jwealleans Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 This caught my eye on the 51L stand at Doncaster on Sunday: More GC wagons are promised on Andrew's site. 4 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) In case anyone has been considering the Isinglass 3D printed carriage kits, I've been working on one and posted some thoughts on my workbench thread. Edit - this vehicle is now finished. There's a broader discussion of the range with other examples in the LNER forum here. Edited June 21, 2020 by jwealleans 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 This has been the worst kept secret on the Internet for some weeks and is all over this and other forums, but Five79 have restarted selling the Roger Chivers range of kits. The D120 BY van is the first kit relaunched. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Some readers may have seen a D 265 TL on my workbench for the last few weeks. This has been produced in card by Gazman424 of this parish. It's a combination of laser cut card and 3D printed components. I added roof (MJT), wheels, glazing, buffers, end jumpers and door handles. You can see more pictures on my thread, but it's gone together nicely. Gaz does a few of these, teak vehicles included. It's much lighter than a brass built vehicle, which may be an advantage for some people. Drop him a PM if interested. Edited August 5, 2020 by jwealleans 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Dave Scott has just brought this to my attention, from a manufacturer with whom I'm not familiar: NER Type C1 signalbox as a laser cut kit from Dexter's Cove Models. I see there's already feedback from one customer; perhaps if he or anyone else sees this they'd care to comment here? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Following on from the post at the top of this page, 51L have had the next kit, diagram 20, available for a little while. I had occasion to order last week so I had one and I spent a happy hour yesterday putting it together. Final details this morning and here it is. Very straightforward, everything fitted with virtually no flash and apart from the axlebox I wrecked drilling it out, no problems. ... and for completeness, here it is finished. Wizard announced a GC Loco Coal wagon just before new year, so I'll be giving that a go soon. Edited January 26, 2021 by jwealleans 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 I see Worsley Works are advertising Coronation, West Riding and Silver Jubilee etches. http://www.worsleyworks.co.uk/4mm/4mm_LNER.htm Knowing how Allen usually works, I'm guessing they're a commission. has anyone built or seen a built set? I'm sure lots of people would like to know more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 He is also producing his gcr suburbans as 4mm stock where previously they were just in the 7mm range. They are roof, sides ends and floor. richard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 8 hours ago, jwealleans said: I see Worsley Works are advertising Coronation, West Riding and Silver Jubilee etches. http://www.worsleyworks.co.uk/4mm/4mm_LNER.htm Knowing how Allen usually works, I'm guessing they're a commission. has anyone built or seen a built set? I'm sure lots of people would like to know more. There are some comparisons of end profiles here: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 They are listed in the 2mm scale section, but I suspect that they could be scaled up if needs be. Allen is always approachable and helpful via email (and has been when I've seen him at shows!) I've built several of his 009 scratch aid etches, and they are certainly well produced, but do require some extra effort and thought to get to a full kit standard, but the basics are certainly there as a canvas to add one's own level of detail to. As an example, this is a Ffestiniog carriage as built from the etches, and then after I've made an interior, roof and added other details ready for painting. I do keep looking at the NER clerestory coaches as well, and I suspect that once my D&S one is complete, I might well succumb to one or two to compliment it. A streamlined artic set would be lovely though! Cheers J 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 I think I mentioned the 51L GC Loco Coal wagon not too long ago. It arrived on Friday. Pretty straightforward but one trap for the unwary - the brakes have to go on the opposite way round to usual. Unlike a Morton fitting, the lifting link goes on the same side as the brakes. I didn't spot that when I read the destructions and by the time the penny dropped they were too firmly fixed to remove without risk of destruction. So feel free to get over that pitfall by walking over my prone form.... 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 10/11/2020 at 08:14, jwealleans said: Dave Scott has just brought this to my attention, from a manufacturer with whom I'm not familiar: NER Type C1 signalbox as a laser cut kit from Dexter's Cove Models. I see there's already feedback from one customer; perhaps if he or anyone else sees this they'd care to comment here? I am building one at present. Going together quite nicely. the sides have spaced bricks so you have to put the right sides together. The steps are a work of art. They supply a sheet of tiles for the roof which go on a flat plastic part. Fitting the windows next, very nice but being resin quite fragile. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2021 It is a nice kit, still a bit to finish off but nearly there. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Worsdell forever said: It is a nice kit, still a bit to finish off but nearly there. Do you have an image from the rear, I'm interested to see how the chimney and fireplace fit. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, Bishdurham said: Do you have an image from the rear, I'm interested to see how the chimney and fireplace fit. Thanks! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Chimbley needs pointin'. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Worsdell forever said: Thanks! That looks interesting. Texture on the bricks is amazing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) I've been watching this seller increase their O gauge range on ebay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/floyd_kraemer/m.html - straight away there's a few useful bits for 7mm modellers, but the other day I asked if they were able to re-scale to 4mm. These arrived today (Ignore the NER body, it's all I had to hand to give a quick trial fit): LNER Bucket seats (low and high back versions): Heavy duty dynamos (2 types): And also representation of seating for the D30E restaurant car (will need plasticard tables and I just spotted I put the beading on some to the outside instead of the middle): I don't think this is a D30E but the seating appears similar - this photo was used to get the approximate shape: The seats may need tweaking on the outside edges to take into account the tumblehome but they look really good. Paul said he is open to further requests in either scale. Edited June 29, 2022 by Bucoops Replace pictures. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Do the dynamos not come with brackets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 What was the price on the bucket seats? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said: What was the price on the bucket seats? Not a bad price - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274912215331 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 41 minutes ago, jwealleans said: Do the dynamos not come with brackets? Good point, I hadn't looked that closely at them yet. As they are scaled down from 7mm I assume it's easier for accurate brackets to be made for those. The mounting brackets appear to be as per the full size variant but would need drilling through and need a bracket making to swing it off. I will ask about the possibility of incorporating the mounting hardware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Bucoops said: Not a bad price - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274912215331 Ooooo, thanks, agreed and they look the biz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 It might be worth contacting through ebay but buying direct to save a small amount. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Ok, dynamos - Paul has come up with two options - firstly increase the mounting hole size so a bracket can be fitted: And secondly include the bracket - and these actually include a stabilising bracket on both sides - the idea being remove the one that isn't needed so they can be mounted in any position under the coach. I much prefer this method - do others agree? This is what it looks like with one side removed: Thoughts? Edited June 29, 2022 by Bucoops Replace pictures 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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