Steamport Southport Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, Esmedune said: I've just come across this thread after two years, and I don't know if SP are still going, now that cheque book are confined to history, but everything I've looked at on the site had a big juicy red cross next to it. It appears I am doomed to wait for my eBay searches to come up with something, but I'd have loved some of his range Yes he's still going. It depends on what you are looking for. I'm pretty sure there was a more up to date thread than this. The printed coach kits are mostly discontinued (possibly permanently)*. But the etchings and most other parts are still available. As are things like the TPOs and the car carriers. *It was a lack of roofs that was the problem. But I believe that sales of some models were low as there are better options now. Many of these originally came out in the mid 1980s when the choice of RTR coaches was very poor. For example, the Bachmann BR Pullmans are in a totally different class. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmedune Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I'm interested in a Mk1 griddle car and the three breakdown coaches. It is not the easiest site to navigate, but I didn't want to go down the rabbit hole if it was only going to depress me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Not long ago, I was going to purchase their 205 kit, but everything apart from some of the detailing parts was discontinued (No doubt because of Bachmann bringing their model out) a pity alot of the DEMUs on there just arnt availaible anymore.. NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 8 hours ago, NickL2008 said: Not long ago, I was going to purchase their 205 kit, but everything apart from some of the detailing parts was discontinued (No doubt because of Bachmann bringing their model out) a pity alot of the DEMUs on there just arnt availaible anymore.. NL Hi, As has been mentioned above Southern Pride ran out of standard Mk1 coach roofs and has withdrawn all kits that use that roof. The Southern Pride Class 205 kit remained for sale long after Kernow produced their two car Class 205. Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 DC Kits also did a Class 205 DEMU. https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=131_224_138 Might be worth a look on eBay if you want one. They do turn up occasionally. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 20:51, Esmedune said: I'm interested in a Mk1 griddle car and the three breakdown coaches. It is not the easiest site to navigate, but I didn't want to go down the rabbit hole if it was only going to depress me. Can you get the sides and use a RTR Mk 1 carcase? Bit more fettling but worth it if the sides are etched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icknieldrobin Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Esmedune Have you tried contacting SP with an email? A couple of years ago I wanted a set of Griddle car sides and was faced with the red X on the web site. So I sent an email to Kidderminster [?] asking if the sides were likely to be available in the future and low and behold a couple of weeks later I was the proud owner of a set of Griddle car sides. Excellent personal service in my book. Doug 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Mallard60022 said: Can you get the sides and use a RTR Mk 1 carcase? Bit more fettling but worth it if the sides are etched. Some are similar to the old MAJ kits of clear plastic sides with a sticky back plastic painted and lined overlays, cut out the windows, peel off the backing and stick to the sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Icknieldrobin said: Esmedune Have you tried contacting SP with an email? A couple of years ago I wanted a set of Griddle car sides and was faced with the red X on the web site. So I sent an email to Kidderminster [?] asking if the sides were likely to be available in the future and low and behold a couple of weeks later I was the proud owner of a set of Griddle car sides. Excellent personal service in my book. Doug I had a similar experience with my XP64 kit, there were a few extras I needed which he had and sold me for a good price. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmedune Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Well I have emailed about three days ago, so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I think at times I must be cursed, not related to SPM, but I emailed a couple of small suppliers (wont name any names ) and I do appreciate alot of smaller companies dont have high staff levels, but at the date of writing this email never recevied a reasponse! Think there were a couple of other items from them I was interested in so may drop them an email also NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) On 07/07/2021 at 08:28, NIK said: Hi, As has been mentioned above Southern Pride ran out of standard Mk1 coach roofs and has withdrawn all kits that use that roof. The Southern Pride Class 205 kit remained for sale long after Kernow produced their two car Class 205. Regards Nick Hi Nick, I obtained what I needed for a class 207 (As it *almost* operated on where my layout is based on) elsewhere as Bachmanns' model [of the 205 DEMU] was and still is a bit pricey (IMO). Good to know they still had / have it if ever I decide to do one NL Edited July 8, 2021 by NickL2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 03/07/2021 at 20:33, Esmedune said: I've just come across this thread after two years, and I don't know if SP are still going, now that cheque book are confined to history, but everything I've looked at on the site had a big juicy red cross next to it. It appears I am doomed to wait for my eBay searches to come up with something, but I'd have loved some of his range Definitely still going, a couple of Mk2 coach kits and a load of bits have just arrived. Took about 2 weeks from posting the order. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just been checking and there are a lot of Bulleid parts still left, especially the basic Kits at about £13, on which I put Comet and or Mousa Models brass sides. Much easier than using old Bachmans as they were too short. Haven' tried with the newer Hornby or Baccy products. Jolly good for Dave, long may he continue. I usually write to him with return SAE if I need some info; bit slow but works well for me. Phil 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmedune Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 hours ago, pete_mcfarlane said: Definitely still going, a couple of Mk2 coach kits and a load of bits have just arrived. Took about 2 weeks from posting the order. How did you check stock levels to order? I could do with a conversation with him and not be using carrier pigeon to then find out He doesn't have what I want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I didn't, beyond checking the website to see if what I wanted had a little tick against it to show they had stock. That's always worked for me. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Esmedune said: How did you check stock levels to order? I could do with a conversation with him and not be using carrier pigeon to then find out He doesn't have what I want. Sometimes it is wiser to play by the other person's rules and then you will find you may well get more for your bucks as you appear to be being in tune with the other player. Worth a pint....it worked for me as I got stuff that seemed to be finished/no longer available. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted February 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2022 Just called in at Carnforth Models, bought a unbuilt Blue/Grey Mk1 Griddle car kit from the secondhand stock. Looks interesting to build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47406 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I thought I'd share my recent experience ordering from David Lewis of Southern Pride. Southern Pride is still very much with us, though it does sounds like he is now semi-retired or moving in that direction. I got in touch via the email address on the SP site and we talked back and forth over several weeks about availability and stuff like that. There were typically a few days between each email. I was wanting to order the 3 Crewe breakdown coaches, some of the window grills for departmental caches plus a few other odds & ends. He is out of roofs for mk.1s but some years back I ordered some basic coach 'starter kits', just chassis, sides & roof, so luckily I had 3 left. As an aside, the roofs from the old Kitmaster mk.1 coach kits can be made to work on SP coaches. Kits have now arrived & I am a happy camper, posting overseas has never been an issue with him. Those window grill etches are excellent, looking forward to using some of them. Overall, it sounds like it is worth reaching out to him if interested in any SP items, you never know ... particularly if you can overcome the roof issue with an alternative. He is a gem to deal with, impeccably polite & super helpful. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I still need to sort out a few etches whilst they are available. Mostly the Thompsons and Mark One prototypes. Roofs are easy to source if you don't mind using aluminium. Both Comet and MJT do them. Jason 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessire_luvals Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Are they still going? no response to email. I want to order a Tavern Car set but can’t work out what’s in box and needs ordering on top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted August 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2023 I have a full set of BR Mk1 "Royal Mail set" to build some time. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 They were responding to emails about a month back when I bought some more Mk2 kits. 1 hour ago, dessire_luvals said: I want to order a Tavern Car set but can’t work out what’s in box and needs ordering on top. There's some information at the bottom of this page: http://www.southernpridemodels.co.uk/html/srkits.htm Never tried the Bulleids, but the Mk1s came with everything apart from paint/glue, transfers and wheels (and the interior kit, which you need to order as a separate item from him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted August 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2023 I ordered and received some coach sides last month so definitely still in operation. Cheers Darius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Still going, but he is winding down. Worth noticing the info on the opening page of the website, which does get updated regularly unlike many suppliers. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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