pete23 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I recently acquired Hornby's latest model of the Fowler tank loco. A very nice model indeed, with finely detailed valve gear, just two gripes. 1) Cab sides must be around a scale foot thick ( OK, maybe 9 inches ). Would have thought they could have reduced it a little on the visible portion. 2) No brake standards. Surprised at this,Dapol were including them in their tank locos in the '80's, and I have in front of me a Railway Modeller article from 1985 on detailing the earlier Hornby model which includes these as very visible items. So, the obvious query, is there anyone who supplies these as detailing parts? My 70 year old eyes are no longer up to making these myself, and living in Africa, I am far from any model shops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I have found Southeastern Finecast very helpfull in supplying parts in the past. This company brought the Wills loco range and is up-dating the locos kits including cab details for some of them. Unfortunately they have not updated the 2-6-4t yet but I guess parts from one of their other locos would do. http://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Contents.htm A stamped addressed envelope is all they require to send a kits spares list, however I guess with you in Africa they may be able to answer you via email. Comet models are another company that might be able to help http://www.cometmodels.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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