JSModels - Laser-Cut Kits - Now in N Gauge too!!!

[JSModels]

4 minutes ago, brylonscamel said:

I'm sure we'll get a chance to meet at some point. PS Had you spotted a bit of conversation about my latest Todmorden commission? Tim and I are going to head up to the Calder Valley at some point and I'll let you know, in case there's an opportunity to meet.

 

I did, before Facebook went down! If you're coming up to Tod it'd be criminal for me not to come over and meet up!

[brylonscamel]

3 minutes ago, JSModels said:

 

I did, before Facebook went down! If you're coming up to Tod it'd be criminal for me not to come over and meet up!

Agreed - I'll stay in touch!

[JSModels]

It's been FAR too long since I released any new products, so I wanted to share some progress on a couple of exciting new things coming soon.

 

Canal Warehouse Towers 1 & 2 are add-on kits to the 'Canalside' range, designed to hide the joints between multiple kits. Simply butt up 2 or more kits, and place the tower kits over the joints, enabling the construction of much larger building complexes!

 

Tower 1 is a water tower, whilst tower 2 is a slightly more ornate affair, allowing the respectable Victorian business-owner to look down on his employees!

 

I'm hoping to get systems in place so that the date stone on each kit can be customised, so you can add your own date, initials, or short wording.

 

Exact release date and pricing will follow, but in the meantime, here are some pictures of the latest prototypes...

 

Tower 1:

 

 

 

Tower 2:

 

 

 

Tower 2 has interior detail; a planked floor, internal stonework, and railings:

 

 

Regards,

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[Dungrange]

How does the said "respectable Victorian business-owner" get through the "planked floor" "to look down on his employees"?

 

It looks to be a great way to build a really imposing building.

Edited December 2, 2021 by Dungrange

[Asterix2012]

A Clock tower is another option very popular on mills round here.

[JSModels]

1 hour ago, Dungrange said:

How does the said "respectable Victorian business-owner" get through the "planked floor" "to look down on his employees"?

 

Through the trapdoor in the floor - one side of it is just about visible through the stone arch here:

 

 

47 minutes ago, Asterix2012 said:

A Clock tower is another option very popular on mills round here.

 

Do not fear, there's a clock tower version in the works 

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[multivac]

These look good models. How about a model grain warehouse like the one at Burton-on-Trent?

[Asterix2012]

A lime kiln might be an idea.  Nothing on the market and a good generator of rail traffic flows.

Coal and limestone in and lime out.

[JSModels]

On 08/12/2021 at 19:44, multivac said:

These look good models. How about a model grain warehouse like the one at Burton-on-Trent?

Thanks,

 

Yes, I've looked at that before. It's on a list of potential prototypes to do. The only problem is it's a fairly long and extremely slow-moving list!

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[JSModels]

21 hours ago, Asterix2012 said:

A lime kiln might be an idea.  Nothing on the market and a good generator of rail traffic flows.

Coal and limestone in and lime out.

 

Thanks to you too, but not sure on that one - they tend to be fairly small, rough stone curved buildings, so not ideal for laser cutting. Unless I'm not looking at the right thing, did you have a particular prototype in mind?

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[Asterix2012]

4 hours ago, JSModels said:

 

Thanks to you too, but not sure on that one - they tend to be fairly small, rough stone curved buildings, so not ideal for laser cutting. Unless I'm not looking at the right thing, did you have a particular prototype in mind?

 

Jonathan

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There are some photos of a larger design here, straight sides and finished stonework 

 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1041773?section=comments-and-photos

 

 I have seen photos of a similar smaller one in  Devon 

Edited December 10, 2021 by Asterix2012

[Off Tackle]

Hi Jonathan. 

 

I second the lime kiln suggestion, I don't have any expert knowledge but they seemed relatively common. From my basic research on the Horrocksford Branch and Bellmanpark quarries I came across a preservation project of the large Bellmanpark lime kilns. A narrow gauge tramway fed the top of the kilns, with 2 parallel tunnels under the kilns each with a standard gauge siding running parallel to the L&Y Blackburn - Hellifield mainline.  Many of the kilns in my (very limited) research seem to be of a similar pattern. 

 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1021105?section=comments-and-photos

 

You can see one of the inner arches of the northernmost siding in the first image. The second image is of the well visited example at Millers Dale - again fed by a narrow gauge tramway from the top. The whole structure can be accessed easily from the old trackbed (the walk along the trackbed in stunning scenery is a pretty great day out in itself).  This is of much more modern construction - on the other side of the station is an older set of kilns that fed the railway and were more akin to the Bellpark example. 

 

Edited December 15, 2021 by Off Tackle

[JSModels]

***PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE***

 

 

Our order cut-off point for delivery prior to Christmas is THIS SUNDAY - so if you're looking for a last-minute present, here's 15% off all 4mm and 7mm kits until midnight on Sunday!!!

Simply use the discount code 15XMAS21 to get your 15% discount, and remember to select 1st class for pre-Christmas delivery!*

 

*Orders received by midnight on Sunday 19th December will be despatched by Royal Mail's recommended last posting day for 1st class on Tuesday 21st December. JSModels cannot accept liability for any delays in the postage system or delivery failures.

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[phil_sutters]

There is a large set of lime kilns in the Amberley Chalk Pits Museum (as it used to be known) in West Sussex. The sidings used to be covered by a corrugated metal roof, which can be seen in the information panel.

[JSModels]

Over in @JackB95's layout build thread, I've linked to a video highlighting the station building he collected from me on New Year's Day:

 

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[JSModels]

New Roofing Slate Sheets

 

We're pleased to announce the launch of our new expanded roofing slate sheet range!!!

 

This range now includes three sizes of slates (9", 10", and 12" wide slates) in both 4mm and 7mm scales, adding some variety to the roofs of your buildings!

 

 

Available NOW in packs of 4 sheets in each size, you can find the 4mm scale packs Here and the 7mm scale packs Here

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[Garry D100]

These slates look great.

However i would have no idea what size would look best on my scratchbuilt buildings.

Is it possible to either do a small sample pack containing each size or to do a download to print off a sample size so you can assess the exact size to see which is best before placing an order?

 

Just a suggestion :-)

 

Thanks

Garry

[JSModels]

4 minutes ago, Garry D100 said:

These slates look great.

However i would have no idea what size would look best on my scratchbuilt buildings.

Is it possible to either do a small sample pack containing each size or to do a download to print off a sample size so you can assess the exact size to see which is best before placing an order?

 

Just a suggestion :-)

 

Thanks

Garry

Garry,

 

That's a great suggestion, thank you. I'll see what I can do.

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[JSModels]

JSModels will be at the Festival of British Railway Modelling in Doncaster this weekend (stand no. 78, in the main hall). I've got a new kit launching at the show, which will be available for purchase at the show. Details of the kit will be on the website as of 9:30am tomorrow, but it won't be available to order on there until sometime next week.

 

Until then, here's a teaser:

 

 

Regards,

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[Garry D100]

New kit looks interesting :-)

 

Any news on the possibility of sample packs for the roof slates yet please?

 

Thanks

Garry

[JSModels]

1 hour ago, Garry D100 said:

New kit looks interesting :-)

 

Any news on the possibility of sample packs for the roof slates yet please?

 

Thanks

Garry

 

Garry,

 

Apologies for not getting back to you previously. I don't think it's worth doing sample packs, but so you can judge the size please download & print the attached PDF (ensure printer is set to 100% scale or actual size).

 

Regards,

 

Jonathan

JSModels

JSModels Slate Sheet Sizes.pdf

[Garry D100]

Hi Jonathan,

 

Thats brilliant, just as useful and no cost lol.

 

Thanks very much.

Garry

[JSModels]

***Limited Quantity Now Available***

 

Designed to complement the 'Waterside' range of buildings, and in the same architectural style, this smaller building can be used as a pump house or boiler house. Measuring 156mm long by 84mm wide, the height to the roof apex is 97mm. Includes blanking panels to replace windows where necessary. Can be used in conjunction with our small, medium, or large chimney kits.

 

 

 

Model Features:

• Windows/doorframe which can be individually removed from the main building for painting & glazing separately, and re-fitted afterwards (makes painting the frames so much easier!);
• Doors can be modelled as either closed or open;
• Internal roof trusses;
• Guttering, supported on stone corbels;
• Laser-cut tile strips for the roof.

The kit includes:

• 4x sheets of parts (3 at 2mm thick, 1 at 3mm thick) laser-cut from high-quality laser-grade MDF;
• 1x A4 sheet of laser cut card tile strips for the roof;
• 1x sheet clear acetate for glazing;
• Full assembly instructions.

Regards,

 

Jonathan

JSModels

[Asterix2012]

Looks like a good model to try out these kits 

 

Very tempting 

[JSModels]

@Dan Evason bought one of the new kits from me at Doncaster, and has sent me pictures of it already built, painted, and weathered!!!

 

 

And here it is in it's location on his current build layout 'Orleton Road', with a bit of pipework detail added:

 

 

 

I think you'll agree it looks pretty good ☺️

 

Jonathan

JSModels