RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, drduncan said: I shall ask. D Thank you, it's Adrian's bits more than his kits* that interest me the most and I suspect many others. All the best ! *It's not a crime to speak in rhyme, although I can't do it all the time. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilton 34041 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 13/10/2022 at 21:19, drduncan said: I shall ask. D When you ask, I need several sets of SR brake van buffers for detailing a rake of Lima bogie hoppers so please ask about them too. Cheers PhilB. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 14 hours ago, Wilton 34041 said: When you ask, I need several sets of SR brake van buffers for detailing a rake of Lima bogie hoppers so please ask about them too. Cheers PhilB. Can you be more specific? Part number and number of packets will help. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Have I missed something are Adrian's 4mm kits & bits available now? Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, Ian G said: Have I missed something are Adrian's 4mm kits & bits available now? Ian G Not yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilton 34041 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 16/10/2022 at 11:35, drduncan said: Can you be more specific? Part number and number of packets will help. Duncan I'll have a look at what I have to see if I still have the packet. These are for 4mm and I would be looking for about 8 sets - 32 buffers! Phil B. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 16 hours ago, Wilton 34041 said: I'll have a look at what I have to see if I still have the packet. These are for 4mm and I would be looking for about 8 sets - 32 buffers! Phil B. Which is probably two spins of the casting machine, so not a huge order. Taking over a production business such as ABS it not easy, especially if the tools, moulds, etc. are not well documented. Which mould produces what items and how many? Many moulds have several different items in them. The same can apply to etch tooling. Getting your head around that, knowing what will be more popular and hence can be prioritised, etc. is far from easy. More than one range of products has "disappeared" despite going into new hands, because it proved to be too difficult or not economic to get it into production again. 3 5 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwal Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Many of the parts (4mm) Adrian produced are now available from other suppliers such as Lanarkshire Model Supplies. The SR buffers mentioned above I believe are. The parts I think may be missed most are the brakegear sets mainly for freight stock. These made for quick building and a more than acceptable appearance for many of us. 1 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45125 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Any updates on what's is happening with the 4mm items. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 11, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2023 On 16/04/2022 at 08:07, drduncan said: ...a lot has been done, with a lot still to do including examining the moulds and making replacements… Duncan Any updates Duncan? Fortunately there are still some parts turning up on eBay* but I don't know for how much longer this supply's going to last. * they're mine, so don't you dare out bid me 🤪😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2023 I have one of Adrian's O gauge vac pipes on my desk at the moment to use as a template to produce a 3D design for G scale versions. I like to think he is still helping me 😉 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 @Tim Dubya I’ve had an update from my mate. The database of parts for each kit is complete, it’s now a case of matching the large amount of stock castings to the relevant parts/kits in the database. As many kits share common components this is likely to be time consuming so at the moment it’s still uncertain what kits can be produced from stock and which will require new castings. I’m told It is hoped that there will be a stand at the South Hants MRC (Portsmouth) show in November, but this is an aspiration and is not confirmed. Hope this helps. Duncan 8 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, drduncan said: @Tim Dubya I’ve had an update from my mate. Thanks for getting back to me, all good news. I shall be patient, as this is well worth waiting for. All the best Dubs 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 14, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 Having been to Adrian's house I can understand what a mammoth task this is, to complete it in a lifetime would be quite an achievement! Your mate is to be congratulated. Mike. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnj Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hi Duncan Did Adrian take on anything of the following d&s LBSCR kits….. thank martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I rather doubt it but this may help. https://www.lbscr.org/Models/4mm.xhtml 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 28/07/2023 at 11:36, Martinnj said: Hi Duncan Did Adrian take on anything of the following d&s LBSCR kits….. thank martin I don’t know. I’ll ask. D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 “Fourmost ABS (4mm wagon kit and associated parts) will be at the South Hants MRC show at Admiral Lord Nelson’s School on Saturday 18 November.” Duncan 7 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Well that's encouraging. If that indicates progress with reviving the range, a lot of people will be happy. 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainwright1 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 14 hours ago, drduncan said: “Fourmost ABS (4mm wagon kit and associated parts) will be at the South Hants MRC show at Admiral Lord Nelson’s School on Saturday 18 November.” Duncan Hi Duncan. Is that the new incarnation of the ABS 4 mm range ? Unfortunately, I cannot get down to that show. I wonder if they have a website, or at least contact details ? All the best Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 6 hours ago, wainwright1 said: Hi Duncan. Is that the new incarnation of the ABS 4 mm range ? Unfortunately, I cannot get down to that show. I wonder if they have a website, or at least contact details ? All the best Ray Yes it is. I think there is a website being set up but I don’t have any details. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I might be wrong but I seem to recall some of the original range being released under the Fourmost name so not something new. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Four Most was added to differentiate them from the 7mm and other ranges. People have been known to buy the wrong scale.... Jason 1 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainwright1 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 17 hours ago, drduncan said: Yes it is. I think there is a website being set up but I don’t have any details. That is very good news. There are definitely some wagon kits I originally missed and would like to get. I will keep an eye out for further announcements. All the best Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2023 17 hours ago, drduncan said: Yes it is. I think there is a website being set up but I don’t have any details. I eagerly look forward to further announcements, as I've already run out of several varieties of FourMost wagon brake-gear. Whitemetal castings add a useful bit of weight to plastic kit wagons, especially open ones where there's little room for adding lead. John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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