Many years ago, a company called Harris Edge produced some very good card kits of various models of steam locomotives and a Traction Engine.  they were called 'Showcase Models' and were produced on a series of card sheets for you to cut out and glue together.  They were very impressive and relly looked the part.  Their only weak point was the wheels, as they ere only a series of circles and used to 'bend' over after some time.

However, they were still very authentic.  The range was:  Flying Scotsman, Mallard A4, The Royal Scot, an American Wood Burning Locomotive and a Showman's Traction Engine.  At one time, I had the whole set, but over time, they got damaged and lost.  I still have an unmade boxed model of the Royal Scot, which I am not sure whether to make up or sell.

I did hear a rumour that there was to be a model of a GWR 'King', but nothing came of it, so I dedcided to create my own, which was back in 1980.  the first image was my first attempt, but I was never that happy with it and it has taken me unitl this year to do it again.  I had no drawings as such to work on and both have been created from used cereal packets and painted.  I also made a coach, using the same method of wast card.  I titled it 'from Cornflakes to the Cornish Riviera'  The second image shows my later attempt and the third with the original coach.  I still have a fair way to go, with many fittings and pipework to add. 

One of my main successes is how I have created the wheels.  All the spokes are carefully folded together to create a lifelike effect and the rims and flanges are strong enough to hold the model.  I also made a 14xx in 1983, using the same wheel design, which can be seen clearly.

The last image is the umade Royal Scot model, that gave me the idea of creating one of my favourite locos, The King Class.