretty bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I also note these have the later Virgin style horn grille, I believe in this era they also had clipped buffers. Still finally glad to get some for Bank Quay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamvb Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Theres pretty serious light bleed (see images) and the moulding line on the side of the cab roof is pretty pronounced and looks a bit like a crack. I've spoken to Hornby and they are offering to paint the inside of the cabs and sand down the cab mould (and paint the window frames black) if models are returned to them via their customer service team. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) That's pretty dire quality. I bought some of these a few years ago for £19.99, quite a hike to £79.99. They didn't have these issues back then. Edited May 28, 2021 by blueeighties 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted May 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2021 8 hours ago, blueeighties said: That's pretty dire quality. I bought some of these a few years ago for £19.99, quite a hike to £79.99. They didn't have these issues back then. I agree, I have the Wrexham and Shropshire and Arriva Trains Wales DVT's and there are none of these issues. THe new price is taking the mickey frankly given the issues. Certainly won't be buying any more. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Well, here’s my issue. I returned one to Hattons as I couldn’t remove the body because the factory had overtightened 2 of the screws into the brass inserts which meant when I came to fit a chip the screws just chewed the inserts in the plastic which then obviously not come out. so I have now just received this abortion… It appears to be vapours from superglue or something and doesn’t rub off, so the entire roof need respraying. Hornbys quality control is a disgrace, and until they sort it out, this will be the last Hornby product I buy. Im in Australia, and with current postal delays, this one took 6 weeks to get to me from when I sent the old one back, and that was over 4 weeks shipping too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted April 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2022 I hope this is not a sign of things to come with the MK4 DVT’s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse889 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 That is really poor. Hope you get it sorted.... somehow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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