I managed to get my name down for one of the RMWeb limited edition wagons last year - it's not yet materialised so hopefully they might be released some time soon. I mentioned at time a 25 batch run is within the realms of a good sized club or wealthy individual.Not sure if this is the right place to put this! Dapol have just announced on their Facebook page along with the accompanying photo:
"O Gauge Wagons on Release soon. We would love to quote for special commissions with runs as low as 25 units."
An interesting number I think you will agree!
So have I.... first time I've ever Pre-ordered a model sight-unseen! but at that price it would just be rude not to....I'm looking forward to the Dapol 08, As ive ordered one
Steve
It seems people are critisizing ready to run products but the truth is we have never had it so good in 7mm.
...the model probably represents an RCH 1923 standard wagon rather than a 16' long 1907 type...
...but don't let's run off with the idea that this is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Richard
So apart from wheels in the corners, it's naff all like the wagon it's supposed to be!If you want to nit-pick (I do, I do) as a model of GW 06515 it has many small inaccuracies, not least of which is that the model probably represents an RCH 1923 standard wagon rather than a 16' long 1907 type. The side knee washer strips should have hockey-stick ends to join up with the diagonal strapping, the end-door hinge bar should be inside the wagon, there appears to be no end-door knee iron, the axleboxes are RCH oil rather than Gloucester grease, not to mention the lack of capping strip... And so on. In short it is not a scale model of the prototype. No doubt there are many people for whom this will of no concern - it does at least have right number of planks - and that's fine but don't let's run off with the idea that this is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Richard
So who is going to be brave enough to ask "Dapol Dave" (over there) about the prototypical data upon which the model is based?In short it is not a scale model of the prototype.
Richard,
Interesting. I'll need to continue my search for info on the Stephenson Clarke vehicles, but it sounds as though they may well suit. And while it may not be the greatest thing since sliced bread, it might save some time and effort over the odd kit or three!
And thanks Dave, yes Stephenson Clarke were the Southern Railway's coal factors, a duty which continued into BR(S) days. Were they not also a provider to the Admiralty?
And, before I write to commission my run of SC wagons - how much are these opens expected to be?
Steph