south_tyne Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm on the look out for an O gauge 'Bachmann Brassworks' Class J94/Austerity tank loco. If anyone has one they're looking to dispose of please drop me a PM. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Over two years down the line I am still on the look out for an austerity tank! So if anyone is looking to move one on please let me know. Thanks for looking, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 How about a black 08 or a blue 03? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Boyd Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 There's been one (Mercian) on the G-O-G sales and wants since February 28th. Cheers, Mick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) David, I'm going to make the suggestions that, if you haven't found one to buy yet, you could, apart from stalking eBay: - advertise for one - they do turn up for $400+ [$ = GBP on my ipad] - build a kit - they vary in quality - build your own - not so hard as it sounds. Premier do a frame set & coupling rods for $37, add Slaters wheels, bearings, motor, gearbox, buffers & boiler fittings, all done for about $150. http://www.premiercomponents.co.uk/Index.html Once you've made the chassis, you have a choice for the superstructure of card, plasticard ar various kinds of metal from coke can [seriously, it has it's uses] to n/silver or brass. John Foynes has done a card one. With a drawing the basic J94 shape is not hard apart from the subtle curves of the smokebox wrapper and saddle tank. I'd do a mockup in card anyway to get the proportions, curves and clearances right. Just a thought. It's a bit big for me. DJM has a lot to answer for by staking a claim on this one years ago. Or go for a 15A plastic 15" saddle tank for $150 or so, smaller & neater. Dava Edited March 26, 2019 by Dava Corrected 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks all for your helpful responses! I do understand this search is something of a long-shot and, in all likelihood, will be unlikely to bear fruit. 9 hours ago, RBAGE said: How about a black 08 or a blue 03? Cheers, but it really is an austerity tank I am after. I am tempted by an 03 but will probably hold out for the forthcoming Heljan version if I do end up giving in and getting one. 7 hours ago, Mick Boyd said: There's been one (Mercian) on the G-O-G sales and wants since February 28th. Cheers, Mick. Thanks Mick. I hadn't noticed that, so thanks for the heads up. I'll have a look at the GOG list. 7 hours ago, Dava said: David, I'm going to make the suggestions that, if you haven't found one to buy yet, you could, apart from stalking eBay: - advertise for one - they do turn up for $400+ [$ = GBP on my ipad] - build a kit - they vary in quality - build your own - not so hard as it sounds. Premier do a frame set & coupling rods for $37, add Slaters wheels, bearings, motor, gearbox, buffers & boiler fittings, all done for about $150. http://www.premiercomponents.co.uk/Index.html Once you've made the chassis, you have a choice for the superstructure of card, plasticard ar various kinds of metal from coke can [seriously, it has it's uses] to n/silver or brass. John Foynes has done a card one. With a drawing the basic J94 shape is not hard apart from the subtle curves of the smokebox wrapper and saddle tank. I'd do a mockup in card anyway to get the proportions, curves and clearances right. Just a thought. It's a bit big for me. DJM has a lot to answer for by staking a claim on this one years ago. Or go for a 15A plastic 15" saddle tank for $150 or so, smaller & neater. Dava Hi Dave - thanks as ever for those useful suggestions, as always the help of such an experienced modeller as yourself, and someone who's work I really admire, is much appreciated. Food for thought there and some interesting options; I will have a further think about. I agree about DJM; it is a real shame that they announced their model, and then 6/7 years down the line have made no progress, as I am sure that someone else would have run with it if not. It would make a perfect option for Dapol in my humble opinion, admittedly based on no knowledge apart from a hunch and gut feeling. I am sure it would be a massive seller! Ah yes, the 15a Hunslet..... somewhat of a holy grail of a model! Such a shame that it has been out of production for so long. I've never actually seen one come up for sale in a few years of casual searching. Thanks again to each of you for your input. Plenty of options and lots to consider 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 03060 Posted March 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2019 David, Judith Edge Kits have the 7mm Hunslet 15" kit available on their list @ £95 currently, if you wish to go in that direction. Sorry that I can't be of more help (I could ....but then I wouldn't have one.) Regards, Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, 03060 said: David, Judith Edge Kits have the 7mm Hunslet 15" kit available on their list @ £95 currently, if you wish to go in that direction. Sorry that I can't be of more help (I could ....but then I wouldn't have one.) Regards, Ian. Thanks Ian, that's very useful, I'll have a look. Don't worry, you've been very helpful! Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Boyd Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hello again David, Chris Aldred has one for sale on his Steamline Ltd. site. http://www.steamline.co.uk/lmh17 Cheers, Mick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Would have thought someone would have a fully RTR 'O' gauge model produced and out by now, i'd have a dozen at least, these would be a big seller imo. A big gap badly needs filling here ....C'mon Mr. Hornby here's a good chance to move up in scale 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 08:22, Mick Boyd said: Hello again David, Chris Aldred has one for sale on his Steamline Ltd. site. http://www.steamline.co.uk/lmh17 Cheers, Mick. Thanks very much Mick, I will investigate further! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 12:21, Owd Bob said: Would have thought someone would have a fully RTR 'O' gauge model produced and out by now, i'd have a dozen at least, these would be a big seller imo. A big gap badly needs filling here ....C'mon Mr. Hornby here's a good chance to move up in scale Agreed - ripe for Mr Dapol though I would say! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 31, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2019 THE Bachmann Brassmasters one is not a good likeness - around the smokebox, under the boiler, the wheels and injectors etc. The prototype looks better. I'd avoid it personally. Dava 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 7 hours ago, Dava said: THE Bachmann Brassmasters one is not a good likeness - around the smokebox, under the boiler, the wheels and injectors etc. The prototype looks better. I'd avoid it personally. Dava Thanks Dava - that's really useful advice. Food for thought... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing7572t6 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 You probably don’t want one now but there is one for sale on Ellis Clark’s site, no commission anticipated. Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 01/04/2019 at 20:17, boeing7572t6 said: You probably don’t want one now but there is one for sale on Ellis Clark’s site, no commission anticipated. Bob Thanks Bob, I'll certainly have a look, although Dava's comments have made me think twice about keeping my hand in my pocket! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 And another one from Ellis Clark. There were two but I bought one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2022 I’d wait for the Dapol model, personally. The Bachman one is seriously deficient as a scale model. Just look at the wheels. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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