good review , l saw this model on " Sam's trains " about two weeks ago , loved it , ordered it the NRM ( National Railway Museum ), and it arrived in Australia with in a week , it REALLY does look good . keep up the good work .
Having watched your excellent review I was fortunate to buy a KOYLI Deltic from Rails in one of their ‘buy it now before they’re gone’ type promotions. It’s a superb loco overall, especially the sound, but it’s also a very ‘fragile’ loco. Fragile in the sense that numerous wee super detailing parts have fallen off as the loco has run around my layout. I’ve managed to glue most parts back in place but there are a few pieces I’ve no idea where they’re from. To be fair to Accurascale this is becoming more common in our hobby as I’ve had same ‘issue’ with Hatton’s 66, Hornby & Heljan. I’ve decided not to open the loco to fit a crew as I’m worried about damaging the chains. You’re spot on about fitting the buffer beam. Omg what a faff that is right enough! It took me the best part of an afternoon to fit. Really think all manufacturers should do this. Dapol & Heljan do so hopefully others will follow suit. However, these gripes aside I’m very glad to have the loco in my collection.
Cheers Andy, you did well managing to pick up a KOYLI in the extra stock sale - they sold out in jig time. I guess it's only fragile until all the fragile bits fall off. I haven't even bothered gluing the bits back on, I've seen a lot of feedback that the chains in particular are a pig to get stuck back on - with the risk of getting CA glue on the model. Unless it's something really obvious, I'll be leaving them off and just enjoying a nice-looking, well-running model. I still rate the Dapol 68 as one of the best diesels on the market - solid, beautiful runner, great looking model, the buffer beam detail already fitted and even better it's only £135. Thanks for the comments and enjoy KOYLI.
If it was priced at over £200 and that was to pay for detail it’d have been much tougher to justify, but at £160 thats a pretty good price for what is a really solid high quality loco. If they throw in a load of extra detail and some falls off I’m ok with that because I wouldn’t have gone out my way to pay for that in the first place. It looks like a mini Deltic and runs beautifully - with or without detail. Delighted with them.
I'm sorry but I cant agree regards detail, for the amazing value of this model you can either leave the extra detailing off or knock it off yourself! Finally having models with this level of detail is long overdue and some of us appreciate it! We are a fickle bunch us modellers so its not surprising to see comments of a model actually being too good! Long may it continue and well done Accurascale.
I’m not big on ultra details, but for £160 it doesn’t feel like you’re having to pay extra for it, so in my case if it falls off I won’t replace it, but won’t complain about it. Even without all the tiny extras it’s still an incredible, beautiful, solid, great running model for a cracking price - with or without the detail. I love them both.
Nice. I just subbed. I bought Paddy in blue with sound. Fortunately no parts have fallen off yet but I am with you regarding the fiddly bits. I recorded mine with my Bachmann sound equipped and they look good. I have since bought another Bachmann class 55 in green
It is a great model . A step above in detail and silky smooth although I’ve only run it for a short while . Reason is that three of the four bogie chains are hanging loose . I’m not to keen on cementing these back onto the body as like you I’m scared of getting glue in the wrong place . Also I understand if I need to take the body off , presumably it will need lubrication at some point, these chains have to detach . I’ve sent for some black tack that I hope will be sufficiently sticky to reattach these . I have a feeling tjough that this is going to be up there with Hornbys Rocket couplings and Heljan Class 17 buffers as the most infuriating model I have . Like you I’d vote for more robustness
Hi Russell, yeah I've had issues with the bogie chains, with one one of the detached ones causing derailing - hence why I removed them altogether. I wanted to change the headcode on D9009, but having to undo the chains to remove the body seems too much hassle. I still think they're a minor issue - ultimately they're easily removed and left off, I've not tried to re-glue then, it's very difficult to notice that they're not fitted. They've been pretty regular runners on the layout and despite these very minor issues with detail they've been brilliant models and I'm really happy with them. My suggestion would be Accurascale provide us with these details as extras and allow us to decide which detail parts we want to fit. From memory a lot of the small handrails on the Bachmann Deltics were supplied as extras. Thanks for the comment and hope your Deltic settles in to allow you to enjoy it. All the best, Colin.
Yay Colin just bits ....mams been ill in hospital now recovering at home so only done little bits ....I'm starting a new project in different location in the new year so been planning that .....I need more space 👍💯👍 still going carry on with this one but my 2nd project is in planning stage I just need more space 👍💯👍
Great revue, I totally agree about the detail, it's just OTT! Wonderful for the display cabinet, but I want to run them, most of the super detail isn't noticeable if you apply the three foot rule! The reason I have bought 2 is because they have ESU 5 sound decoders that support ABC, which I need on my layout and at £90 extra, its far better value than retro fitting.
The sound is impressive from what I’ve seen - I’m DC so no sound for me. Solid models even if some of the detail drops off. £160 gets Accurascale a lot of leeway.
A few little bits dropping off hasn't diminished my opinion of these wonderful models. I love them. Enjoy Gordon Highlander and thanks for the comment.
Hve a phone round Rails, Deltic Preservation Society and Locomotion. They may have unpaid pre-orders. Accurascale worth contacting too. It’s early enough that there may be the odd model kicking about. Good luck mate! They’ll be doing other runs - it’s been a real success for Accurascale.
@@clipperrail8988 It came. A bit of paint missing on the high-intensity headlight at the 0Z55 end and a small yellow mark on one side. Also some tiny detailed parts had come off in transit- but Barely noticeable mind you.
Nice heart-felt review and quick session, thank you. looking down your rails I'm wondering if you do the same as me by using direct wire surface ties buried in the ballast between each length of track rather than an under board feed cable using droppers to attach? Regards Julian
Well spotted on the wires. I’m actually running dc - the layout is so small and I can usually only run one loco per loop. Originally the board was designed to separate into two halves (the silly ideas you have at the design stages!) so I’d wired the track either side of the join before ballasting. The wires run under the board and poke up through holes at the soldering point. Sounds like you’ve used a far more professional approach on your impressive layout. All the best.
good review , l saw this model on " Sam's trains " about two weeks ago , loved it , ordered it the NRM ( National Railway Museum ), and it arrived in Australia with in a week , it REALLY does look good . keep up the good work .
Having watched your excellent review I was fortunate to buy a KOYLI Deltic from Rails in one of their ‘buy it now before they’re gone’ type promotions. It’s a superb loco overall, especially the sound, but it’s also a very ‘fragile’ loco. Fragile in the sense that numerous wee super detailing parts have fallen off as the loco has run around my layout. I’ve managed to glue most parts back in place but there are a few pieces I’ve no idea where they’re from. To be fair to Accurascale this is becoming more common in our hobby as I’ve had same ‘issue’ with Hatton’s 66, Hornby & Heljan. I’ve decided not to open the loco to fit a crew as I’m worried about damaging the chains. You’re spot on about fitting the buffer beam. Omg what a faff that is right enough! It took me the best part of an afternoon to fit. Really think all manufacturers should do this. Dapol & Heljan do so hopefully others will follow suit. However, these gripes aside I’m very glad to have the loco in my collection.
Cheers Andy, you did well managing to pick up a KOYLI in the extra stock sale - they sold out in jig time. I guess it's only fragile until all the fragile bits fall off. I haven't even bothered gluing the bits back on, I've seen a lot of feedback that the chains in particular are a pig to get stuck back on - with the risk of getting CA glue on the model. Unless it's something really obvious, I'll be leaving them off and just enjoying a nice-looking, well-running model. I still rate the Dapol 68 as one of the best diesels on the market - solid, beautiful runner, great looking model, the buffer beam detail already fitted and even better it's only £135. Thanks for the comments and enjoy KOYLI.
Really good review. I’ve ordered one despite my initial reservation on the over detail. But looks amazing. Raising the bar is always tough.
If it was priced at over £200 and that was to pay for detail it’d have been much tougher to justify, but at £160 thats a pretty good price for what is a really solid high quality loco. If they throw in a load of extra detail and some falls off I’m ok with that because I wouldn’t have gone out my way to pay for that in the first place. It looks like a mini Deltic and runs beautifully - with or without detail. Delighted with them.
agree, I have 2 including the astonishing Porterbrook livery, simply gorgeous models
I'm sorry but I cant agree regards detail, for the amazing value of this model you can either leave the extra detailing off or knock it off yourself! Finally having models with this level of detail is long overdue and some of us appreciate it! We are a fickle bunch us modellers so its not surprising to see comments of a model actually being too good! Long may it continue and well done Accurascale.
I’m not big on ultra details, but for £160 it doesn’t feel like you’re having to pay extra for it, so in my case if it falls off I won’t replace it, but won’t complain about it. Even without all the tiny extras it’s still an incredible, beautiful, solid, great running model for a cracking price - with or without the detail. I love them both.
Nice. I just subbed. I bought Paddy in blue with sound. Fortunately no parts have fallen off yet but I am with you regarding the fiddly bits. I recorded mine with my Bachmann sound equipped and they look good. I have since bought another Bachmann class 55 in green
I’ll be keeping my Bachmann and Lima Deltics. I love them all, the Accurascales add to the fleet. Thanks for the comment and all the best.
It is a great model . A step above in detail and silky smooth although I’ve only run it for a short while . Reason is that three of the four bogie chains are hanging loose . I’m not to keen on cementing these back onto the body as like you I’m scared of getting glue in the wrong place . Also I understand if I need to take the body off , presumably it will need lubrication at some point, these chains have to detach . I’ve sent for some black tack that I hope will be sufficiently sticky to reattach these . I have a feeling tjough that this is going to be up there with Hornbys Rocket couplings and Heljan Class 17 buffers as the most infuriating model I have . Like you I’d vote for more robustness
Hi Russell, yeah I've had issues with the bogie chains, with one one of the detached ones causing derailing - hence why I removed them altogether. I wanted to change the headcode on D9009, but having to undo the chains to remove the body seems too much hassle. I still think they're a minor issue - ultimately they're easily removed and left off, I've not tried to re-glue then, it's very difficult to notice that they're not fitted. They've been pretty regular runners on the layout and despite these very minor issues with detail they've been brilliant models and I'm really happy with them. My suggestion would be Accurascale provide us with these details as extras and allow us to decide which detail parts we want to fit. From memory a lot of the small handrails on the Bachmann Deltics were supplied as extras. Thanks for the comment and hope your Deltic settles in to allow you to enjoy it. All the best, Colin.
Really good review, I agree with you these locos are perhaps too detailed. I have 5 now 2 of which I've returned because of significant faults
Great vid 👍
Cheers mate - hope everything going well with you and you're managing to get some quality time on your nice layout in the shed. All the best, Colin
Yay Colin just bits ....mams been ill in hospital now recovering at home so only done little bits ....I'm starting a new project in different location in the new year so been planning that .....I need more space 👍💯👍 still going carry on with this one but my 2nd project is in planning stage I just need more space 👍💯👍
Good news on your mum and the new project sounds interesting. You’re doing a great job on the current one. All the best, Colin
Great revue, I totally agree about the detail, it's just OTT! Wonderful for the display cabinet, but I want to run them, most of the super detail isn't noticeable if you apply the three foot rule! The reason I have bought 2 is because they have ESU 5 sound decoders that support ABC, which I need on my layout and at £90 extra, its far better value than retro fitting.
The sound is impressive from what I’ve seen - I’m DC so no sound for me. Solid models even if some of the detail drops off. £160 gets Accurascale a lot of leeway.
Cracking review just subbed many thanks Craig at New Durham junction
Super review my purple Gordon Highlander had a couple of tiny bits loose in the box. The model is of a very high standard.
A few little bits dropping off hasn't diminished my opinion of these wonderful models. I love them. Enjoy Gordon Highlander and thanks for the comment.
I can’t understate how much I want 9002 and 9009
Hve a phone round Rails, Deltic Preservation Society and Locomotion. They may have unpaid pre-orders. Accurascale worth contacting too. It’s early enough that there may be the odd model kicking about. Good luck mate! They’ll be doing other runs - it’s been a real success for Accurascale.
@@clipperrail8988 9009 is on the way! It should be here just in time for my birthday next Friday!
@@bennickss Nice one - you did well to manage to pick one up. Wishing you many happy hours of running. You'll love it!
@@clipperrail8988 It came. A bit of paint missing on the high-intensity headlight at the 0Z55 end and a small yellow mark on one side. Also some tiny detailed parts had come off in transit- but Barely noticeable mind you.
Nice heart-felt review and quick session, thank you. looking down your rails I'm wondering if you do the same as me by using direct wire surface ties buried in the ballast between each length of track rather than an under board feed cable using droppers to attach? Regards Julian
Well spotted on the wires. I’m actually running dc - the layout is so small and I can usually only run one loco per loop. Originally the board was designed to separate into two halves (the silly ideas you have at the design stages!) so I’d wired the track either side of the join before ballasting. The wires run under the board and poke up through holes at the soldering point. Sounds like you’ve used a far more professional approach on your impressive layout. All the best.