There is a very interesting interview with Dapol's managing director George Smith in the latest edition of Model Rail. For those interesting in quality control it is required reading with almost 2 pages devoted to this aspect of making sure Dapol get it right for their customers.
And there is a page devoted to the design process and thinking that goes into Dapol products.
George Smith's financial background comes out throughout the interview and there is an emphasis on the commercial side of a new product. Dapols time to market for new products is considerably less than those of competitors and it does mean that their R & D costs are lower as a result. This makes it possible to produce models that other manufacturers see as not commercially viable.
A very good read.
Is Dapol sexy?
Happy modelling
Gary
And there is a page devoted to the design process and thinking that goes into Dapol products.
George Smith's financial background comes out throughout the interview and there is an emphasis on the commercial side of a new product. Dapols time to market for new products is considerably less than those of competitors and it does mean that their R & D costs are lower as a result. This makes it possible to produce models that other manufacturers see as not commercially viable.
A very good read.
Is Dapol sexy?

Happy modelling
Gary