Heljan 00 Class 14 Teddy Bear review

Here is my review and how to for the 00 scale Heljan Class 14 'Teddy Bear' loco.

Its offered as is and no promise is made or inferred.

I really hope it will be some help to you :-)

Yes there are some niggly bits, I don't like having to open a new loco just to fit basic details!
Some parts are too weak and badly thought out.
The price is quite high, but then again! Heljan have now given us two (17 and 14) locos that
I never expected to buy ready to run.

Sound clip of class 14 loco from http://www.brdw.co.uk BR Diesel Web.

Enjoy.

Mike Feb 09

P.S. If you could rate this video and make comments it would help me to know if I should make future guides like this? Thanks

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[ajhdbsteam]

Brilliant Review mate, Im desperately after one of these in BR Green although Im waiting for the prices to be abit more generous, Im abit sceptical of this occuring at the moment. How much did yours cost?

Adam

[mikesndbs]

@ajhdbsteam Hi Adam thanks very much, mine was back ordered and was over £100. I would not wait long as VAT goes up in Jan adding another 5% to the cost!

[MrJezza31]

what a fantastic reveiw thank you very much for doing this!

[mikesndbs]

@MrJezza31 (blush) thanks very much, there is another one that shows how to cure the clicking noise you may find!

[smleonard55]

This is a wonderful review. It is clear and easy to understand. with plenty of useful hints and tips. ie whare to find retaining lugs and how to access the motor.

IS it OK to make a suggestion?

Perhaps the most difficult part is placing the camer so the viewer can see all of the subject.

What would happen if you were to place the camra facing you so that your hands appear behind the model rather than over it.

Any way a fantastic video.

[mikesndbs]

Thanks very much! I have thought about the camera angle you suggest, however there is an issue with lighting such an angle, to work the lights would be shining in my face. But I will look at the idea next time :-)