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This on is a bit of an unusual request from a customer.

 

Experimental nose cone fitted to Class 86 E3173 'Zebedee' (later 86204) in circa1973 as part of the development work for the APT and HST trains.

 

The nose cone was a fiberglass structure bolted over the No.2 end to study aerodynamic resistance and the effect of two trains passing at speed. During the trails E3173 became the first BR loco to officially exceed 125MPH since 'Mallard' did it in 1938. E3173's nose had a direct influence on the design of the prototype HST nose.

 

Screen shot below is of the preliminary CAD work. I'm waiting on the model to arrive before developing this further.

 

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Also ran off the first test print of Zebedee's nose. Apart from the very poor fit on the model, there's a few changes needed. 

First, it's too long by about 10mm. Second, the driver's window slope angle needs increasing.

A bit more CAD time needed.

 

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Another Work in Progress.

 

In 1952 the steam Y6 locomotives on the Wisbech and Upwell were replaced by two Drewry diesel shunters.

 

The diesels were classified class 04 and were fitted with cowcatchers and side skirts, in keeping with the tramway's tradition.

 

The Class 04’s worked the line until closure in May 1966.

 

Based on photos and available drawing we’ve designed a set of skirts and cowcatchers to fit the Bachmann 04 model.

The first test print looks promising.

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22 hours ago, NiuModels said:

Another Work in Progress.

 

In 1952 the steam Y6 locomotives on the Wisbech and Upwell were replaced by two Drewry diesel shunters.

 

The diesels were classified class 04 and were fitted with cowcatchers and side skirts, in keeping with the tramway's tradition.

 

The Class 04’s worked the line until closure in May 1966.

 

Based on photos and available drawing we’ve designed a set of skirts and cowcatchers to fit the Bachmann 04 model.

The first test print looks promising.

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Have you considered doing a version of the cowcatchers without the hole for the tension locks for those of us who use 3 links instead? 

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5 hours ago, Flyingscotsmanfan said:


Have you considered doing a version of the cowcatchers without the hole for the tension locks for those of us who use 3 links instead? 

Roughly where the hole is, on the prototype there was a large rectangular block of wood fitted as a bump stop, o stop the coupling damaging the cow catchers. It was just about the right size to cover the NEM pocket.

 

Paul J.

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On 22/06/2021 at 10:08, stewartingram said:

04 cab for W&U was rather different though.

 

Stewart

Yes indeed, the first two had smaller rectangular windows, also a straight pipe exhaust. The first one had no visible pipe above the casing, but was soon added.

 I modified an Airfix/Dapol kit and managed to obtain etched valences and cowcatchers to make a good representation of 11102, in black livery, powered by a Mainline chassis.  I remember seeing them, as a small child, amazed at these odd looking locos wandering across the road. I have vague recollections of the Y6s and J70s, but don't recall the double cab Sentinels, which would be a suggestion for a project. There has been a kit  (Kalgarin? )some time ago, but I don't think there is one now. No doubt someone will put me right?

 

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Thanks for producing some very welcome bits and pieces over the last couple of years, the Clayton bonnets, J36 tender cab and 03 chimney were small but essential parts for me and you will be missed. Hope you can come back soon, in better family circumstances. 

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On 18/12/2021 at 00:27, NiuModels said:

With deep regret that I have to announce that Niu Models will suspend trading as of 18th December for the foreseeable future.

 

There has been some significant changes in family life this past year that has resulted in insufficient time being available to commit to the business. This is a situation that has been growing over a few years and I initially believed I it could be manage. However I had failed to recognize the full seriousness and the impact.  

 

I had great aspirations for Niu Models and it’s heartbroken to make this decision. However, family life needs to take priority.

 

I apologies to those customers I have let down. There are a small number of you who have commissions with us and I will be in touch with them shortly.

 

Regards, Al.

 

Take care of you and your family Al. All the best :)

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Thanks for your kind words. It is appreciated. Things are slowly improving, but it's going to be a long haul.

 

On the good news front the replacement BR Class 08 Steps and LNER Front Loco Steps are back available on Ebay.

 

BR Class 08 Steps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224814845297

 

LNER Front Loco Steps - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224814853402

 

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In other good news, we have a new kit available in limited numbers.

 

LNER Ammunition Wagon for the Oxford Rail 'Boche-Buster' Railgun.

 

The kit has be drawn up in 3D CAD from LNER drawings and is 3D resin printed. I comes with wheels, sprung buffers, couplings and fixing screws. The decals cover makings for all four railguns:-

   - H.M.G. Boche-Buster

   - H.M.G. Scene-Shifter

   - H.M.G. Gladiator

   - H.M.G. Peace-Maker

 

The kit is show here assembled and painted in drab olive as used with H.M.G. Gladiator during WW2.

Price is £40.00, and is available in limited numbers direct from us. To pre-order send us an email title 'Ammo Wagon Pre-order' to info@niumodels.co.uk

 

 

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