daz9284 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hello all, sorry if this is in the wrong section. Are S-kits still produced, and if so where can I buy them? I have 4x resin JYA's and I would like to purchase more. any help much appreciated. regards, darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) George is certainly still making his kits. You are pretty much limited to ordering from him and payment tends to be via cheque etc Edited March 19, 2016 by rs4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9284 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 George is certainly still making his kits. You are pretty much limited to ordering from him and payment tends to be via cheque etc Hi there, thanks for the reply. Do you have contact details for george? or is he on this forum? many thanks Darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hello, Does anyone know if George is still operating S-Kits from the address: 16, Barrow Road, Sileby, Loughborough. LE12 7LP I've tried contacting him several times using the email address on his order form (circa 2014) and have received no response. I've also sent an order, with cheque a couple of weeks ago and also no response. The cheque has not been presented to the bank. Has he moved? Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hello, Does anyone know if George is still operating S-Kits from the address: 16, Barrow Road, Sileby, Loughborough. LE12 7LP I've tried contacting him several times using the email address on his order form (circa 2014) and have received no response. I've also sent an order, with cheque a couple of weeks ago and also no response. The cheque has not been presented to the bank. Has he moved? Bob Bob, That is the correct address. George has had a few problems this year, he is trying to catch up but has only recently been able to start. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Bob, That is the correct address. George has had a few problems this year, he is trying to catch up but has only recently been able to start. Sorry. Thanks Paul. I believe George will be at DEMU Burton in 4 weeks time. I could wait and pick the kits up then but I can't get in contact. Are you in touch with him? Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9502 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hello I recently received an order from George but it took about a month to arrive, so probably best to be patient. I asked for a recent list too. Wagon Kits W1 Yeoman/TML box wagon (various types available with differing bogies & buffers) £17.50 W2 Railtrack JNA (various bogies to suit) £17.50 W4 Tiphook JRA 90 tonne box wagon £17.50 W8 Yeoman O&K JYA box wagon £17.50 W13 British Steel Redmire PGA £20.75 W14 KWA bogie well wagon £20.75 W15 Sea Urchin (ex VDA, long / short handbrake version available) £17.50 W16 British Steel / Yeoman / ARC / VTG bogie tippler £17.50 W17 FEA-F Network Rail container flat (RHTT) etched brass kit with whitemetal fittings £20.50 W20 FEA-S Container flat etched brass kit with whitemetal fittings £20.50 There's alot more too, bogies, buffers, brake fittings, handbrake wheels, container kits, miscellaneous fittings, scenic items and wheels. Most of his fittings as far as I know are white metal castings. Hope this helps. If you're interested in wagons and don't want to scratchbuild his resin kits build up quite nicely with a bit of work. He can be contacted at the above address but include a stamped SAE. regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9502 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I forgot to add to the above post about his postage charges! Orders under £2.50 add 75p under £15.00 add £2.00 under £40.00 add £3.00 orders over £40.00 post free in the UK mainland only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 D9502, If that is a recent S-Kits price list, can you let me know whether George still produces the resin bodies for the second batch of MHA wagons to fit on the Hornby HAA / MHA chassis? If so, what is the current price? Also, do S-Kits still produce etched walkways for Bachmann tank wagons? I've a couple of TEA and half a dozen TTA wagons that I would like to upgrade to etched walkways and I understand that S-kits used to do these. Again, what is the current price? Hopefully I'll be able to put together a first order, as I want one of the CAIB/VTG bogie well wagons, which according to the list above is wagon kit 14. I was never sure what the kit cost until now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9502 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hi David yes kit CC9 Alternative Coalfish body for the HAA chassis is £5.75 MC11 etched brass replacement catwalk for Bachmann TTA Shell / BP £4.85 MC12 etched brass replacement catwalk for Bachmann TTA Esso £4.85 MC23 etched brass replacement twin catwalk for Bachmann TTA Shell £4.85 I can't see anything for the TEA tanks, I got mine from Jon at A1 Models, he still does them. regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Sorry to bring this up but my list is an old one but do S-Kits still make all the bits to make the rhtt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric709 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Yes they do, 3 different modules in resin and also and etch brass FEA single wagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Superb cheers will make an order when I see the at the DEMU show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Here is a rake of 8 S-Kits JYAs that are nearing completion. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9284 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Here is a rake of 8 S-Kits JYAs that are nearing completion. IMG_2948.JPG They look brilliant, where did you get the Yeoman and 'Y' logo's from? regards, darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) I printed my own with transfer paper (crafty computer paper). There is still quite a bit to do to finish them off: namely weathering the outsides which I think will make them look a bit more balanced. A couple more shots attached. Guy Edited August 31, 2016 by lyneux 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9284 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 very nice indeed, the TOPS data panels etc, did you also make them yourself? regards, Darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Yes, I did a full set of transfers for these wagons. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9284 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hi all, received a price list from George today. However the list I received states that the Yeoman O&K 102ton hopper wagon is TBA. Is this an old list or is the hopper wagon still not available? regards, darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hi all, received a price list from George today. However the list I received states that the Yeoman O&K 102ton hopper wagon is TBA. Is this an old list or is the hopper wagon still not available? regards, darryl Darryl, The S-kits price list that I have is dated June 2016 and the wagon kit W10 Yeoman O&K 12 ton hopper wagon is marked as Price - £TBA, which I assume means that it not yet available. It would probably be worthwhile e-mailing George (infoshranel @ btinternet.com) to clarify if these are the wagons you are after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9284 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Darryl, The S-kits price list that I have is dated June 2016 and the wagon kit W10 Yeoman O&K 12 ton hopper wagon is marked as Price - £TBA, which I assume means that it not yet available. It would probably be worthwhile e-mailing George (infoshranel @ btinternet.com) to clarify if these are the wagons you are after. thank you for the reply. I will e-mail him. regards, darryl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have been trying to get hold of George via the email address on the June 2016 price list, but it has come back as "this account not registered at btinternet". Does anyone have an up to date email address for him please? Or do we have to send a letter now? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have been trying to get hold of George via the email address on the June 2016 price list, but it has come back as "this account not registered at btinternet". Does anyone have an up to date email address for him please? Or do we have to send a letter now? Thanks Mike, Unfortunately no. The last e-mail that I received from S-Kits was sent from the e-mail address on the June 2016 price list, but that was in August 2016. I have however tried to send an e-mail from Yahoo this evening to check whether I get the same message as you. So far nothing has bounced back, but if I get a reply, I'll hopefully be able to confirm that the Scherelien bogies are cast whitemetal and postage costs to France. I'm not sure what else you were wanting to ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Mike, Unfortunately no. The last e-mail that I received from S-Kits was sent from the e-mail address on the June 2016 price list, but that was in August 2016. I have however tried to send an e-mail from Yahoo this evening to check whether I get the same message as you. So far nothing has bounced back, but if I get a reply, I'll hopefully be able to confirm that the Scherelien bogies are cast whitemetal and postage costs to France. I'm not sure what else you were wanting to ask. Thanks David - I will be off-air for a few days after this, but will look out for your result when back on line! Yes, those are exactly the questions I was asking - I would order two bogies (BG31 x 2) plus a wheel pack (WP9 x 1), for the postage calculation. Many thanks for your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 He's definitely still in operation as he is booked for DEMU showcase that I know of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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