jazz Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Very little achieved today, just an hour on the WB. (Drove up to the Wirral to visit my 92 year mum) At least I got the soldering stage of the etches all done. Tomorrow, after a morning doing more painting the hall/landing & stairs, I hope to get the castings prepared and most of them attached. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 How much is this kit? I can't find out much about them on line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaScala Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 How much is this kit? I can't find out much about them on line http://www.modernoutline.co.uk/modern_outline_006.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) How much is this kit? I can't find out much about them on lineSit down and then try:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-Sanspareil-Modern-outline-kits-SR-Lord-Nelson-4-6-0-loco-and-tenderkit-/221292185217 Wheels, motor, gearbox extra! Dave Edited April 30, 2014 by daifly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Your only chance is now on ebay. It is not in the MOK range (although it is a MOK designed kit). Sanspareil, who supplied the MOK Lord Nelson kits, are currently no longer available. (I do stand correct if anyone knows differently, of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm not talking about the King Arthur People I know how to find the MOK site I visit it often enough I'm talking about the sanspareil kits Thanks Ken for the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Sit down and then try:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-gauge-Sanspareil-Modern-outline-kits-SR-Lord-Nelson-4-6-0-loco-and-tenderkit-/221292185217 Wheels, motor, gearbox extra! Dave Yes I seen that unfortunately it doesn't tell you anything about the manufacturer or whether they are still available or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel bat guano Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 If my memory serves me correctly, the Sanspareil Lord Nelson kit is now owned by Ace products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 As are the ex-Ennis/ACME/Big Four A4 kits. Reasonable prices too..........plus Mr Ascough gives discount on Slater's wheels. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Yes, I have forgotten Ace now have this kit. Beats me how they sell it at £169.99 inc p & p bearing in mind the original cost of the kit and the sheer volume of etchings & casting there is in the kit. Edited April 30, 2014 by jazz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyhorse Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Me thinks it's not the same kit!! Might want to check inside the box before handing over the cash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Just received information that ACE have their own version of the class. So that is possibly not the MOK one in their listing although they do have that kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 From my experiences with MOK designed kit's if Ace were just using the Sanpariel etches it wouldn't be too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Give Mr Ascough a ring Ken. Knowledgeable bloke and dead easy to talk to. Did you know he used to own Butler Henderson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi Jeff. I did not know about Butler Henderson. Anyway, today, I have just completed the tender. (Not a single white metal casting to had in this kit.) Now it's time to tackle the smokey end. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Great work as usual. I have always liked the LN class, never had a layout to justify one. Looking forward to seeing the rest constructed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks Peter. This afternoon I read through the many pages of instructions and dug out the etches for the chassis. I have stared by removing some of them and got them ready to start construction tomorrow. Photo of the etches. I do like that vast majority of the parts have the part number etched on them. (Only the small parts do no, they are alongside them) There are etches for both 32mm and S7. These are identified in the instructions so confusion is not an issue. Edited May 2, 2014 by jazz 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I do like a picture of a good set of etches.... "Come up and see my etchings........." takes on a whole new meaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 "Come up and see my etchings ..." Heard it before ... except that the 1970s railway modellers' joke (it was a cartoon in a mag somewhere) was of a young modeller saying to a young women "If you wait here, I'll bring my etchings down." Ho ho ho ho ho ..... :-)) This isn't the exact one that I remember but it's the same idea: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) i've never come across a woman young or old that's wanted to see my etchings. Edited May 3, 2014 by jazz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I had one interested in my brass rubbings many years ago . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 I am still amazed at the accuracy of the etches on this kit. Parts fit so well you can assemble them without solder getting all squared up very accurate before soldering up. The photos so this. The two photos are all solder up and show the very nice method of springing of the axles. There are two 'forks' that have the axle bushes attached and are bent down a couple of mills that provide the springing. The second photo shows the very neat sliding 'table' that provides the side movement of the bogie. This image shows the firebox assembled without soldering up plus other sub assemblies The cylinder parts are fitted, again no solder. The instructions suggest not soldering up until the chassis is assembled. A great way to build a loco, very impressed. I will be treating myself to an MOK for my own collection, I think. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looking superb ken, MOK kits do look superb, I'm looking forward to my 9f. I wonder if this one will reappear in there range again or if it was done just for sanspareil. Lord Nelson was turned on Ranelagh Bridge when it arrived at paddington to work a Home Counties rail tour to swindon smoke box first!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Ah Ken - you've been spoilt now! I have done 3 MOK kits - they are a joy to build... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Steve, that would be great to see the MOK 9F. Tony, I will never be the same again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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