Jub45565 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 They are not planning to correct any weaknesses the original kits had. Other than the chassis', when they are deemed financially viable. I agree that castings-wise they will be the same, but in the case of the Pannier they have released with a new chassis - the chassis etch does include a couple of body detailing upgrades. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) They are not planning to correct any weaknesses the original kits had. As I read the situation, the relaunched kits will have new (etched) chassis? (Covered by the post above.) Edited December 9, 2016 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I can only hope - nay, pray - that one of the versions to be catered for is the one that went to the Bishops Castle Railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKPR Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I can only hope - nay, pray - that one of the versions to be catered for is the one that went to the Bishops Castle Railway. I was just about to post the very same ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) The SEF is a 15'6" w/b *, closed cab, belpaire box, narrow tank, early Collett (1924) bunker, Churchward smokebox, can be built with or without rear outside boxes. Essentially: http://www.gwr.org.uk/notes/4c-517L.gif A good 517 thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92797-george-armstrongs-masterpiece/ * edit: not completely sure of this yet, the kit might cater for the 15' w/b. Edited December 17, 2016 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The SEF is a 15'6" w/b, closed cab, belpaire box, narrow tank, early Collett (1924) bunker, Churchward smokebox, can be built with or without rear outside boxes. My bank account is very pleased with that, and so am I, as I won't have to add it to my growing list of locos to build/butcher! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 The SEF is a 15'6" w/b, closed cab, belpaire box, narrow tank, early Collett (1924) bunker, Churchward smokebox, can be built with or without rear outside boxes. Essentially: http://www.gwr.org.uk/notes/4c-517L.gif A good 517 thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92797-george-armstrongs-masterpiece/ I don't know when 'Fair Rosamund' gained a belpaire firebox, but she appears to have run with a belpaire box before she gained an enclosed cab and extended Collett-style bunker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loconuts Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I don't know when 'Fair Rosamund' gained a belpaire firebox, but she appears to have run with a belpaire box before she gained an enclosed cab and extended Collett-style bunker. All the pictures I have show FR with a belpaire firebox post WW1. There is a superb photo of her on Oxford shed in the early 1920's complete with half cab and coal scuttle bunker in the GWR Loco shed, London Division book by Wild Swan. She still had a polished brass dome and safety valve bonnet plus a copper cap chimney. When I worked for MOD there was an old chap who used to clean our offices by the name of Ted Jacobs and it was his job to clean FR when he started work on the GWR as a cleaner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarcher Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Has anyone made a Finecast 517 yet? What's it like, are there variants allowed for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxinghobby Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 First sighting of the 517. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 That advert has been doing the rounds for at least six months. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted July 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2017 The kits were on sale at the Warminster show a month or two back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Can't see any sign of this on their website Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Can't see any sign of this on their website Send an email. I received a price on the 2021 saddle tank kit before christmas - it, the pannier version and the 517 are all available. Regards, Craig W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarcher Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Can't see any sign of this on their website Email and ask, I had pictures and details of the kit sent quickly. Excellent service as usual. Edited January 29, 2018 by johnarcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 So it is available but nothing on their website ? I suppose it is too early for anybody to have built one yet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6892 Oakhill Grange Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 12/12/2016 at 22:23, Miss Prism said: The SEF is a 15'6" w/b *, closed cab, belpaire box, narrow tank, early Collett (1924) bunker, Churchward smokebox, can be built with or without rear outside boxes. Essentially: http://www.gwr.org.uk/notes/4c-517L.gif A good 517 thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92797-george-armstrongs-masterpiece/ * edit: not completely sure of this yet, the kit might cater for the 15' w/b. Hi All Is anyone now able to confirm that the kit represents 15’ 6” variants as well as 15’. The latter is presumably confirmed as the kit purports to represent Fair Rosamund and 1473 never received a 15’ 6” wheelbase. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6892 Oakhill Grange Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 12/09/2020 at 16:41, 6892 Oakhill Grange said: Hi All Is anyone now able to confirm that the kit represents 15’ 6” variants as well as 15’. The latter is presumably confirmed as the kit purports to represent Fair Rosamund and 1473 never received a 15’ 6” wheelbase. Adrian Just a bump in case anyone has bought / built one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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