Scattergun New Class 68

mickoo

Western Thunderer
DRS? I'd doubt they'd have enough finances for new locos, especially as they released a load last year due to shrinking contracts, I'd heard on the other hand that GBRf were in the market for new locos and considered the 70 but then opted for a European Bo-Bo design. Could be DRS are piggy backing on that order? From the windscreen up is quite stylish and follows the Euro Lok style but below the windscreen :headbang: Gerbil, Hamster, Chip n Dale spring to mind.
 

allegheny1600

Western Thunderer
It reminds me of the head of some sort of insect - quite bizarre on a locomotive!
Still, I quite like it and it adds some much needed variety to the UK scene.
Cheers,
John E.
 

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
So, who's going to start the obligatory "Tear that model to Bits" discussion....

How about -
Unrealistic glossy paint finish.
Unrealistic plastic handrails (also out of gauge)
Overscale windscreen wiper
LED lights too bright
Visible mold lines
Blacked out windows to hide motor (as per a Bachmann DMU?)
Dodgy looking coupling; no NEM mounting box.
etc etc etc....


...and the $1m question... who is the manufacturer..? :confused: :rolleyes: :D:D:D

I refer the Honourable Gentleman to my post above

cheers

Mike
 

mickoo

Western Thunderer
I must admit I thought Jordan was asking, slightly tongue in cheek, about the manufacturer of the model rather than the 12" to the 1' version. Just goes to show how we each interpret postings from our own perspective!
I know he was, so I thought I'd join in :) :thumbs:
 
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