Avionyx Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi All, I've seen a few excellent models and conversions recently featuring parts for Alexander Models. I know that he doesn't have a website currently, but does anyone have any sort of catalogue, price list, or something similar? I don't really want anything specific, so I can't really just call him out of the blue and say "Hi, what do you sell?" seems a bit silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I can't really just call him out of the blue and say "Hi, what do you sell?" seems a bit silly.But "Hi do you have a current catalogue and price list?" might seem like a sensible thing to do and a lot less embarrassing for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 A email reply from him was "what do you want" so doesnt sound to hopeful as to a catalogue. Hopefully he has one as would be a sensible thing to do or a website !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 He had a website previously, still listed here http://www.clag.org.uk/russ/supplier.html under 'Alexander', but it's not functioning now as the OP says. I don't know if the email address is the one micklner has just referred to. He's always been friendly to talk to on the phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi All, I've seen a few excellent models and conversions recently featuring parts for Alexander Models. I know that he doesn't have a website currently, but does anyone have any sort of catalogue, price list, or something similar? I don't really want anything specific, so I can't really just call him out of the blue and say "Hi, what do you sell?" seems a bit silly. What you could try is the internet Wayback Machine: http://archive.org/web/ Copy and past the web address you're interested in and it will show you any archived copies it has.The pictures disappear but the pages are still there. The most recent Alexander Models index page is: http://www.xclent.freeuk.com/alexander/models.htm Which leads to 3 pages: Diesel and Electric kits (most now available r-t-r!), Steam Kits, and Accessories. There is no prices that I could find but this should give you a good idea of what was avaliable. Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 What you could try is the internet Wayback Machine: http://archive.org/web/ Copy and past the web address you're interested in and it will show you any archived copies it has.The pictures disappear but the pages are still there. The most recent Alexander Models index page is: http://www.xclent.freeuk.com/alexander/models.htm Which leads to 3 pages: Diesel and Electric kits (most now available r-t-r!), Steam Kits, and Accessories. There is no prices that I could find but this should give you a good idea of what was avaliable. Luke He always has his small stand at the Perth Green (Jarrow) in March and North Shields Railex Show in August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avionyx Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 What you could try is the internet Wayback Machine: http://archive.org/web/ Copy and past the web address you're interested in and it will show you any archived copies it has.The pictures disappear but the pages are still there. The most recent Alexander Models index page is: http://www.xclent.freeuk.com/alexander/models.htm Which leads to 3 pages: Diesel and Electric kits (most now available r-t-r!), Steam Kits, and Accessories. There is no prices that I could find but this should give you a good idea of what was avaliable. Luke Now that's something I hadn't thought of, thanks Luke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Found it using this link via above archive link , no pictures but still show a list of parts available. http://www.xclent.freeuk.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60526 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Perhaps of interest, below is a photo of DA's new Consett Hopper made by Ian Forsyth of Newhaven Club for his Kiln Road layout.He'd be interested to know if anyone has any end details for these wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Perhaps of interest, below is a photo of DA's new Consett Hopper made by Ian Forsyth of Newhaven Club for his Kiln Road layout. He'd be interested to know if anyone has any end details for these wagons. I'm sure Dave Bradwell has! The Nim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Found it using this link via above archive link , no pictures but still show a list of parts available. http://www.xclent.freeuk.com The link now only goes to a FreeUK page stating that Dave's page is now offline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted February 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2014 I looked at the website some time ago when it was still 'current' and recall reading that prices weren't being listed because raw material costs were fluctuating too much, so prices would be quoted 'on application'. Dave had his sales stand at the Exhibition held at Gateshead Stadium last November. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2014 It is a shame that he seems to be so difficult to get hold of, can't fault the products that I have had in my hands over the years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmills Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I called Dave this week on the number above - to order a J26/27 kit - which he told me he was in the process of casting up as we spoke. Very pleasant chap. Obviously still in business, he told me he had stopped doing the diesels as they were all coming out RTR, but was forging ahead with new steam outline kits I think he mentioned a Q6 and Y7. cheers Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmills Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 PS Doh! the Durham Modellers website, where I got his number from, lists his range http://www.durhammodellers.com/news/index.htm Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 PS Doh! the Durham Modellers website, where I got his number from, lists his range http://www.durhammodellers.com/news/index.htm Rob Dave Alexander will have his stand at the Perth Green show in 3 week time. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishswissernie Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Dave's email address is alexandermodels@fsmail.net I had a reply from him today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Dave's email address is alexandermodels@fsmail.net I had a reply from him today I have spoken to Dave today; he has health issues which, together with the duplication of most of his range of diesel loco kits by Heljan, means that he no longer has a website. However, he is still able to supply some items, and his current e-mail address is alexandermodels37@gmail.com . Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Dave was at the Tyneside show a couple of weeks ago and told me that he is still manufacturing some items at least. I was going to buy some lost wax injector boiler valves which he had on Saturday - but they had gone by Sunday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Dave was at the Tyneside show a couple of weeks ago and told me that he is still manufacturing some items at least. .... Gresley K4, presumably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 Dave was at the Tyneside show a couple of weeks ago and told me that he is still manufacturing some items at least. I was going to buy some lost wax injector boiler valves which he had on Saturday - but they had gone by Sunday! Ah, that would have been me, sorry... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Ah, that would have been me, sorry... You dirty rotten swine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Gresley K4, presumably.I bought the last K4 kit that Dave had with him at the Newcastle show, and had a good chat with him. Good to see him keeping going - he's a true gent. It must have been very frustrating to see so many of his kit range now going to R-T-R though. Mark Edited November 26, 2017 by MarkC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Durham Modellers news states that Dave Alexander is retiring. See here:- http://www.durhammodellers.com/news.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2018 Sorry to see he is unwell. I literally emailed him earlier this week regarding some push-pull bits for a G5, I've not a had a reply as yet but I have my fingers crossed, but also wish Dave a happy retirement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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