AndyViking Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just had a sad call from Dave’s sister. He is very unwell and has been back to hospital for hip replacement on top of the Big C. She tells me that he is giving up the business , which is a great shame but fully understandable. I hope someone with the right skills decides to acquire his business and keeps producing his wonderful kits. I have a J21 and several Tyne Dock wagons to build and will think of him as I make them. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted November 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2019 I hope someone takes on the range as I've built a few of his diesel kit's and really enjoyed them. I just need Lms 10800 to build now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 In a perfect world, Dave Ellis from SE Finecast could be in a position to acquire the Alexander stud - there's plenty of NE themed subjects in that range that would compliment DA's, and it would go to a supplier with a genuine interest in producing for the modelling community, rather than buying up the molds and then having them rot away with nothing to show.... In the mean time, the very best wishes for a strong recovery to Mr Alexander. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelester Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 21 hours ago, AndyViking said: Just had a sad call from Dave’s sister. He is very unwell and has been back to hospital for hip replacement on top of the Big C. Andy, If the chance arises, please pass on my regards/commiserations/best wishes to Dave. He went well above the call of duty in tracking me down to complete an order. So, a big "thanks" from the guy at Manchester University who failed to supply an address with his order of a K4 kit. If that raises a smile with him, it may be just what he needs to hear. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2019 Best wishes from me too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted November 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2019 I'm not aware of Alexander Models or its owner Dave (Alexander?) but this is sad news. These small suppliers are the lifeblood of our hobby so I will add my good wishes to Dave and his sister if I may. It would be great if Dave Ellis could take over but none of us are getting any younger! Kind regards, Richard B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I absolutely echo the sentiments of this thread, and send my best wishes. I was able to acquire an NER U (N10) from Hartlepool, and upon inspection, it's a bloody lovely looking kit and for the range to disappear would be an awful shame. Hopefully someone who know what to do with such things will be able to help. But of course, health comes first. Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) I was told yesterday that Dave has been able to sell the business which is good news but I don't know who has bought it or what their plans are... John Edited November 17, 2019 by johndon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2019 That's good news, let's hope it isn't coopercraft or the person who bought craftsman models. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2019 I heard it was Dave Jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, polybear said: I heard it was Dave Jones I believe the guy who bought craftsman,was called Dave Jones! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 My sister introduced me to Dave many years ago, she worked in the bank round the corner from Dave's shop where he used to bank the takings. She told him her brother was a modeller and Dave said for me to pop in next time I was down in Shields and that I did, lovely guy Dave. Thought he was looking a bit better when I spoke to him a last month. Look after yersel Dave, Fiona and I are thinking of you. Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, davefrk said: My sister introduced me to Dave many years ago, she worked in the bank round the corner from Dave's shop where he used to bank the takings. She told him her brother was a modeller and Dave said for me to pop in next time I was down in Shields and that I did, lovely guy Dave. Thought he was looking a bit better when I spoke to him a last month. Look after yersel Dave, Fiona and I are thinking of you. Dave Franks. Presumably that's Dave Alexander you're referring to, not Dave Jones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 15 hours ago, polybear said: I heard it was Dave Jones Thankfully not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukmodelshops Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Please be advised the I have been informed that sadly David Alexander passed away in 2020. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted July 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2021 Sadly Dave Alexander is not with us. Not sure what has happened to his kits and their design. I am trying to do a Tyne Dock - Consett 9F conversion using Westinghouse pumps. The pumps can be obtained from Lanarkshire Models - the rest of the componets will be scratch built or perhaps other sources. It would be useful to at least see a copy of Dave's instructions. A friend has found one of the pages (as below) but not the remainder. I should be grateful if anyone out there could photo and send the rest of the instructions. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Send me a PM. I might have some good news for you! I have a spare 9F detailing kit I would be happy to part with. Sorry to others who may have thought I had some news on Dave's other kits! Apologies! Chas Edited July 26, 2021 by ScRSG added info. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, ScRSG said: Send me a PM. I might have some good news for you! Chas Can you send me one too, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynuts Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I too am looking for a 9f tyne doc kit or a Dave Alexander Q7 kit Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, rustynuts said: I too am looking for a 9f tyne doc kit or a Dave Alexander Q7 kit Regards Paul I've never converted a Q7 so I can't even offer the instructions. However, if you can track down the fitting instructions, I would still recommend the Lanarkshire Models pumps which are much closer to scale. Dave's pumps were a little too big. This doesn't show up much on a 9F with the pumps fitted in a cut out in the running plate. However, with the pumps fitted on the running plate, they look obviously tall. I experienced this on an Thompson 01 conversion. I struggled to reduce the height and am still not satisfied. The pumps on the 01 conversion kit sit in a bracketed housing. I'm not sure if the Q7 was the same. Anyway, if you get pumps from Lanarkshire Models, I'm sure you should be able to scratch the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I can tell you that the range along with all his casting machines was sold on & I know who has them although I will not be giving details. At present he is mowed out with day work & so it might take a while before you see them out again. I will pass on that people are wanting models from the range myself included & hopefully it might prompt him a bit. 6 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynuts Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Many thanks, I have ordered 2 sets of pumps as I fancy having a go at the 9F and Q7 conversion regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted September 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2021 19 hours ago, rustynuts said: Many thanks, I have ordered 2 sets of pumps as I fancy having a go at the 9F and Q7 conversion regards Paul Where from? we know from Simon's post above that the range has been sold but we don't know to who yet, or have I missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I'm assuming from Lanarkshire mentioned in the post above. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: I'm assuming from Lanarkshire mentioned in the post above. Jason That's correct. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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