bertiedog Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I used to have a kit made, in plastic, a Midland 10 ton brake, as per Slaters 7mm version, but it has vanished, and I am trying to find the make or equivalent type in 4mm. I have a feeling it might have been made by Slater, before dropping 4mm. Are there any etched ones, net search is silent, Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Yes, Slaters. Lovely kit. Now lost in the Coopercraft black hole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just found it is in the Coopercraft range and priced etc, is there a problem with Coopercraft supply that I should investigate on the phone before purchasing a couple? The site does say they have issues with some mouldings Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I keep hoping that maybe Mousa will do it one day, seeing as they have such a fantastic range of pre-grouping stuff. I'm hoping to find a use for one of their Kirtley brake van kits. - Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 There has been problems with supply of plastic kits from CooperCraft for two years now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) On the main page of the Cooper Craft website it says: Due to some of the Cooper Craft, Mailcoach, Kirk & Slater's have been out of stock due to a problem with my machine, it will be best for you to place your order but not pay for it at that time. I can let you know when back in stock before you pay for it. But who knows if that is up to date news or not? - Alex Edited January 7, 2017 by Midland Mole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 On the main page of the Cooper Craft website it says: But who knows if that is up to date news or not? - Alex He managed to answer the phone on one occasion last July. I was told it would be sorted "sooner, rather than later". It is now later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 It is a real shame as these are really nice looking kits. - Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just found it is in the Coopercraft range and priced etc, is there a problem with Coopercraft supply that I should investigate on the phone before purchasing a couple? The site does say they have issues with some mouldings Stephen If you look at the Coopercraft thread, the words 'bargepole' and 'disinfected' will come to mind. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Keep an eye on ebay. They do appear from time to time, but expect to pay a bit more than you would expect. I got one for around £8 about a year ago. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Agree about this 4mm kit, it is very good indeed. I just sold my kit that I had managed to get from Coopercraft a few years ago. Based on the thread on this subject, I would concur with John. Stephen I actually have two of these built. The underframes and stepboards need a redo because I had inadvertently used 3' wheels. I have 4 x 3' 6" spoked wheelsets. PM if you want to do a deal. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Miles Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 London Road Models do a nice MR 20 ton 6 wheel brake van, ex-D&S kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I was hoping no-one would mention eBay, as I'm after one myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Good job no one is after the NER brake van. Last one of those I saw went for over £50. Same with the NER hopper wagons they go for over £20 each. Not long ago you could buy a box of ten for about £50. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I'm in the process of bodging a 6 wheel MR brake van using one of the current Bachmann ones and a Dapol 6 wheel tank chassis. No idea how it will turn out, be we will see. - Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Good job no one is after the NER brake van. Last one of those I saw went for over £50. Same with the NER hopper wagons they go for over £20 each. Not long ago you could buy a box of ten for about £50. Jason Hmm I have a NER brake van in my collection of 'when I get around to it!'. It's far from complete however (bare shell and less roof IIRC) so a lot of work is required. I was thinking of a 'grounded body' shed, but perhaps a rethink is in order. It's a pity that the kits are no longer available - luckily I have too many* wagons already. *Just joking! Everyone knows thatt you can't have too many trains. (SWMBO does tend to disagree, but....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I keep hoping that maybe Mousa will do it one day, seeing as they have such a fantastic range of pre-grouping stuff. I'm hoping to find a use for one of their Kirtley brake van kits. It's on the list, but it will be S-scale first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It's on the list, but it will be S-scale first. That is really good to know, thanks Bill - Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Someone on here had some preliminary 3-D CAD models for just such a Brake van a few months ago for a 3D printed version. I don't know how far he's got with his project but it might be worth getting in touch. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/112484-mr-brake-van-3d-print/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMarvel Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I think someone may be collecting these. The original poster had one but can't find it...and I had one on my exhibition layout last year and someone nicked it! I didn't notice at the time as you pack up as quick as you can when the show is over, and it wasn't until I started a new layout and thought the little Midland van would be ideal, that I realized I couldn't find it anywhere. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted April 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9, 2019 The kit has reappeared in Slaters range: https://www.hamodels.net/mr-10-ton-brake-van.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted April 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bishop of Welchester said: The kit has reappeared in Slaters range: https://www.hamodels.net/mr-10-ton-brake-van.html Weird, there's no mention of it on Slater's site. Has anyone bought one from H&A? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I suspect the H&A stock is old stock. I'd be delighted to be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 It's been available for some time. Has anyone actually got the Slaters website to work recently as I'm just getting the Home page and a disclaimer about cookies. https://slatersplastikard.com/ Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9, 2019 There's a "Menu" tab to click on. Under 4 mm wagons, only the NER hopper and brake van are listed but it does seem to be the case that all the kits using the 9 ft wheelbase underframe, the cattle wagon, and 10 ton brake van are available, but not yet the 10 ft wheelbase vans. Eileen's Emporium list them as well as H&A, possibly others? The 5 plank and 3 plank wagons (D299 and D305/Drg1143) have been available for some years through POWSides, along with the PO wagon kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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