I have Mallard in N gauge, but for some reason it doesn't have the valances, which is odd because Mallard is known most for having them. I think the last time Mallard (the real one that is) was without the valances was when it was green during the 50s and 60s, possibly earlier, but ever since the 1970s (unless I'm mistaken) to the present day it's always had valances over the wheels. And also the Mallard I have looks to be of a different blue to the one shown here (lighter blue) and doesn't have red wheels. I can't recall from what I've read whether Mallard was ever painted in any other shade of blue to the blue it is now. When my dad bought it over 10 years ago it came in a plastic case similar to the one shown here, but didn't have the outer cardboard packaging, but it is in very pristine condition probably because it's never been used much. And also the tender of the one I have doesn't have the LNER letters but the crest, which is what Mallard has today. I suppose what you said about the Dapol Mallard mostly being without the valances due to not being able to fit the valve gear on a small scale model explains it.
If they weren't so expensive I'd modify one so that a 00 or 0 gauge person could sit in the tender, like a miniature railway that some theme parks have
I have Mallard in N gauge, but for some reason it doesn't have the valances, which is odd because Mallard is known most for having them. I think the last time Mallard (the real one that is) was without the valances was when it was green during the 50s and 60s, possibly earlier, but ever since the 1970s (unless I'm mistaken) to the present day it's always had valances over the wheels. And also the Mallard I have looks to be of a different blue to the one shown here (lighter blue) and doesn't have red wheels. I can't recall from what I've read whether Mallard was ever painted in any other shade of blue to the blue it is now. When my dad bought it over 10 years ago it came in a plastic case similar to the one shown here, but didn't have the outer cardboard packaging, but it is in very pristine condition probably because it's never been used much. And also the tender of the one I have doesn't have the LNER letters but the crest, which is what Mallard has today.
I suppose what you said about the Dapol Mallard mostly being without the valances due to not being able to fit the valve gear on a small scale model explains it.
great review, i really like the models, got one on my wishlist
If they weren't so expensive I'd modify one so that a 00 or 0 gauge person could sit in the tender, like a miniature railway that some theme parks have
lol! that's a great idea.