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Small update. Progress on the kitchen car is going well. Windows and door blanked with platicard for the windows and think strip for the door. Sanded down again and more filler applied.
Also had the 68 on the northern belle just to see how it looked. Might even get a chance to make a start on the next coach for the formation soon.
Feel free to post any questions ect regarding the northern belle project. Unfortunately this months model rail has given me ideas for the next luxuary train project.....
Royal scotsman??
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The 68 looks great, how did you achieve such a finish?
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Anyone else found the tension lock coupler snags the rail when not coupled to anything?
yep but I intend to use kadees or between wagon rakes/locos I want to use the intermodal bars Bachmann make...
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68005 sits on the sidings at ModelRail Scotland. Photo by Allan Cromarty of Oulton TMD fame.
Looks amazing! so realistic!
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Does anyone on here have pictures of 68002 and 68005 they wouldn't mind sharing so I can send mine off to be custom weathered, will use creds where appropriate.
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'The Letter' by the Box Tops?
That's a good one actually.
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Great work, what music should i listeto when working on intermodals? Inspire me James!
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Such amazing work from all the team, when are you next coming near london?
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Looks amazing, top work! Like the large loco collection in rear of some photos, certainly approving the class 92.
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Thanks for the pictures, looks great in DRS livery and the box artwork looks amazing too.
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Are they still scheduled to run the Daventry- Purfleet flow?
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Going back a few posts regarding full valances at one end and slotted at the other.
Now that a few more people have got their 68s, and for those that want to run with NEMs at both ends, is anyone willing to swap their full valance for slotted ones? I have two slotted that I would like to exchange for full.
Please PM if you can help.
Otherwise. it's out with the plasticard and filler to fill the gap.
Ta
Mick
I have a spare full air dam I don't need and are after a second slotted valance.
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I got my 68001 this morning as well and yes totally agree about how it was wrapped with only 1 layer of bubble wrap and brown paper around the box which I thought was quite poor and expected it to be in another box with the bubble or foam around the item, thus I held my breath when I started to unwrap the item and must admit Dapol's packaging is very good (nice strong box with foam insert) and love the limited edition artwork on the box it came in.
Anyway, took out the loco and wow what a model and totally intact with the nameplates perfectly placed with no glue marks and everything else where it should be, even the yellow ends are perfect...too be honest this is my first 68 and it's just simply stunning even with it's livery error down one side which will be quickly forgotten.
I have also ordered the 68005 with biffo sound from DC Kits which hasn't arrived yet but amazingly only payed £230 last Monday considering the prices that were being charged for the non-sound versions around the place, can't believe I managed to get one considering how late I was in purchasing thus have been very lucky.
Can someone send a picture of the box artwork and 68001 on the thread please.
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Any can motors people recommend to replace my Bachmann issue one with?
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The 67's look ace, I still do wonder why the Yellow panels are marginally higher than they used to be though...
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I am annoyed and angry to say the least with what i collected from the postie today, bear in mind one of these is supposed to be my birthday present, was really excited until i was presented with broken buffers and footsteps and footplates above buffers, glue splurges and mal aligned name plates, sending them to be fixed to say the least for i dont have the time nor the springs to do it.
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I haven't tried de-bonder (not sure if it would damage the body work as the paint did seem to come off each behind the nameplate I removed), I have a spare DRS 68 I don't want which has a tiny bit of glue and was going to try the warm water on a cocktail stick trick, or ping the plate off and move it up a tiny amount but haven't got round to it yet as the plates look quite well stuck on.
If you do could you tell me what happens, if worst comes to worst I will DIY the plates, don't want to hack them off and take the paintjob with it though...
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Mine DRS pair are sat somewhere in cheam awaiting picking up tommorow after school! im excited but also praying i got off lucky, On that note, does the glue debonder damage the paintwork when removing nameplates, has anyone tried?
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Thanks for the update, and to clear the confusion the other users have ran In to, I was referring to the hope of an update soon.
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Still not even in stock at my chosen shop for my pre-orders! Must be doing laps of the uk on the back of a lorry!
Emailed them on Sunday, Monday they said Dapol sent them the invoice and they were imminent, and today the email came through saying they were dispatched and will be here Friday, sorry if others have said this as I have literally read this post and this post only.
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Any updates???
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I wonder why they are discontinued and the drs shop ones are taking so long? I'm wondering if DRS sent them back and are getting the correct livery and nameplates fitted? If Dapol are happening to make CORRECT bodyshells for DRS 68's I would happily get some, but I would expect some sort of discount if we have to buy them?
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I have my 68 a weathering today am well happy looks a bit more realistic now
looks great I'm envious!
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Any updates on the layout on here or youtube
My detailing/repainting projects
in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
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I do like those biscuits...
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