Popular Post Trains4U Posted June 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Trains4U are pleased to announce a brand new tooling, in conjunction with Cavalex Models MOD KFA / PFB Warflat wagon in OO scale (C) Brian Daniels 65 Warflats were built at Shildon for the Ministry Of Defence between 1976 and 1981, originally built with through vacuum piping in addition to the air brakes, with the TOPS classification PFB, they were converted for air braked use only during the 1990s. Some received the PFA code before the K prefix came into use (KFB/KFA). These wagons are primarily used for transporting soft skin and light armoured vehicles, but can be used for a variety of loads, including bridges and even steam locomotives. KFAs are still in wide use by the MOD today. The KFA is a very versatile wagon and can be seen running in long rakes, or in smaller numbers, even ones or twos, mixed in with other common wagon types, such as Warwells, OCAs, and VBA, VDA or VGA vans. The wagon will incorporate the following features: • Close coupling mechanism • NEM coupling pockets • Sprung buffers • Weathered effect decking • Detailed underframe • Zinc alloy frame • Will accept EM/P4 Wheelsets The KFA is a much sought after wagon in OO scale and a personal favourite of mine, appearing high on the annual polls and wish lists for several years. We decided to ask Cavalex to manufacture the KFA for us following the release of their PGA wagon, and the quality and commitment to accuracy they have demonstrated in delivering what is a highly regarded and popular model. We expect this wagon to be very popular, especially given the range of complimentary wagons and load options already available in the marketplace. As well as a fully detailed underframe, we are also aiming to replicate another key feature of the wagon, which is sun-bleached and weathered wooden decking. The wood quickly faded and marked, and we feel that this will add to the realism of the finished product. Two liveries are announced for the initial run, with four different running numbers available in each livery. · PFB in Olive green with green jacks – suitable from construction (1976-81) through to the early 1990s · KFA in Olive green with yellow jacks and bufferbeams – suitable for late 1990s through to present day The wagons will be priced at £35.00 each and can be pre-ordered through Trains4U.com or by contacting the shop directly. No deposits or up front payments are required for orders as this is not a crowd-funded model. This model is exclusive to Trains4U CAD work is complete and the model is expected to go into the tooling stage once the required number of orders is reached. Deliveries are expected during late summer/early autumn 2020 The Cavalex KFA will be produced to the same high standard of finish as their highly regarded PGA wagon and will incorporate similar levels of detail. Cavalex KFA Flyer 1 page.pdf Update 1st August 2020 The first production samples have been delivered more details on page 3 of this thread... Edited August 1, 2020 by Trains4U August 2020 update 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) (The 3D print is missing one of the longitudinal beams due to a printing error) Edited June 1, 2019 by Trains4U 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted June 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2019 Looks great. I sure it will do well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I will have to pop in a order some. They look great 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2019 Superb that completes the stock for the modern version of Lulworth 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMafia Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Excellent announcement, missed the Hattons warwells waiting for the Oxford ones so these will be a nice replacement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 This is a great announcement, I’ve a pair of Warwells and adding the 4 modern KFA’s will give a nice MOD working for a 66 to pull. cheers Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampus Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Inspired choice! Thank you - I've ordered mine! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Very nice, and it can be used for an internal use wagon at a steel works like this one at Scunthorpe works, I think they have 6 of them. 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Great choice. So many great new announcements recently, my bank account can't keep up with 'em! thankfully some are outside my area/interest. But these would be a nice addition to the stock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Wooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo Made my day. Thankyou Trains4U and Cavalex. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 7 hours ago, SouthernMafia said: Excellent announcement, missed the Hattons warwells waiting for the Oxford ones so these will be a nice replacement. I spoke with Richard from Hatton's today - I did suggest that he may want to re-run some modern Warwells before next Autumn... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Trains4U said: I spoke with Richard from Hatton's today - I did suggest that he may want to re-run some modern Warwells before next Autumn... With OO scale bogies? Refurbished widened decks? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugs Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) This is amazing news! I will be having a good chunk of these to go with the other MoD stuff. Excellent choice Trains4U and Cavalex! ("All" we need now is the proper MoD PFA container wagons!) Edited June 2, 2019 by Tugs moved image/text order 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, Tugs said: This is amazing news! I will be having a good chunk of these to go with the other MoD stuff. Excellent choice Cavalex! ("All" we need now is the proper MoD PFA container wagons!) The wagons are available from Wild Boar Fell as 3D Prints (Via Shapeways). What's needed is a good 20' Side Door container to put on it. Ian_B 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Ian_B said: The wagons are available from Wild Boar Fell as 3D Prints (Via Shapeways). What's needed is a good 20' Side Door container to put on it. Ian_B Or from Scale Model Scenery - laser cut. https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx177-oo-mod-20ft-side-opening-shipping-container-kit-pack-of-2-oo4mm176-1858-p.asp Edited June 2, 2019 by Melly 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 A set of finished (painted and numbered containers from (for example) C Rail would be nice. WBF's containers have the rough surface of 3D Printed items and SMS have to be assembled (not hard) painted and numbered Ian B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2019 Arran has said several times the figures don’t add up for MOD containers for C-Rail to do them. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 13 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Arran has said several times the figures don’t add up for MOD containers for C-Rail to do them. He'd be the one to understand the cost/return ratio, but it won't stop me and others wishing someone did them to Arrans level of quality so we could stick them on Hornby's KFA container wagon or WBF's PFA. Ian 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 03/06/2019 at 08:53, Ian_B said: He'd be the one to understand the cost/return ratio, but it won't stop me and others wishing someone did them to Arrans level of quality so we could stick them on Hornby's KFA container wagon or WBF's PFA. Ian Really the Hornby PFA/KFA wants backdating to the original batch with Gloucester bogies for MoD traffic! Mark Saunders 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted June 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) A chance to repost one of my fave youtube vids.... WMIK's on Warflats... Edited June 5, 2019 by ruggedpeak update 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, ruggedpeak said: A chance to repost one of my fave youtube vids.... WMIK's on Warflats... Now I'm interested...that would look great on a layout Edited June 5, 2019 by classy52 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Another of my posts from the Warwell thread of trains that can now be modelled with RTR Warflat stock: Edited June 6, 2019 by ruggedpeak 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 17 hours ago, classy52 said: Now I'm interested...that would look great on a layout Would look fantastic! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) On 05/06/2019 at 10:42, ruggedpeak said: A chance to repost one of my fave youtube vids.... WMIK's on Warflats... Most of that train is WARWELLS with only the wagons loaded with Landrovers on WARFLATS. Ian_B Edited June 6, 2019 by Ian_B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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