Tim Lewis Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just had a look at the PDK website for the first time in a while. They have some pictures of a test etch for a GW 47xx, which will no doubt be of interest to some , but there's quite a few LNER kits in the offing, including a B16/2, B16/3 and P2 under development. Of most interest for me however is the 'potential' kit for a C15 (other potential ones include also C12, C16, A5, O4/7, Q6). Yaaay!! I was always disappointed that Jim McGeown (Connoiseur) didn't get round to reducing his 7mm C15 before he decided to abandon 4mm. I definitely need a C15 (or maybe 2) for Coldstream, so , if anyone from PDK is reading this: please prioritise the C15!! There are some other potential kits as well (from other, less important parts of the country ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Could you help us by leaving a link to the site ? I'm lazy - and can't be bothered googling it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Anyone who has D10 and D11 kits in their range can expect a visit soon. And as for an A5? Well i know the auld Craftsman one is still about but it is rather long in the toenails... Anyone built any of the PDK beasts? And as for unimportant parts of the county? Yer tawkin tosh mon :icon_winker: PDK Kits Your wish is granted... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 5, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2009 ooh, Turbomotive and Princess Anne .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Anyone who has D10 and D11 kits in their range can expect a visit soon. And as for an A5? Well i know the auld Craftsman one is still about but it is rather long in the toenails... Anyone built any of the PDK beasts? And as for unimportant parts of the county? Yer tawkin tosh mon PDK Kits Your wish is granted... 52 F are doing a A5 soon. I have built a PDK A1/1 recently and I would prefer DJH anytime Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 London Road do a C12 already and while I'm a fan of PDK I can't see theirs being better. What about a C13/4 instead? Or an F1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Is that a plastic/resin boiler and tender body I see on the PDK 47xx :( that will make for some fun soldering - bah - hate it when they do that - make as well go back to Airfix plastic kits. very disappointing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 London Road do a C12 already and while I'm a fan of PDK I can't see theirs being better. What about a C13/4 instead? Or an F1? Yup on C13/14's :icon_drool: And what about some J9/10 action as well :icon_cool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 52 F are doing a A5 soon. I have built a PDK A1/1 recently and I would prefer DJH anytime Mick Is that the GCR build or the later one's built by the LNER Mick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Anyone built any of the PDK beasts? I haven't, as yet, but I have a D30 in the drawer. Etches look good. I saw one built up on Intercity Models stand somewhere a couple of years back, was very nice. Didn't measure it up but by eye it looked like it should be readily P4-able. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Is that the GCR build or the later one's built by the LNER Mick? 52F are doing the A5/2 (i.e. later LNER build) I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 52F are here . http://52fmodels.web.officelive.com/default.aspx Havent tried anything of theirs so far but looks good Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Bill Bedfords chassis for the Craftsman A5 dropped on my doormat yesterday, it looks quite nice. fully sprung with plastic brake shoes and spring hangers. I thought it was an N5 they were planning not a A5. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Bill Bedfords chassis for the Craftsman A5 dropped on my doormat yesterday, it looks quite nice. fully sprung with plastic brake shoes and spring hangers. I thought it was an N5 they were planning not a A5. David An etched N5??? Hmmmmmmm With an SEFinecast one around? Mind is the SEF any good - I know they are adding some overlays to do the riveted majority but is the actual shape any good? An etched N5 would certainly get my cash... Might be an idea for a few words about this A5 chassis from the Bedford Etching Emporium if its the mutts plums... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Judith Edge do an etched N5 basic kit, although you need to ask them as it not in lists David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Judith Edge do an etched N5 basic kit, although you need to ask them as it not in lists David Already have done Mon... Seems he has none left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 6, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2009 Seems he has none left : None left from the ones I sold before but we are putting this on a production etch (with errors corrected), it will be much the same as before, i.e. no castings etc. and boiler/firebox components not included. Michael Edge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Bill Bedfords chassis for the Craftsman A5 dropped on my doormat yesterday, it looks quite nice. fully sprung with plastic brake shoes and spring hangers. David Could you put some pictures up of that on here unless your doing a build article for MRJ. Be interesting to see the brake gear bits. Is that a plastic/resin boiler and tender body I see on the PDK 47xx :( that will make for some fun soldering - bah - hate it when they do that - make as well go back to Airfix plastic kits. very disappointing. Now now don't start that . You could easily epoxy screws in the firebox and smokebox to screw the boiler to the footplate. safety valve/top feed will need gluing on but the chimney could be soldered to the wrapper. The flare on a GW tender is a right faff so the resin/plastic effort here may be a big improvement. The top section is still in brass so retains the thin edge. I'd imagine it is resin instead of plastic and i've had no issues soldering around it when used correctly. The underpinnings on PDK kits are still a bit basic and wider gauge conversions do need your own springing and hornblock cutouts doing. Those coupling rods don't look like anything to write home about. I was disappointed when the 42xx/72xx as the bunker had no cutout, the footplate only covered one version and there were quite a few detail elements missing. I don;t know if Intercity Models just retails the kits or has a part in commissioning them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Could you put some pictures up of that on here unless your doing a build article for MRJ. Be interesting to see the brake gear bits. I will do an MRJ bit, but will try to get some photos on here later. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Seems he has none left : None left from the ones I sold before but we are putting this on a production etch (with errors corrected), it will be much the same as before, i.e. no castings etc. and boiler/firebox components not included. Michael Edge You can expect an email soon sir........................... I seem to recall you saying as such may happen and that you'd contact me come to think of it. I can see a Frankenstein maybe? SEF + Judith Edge = "Its alive.............................?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Now now don't start that . You could easily epoxy screws --snip-- need gluing --snip-- the chimney could be soldered to the wrapper before gluing it on --snip-- top section is still in brass so also needs glueing as I said, bah :D mixed media - glue/epoxy resin/plastic just isn't pure metal kit building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Mixed media can mean less fried pinkies mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Yes, and an all resin or all plastic kit is a different beast - I am as happy with them as anyone - I just find the idea of gluing a part alien to a metal kit to be soldered together. You might as well glue the whole kit together - looks really smart. no solder runs, no soldering skill required, falls apart when tapped. I am not saying I have never glued bits on - just that I think, as I am doing it, that I am being some sort of traitor or committing blasphemy to the cause - something I'd rather do in a darkened room behind closed doors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 52F are here . http://52fmodels.web...om/default.aspx Havent tried anything of theirs so far but looks good Mick Just had a look at their site, they seem to be very busy expanding their range quite extensively: interestingly, they're doing a replacement chassis for the PDK D30 (which I have unbuilt, see above). I was anticipating having to do a fair bit of work to the kit chassis, but maybe the 52F one will save me some work. Their site does say however that it will be compensated (I much prefer sprung), and is designed for 'EM' (why not P4?), so maybe I'll stick with my original plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just had a look at their site, they seem to be very busy expanding their range quite extensively: interestingly, they're doing a replacement chassis for the PDK D30 (which I have unbuilt, see above). I was anticipating having to do a fair bit of work to the kit chassis, but maybe the 52F one will save me some work. Their site does say however that it will be compensated (I much prefer sprung), and is designed for 'EM' (why not P4?), so maybe I'll stick with my original plan. Not sure if you saw the CAD here http://52fmodels.web.officelive.com/homepageQ6.aspx look at the way the bearings are fixed to the compensation beams with no proper hornblocks, just elongated holes in the frame. The other system for tenders seems to be normal bearings sliding in elongated holes with the compensation beams bearing on the axle instead of hornblocks. I'd say you'd be better off using the supplied chassis with say High Level hornblocks + adaptors for continuous springy beam based on the clag website calculator. It does say on that page though "Several customers have successfully built the chassis to to P4 standards.". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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