For those who don't follow all my other various threads (and who can blame you), I do lots of CAD work for the Hardy's Hobbies range of industrial loco kits alongside my own loco and wagon kits. They've just announced another one, their first non-steam loco, this Howard 8-ton shunter (it might be a 10 ton or a 12 ton, I can't find a definitive answer online, and can't get out to do proper research!). It's a development of my version of the kit, but has the advantage of using the Ruston 48DS chassis, whereas mine uses a custom chassis that I haven't quite got working perfectly yet! As such, it is a little bit compromised with a slightly larger bonnet than before, but it still looks the part in my opinion, and the running qualities of the 48DS chassis should be worth it.

Check out the rest of the range here.

Now it's your turn to play spot the difference! My version on custom chassis in blue, a test print of the Hardy's version in red. (I mean model differences, don't say 'the colour'...). Answers below the picture in small text.

Answers: 

• Hardy's version has smaller wheels (10mm vs. 12mm)
• TS Design version has smaller bonnet
• TS Design version has a slightly longer wheelbase
• Hardy's version has a small motor cover in the cab