James Hilton Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 10% off, use code 'GOINDUSTRIAL' at checkout: shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/planet-industrials 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Despite the world in crisis, the world of Model Railways continues, in some ways oblivious to the situation, and certainly providing some mindful distraction from the worries and stresses of real life... In that mind, I'm pleased to share the latest in the Planet Industrials range, a model I've hinted at for a few weeks, the NCB style post 1951 cab Barclay, a follow up to the initial Devonport style cab release from earlier this year. It will be released early next month, exclusively through the Narrow Planet marketplace, stock is in place for the initial batch, although Covid-19 may interrupt further batches, or our ability to send it to you! These photos show the development prototype finished in the style of No.22 at Bowes, sadly out of boiler ticket. The transfers were designed by me specifically for the model, and set off the otherwise austere black livery quite nicely. The lettering is bespoke, drawn to match the prototypes sign written lettering exactly using photos of the original as a template. Although these are not on general sale, our own range of transfers gives a few lettering styles that would be suitable, expecially using PIC-005 in yellow. The price will be as per the Devonport cab, £25 including UK delivery, or £120 when purchased with a donor Hattons Barclay, of which we still have a limited stock, which post Covid-19 we will replenish. If you'd like to commission me to build you a model, I would appreciate the business at this time, do get in touch either through the forums or Facebook - or you can use the contact form on my website. More soon... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 In addition to the Narrow Planet marketplace announcement, there are still good stock of our kits and transfers - the discount code runs until the end of the month, enter the code GOINDUSTRIAL at check out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Thank you to all who have stopped by and placed an order in the last week. It's lovely to see examples popping up on social media. There are just over twenty four hours left to use the discount code, and lots more news to share in the coming weeks... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 20/03/2020 at 13:16, James Hilton said: 10% off, use code 'GOINDUSTRIAL' at checkout: shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/planet-industrials excellent offer, order just placed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 James, Have I imagined it, or have I read somewhere that you're doing a Planet chassis kit? I'm trying to decide if I hold off for this (assuming I haven't imagined it) as I'd prefer it to a Spud. Cheers Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 13 hours ago, clarkea1 said: James, Have I imagined it, or have I read somewhere that you're doing a Planet chassis kit? I'm trying to decide if I hold off for this (assuming I haven't imagined it) as I'd prefer it to a Spud. Cheers Alastair There are plans for a different type of chassis, but nothing announced yet. Facebook will be the first place for it to appear, but I'll post it here as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 A few little announcements this week with a dockyard theme... The Devonport Barclay cab conversion kit is now available with Devonport lining and marking transfers included, for an additional £15... The Devonport van 58 rolling stock transfers are also now available, designed with reference to Paul Burkhalter's excellent book on the system they're styled for Van 58, which can be built from a Parkside or Ratio GWR Gunpowder van. They can also be used on other items, I've applied them to a 7 plank wagon shown here to good effect, and matching, bar the number, another wagon on the system. Have a good weekend... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) The NCB style cab (although of course used on Industrials in all types of service) is now available in the Narrow Planet marketplace: https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/planet-industrials/products/pil-002b Why not pair it with a set of our yellow NCB markings, PIC-005, also available here: https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/planet-industrials/products/pic-005 (Note: our prototype shown displays custom transfers depicting Bowes no.22, not available on sheet PIC-005) Edited April 6, 2020 by James Hilton 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Our PIL-004 Peckett Post-date kit is now available through the Narrow Planet marketplace for just £35 including UK delivery. The Peckett 'W class' was a long lived 0-4-0ST design from the Bristol manufacturer, from the W2 from 1884 to the W7 in 1938. Hornby's W4 is a turn of the century design and our conversion kit provides a later style cab and steel buffer beams to post-date the model and represent a later example, within the possibilities of using the existing chassis and saddle tank. The kit is comprised of a fret of etched details and 3D printed plastic parts. Basic preparation has already been completed so all holes should be open, and the roof surface has been smoothed. We recommend sparing use of liquid superglue for adding the roof etch and details, ideally using a bottle with a thin applicator nozzle. https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk/collections/planet-industrials/products/pil-004 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 A slow burn project through summer has been a Hibberd Planet 4W DM kit. I have reached the half way stage with the body assembled This will end up in Maroon for use on Inchyra Mill once restrictions ease in Manchester 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Lovely to see one of them nearing completion, you've done a pretty neat job on that and don't think I've seen one in that combo yet (front shunter step, original 2 window cab) although I know plenty of prototypes were like that. Steve and I have had a busy weekend with both the new Peckett kit and the recent crossing gates selling through the launch stock! We're re-stocking this week. In the meantime, work continues on other kits, and I've an update on the Clayton to share... The prototype Clayton 25t model I shared a few months ago has been waiting on a few extra etch parts I wanted to check before pushing forward with finalising the kit design... These arrived last week, so were cut out and cleaned up. The biggest visual difference is the front and rear handrails. These are etched, so are not round like the prototype, but I think the compromise is worth it for the accuracy of shape and ease of fitting. They just glue into holes in the chassis! The step edges also arrived on the same etch, along with the missing cab front. Once all these were cleaned up and fitted I blasted the model with a few light coats of primer to see how she looked, and things are looking very promising. These raw photos show there is some work to do in terms of finishing the sides of the Shapeways Frosted Ultra Detail plastic frames, and tidying up some glue marks here and there before painting it white, then BRIGHT YELLOW! Yes, I'm doing it as the prototype at Devonport so it will be nice and shiny, and well looked after... in the meantime, I've a few small changes to make to parts, and I need to decide on how to mount the chassis, but then it's ready for production - originally planned for late 2020, we'll see, if may slip slightly to 2021 as I've got the Hibberd chassis to finalise in the meantime. Perfect for your Accurascale nuclear flask wagons, perhaps even as a load on the back of a lorry, if these do well I will look at offering the larger Cross Rail 40t example. In the meantime, the Planet Industrials Facebook page is kept up to date, more soon... 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2020 What chassis will the Clayton use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 hours ago, ColinK said: What chassis will the Clayton use? It uses a chassis of my own design, and pushes together without solder. Approx 60:1 belt drive with small flywheel. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks. Wonder if even a novice like me could build it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 49 minutes ago, ColinK said:Wonder if even a novice like me could build it? That’s the intention! It’s designed as a starter kit, aimed at new kit builders, and hopefully easy enough to get running but hard enough to give confidence to try something more involved... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Fascinating thread! Has any thought been given to doing a back dated cab for the Hatton’s Barclay? The present one is, AFAIK, post 1921. Cheers, David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 David if you can point me in the direction of a prototype to look at I will see what might be possible. When I’ve looked the older Barclays are too different to just rely on a cab change, but it’s an easy one to do... In the meantime, we’ve another Barclay cab, Lady Morvyth of the Pensnett Railway that will be released in the coming weeks... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 14, 2020 2 hours ago, James Hilton said: That’s the intention! It’s designed as a starter kit, aimed at new kit builders, and hopefully easy enough to get running but hard enough to give confidence to try something more involved... i better order one once they are available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The kit is still very much in development, due end of the year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The kit is still very much in development, due end of the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, James Hilton said: David if you can point me in the direction of a prototype to look at I will see what might be possible. When I’ve looked the older Barclays are too different to just rely on a cab change, but it’s an easy one to do... Thanks James, I’ve got a few here: https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/andrew-barclay-works-no-1680-nora-no-5-0-4-0st/ https://www.philt.org.uk/Industrial/Ind-Steam/i-mVxprhr https://www.philt.org.uk/Industrial/Ind-Steam/i-f2cMjSb I’m sure others who are interested would be willing to find more. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 David that shouldn’t be a problem, but it is likely a 2021 release. I will add it to the project list. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 19 hours ago, James Hilton said: It uses a chassis of my own design, and pushes together without solder. Approx 60:1 belt drive with small flywheel. Will it be possible to build in EM or P4? Thanks Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 19 hours ago, James Hilton said: It uses a chassis of my own design, and pushes together without solder. Approx 60:1 belt drive with small flywheel. Will the belt drive and small flywheel be included? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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