Down_Under Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 05:13, Jack P said: Tom, Could you use a drivestretcher attached to a slimliner, or highflier to project backwards off the last axle and then go up and have the motor point forward into the boiler? I had to do something similar with a 4-4-0 to avoid the motor sticking into the cab, or being seen under the front of the boiler. Lots options out there, but it does depend on how much space you've got to work with. Jack Hi Jack, Is this one of Chris’ new core less motors you have used? J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Down_Under said: Hi Jack, Is this one of Chris’ new core less motors you have used? J Hey Mate, It's not - but I have used one of his new coreless motors here: It's really excellent. The larger motor above is a 1330 from NZ Finescale. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I’m sorry I haven’t been able to keep up with my own thread due to work, but have just noticed this discussion which suggests there might be a need for a ‘lanky’ gearbox, something with a bit more height to it. Have a look at the HiFlierPLUS, which was designed to elevate the motor. In the past, the LoadHaulerPLUS was used, in things like 9F’s but the ratios, especially when matched to a big motor, are too slow. As always, I would encourage anyone trying to work out the best solution to use our planner in conjugation with scale drawings. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4003 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 19/07/2021 at 09:26, High Level Kits said: This isn't something we anticipated. Perhaps if you know the loco wheelbase and look at the shape of the kit for which they were originally designed, this might give you a good idea of feasibility. I've just updated this section of the site although I still have some work to do with prices etc... Remember though, they're all really slow, so may be no good for a normal DMU etc. Sorry I can't be more help here... Regarding quad drives for MUs and such... You're right, i overlooked that, for these, a ratio somewhere between 15:1 to maybe 40:1 is really all i would want. Your worm drives are so efficient, with those coreless motors there is enough power and slow speed controllability, that they can be run at very low voltages most of the time, making for really quiet smooth drives. Oh, and thanks for that ultra quick turnaround. 8 days between order and package-pulled-out-of-the-mailbox is stunning. (I'm in the US). C,-w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 Ordered a gearbox, motor and some hornblocks on Monday and they came yesterday, not bad considering Monday was a bank holiday so no Royal Mail collections. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted September 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2021 A few bits ordered yesterday morning, and they arrived this morning. Very happy customer. Adrian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 Just a quick update on our the stock situation. Some gearboxes on our site are currently showing ‘Out of Stock’. This is due to a shortage of one single component which is currently in production. This particular part goes in four of the boxes, and they are the most popular sellers… which is why we ran out of them!... We knew these boxes (RR+; RRC+; HiFlier; HiFlier+) were the most popular, but didn’t realise it was by such a margin! Just though it worth mentioning in case anyone thought things were on the slide and there were more serous problems. We’re now starting to get to grips with the site's software and will try to keep all items in stock, or as many as possible. We’re also stocking up the parts for the first batch of production J50s, re-tooling the BEL2 to take a different motor, and working on a new design of 8’ 6’’ motor bogie. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 hours ago, High Level Kits said: and working on a new design of 8’ 6’’ motor bogie. After I bought 3 old ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2021 I think you've mentioned before, but are boxes still available to take Mashima motors instead of the newer coreless? Ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 20 hours ago, MJI said: After I bought 3 old ones They're a while off yet Martin. The reason for the redesiegn is purely due to motor change. 19 hours ago, Bucoops said: I think you've mentioned before, but are boxes still available to take Mashima motors instead of the newer coreless? Ta Yes, we spec'ed the new motors with the same screw centres as the Mashimas so they fit the existing boxes. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, High Level Kits said: Yes, we spec'ed the new motors with the same screw centres as the Mashimas so they fit the existing boxes. Brilliant thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2021 46 minutes ago, High Level Kits said: They're a while off yet Martin. The reason for the redesiegn is purely due to motor change. Yes, we spec'ed the new motors with the same screw centres as the Mashimas so they fit the existing boxes. The first one I bought is fitted to a GRCW 119 DMU. My Swindon 120 can move under its own power one way, DMBC pushing, still have to fit buffers. Hope to blue and grey it next week. For other people I have 4 of them, 2 built with express gearing working 3 cars, I would not put more than 3 cars per motor bogie, the under construction WR Swindon Inter City (pre 126) is 6 car so getting 2 motor bogies. Will be cab ends of the IDMBTLs. Originally I was hoping to wait for the new ones as 3 at once is a bit painful on the debit card! They do like off vehicle running in. I still need to order a motor and gearbox for my 2P! However now I can produce Swindon pattern sides I am tempted by a 123 IC set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2021 My Swindon 120 under construction 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Ordered 2 gearboxes and motors last Thursday, dropped through letterbox Saturday morning. Great service, thank you Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, 5050 said: Ordered 2 gearboxes and motors last Thursday, dropped through letterbox Saturday morning. Great service, thank you Chris. Thank you Mr 50... if we have the bits we try to turn the orders around pretty sharpish. There's a few problems with some parts, but nothing that's going to effect us long-term. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post High Level Kits Posted October 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 We've been busy with the new version of the 34mm bogie, designed to take a 1220 coreless. This 3D mock-up is the first etch and a lot may change, so take it with a pinch of salt... 29 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
multivac Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just wondered how similar the Midland 1550 (BEL 1 later) is to the NSR 0-4-0 BEL 2 Battery Loco? If it is close, would you consider a modification etch, after you have re-released your kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Densham Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Another very satisfied customer. Ordered a gear box that arrived very swiftly. Then I managed to crush one of the axle bushes trying to get too snug a fit. I emailed High Level and a replacement (plus spare, they know me too well) arrived the next day FOC. Thank you for outstanding service. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted January 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Speedy service from @High Level Kits ordered some motors and gearboxes and arrived less than 5 working days later. Edited January 26, 2022 by Rowsley17D 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I had a very similar experience, placed an order and it arrived within a week and we were suffering postal delays in our area Just to show how good these units are, some tome ago I bought a Road Runner + and a 1420 in a lot of mixed items, despite looking very battered the gearbox worked well. Rather than use a new RR+ that I bought I thought I would use this one as it would be quicker. All I needed to do was to switch the final drive carriage through 180 degrees. Well the previous builder had done a right bodged job, both sides were bent badly and one side half hanging off. Still straightened and soldered up and it works really well. It just shows how well they have been designed. Well done Chris 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I have some 12mm coreless motors where the distance between the motor fixing screws is slightly less than those on the etch. Is it OK to make the slots slightly larger to accept them ? Its only a few thou as they fit another gearbox (which is unsuitable for the job) The screws go through the enlarged holes in the fret (these allow the screws to be fitted to the motor prior to fitting) so the issue is very slight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted January 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2022 I don't think that there should be a problem, but if you do get one, fill the holes with solder and redrill at the new spacings, start with a somewhat smaller drill and work up, as the solder will be softer than the nickel silver and cause the drill to wander. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalerailmodelling Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Apologies if this has been asked before but do you do any chassis/motors for n gauge? Edited February 16, 2022 by 7s26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Here is our completed model of the High Level Armstrong-Whitworth 0-4-0DE working on Harkness this weekend at Kendal exhibition. A faultless runner both days. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 25/01/2022 at 11:53, Rowsley17D said: Speedy service from @High Level Kits ordered ..... and arrived less than 5 working days later. Ordered last Friday, late afternoon, arrived this morning (Tuesday) I will have to get with that job/loco now.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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