RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted November 7, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2019 You are already down for both of those Steve! ArthurK 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted November 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2019 Hi Arthur, glad you are feeling better. Is the Q7 still on track for next year hopefully? and then that C6 you have spoken about which would give loads of useful parts for a C7? Duncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Recently I purchased a D20 which was professionally built which is extremely unusual for me as I enjoy building kits. I believe this is one of Arthur's kits. it was at a price that I had to think about until I realised would barely pay for the kit. It's resplendent in NER green which I really like even though most of my modelling is LNER. The reason it won't be repainted is I couldn't get as good a finish and it has grown on me. Doug 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted December 15, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) Northeastern Kits A very merry Xmas to everyone An update As many of you will know my health suffered a setback in October so disrupting my schedules. Those expecting the Tennant 2-4-0 will have to wait a little longer, but I hope to clear all of these in January. In the packing stage are three Q5s (all reserved) and a new batch of D20s. In January/ February I hope to begin deliveries of the J25 (there is a long list for this). The Q7 has been two steps forward one step back but it is progressing. The C6 is on hold. It requires new castings for the trailing axle springs (two lengths) and new tender spring dampers; also chimney safety valve covers etc. I hope to squeeze in another project which uses existing castings. For immediate delivery I have just one NER ‘W’ Class 4-6-0T and one Fletcher cab J77 On another thread modellers are discussing the conversion Bachmann J72 to the short bunker version with drastic surgery at the rear. Why go to all that trouble when I have two of those for immediate delivery! I also have one of the long bunker available. ArthurK Edited December 15, 2019 by ArthurK 4 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks for the update, and hopefully things are heading in the right direction health wise. Glad to hear the J25 isn't too far away, as my E is daring me to get it painted, so there'll be a nice space on my workbench! I'm trying to fight down the urge to go for a D20 as well, but I think the domestic finances manager may have something to say about that! Looking forward to further updates. All the best for the festive season. Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Taylor Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I'm sorry to hear about your health, but hope that you're on the mend now. Thanks for keeping us updated regarding progress. Like all good things they should be ready when they are ....... ready. Have a peaceful and Happy Christmas and all the best for a productive 2020. Regards Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted December 21, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2019 Thanks for that Steve. Things are looking up a bit. I hope to get things moving more quickly in the New Year. A merry Xmas and a happy New Year to all. ArthurK 3 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyViking Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Arthur - sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell. Alas it seems to be an increasingly common theme amongst some of the stalwarts of our hobby. Glad you are on the mend and I am sure I speak for everyone when I say take it easy and make sure you recover properly. We will wait for you. I personally am really looking forward to the D20s coming in the New Year when you are ready. Have a wonderful Xmas and New Year 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted January 15, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2020 NORTHEASTERN Kits TENNANT 2-4-0 The latest batch of twelve are being packed ready for delivery. I have names against eleven of these. They will shortly be receiving an Email or PM . If you want the last one send me a PM, there may not be a further batch. Arthurk 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Taylor Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 chequebook standing by ready.... Shout when you got it all sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted January 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2020 HI Arthur a random question do you have any spare superheated smokeboxes from your J25 kits I could maybe purchase? many thanks Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted February 6, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 27/01/2020 at 20:35, Blandford1969 said: HI Arthur a random question do you have any spare superheated smokeboxes from your J25 kits I could maybe purchase? many thanks Duncan sorry, no. My smokebox design is a bit unconventional. I doubt if you would get it to fit without a lot of trouble. Arthur 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post ArthurK Posted February 15, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) NORTHEASTERN KITS I find it difficult to believe that it is nearly twelve years since I Issued my first kit in August 2008. That was a J73 and was closely followed by a J24. There was also the Fletcher cab J77. The were a number of dimensional errors on the last of these simply because I relied on a weights diagram which was all that I could find at that time. Today the preferred source of data are the works GAs. Initially these came from the Oxford Publishing lists in the National Railway Museum collection held at York. Later I found another list of the Darlington Works drawings. In the latter I found the drawings for the tanks and cab of both the Fletcher and the Worsdell J77 (NER290). They proved to me that reliance on the weights diagrams was not the way forward.The J77 was updated and kits for both versions designed. This brings me to the main purpose of this posting. I have often wondered just how many of my kits are packed away in drawers and placed on the “to do” list. It is always a pleasure to receive photographs of their builds, complete or otherwise so it gives me great pleasure to show some of the results. The models below were built by David Berner, who models the NER period. The two in green livery were painted be Paul Moore. The first is the Class W Next the T 0-8-0 Finally, the 1463 Class, better known as the Tennant 2-4-0 I am afraid that old age has caught up on me and I now refer to myself an “fumble fingers”. Trying to put a wire through a 4mm handrail knob is a mighty challenge! However, I am still able to use the computer so designing these kits will carry on as long as I am able to do it. Just to whet your appetite the next in line is the J25 (NER P1) I have the etches for that, so I had better start packing them. Waiting in the wings are Q7 (T3) and C6 (V&V09). I am also planning a F8 (A). ArthurK Edited February 15, 2020 by ArthurK 16 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon4470 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Hello Arthur Those are lovely looking locos - thank you for posting them. I must confess that I have a number of your kits on my shelves, although I have completed one so far (a J77). Glad to hear that you are still designing kits, I’m really looking forward to a C6. Best wishes Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) My B15/S2 from Arthur's kit, not the easiest of builds, but got there all ok. I also look forward to the C6 and a F8. Edited February 15, 2020 by micklner 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I have an E, and my name down for a P1. After the E practically fell together, I'm very much looking forward to adding it to my collection. The E is awaiting a trip to the paint shop, but the chassis has been through and re-assembled, and thankfully runs just as well! The design of the kit is excellent, allowing the brake gear to be removed as built being a particular welcome touch! Thanks ever so much for some fantastic kits, and I certainly look forward to further additions! Cheers J 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxUnpopuli Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Is there an E/J71 left in stock? Or did they all sell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I am at 50/50 Arthur...………….. Well, perhaps 60/40 would be more accurate! You can see the current state of play here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted February 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Portchullin Tatty said: I am at 50/50 Arthur...………….. Well, perhaps 60/40 would be more accurate! You can see the current state of play here! Sorry, but the under-footplate valances need to come off the tender - Tennants didn't have them (not that you'd know it from the instructions to this kit). This photo shows it reasonably well: There's also something odd about the coal-hole door in the top photo on your blog - surely it should be set back in the vertical slot visible within coal space? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Taylor Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I'll own up to taking the opportunity to get these kits with future plans in mind, so sadly can't as yet repay your efforts in designing them by showing anything finished, but now life is settling down again I hope to make a start this year. In the meantime, I keep planning, watching, reading and learning. Thank you all for sharing your builds, revealing the pitfalls and "tricks" and along the way inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-A-T Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Wish I’d seen this topic earlier as I would have had a Tennant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 52 minutes ago, Steve Taylor said: I'll own up to taking the opportunity to get these kits with future plans in mind, so sadly can't as yet repay your efforts in designing them by showing anything finished, but now life is settling down again I hope to make a start this year. In the meantime, I keep planning, watching, reading and learning. Thank you all for sharing your builds, revealing the pitfalls and "tricks" and along the way inspiring. Like Steve, I've also been stockpiling Arthur's kits. In the drawer (along with many other things) are a J73, Q5/1, Q5/2 and two D20s. I'll also get a Q7 and a C6 as and when they come out, and may find it hard to resist some others as well! The D20s are top of the queue for building, but I need to make more progress with other locos that are nearing completion (I think!) and the layout before embarking on another loco build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Daddyman said: Sorry, but the under-footplate valances need to come off the tender - Tennants didn't have them (not that you'd know it from the instructions to this kit). This photo shows it reasonably well: There's also something odd about the coal-hole door in the top photo on your blog - surely it should be set back in the vertical slot visible within coal space? Thank you for both of those points; corrections on the way! I know I owe you a response on the other matter; working on that too (quite some months I know!). Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Here is my T/T1 built from Arthurs Kit. The tender is complated and painted. The loco needs pickups. I now have a P, E, , Tennant and an A6 to build. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted February 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2020 Really looking forward to the Q7 and a couple of sets of fittings for the C6 to help with C7's. The D20 is a wonderful kit and cant wait to get then next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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