Hi, the kit is PRMRP I think. RTR HSTs have been discussed at great length.....I'd be surprised if a manufacturer took one one as there are so many power car, and coach variations, the tooling would run into hundreds of thousands of ££. And from a sales point of view, realistically how many folk have room for an 8 coach rake? Be nice to see regardless though.Hi Great HST works - I was wondering who made the kit as I wonder if any interest in rtr HSTs?
Robert
Hi Lee , I'm actually building one of these DJH kits ar the moment . When you get to fitting the decoder and lights etc could you take a few photos so i can see which/what goes where . I assume the decoder will be ESU with a Leggoman sound file ?Kitbuilt locos. Something I have always steered away from, as the vast majority of diesel kits are long in the tooth, and pretty poor by current standards. Everything I have come across has always had issues with running too.
However.....
I attended the Barnsley O gauge guild show as a trader on Saturday. Really good, friendly, well organised, plenty of decent trade. I stumbled across this. It's a DJH factory built class 03. Finished as a GD machine, how could my arm not be twisted? Runs beautifully too. Considering the unbuilt kit price is now just over £500, the purchase price of £275 was a bit of a bargain.
All I have to do is add sound, weather, and possibly working lights.View attachment 188102View attachment 188103
Hi Paul. I prefer Zimo/Paul Chetter for 03s and 08s. Bags of room inside to fit a chip and speaker.Hi Lee , I'm actually building one of these DJH kits ar the moment . When you get to fitting the decoder and lights etc could you take a few photos so i can see which/what goes where . I assume the decoder will be ESU with a Leggoman sound file ?
Perhaps it looked like this?It's a real shame to see stuff like this, let alone have to re-work it. This class 25 is as received by a customer. Into the stripping bath we go, and lets do a proper job.
I do hope others haven't had the pleasure of this clown.View attachment 197683View attachment 197684View attachment 197685View attachment 197686View attachment 197687View attachment 197688View attachment 197689
'Looked like this'? That's a so called 'professional' job. Unfinished varnish patches, damaged transfers, loco damage, and a shocking sound installation.Perhaps it looked like this?
Will be interesting to see the results of your work, hopefully alongside a photo of the prototype from which you’ve worked.
jonte
'Looked like this'? That's a so called 'professional' job. Unfinished varnish patches, damaged transfers, loco damage, and a shocking sound installation.
Can't remember seeing those details on the prototype.
Unfortunately it was.There are some real charlatans out there who offer a "professional weathering service".
I do hope this original attempt wasn't paid for.
Rob
Hi Larry. Would be nice to see some images.I first photographed 'Tamworth' for the mags when it had been repainted. 25 912 then settled down to mainly working the gunpowder train from Maentwrog Road to Llandudno Junction. It took on a flat dusty appearance and looked reasonably cared for while working in North Wales.
Hi Lee , is that because of the sound file ?Hi Paul. I prefer Zimo/Paul Chetter for 03s and 08s. Bags of room inside to fit a chip and speaker.
Morning Paul. Yes, purely because of the soundfile.Hi Lee , is that because of the sound file ?
I normally use Zimo decoders but after reading previous postings assumed you would use an ESU , silly me .
One of the extra Disco's, needed when the sets started working to Aberdeen. 714 is in good condition as these got absolutely filthy. They were thrashed day in and day out and often got a thick coating of dirty black soot. Very nicely done.