DJM Dave Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi everyone, and thanks for taking a look at this topic. Most of you know me, so I'm not going to bore you (lots of saying 'thank god' going on out there now), so anyway, after much speculation here I am. My website front page is live now, which will give you an idea of the values I wish to bring to UK RTR modelling, and Saturday at 11.00 I will be announcing some new products both on the web site and in person at the TINGS show which I am attending to help a friend with his layout. I'll post here around noon if I can with details of all the products and prices and specifications and cad/cam pictures, but bear with me if it's late as I expect to be answering lots of questions at the show. Anyway, rest assured this venture is a huge thing for me having put my money where my mouth is, and done the deed, and I believe that RTR locomotives (at present) can reach new heights of reliability, features and detail, without being overly priced. Please feel free to let me know either here or via the website your opinions, thoughts and even model suggestions. Cheers and thanks DJM Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted September 6, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Dave Good luck with you new venture . I wouldn't want to try and influence your new models (009 ). So I will just look forward to your announcements tomorrow. Cheers Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I really like the idea of 100% spares availablity and the break down schematic - should save a lot of frustration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2c Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Best of luck with the new venture Dave. I once started out on my own 30 years ago, best decision I ever made never looked back! Regards DaveH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Best of luck in your new venture Dave, I'm eagerly waiting to see what you've been up to. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 All the very best with your new venture Dave, I am at TINGS tomorrow so will certainly try to catch up with your news. As this is an opportunity to plead being hard done by to a new manufacturer, don't forget the humble (ex) LNER tank loco (Maybe an N2 or j83? The only thing anyone (Farish) currently makes even loosely LNER is a rather clunky old J94 Austerity Tank. Cheers Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Looking forward to seeing what models you've got planned. I hope the new venture is successful, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good luck in your new venture hope its a massive success Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good luck Dave - you have helped to change the face of model railways over the last few years so I suspect the old threadbare rug under the 'big boys' is going to get a real tug later today! Keep it up. Cheers, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 This sounds good! What's the website address? Regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted September 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2013 All the best for this new venture Dave , looks like you have some great ideas already . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2013 This sounds good! What's the website address? Regards Neil The address is on the bottom of Dave's signature. DJmodels.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm impressed with the promises Dave. I hope that it all works out for you, oh and that there will be models that fit with my modelling :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycorton Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi Dave Great news, at last some understanding of what we all want in terms of service from a manufacture put into practice. I wish you every success with the venture and can't wait to place my first order. Ray (black wheels) Corton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted September 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2013 All the very best Dave. I'm running a sweepstake on how long it takes for this thread to turn into yet another wishlist thread. All the answers under 5 minutes have been snapped up!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairburn Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good Luck, Dave. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroz Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 From their website: DJ Models are pleased to announce their first products! N gauge – Class 17, Class 23 and J94 OO Gauge – J94 O gauge – Class 23 and J94 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good luck Dave, Hope this venture takes off for you.. Watching with interest! Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 The level of CQ proposed by Dave is significant, particularly: all models to have a full range of spare parts available before release circuit boards designed to meet the motor specs all models individually tested before sent out to customers tracking of manufacturing and delivery process from manufacturers This is extremely ambitious and very pleasing to hear. Couple this with a proposed range covering 3 modelling scales and this becomes a really significant venture. Good luck Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Just seen what's been announced on the site (from Dave's link) - oh my Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 All the very best with this new venture, looking forward to the developments especially with the 7mm range. Cheers, Darren NSE DAZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyewipe Jct Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Congratulations Dave - really looking forward to the 'N' range, in fact I'll take one of each, please! Best of luck (though I don't think you'll need it...), Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted September 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2013 Very interesting developments. The idea of releasing the same model in different scales sounds to be a good way of using one set of research/development costs to produce more than one product, which seems quite clever! Although the OO gauge J94 won't be of direct interest to me (the GCR didn't have any!) I can think of a few of my friends who may well be keen. I note that they will have split frame pick up and I wonder if any thought has been given to make conversion to EM or P4 nice and easy, as previous commercial split frames have sometimes been a bit difficult? I don't know you from Adam, Dave, but I wish you all the very best with the new venture. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good luck with your new venture, sure this bodes well for the future of the hobby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveArkley Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Dave, Excellent starting line-up, I'm really pleased to see a Clayton in N gauge, and a powered/dummy pair too. I think you're just what the market needs, a quality British outline product. I'm of the sort who doesn't mind paying a bit extra for something that will work well. I suggest an acid test for your new models. Ensure they run 'prod free' on well laid track. I visited TINGS today. All of the layouts with the exception of the giant modular Worldwide group layout needed the hand of god at some stage. Yes I know it was hot in there, and I know transported layouts never perform at their best on the first day, but the one layout which seemed to use exclusively continental models (I saw Fleishmann, Arnold and Trix on there) did not require one finger poke as I watched it for 20 minutes or so.Even the excellent Vale of Oxbury, with all it's new hydraulics, couldn't make that claim. British outline models of that quality seems to be the carrot you are dangling. I really hope you succeed. Cheers, and best luck Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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