Lord of Narnia Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I have just seen on Facebook that Radley models owner Phil Radley has very sadly passed away. I don’t know what this means for the business but if I hear anything I’ll let you know. 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Very sad news. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Just seen the news. Shocked....only had an email from him a few days ago. I do have an order in with him. Obviously other things are more important at the moment. Sad to lose Phil...Nice man. Radley models serves a niche market and I hope, long term, the business can continue. I would certainly be interested in continuing it in some way. In the meantime condolences to his family and many modelling friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2022 So sad to read, had a few orders and so very helpful and knowledgeable. As said above condolences to family and friends. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempfix Rich Papper Posted November 11, 2022 Tempfix Share Posted November 11, 2022 Shocked and saddened to read this. I had a few orders in too, just have to chalk losses up to experience. As you rightly say, more important things. Thoughts with his family. Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert17649 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 very sad . always a quick response to queries and incredibly helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervyn Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Such sad news ,great person to deal with ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 I attended Phil’s funeral on Wednesday. The business will remain closed until the New Year when a decision on its future will be made. Watch this space! 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUnderground Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I had dealings with Phil going back to Harrow Model Shop (HMS) days and always found him very helpful and a pleasure to buy from. He kept London Underground modelling alive after the demise of HMS, but must have been disappointed to see EFE and Heljan cherrypick his range with the '38 &' 59 Tube stock and the MetroVic Bo-Bo models. I do hope that it is possible for someone to take over from him. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed by all LT/LU modellers. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 There are discussions going on at the moment. Hopefully there will be a decision soon which I will be able to post here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erixtar1992 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lord of Narnia said: There are discussions going on at the moment. Hopefully there will be a decision soon which I will be able to post here. Hoping for good news. if not carried on by his close fam/friends would it instead be sold on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Erixtar1992 said: Hoping for good news. if not carried on by his close fam/friends would it instead be sold on? Hard to say but the former more likely than the latter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erixtar1992 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Lord of Narnia said: Hard to say but the former more likely than the latter. Good stuff, crossing fingers. All the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nberrington Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Is there an update on what happened to Phil's kits? The website has gone down. Hopefully someone will pick them up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matloughe Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 14/02/2023 at 16:28, nberrington said: Is there an update on what happened to Phil's kits? The website has gone down. Hopefully someone will pick them up? Not yet, be patient - this sort of thing is a difficult process. We're all saving up to make purchases when things are back up & running. Kind Regards, Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Western Master Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) You can still purchase the N gauge Parkwood resin bodies from this eBay seller, but as others have pointed out it may well be a while before other stuff is available again. Hopefully someone will be willing to take on the business as Phil filled a very important niche for many of us. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=175629332949&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=woodpark88 Edited March 6, 2023 by The Western Master 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matloughe Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I saw those and was sorely tempted to try something in N. I've been collecting Farish Mark I's to put ElectraRail vinyls on for a Southern Electric/London Underground layout but not got very far yet! The MET Bo-Bo looks great, but getting Dreadnoughts to match might be difficult. Kind Regards, Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmianmianm Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) On 10/03/2023 at 09:35, Matloughe said: The MET Bo-Bo looks great, but getting Dreadnoughts to match might be difficult. Kind Regards, Gary Shapeways Marketplace should help Search "Dreadnought". Edited March 20, 2023 by ianmianmianm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matloughe Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 20/03/2023 at 21:10, ianmianmianm said: Shapeways Marketplace should help Search "Dreadnought". Now you've piqued my interest for sure!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spsmiler Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 The May 2023 edition of 'Underground News' (the magazine of the London Underground Railway Society) includes a modelling update which talks about forthcoming new models of London Transport (and Metropolitan Railway) trains - including the possibility of another model train manufacturer introducing some London Underground trains - and also provides updated information regarding the model trains which were sold by the late Phil Radley. The O gauge trains that Phil marketed were actually produced by someone else. It is not explicitly stated whether or how these will be marketed in the future. At least some of the OO range is likely to become available again, but everything is taking time because Phil's estate is still in probate. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyrman Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Hi, Is there any more news on the Radley Models kits. Looking for a 4 car set of Standard stock. Thanks 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D826 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 7 hours ago, zephyrman said: Hi, Is there any more news on the Radley Models kits. Looking for a 4 car set of Standard stock. Thanks Likewise- who'd have thought I'm getting nostalgic about Met A stock. Bouncing on the fasts from Amersham to Baker St. The prospect of running one alongside Red Panniers, the delicious Radley 30t GP wagons and doing something loosely based on the tip workings is immense. That Rapido Met E class looks lovely too. Dad liked L44 but preferred the Met F Class. He said L52 was a bloody good engine - but rhapsodised about the Panniers. Said they'd pull anything. Admiring the work and skills of many on here. Rather like Mantles Wood. All the best Matt Wood 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted January 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15 I would also be very interested to know if the range has any future. Standard Stock was on my to-buy list for a good while. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 I’ll see if I can find out the latest news on the range. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Parkin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Radley models were the suppliers of 7mm London Transport transfers suitable for underground rolling stock, what has become of these and is there anybody that has these available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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