Looking at my Class 68 photos at Scarborough Sept 2022 the black lining on the panels is present. So would have to say the livery on the 2nd batch is the more realistic in that respect. Unfortunately you are right about the blue fade being much lower down. The blue only goes as far as the (water?) filler cap.
Great review on the newly released Dapol 68, John. The black lines on the body side panels are correct so a welcome improvement. The fade on the dark blue on the cabside is, as you pointed out in the video, incorrect. The other livery issue is the turquoise colour at the front of the cab (and above the dark blue) which is too light. This was incorrect on the original model and has not been corrected on the new model. (I have good photos to illustrate these points but unfortunately UA-cam doesn't offer an option to add attachments).
@@stuartblack6604 I love the black edging lines, makes the model look more impressive...but that dark blue section is awful...even the earlier versions are not right, and I agree also the lighter blue sections are to light....I can live with that, but the dark Blue areas really stick out...I have emailed Dapol sales for comment as just how many TPE 68s in this new batch have gone out looking like this?? Thank you for your comments 🙏
The Franky Howerd of Model Railways on UA-cam!!!!.... The blue line is a massive own goal fubar.....spotted it when you had the two on your FB pic....good review...'droopy' 😃😃🥳😃😃😃🥳🎉
Went to York a couple years ago and onto Scarborough, in Scarborough about 3 or 4 TPE 68's all lined up, Black Douglas was the stand by loco at York...all superb
@@Bassetvids oh yes, i was the same, spent a day at Scarbvegas then went to catch a bus near the station back to Filey....walked onto the station while waiting..to find these TPE Class 68s 3 in total, reverberating...fell in love there and then immediately.....
Good evening John, good to have you back, have been away myself, agree totally with your comments, I have checked the prototype it has the black lining, just as another note the track cleaning was supurb, just took delivery of 37405 HNRC stunning, catch up soon, all the best Mate
@@MarkHorsley-pk6vj I love the black lining, really makes the model stand out, again a stunning model, super smooth, no noise..BUT...that livery boo boo, really spoils it...esp as I have 8 others...and if they are in the stabling sidings together, it looks like a pimple on a Babies arse...why can't Dapol get these 68s correct? Missing handrails, DRS Compass livery wrong...and now new 2 TPE 68s incorrectly liveried...I'm sure once they see this issue...maybe they will offer revised bodysells...I'd like to think so...hope you had a good holibobs and all is well Sir..
Hi John . Lovely model .I dont think droopy hooks would be an issue for many as some modelers will change them anyway for Hunt or Kadees as in my case. Sadly a different era for me as I am stuck in the late 80s and early 90s .
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 the bad very fading, does not bother me to be honest...but I have to report the error, in case somebody is a purist and wants accuracy...and this is a very poor mistake, apart from that...stunning...I love the black lining marks...
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 good looking model, I love the enhanced black edging...BUT, the livery error will upset some people as its totally wrong, its not the first time either, Dapol had to re issue DRS Compass 68s as they produced a livery error...I wouldn't be surprised if they do the same here...if you only have one TPE 68 then it's fine, but if like me you have 5 or 6 then it's glaringly obvious...doesn't bother me...I love the model, I just have to report what I found as it is a review...
@@HaroldRoad True ... i couldn't work out what made it look a bit more powerful at the front end and when you pointed it out to us .. well it was too late for me I liked it better.... but a bad mistake by Dapol fir general sales... I`ll check mine when it comes to see if its the same.. maybe the painter Sneezed doing yours ..LOL
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 every corner of Blue on mine has a diffent fade...its very poor...and nothing like the real thing, shame as its a stunning model
Looking at my Class 68 photos at Scarborough Sept 2022 the black lining on the panels is present. So would have to say the livery on the 2nd batch is the more realistic in that respect. Unfortunately you are right about the blue fade being much lower down. The blue only goes as far as the (water?) filler cap.
Hi John, great reveiw, those black lines on your latest 68 are on the prototype, I just had a look.
Great review on the newly released Dapol 68, John. The black lines on the body side panels are correct so a welcome improvement. The fade on the dark blue on the cabside is, as you pointed out in the video, incorrect. The other livery issue is the turquoise colour at the front of the cab (and above the dark blue) which is too light. This was incorrect on the original model and has not been corrected on the new model. (I have good photos to illustrate these points but unfortunately UA-cam doesn't offer an option to add attachments).
@@stuartblack6604 I love the black edging lines, makes the model look more impressive...but that dark blue section is awful...even the earlier versions are not right, and I agree also the lighter blue sections are to light....I can live with that, but the dark Blue areas really stick out...I have emailed Dapol sales for comment as just how many TPE 68s in this new batch have gone out looking like this?? Thank you for your comments 🙏
Hello John, very nice new class 68 from Dapol.
All the best
The Franky Howerd of Model Railways on UA-cam!!!!.... The blue line is a massive own goal fubar.....spotted it when you had the two on your FB pic....good review...'droopy' 😃😃🥳😃😃😃🥳🎉
Went to York a couple years ago and onto Scarborough, in Scarborough about 3 or 4 TPE 68's all lined up, Black Douglas was the stand by loco at York...all superb
@@Bassetvids oh yes, i was the same, spent a day at Scarbvegas then went to catch a bus near the station back to Filey....walked onto the station while waiting..to find these TPE Class 68s 3 in total, reverberating...fell in love there and then immediately.....
Good evening John, good to have you back, have been away myself, agree totally with your comments, I have checked the prototype it has the black lining, just as another note the track cleaning was supurb, just took delivery of 37405 HNRC stunning, catch up soon, all the best Mate
@@MarkHorsley-pk6vj I love the black lining, really makes the model stand out, again a stunning model, super smooth, no noise..BUT...that livery boo boo, really spoils it...esp as I have 8 others...and if they are in the stabling sidings together, it looks like a pimple on a Babies arse...why can't Dapol get these 68s correct? Missing handrails, DRS Compass livery wrong...and now new 2 TPE 68s incorrectly liveried...I'm sure once they see this issue...maybe they will offer revised bodysells...I'd like to think so...hope you had a good holibobs and all is well Sir..
The black outer lining stands out more than the first one
Hi John . Lovely model .I dont think droopy hooks would be an issue for many as some modelers will change them anyway for Hunt or Kadees as in my case. Sadly a different era for me as I am stuck in the late 80s and early 90s .
I am waiting for the sound fitted version to arrive . I like the newer versions livery the black surround does make a difference.
3 mins in and we learn ' JB...loves the slide action'...🎉🎉🎉😮😅
@@Bassetvids its all the little things that get me excited and makes people smile...any excuse to pop in something rude...
The fade is even lower on the prototype, the dark blue barely goes around the front corner
When you opened the box, it sounded like you were peeling the film off a new mobile
Mines coming Wednesday... so perfect timing lol
I think the fade looks better so its staying on mine.... TMD local mod. LOL
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 the bad very fading, does not bother me to be honest...but I have to report the error, in case somebody is a purist and wants accuracy...and this is a very poor mistake, apart from that...stunning...I love the black lining marks...
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 good looking model, I love the enhanced black edging...BUT, the livery error will upset some people as its totally wrong, its not the first time either, Dapol had to re issue DRS Compass 68s as they produced a livery error...I wouldn't be surprised if they do the same here...if you only have one TPE 68 then it's fine, but if like me you have 5 or 6 then it's glaringly obvious...doesn't bother me...I love the model, I just have to report what I found as it is a review...
@@HaroldRoad True ... i couldn't work out what made it look a bit more powerful at the front end and when you pointed it out to us .. well it was too late for me I liked it better.... but a bad mistake by Dapol fir general sales... I`ll check mine when it comes to see if its the same.. maybe the painter Sneezed doing yours ..LOL
@@rogerwolstenholme2710 every corner of Blue on mine has a diffent fade...its very poor...and nothing like the real thing, shame as its a stunning model
Never let stevie wonder choose a color scheme for your lovomotives.