Grimleygrid Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 04/06/2020 at 20:03, Temeraire said: Hi Alex Can’t wait to get mine too! Colour looks good have you paired it with the warwell to compare? Good evening Ian, I think you will like them!! Yes the colour looks spot on. Not yet I haven't, unfortunately I do not have any of the Warwells so will try and source one to compare the colours. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, slg said: Guess what another wagon I thought I'd never seen then. Going to have save up even more now! Thanks for sharing the photo Slg, the PFBs will look nice behind a BR blue 47 as in your photo. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_B Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 04/06/2020 at 19:24, Grimleygrid said: We are delighted to showcase the first EP sample of our forthcoming KFA/PFB Warflat wagon in conjunction with Trains4U. We are really pleased with how they’ve come out, albeit the first samples out of the mould so there are some minor tweaks to be made. We requested the sample to be painted into the correct green for the wagon, in order for us to assess the colours to be used on the final production models. We cannot wait to see the fully painted samples in the coming months! Pre-orders are being taken at http://www.trains4u.com/ The wagons are expected to arrive later this year and are priced at £35 each Going to have to fit some tiedowns somehow. Ian_B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugs Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 On 04/06/2020 at 19:24, Grimleygrid said: We are delighted to showcase the first EP sample of our forthcoming KFA/PFB Warflat wagon in conjunction with Trains4U Looking good chaps! Can't wait to have a rake (or two, or three...) rolling on the metals... Now to source and build some CVR(T)s and Landrovers to go on them! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 On 05/06/2020 at 17:53, slg said: Guess what another wagon I thought I'd never seen then. Going to have save up even more now! Me too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trains4U Posted August 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2020 The first printed samples arrived with us this morning. There are a few things still to tidy up, but they are coming along nicely. the shade of yellow isn’t quite right, the paint finish on the buffers needs to be addressed, the yellow printing needs sharpening a little and there are a couple of other smaller tweaks to be made. an example of the KFA and PFB are on display at the shop. We are expecting updated samples in a few weeks, better photos will follow once they arrive. brake discs on opposite corners of the bogie, as per prototype The wagons couple together nicely with Kadee #18 couplers, and make use of the close coupling mechanism. I had had a play with weathering on the unprinted sample. whilst I would have loved to supply the decks weathered, we have decided to supply the models with a plain grey deck. the colour closely represents bleached hardwood and acts as a good base for your own weathering, which may differ significantly depending on your vehicle loads (and what muck those vehicles have been driven through) I used a combination of Games Workshop and Ammo paints. washed with GW Agrax earth shade and wiped down, followed by masking the track lines and dry brushing with Matt white, a light wash of GW Nuln oil. Ammo rusty tracks used with a pin to add the plank fixings, then a coat of ultramatt varnish. all in, about 15 minutes work! The production wagons should be with us by us by the end of the year (Covid permitting) we we are taking orders via our website (no payment required until they are ready for shipping) and are priced at £35 each. 22 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Why no TOPS number plate? Not a livery I'm familiar with, the original green with yellow end. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 20 minutes ago, hmrspaul said: Why no TOPS number plate? Not a livery I'm familiar with, the original green with yellow end. Paul Not all of them carried the TOPS plate. it is one of the snags picked up. These will be printed on the PFBs and a selection of the KFAs 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Trains4U said: Not all of them carried the TOPS plate. it is one of the snags picked up. These will be printed on the PFBs and a selection of the KFAs 95234 had one at least when in the original paint finish. https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/modawarflatpfb/ee7f9eaf6 I wonder if it was damaged? Did this livery version retain the number on the end as they originally had? https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/modawarflatpfb/ee7f9b7a2 Nice looking model. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Looks nice. I made one white metal kit of these, the other destined to stay in the draw forever ! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 KFA/PFB Warflat project update - August 2020 We have received updated painted samples of our 4mm KFA/PFB Warflat, exclusive to Trains4U More photos can be found on our website, link below: https://www.cavalexmodels.com/kfa-update-august-2020 We are really pleased with how they are progressing. Please visit www.Trains4U.com for more information, where pre-orders are being taken. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Love the pipes underneath ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Hi Alex, These are looking great. It was on my wanted list and preordered straight away. Having just got the superb BBA’s this week, looks like we are in for something special again. cheers Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2020 Yes nice to see them develop and looking forward to my batch 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 What would be the most appropriate readily available load for the KFA in the early 21st Century? I'm assuming that the Military Land Rover Defender (https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/1-76/products/land-rover-defender-military-76def003) is the only thing that is suitable from the Oxford Diecast range for a post 2000 layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Dungrange said: What would be the most appropriate readily available load for the KFA in the early 21st Century? I'm assuming that the Military Land Rover is the only thing that is suitable from the Oxford Diecast range for a post 2000 layout. Ready to go yes but plenty of simple resin kits for fv432’s and Scimitars in 1/76 in the threads on the Warwells and military trains Edited August 30, 2020 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 For a while Warflats and Warwells were serviced and painted at E.G.Steeles of Hamilton 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIAM Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I have a couple of the Hattons 1990s Warwells with TOPS code KWB. I'd like to get some of these Warflats to go with them but I'm not sure which version I should choose? PFB or KFA? I believe these flat wagons were coded KFB in between PFB and KFA (I assume not for long though?) so should I be waiting for a release in that guise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2020 As the first page the transition was in the mid 90’s so it depends more when your layout is set for mixing them. If it’s late 90’s then the KFA with earlier warwells still not repainted is feasible. If it’s mid 90’s maybe a couple of KFA and a PFB or PFB’s in the early 90’s. They wouldn’t all be repainted in one go as it would get done as maintenance was scheduled. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted September 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2020 A few days ago I received my Cavalex BBA’s which are superb, on the strength of that I’ve ordered some of these. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) I’m going to finish my two.....but they look rough as dogs next to these - I may well as for some cavalex ones for xmas to make a reasonable Ashchurch bound train behind my RFD 47 or EWS 37/66. I’ve plenty of scimitars , 432s and landrovers to go on them . I'm surprised you didn’t do a tie in to produce some loads ? Edited November 4, 2020 by rob D2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hi All, Any update on when these wagons will be available? Will they be available prior to Xmas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hi im preparing a detailed update I had originally intended for these to appear in time for Warley however given the shows have been cancelled we took the opportunity to spend a bit more time on livery and decoration variations, and there were a couple of production niggles to be ironed out. The parts have all been cast, etched and moulded and are ready to be painted and assembled final proofs should be produced next week and then assembly can start. We now expect them to be shipped shortly after Christmas. a detailed update will be coming very soon. 10 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILRAGE Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Excellent news Gareth and the right thing to do. Really looking forward to these little beauties. Cheers Trailrage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 05/06/2020 at 17:53, slg said: Guess what another wagon I thought I'd never seen then. Going to have save up even more now! Those are presumably at Eastleigh having come up from unloading at Wool? Did you take any photos of the other train with tanks and vans going away? are the vans in use as barriers etween different types of tanker going to Fawley? My interest has suddenly appeared when I found this photo online of the Dorset coast Speedlink crossing Holes Bay causeway having just passed through Hamworthy with the Furzebrook clay tigers a warwell, and 3 warflats - have I correctly identified the load as Scimitar/Scorpion? and I guess the follow up question - what's the best source of a kit for the those? http://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/uploads/7/6/8/3/7683812/poole-causeway-2-a-close-up-of-the-class-47-hauling-two-clay-wagons-and-five-tanks-22nd-may-1989-copyright-roger-winnen_orig.jpg Thanks Jon 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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