stewartingram Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 As received in RTR condition. All I've done is attach the handrails, and use a Bachmann dmu (?) coupling to the loco, thus moving the Hornby Ward coupler to the outer end of the tender. I've also painted the shoebeams white, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, stewartingram said: As received in RTR condition. All I've done is attach the handrails, and use a Bachmann dmu (?) coupling to the loco, thus moving the Hornby Ward coupler to the outer end of the tender. I've also painted the shoebeams white, Do you have a link please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2023 11 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Do you have a link please? No, he's used tension locks! Mike. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 ebay, CDC models, also known as Street Level Models (haven't seen it on the latter website). It was mentioned onRMWeb 2-3 weeks ago, I went straight to Ebay. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 26, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, stewartingram said: ebay, CDC models, also known as Street Level Models (haven't seen it on the latter website). It was mentioned onRMWeb 2-3 weeks ago, I went straight to Ebay. Guys, might I suggest you move this conversation to PM. It’s rather bad form to promote another manufacturer’s products on a supplier’s own thread. Darius 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 The LNER and MR Gun Sets Wagons appear to be very popular. Pre-orders for both are sold out for the first batch. We'll be working on a second batch shortly. If you'd like one of the kits, drop us an email to info@niumodels.co.uk Since announcing the wagons a few weeks ago, we've had a few emails from GWR modellers asking about a Gun Sets Wagon for the Western Region. After a bit of research, and a trip to Didcot, we have CAD work for the GWR Pollen-E wagon near complete. Test print is due this weekend. We expect to have the wagon kit ready sale towards the end of October. If you are interested in the kit, drop us an email to info@niumodels.co.uk 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 28, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2023 Any news on the LNER and LMS gun sets? Cheers Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Darius43 said: Any news on the LNER and LMS gun sets? Cheers Darius I received the MR one about a month ago, still waiting for the LNER. Any news on other items on the web site - possible replacement body kits for Hornby 08 to convert them into LNER early version and for the unsuccessful Armstrong-Whitworth experminetal 1-Co-1 which ran on the LNER to Alnmouth for a very short period, requiring a Class 66 motor bogie as its power unit? I always like the unusual. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Has the K3 to K5 kit now been dropped? Cheers from Oz, Peter C. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted November 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2023 These arrived in the post today 😀 Cheers Darius 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I’m wondering if someone can help me with regards to contacting Niu Models? I placed an order on 12th September 2023. I then sent an email with a query on 9th November. This wasn’t responded to, so another email was sent on 30th November. This also has not been responded to. If there are alternate ways of contact or if someone in frequent contact could give him a heads up, that would be great. Thank you in advance, Nelson. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted December 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2023 I did get a response after a couple of emails when I was chasing some kits that I had ordered a month or two ago. You could always try calling the phone number stated on the Website. I note that Niu Models is only open Tuesday to Thursday - not sure if that affects communication. Cheers Darius 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted December 31, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2023 MR gun barrel transporter built today. A real pleasure to build - a well designed and engineered kit. Cheers Darius 13 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted January 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2 LNER gun barrel transporter kit built over the last couple of days. Minor Niggles:- Some of the chassis parts were slightly “banana-shaped”. Hot and cold water immersion resolved that issue. The decals need to be individually cut from the sheet as the carrier film covers the whole sheet. The bogie axle boxes clash with the vertical legs of the brake levers, which may inhibit cornering. Some fettling required I shortened the drawbar between the well wagon and the flat wagon that supports the outer end of the gun barrel by about 10mm. As provided it places the wagons too far apart compared to the prototype photo posted by Niu Models. Cheers Darius 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 On 12/12/2023 at 20:44, Nelson Jackson said: I’m wondering if someone can help me with regards to contacting Niu Models? I placed an order on 12th September 2023. I then sent an email with a query on 9th November. This wasn’t responded to, so another email was sent on 30th November. This also has not been responded to. If there are alternate ways of contact or if someone in frequent contact could give him a heads up, that would be great. Thank you in advance, Nelson. Hello, Just an update on this situation. I have attempted a few phone calls to no avail and now tried to reach out via Facebook messenger. I understand completely that things can be delayed, and I have no issue with that, as long as it is communicated. Again, if anyone is in regular communication, could they please direct them to this situation, it would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Nelson. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) I had a PM on here a couple of days ago from NIU , try sending a PM on here. Edited February 2 by micklner 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie K Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I’ve always found them very prompt and helpful on email: info@niumodels.co.uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrobloke Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) It appears their website has disappeared or is down for some reason! Edited February 5 by Retrobloke Spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Works for me. https://niumodels.co.uk/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I couldn't get in just now either - though I've had that before temporarily depending what you want, some of their stuff is available on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=225959681829&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2562&_ssn=niu-models 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green too Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 "... large number were transferred to the railway companies, and finally coming under British Rail ownership, They saw service on the Sothern and Midland regions ..." .................. er, well, actually only TWO came into BR possession - in the 'oddball LMR wagons' number series : M360328 survives - after a fashion - on the Bluebell Railway ( http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8230 ) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 13/02/2024 at 23:17, Wickham Green too said: "... large number were transferred to the railway companies, and finally coming under British Rail ownership, They saw service on the Sothern and Midland regions ..." .................. er, well, actually only TWO came into BR possession - in the 'oddball LMR wagons' number series : M360328 survives - after a fashion - on the Bluebell Railway ( http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=8230 ) Yes, via - of all the possible routes! - the WD control of the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway. Dad has just completed a scratchbuilt conversion of just this variant, so you’re all very welcome. Adam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 02/02/2024 at 13:30, Nelson Jackson said: Hello, Just an update on this situation. I have attempted a few phone calls to no avail and now tried to reach out via Facebook messenger. I understand completely that things can be delayed, and I have no issue with that, as long as it is communicated. Again, if anyone is in regular communication, could they please direct them to this situation, it would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Nelson. Hello, To bring this situation to a close, I received my order last week and am very happy with the models. Communication was obtained via Facebook Messenger. Kind regards, Nelson. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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