stevejjjexcov Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 An old kenline kit I found along with 4 others so I thought lets build'em and see what we get. I think they build into a robust usable wagon,not state of the art by todays standards maybe but still ok.now awaiting paint, the brake levers will be fitted after painting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Given todays laser technology I would have thought some one would have tried to produce a wooden wagon kit with etched brass (metal) fittings along the lines of the prototype. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Well I don't know what the prototype is. But apart from the brake shoes being way to far from the wheels it looks fine to me, I just hope you fitted bearings and modern wheels so it rolls well as it looks as I no extra weight will be required ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 I think its a M.R coke wagon and I see what you mean about the brakes but I built it with no alteration just to see the results Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Ken line provided many a scratch builder the bits needed to and always gave the wagon the weight to make it roll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 As I have finished the kit thought I would post a pic. Please excuse the weathering trying powders for the first time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 There are some superb etched, cast and moulded kits available today, but somehow this form of construction feels "just right". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 So it's not a new all singing and dancing etched new thing. But did it not give you pleasure to build.... And I know I picked about the brake shoes and you gave a fair enough reply But I think you should be happy with it as it looks V good to me and I would be happy to put it in a train if it was mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2016 Ken line provided many a scratch builder the bits needed to and always gave the wagon the weight to make it roll I've used many Kenline bits in the past, and very nice castings they were. Don't think I built a whole Kenline kit though. Lovely job on that wagon, looks a treat and I bet it weighs a ton. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 So it's not a new all singing and dancing etched new thing. But did it not give you pleasure to build.... And I know I picked about the brake shoes and you gave a fair enough reply But I think you should be happy with it as it looks V good to me and I would be happy to put it in a train if it was mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cant get the hang of replying lol thanks for the positive comments and yes I did get pleasure from the build got to finish the other 3 now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Kenline did just about the finest castings for wagons in the 1970's. I used many of them and still have some in my collection of bits. You made a nice looking wagon there. Derek Kenline did just about the finest castings for wagons in the 1970's. I used many of them and still have some in my collection of bits. You made a nice looking wagon there. Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks Derek an enjoyable kit to build and helping me get back into railway modelling after a 5 year break Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Steve You have made a nice job of building this kit, these kits are great for those who like to do a bit of model making rather than just sticking a few parts together. Some like to build as designed for a retro model, others like to bring certain parts up to today's standards (pin point bearings etc). Nothing wrong either way as long as you enjoy the process Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 I did use pinpoint bearings and Maygib wheels but the rest is Kenline. As for weight it's not as heavy as a Dave Green kit but heavier than e plastic kit thanks again for the positive comments Steve You have made a nice job of building this kit, these kits are great for those who like to do a bit of model making rather than just sticking a few parts together. Some like to build as designed for a retro model, others like to bring certain parts up to today's standards (pin point bearings etc). Nothing wrong either way as long as you enjoy the process Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Kenline did just about the finest castings for wagons in the 1970's. I used many of them and still have some in my collection of bits. You made a nice looking wagon there. Derek Totally agree with you. They made the obvious stuff that is tedious to make well for very reasonable prices. If I see any on club stands I'll buy it. Their wagon chassis are well worth while picking up if you come across any. Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Just thought you might like to see the other four kenline kits now they are finished. The Cheshire Lines wagon probably didn't exist but I like it so it will do for me lol sorry about the pics don't know why they are upside down!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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