NiuModels Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Following the nose cone kit for Class 86 ‘Zebedee’ and the Prototype Mk3 bogies for the Mk2D coach, we had a request for a conversion kit for the ex WR dynamometer coach WD150192 / Test Car4. WD150192 / Test Car4 was part of the train formation, which also included Mk2D E5625, that was hauled by E3173 ‘Zebedee’ during the 1973 high speed trails on the WCML. This is the first test print of the interior, roof parts and replacement windows. The parts are designed to fit the Hornby Hawksworth R4405 coach. Drop us an email to info@niumodels.co.uk to register your interest in this kit. Edited August 29, 2022 by NiuModels 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 A quick reminder on this New Years Eve. LNER water tenders kits for Flying Scotsman and Bittern are available. Kits include body, chassis, wheels, couplings and sprung buffers. £40.00 each. to order, email - info@niumodels.co.uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 U19 Snowploughs in LNER Livery. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 One of mine with a Oxford J27 , i have used modified HMRS decals on mine. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 A few more photos of our U19 models, Ploughs 18 & 20 are shown assembled and painted in LNER blue. Finished with a light weathering and 3D printed crewman from Hardy's Hobbies., and attached to a pair of Hornby J15 locos. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 The final test build of the Coastal Defence Train kit is done, and pics below are of the assembled and painted model. The kit consists of an Armoured F4 body, 2 x Armoured Wagons, 1x 5 Plank Wagon & 1 x 3 Plank Wagon. The kit comes complete with wheels and couplings for the wagons, and requires a Bachmann L&YR 2-4-2 donor chassis for the loco. Price £95.00 It will be available from 23rd Jan, however, as with our other kits, there is already a waiting list. If you're interest in this kit, please email us at info@niumodels.co.uk 6 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Human8984 Posted January 7, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Is there the possibility of an un-armoured version of the f4 body appearing? and other tank engines for RTR chassis? Edited January 7, 2023 by Human8984 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Human8984 said: Is there the possibility of an un-armoured version of the f4 body appearing? and other tank engines for RTR chassis? Unarmoured F4 is underway, along with a C17 body. A couple other loco bodies are in development too, but more news on them once the C17 is out. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 12 hours ago, NiuModels said: Unarmoured F4 is underway, along with a C17 body. A couple other loco bodies are in development too, but more news on them once the C17 is out. Any chance of an F5/6 to fit the Bachy 2.4.2 chassis as well? Is the K5 conversion kit still a possibility? Cheers from Oz, Peter C. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 10, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2023 I see that Hornby are producing a London Transport version of their Sentinel 0-6-0DH shunter. In LT service these locomotives always operated with a match truck to operate track circuits. These were an old coach bogie fitted with a ballast box. I can't see Hornby producing one, is there any possibility of NuiModels producing one? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 10/01/2023 at 22:09, PhilJ W said: I see that Hornby are producing a London Transport version of their Sentinel 0-6-0DH shunter. In LT service these locomotives always operated with a match truck to operate track circuits. These were an old coach bogie fitted with a ballast box. I can't see Hornby producing one, is there any possibility of NuiModels producing one? Would you have any photos of the Match Truck? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 08/01/2023 at 09:58, 45568 said: Any chance of an F5/6 to fit the Bachy 2.4.2 chassis as well? Is the K5 conversion kit still a possibility? Cheers from Oz, Peter C. Hoping to move forward on the K5 this year. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Kirkby Stephen 1956. U20 Snowploughs No. 23 & 24 in BR Livery. Edited January 12, 2023 by NiuModels 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 A few more photos of our U20 models, Ploughs 23 & 24, now numbered 900577 & 900578, are shown assembled and painted in BR black. Finished with a light weathering and attached to an ex-LMS Mickey Mouse and BR Standard Class 4 locos. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, NiuModels said: Would you have any photos of the Match Truck? Here is a picture of one after withdrawal. The wheelbase was 7' 6" and they had fold back buffers at one end (not visible in the photograph. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2023 Here is a pic from the other end. Not the hinges on the top of the buffers and the Ward type coupling for shunting Underground stock. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 12 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Here is a pic from the other end. Not the hinges on the top of the buffers and the Ward type coupling for shunting Underground stock. They look interesting. Do you have a date and location on the photos? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, NiuModels said: They look interesting. Do you have a date and location on the photos? Neasden 2009. The bodies were scrapped soon after that and the bogies went to the London Transport Museum as spares. Note that they were asymmetric, they were longer at the buffer end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 19, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2023 Another pic of the match truck coupled to the locomotive. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 16 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Another pic of the match truck coupled to the locomotive. I've made some enquires with LU to see if they can locate any drawings of the wagon. Lets see what comes back. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 19, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, NiuModels said: I've made some enquires with LU to see if they can locate any drawings of the wagon. Lets see what comes back. Try the London Transport Museum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 There was/is an active LU forum, was it District Dave? Could be worth asking on there. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 19, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2023 District Dave is still active https://districtdavesforum.co.uk/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just a quick note to say thanks for the excellent service! I had an issue with one of the prints I received late last year (and hasn't had chance to look at until recently) and emailed about it at around 2200 last Saturday night. Thought (reasonably) that if maybe get a reply on the Monday, but no, within 5 minutes I had a response and a promise of a replacement in the post on the Monday! It arrived during the week and is spot on, so thanks very much for that, it's much appreciated! A quality product, and a quality service! Cheers J 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47164 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Just taken delivery of my Zebedee package, very impressed with the moulding and overall delivery .. roof box and glazing unexpected.This is the second time I’ve used NIU .. great attention to detail with quality as a brand being most apparent. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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