Jordan-Leeds Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Are there any expected timescales for the Fowler and prices it truly looks exquisite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Are there any expected timescales for the Fowler and prices it truly looks exquisite Thanks Jordan. Everything's done now and the etches/castings are on order so it's just the turnaround times on those, maybe around 4 - 5 weeks. The model will be on the stand at EM North and Scalefourum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) It would be bad form to post pics of High Level engines on Hattons’ thread for their new product, but here’s one to illustrate what ‘nothing’ under the boiler looks like. This Black Hawthorn (built by the late John Hayes) illustrates it pretty well. I've e mailed Hattons to ask about the possibility of buying bodies only, but I would imagine they're pretty busy at the moment. John built a few High Level kits which I can post pictures of if anyone’s interested?... Edited September 15, 2017 by High Level Kits 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2017 John built a few High Level kits which I can post pictures of if anyone’s interested?... Yes please Chris! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I've e mailed Hattons to ask about the possibility of buying bodies only, but I would imagine they're pretty busy at the moment. Maybe they'd be open to supplying you with (unpainted?) bodies for resale, possibly with assurances that you wouldn't cannibalise 00 sales? The Nim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Maybe they'd be open to supplying you with (unpainted?) bodies for resale, possibly with assurances that you wouldn't cannibalise 00 sales? The Nim. That's my thinking, that it would be sales they wouldn't otherwise be getting. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 More news on the Fowler 70HP 0-4-0 DM... The photos show the final product which will be on display at Scalefourum this year. We’ve just taken delivery of etches, lost waxes are due, so about three weeks from now would be realistic for delivery. All castings are brass, as are the body etchings, with the chassis in slightly thicker, nickel silver. The mechanism is unorthodox, with the jackshaft coupled to the rear wheels, and also gears driving the front wheels, so they can run without any crankpins to avoid clearance problems. The gear ratio is 108:1 for super-slow running, although 80, or even 60:1 can also be supplied on request. The kit is priced at £110, which includes the gearbox. We can supply the 1020 motor and Alan Gibson Y9 wheels are needed to finish off the loco. You can place your order, register your interest, or make enquiries at Scalefourum, where the model will be on display, or drop us a line at enquiries@highlevelkits.co.uk 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) It would be bad form to post pics of High Level engines on Hattons’ thread for their new product, Good boy. >?) Edited September 15, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 This Black Hawthorn (built by the late John Hayes) illustrates it pretty well. Hard to believe this is 4mm scale...stunning I'd be down for a couple of etched Barclay chassis (both 14'' and 16'') if they were in the offing. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'd also be interested in a Barclay chassis (even if the body isn't available separately) Depending on the construction methods used by Hattons, would adding parts for the earlier curved cab side sheets be possible? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'd be down for a couple of etched Barclay chassis (both 14'' and 16'') if they were in the offing. Paul A. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'd also be interested in a Barclay chassis (even if the body isn't available separately) Depending on the construction methods used by Hattons, would adding parts for the earlier curved cab side sheets be possible? I would certainly consider extra bits to cover more variants although the NCB cabs look tricky to fold up... +1 Doing both sizes would make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'll certainly have an Andrew Barclay chassis kit please, Chris, if you decide to produce one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'll certainly have an Andrew Barclay chassis kit please, Chris, if you decide to produce one. What the Captain said, please. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Count me in as well Chris. As any model I purchase would ultimately be converted to P4 I would be far happier with the appearance of a new chassis than the existing affair. Craig W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Chris, I will have 2 Barclay chassis kits if you produce them. I am assuming that seperate bodies won't be avaliable but I have ordered complete locos from Hattons anyway. See you at Scaleforum. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Maybe they'd be open to supplying you with (unpainted?) bodies for resale, possibly with assurances that you wouldn't cannibalise 00 sales?.... I think that the Class 14 and the Beyer-Garratt episodes have shown that spares, never mind spare bodies, are not necessarily a strong point for Hattons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I think that the Class 14 and the Beyer-Garratt episodes have shown that spares, never mind spare bodies, are not necessarily a strong point for Hattons. Hattons' Dave replied to my mail and said that Hattons aren't really geared up for handling spares and only receive complete locos from the supplier, so bodies-only are pretty much ruled out. In spite of this, the body looks so good, and the response to a possible chassis kit has been very encouraging, so it's still a possibility... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHertsGER Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hattons' Dave replied to my mail and said that Hattons aren't really geared up for handling spares and only receive complete locos from the supplier, so bodies-only are pretty much ruled out. In spite of this, the body looks so good, and the response to a possible chassis kit has been very encouraging, so it's still a possibility... Or, in other words, 'about time we had a crack at that 0-16.5 effort' we have been muttering about, 'cos it looks like a chassis the narrow gauge community will snap up if its offered post-High-Level replacement... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hattons' Dave replied to my mail and said that Hattons aren't really geared up for handling spares and only receive complete locos from the supplier, so bodies-only are pretty much ruled out. In spite of this, the body looks so good, and the response to a possible chassis kit has been very encouraging, so it's still a possibility... Yes please, Chris. I'll only end up scratchbuilding if you don't. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'll only end up scratchbuilding if you don't. I've started, so I'll finish. Go on I'll race ya. P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 What are you planning on doing for a mechanism Porcy?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What are you planning on doing for a mechanism Porcy?... Well, there's this gadgee lives just up the road from me and when he put his mind to it, he can design a canny chassis & gearbox (and the odd industrial loco). I'll be relying on him to come up with something a little stronger than this. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/126141-announcement-andrew-barclay-14-16-0-4-0st-in-oo-gauge/page-12&do=findComment&comment=2857108 Seriously this is just a test chassis to see how the gearbox and motor performs. As I said in the linked post I don't expect it to be very durable. I'll weight the chassis with lead and use a belt to drive the second axle to save farting about with quartering. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 This links from the Hattons' Barclay thread. Loco kit built by Karl Crowther. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 This links from the Hattons' Barclay thread. Loco kit built by Karl Crowther.And a great job he did for me. It's a great kit and the mainstay of my layout, DCC sound included :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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