craneman Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's useful information about the "Ted Holloway designed for G. Ashton C&E Models 1988" etches and makes a connection which had been elusive so far. If it helps I can confirm the existence in March 2009 of 3 sets of these (etches only), 2 of which were sold on Ebay (one by second chance offer) and one retained by the sellers source (who he implied had either drawn or etched the sheets but wouldn't elucidate further). If you are aware of the date of Mr Holloway's demise that might inform whether he or his estate was the source. Enquiries at the time failed to discover the existence of either instructions or a source of castings etc, but now I understand why. Regards, Ken... I think that the seller actually sold four. I bought the first one on eBay, the second was then sold to the underbidder, I then bought a third by private treaty, and the seller offered me a further, partly assembled, set which I declined. I believe that this was subsequently sold. So it would appear that four sets of etches came from Ted Holloway's estate via a complex route. I imagine that the complete, unmade kit sold at the Vectis Auction was a Rod Neep version, one of Gordon's 20. From what Gordon has said, my understanding is that the four(?) Ted Holloway etch sets are the only such etches currently circulating. Does anyone know, out of interest, what that particular lot made at the auction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Just out of interest has anyone built one of the Rod Neep drawn kits? the one in my un-built cupboard has just been dusted down, and I feel tomorrow I might apply soldering iron to brass. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2018 Just out of interest has anyone built one of the Rod Neep drawn kits? the one in my un-built cupboard has just been dusted down, and I feel tomorrow I might apply soldering iron to brass. Jon Why do you have an un-built cupboard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I am still working on the Ted Holloway crane kit with the assistance of Justin Newitt. Additional and some improved replacement parts have been identified and will be included in an etch of additional parts. I retired last year so am putting some time in on progressing the kit. I have worked through the Weight Tender and the Match Wagon and am currently working on the crane chassis. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 A weekends work and all I have to show for it is burnt fingers and this match wagon, which I can't help feeling is a bit broad gauge... Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craneman Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I am still working on the Ted Holloway crane kit with the assistance of Justin Newitt. Additional and some improved replacement parts have been identified and will be included in an etch of additional parts. I retired last year so am putting some time in on progressing the kit. I have worked through the Weight Tender and the Match Wagon and am currently working on the crane chassis. Gordon A Excellent news Gordon, thanks for the update! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I am desperate for one of these cranes in 4mm I think they look awesome with the GWR match truck Kind regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshire Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hello, after catching up on this thread I thought some people maybe interested in the following photos .... These are of the GWR 36T Crane , the kit was built by the late Steffan Lewis (RIP) of Maindee East fame. I am lucky enough to have two of these built by Steffan, as well as the correct Tools and Mess vans. Comments etc most welcome, many thanks, Ian Bradford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 @Gordon A did anything happen with the kit proposal in the end? it looks a more interesting alternative to the RTR crane that Bachmann are doing (which will soon be appearing all over the place) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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