dikitriki Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hi Richard, Been a while since there was any update, how is the casting development going for the B1 and as Jeff P mentioned any idea of an approx ballpark ££ Cheers David Hi David, There's been a lot going on, but nothing physical to see. All the patterns have been prepared, except for those on the backhead, and with a fair wind, we hope to have a set to show at Telford. There is a now bit of a hiatus due to a 3-month overseas secondment. We don't as yet have a likely price. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hi, Telford is looming, and in order to assist 7mm modellers everywhere with their purchasing decisions, a little update..... In matters LNER, we are expecting to have the Gresley A1 and A3 and the iconic A4 available. We have reworked the patterns and had new moulds made, and there are a few new castings to enhance what were already first class kits. The instructions have also been completely reworked in line with our previous offerings. We are also pleased to report that the W1 is now in production with a new pattern produced for what will be a resin cast casing. However, we intend to do a final test build and the illustrated instructions need to be written, so the release is a little while away. Moving on to GW matters, the test build of the Hall has been completed. This showed that it was a very fine model, but that aspects of the motion could be made easier to build. Accordingly we have produced (and are testing) a revised cylinders and motion kit. This will be included in our kit, and made available for those who have original, unbuilt, Finney kits (or any other brand) and wish to upgrade. The test build of the 61xx is also underway and is looking very smart. We are at the stage of reworking the castings for the GW range, and would like to thank customers for their patience. We have also put a lot of development work in to the 94xx ‘starter kit’ where we are reconciling the twin aims of fidelity to the standards you have come to expect from Finney7 and ease of build. Again, some way away, but the finishing line is in sight. There's more information on the website finney7.co.uk Finally, a reminder that all the castings included in our kits are avaialble separately, contact me through the website. Richard 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Hi, We now have our new W1 kit in production. The production casing, castings and etches have all been done, and we are just working through a final test build so we can photograph it and produce the instructions. We aim to have it ready for the Kettering show in March 2019. What do you get in the box? A one-piece resin casing. Whitemetal, brass and nickel silver castings, most of which are shown on the display board. All nickel-silver etches with over 600 parts. Motion, 2 sets to an etch, one per kit: Chassis and the monster 'everything else' etch: The etches are broken up into more manageable sub sets which are designed to fit into the box. The layout is such that for each sub section you only need that part of the etch.For example in the upper/mid left is the bogie, Bissel, brake and Cartazzi etch; in the upper right is the cab core structure whilst at far left upper/lower are the cab detail sheets. The idea is to try and de-clutter the work bench during the build but there are exceptions, cylinder formers and slide bars on the footplate section, these being here to reduce the footprint and make sure all etches do not exceed the box dimensions....a rather important factor.What we should end up with in a few weeks is something like this. The specification is as follows: Body casing – resin casting, Footplate and cab - 0.375mm nickel silver etch, Chassis – 0.45mm nickel silver etch with overlays and frame bracing for strength, Motion – 0.7mm nickel silver etch, White metal, nickel silver and brass castings, Machined buffers, Insulated brake shoes, Sundries pack - wire, tube, nuts and bolts, Full colour instructions, mostly A3 format including photographs of the kit build. Cost: Engine £660, Tender £180. Richard Edited December 3, 2018 by dikitriki 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 We're continuing with the W1 test build. All being well, it will be available in March. All brake rigging is present, including the top run and rear cylinder. Note also the resin brake shoes. The 2 to 1 gear works. The motor and gearbox fits without any compromise of the surrounding detail (Finney7 SDMP Rford 40:1 and Canon 1833) And a check of the casing fit. Richard 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Don't usually post on here, but is there room for an ABC helical gearbox? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Don't usually post on here, but is there room for an ABC helical gearbox? Hi Jeff, Mini7E perhaps, but I don't know yet. You might loose a bit of the rear brake cylinder. You'll have to wait until the instructions are published, and then overlay an ABC motor/gearbox template over it. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2019 Sorry but I think you should make it a bit shinier for the photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hello Richard, thanks for that. i did try to get someone to ask for me over on WT, but no-one could/did, so I'll ask now if I may? Are the BR period front number plates/worksplates etc included in the kit? I've noticed that my favourite plate maker, Severn Mill, don't list anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hello Richard, thanks for that. i did try to get someone to ask for me over on WT, but no-one could/did, so I'll ask now if I may? Are the BR period front number plates/worksplates etc included in the kit? I've noticed that my favourite plate maker, Severn Mill, don't list anything. Hi Jeff, Not as yet. Guilplates do them I believe. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hi, We're on the final stage of detailing now, middle cylinder drain cocks and linkages 'n all. It will be on sale early March, and may even make the Kettering show. Richard 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi, With Kettering looming, we are pretty sure we will have the new W1 available, along with the L11 and T9 wide and narrow cab engines. We are not likely to be able to restock the LNER 8 wheel tender for the W1 in time, we've had a bit of a run on those. The Drummond tenders will be available in about a month when we have the new patterns for the springs and axleboxes. Looking forward to seeing you there! Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 @dikitriki Do you have a price for the T9 kit, please? Thanks. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 45 minutes ago, Calidore said: @dikitriki Do you have a price for the T9 kit, please? Thanks. Adam Hi Adam, T9 is £349, (optional) hornblock pack £9.50, 6 wheel tender £160, watercart tender £180. Please note that while we have the engines packed, the tenders will not be out until the end of March. P&P fully insured, next day delivery (UK) is £14 for either engine or tender separately or £26 for the both. Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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