Dapol OO Class 121 'Bubble Car' (2018)
Dave Martin
Model overview
121034 at Didcot Railway Centre in May 2011. ©Andrew Bone
Class 121 'Bubble Car'
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2018
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Exhausts Handrails Lamp irons |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Cosmetic coupling Jumper cables Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Driveshafts (cosmetic) Engine Engine pipework Footsteps Fuel tank Speedometer cable |
Detail pack also contains... |
Decal sheet |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Use plastic card (credit card format ideal) to slide between lower body and chassis, then undo lugs |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a 22x58mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole supercreep with 2 flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Headlights (independent) Illuminated headcodes Interior lighting Tail lights (independent) |
Other OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Class 121 'Bubble Car' models
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
4D-009-008S View |
Class 121 single car DMU 'Bubblecar' 55032 in Midline West Midlands livery - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
4D-009-009W View |
Custom Finished Class 121 Bubble Car Railtrack Clearing the Way Diesel Locomotive No.977723 | Awaiting Categorisation |