iak Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Sorry Paul but no typo I'm afraid. Soon though. Oooo Rah...... Yes Ian, Oooo Rah indeed. Dave Ian??? I'm hurt Dave, I proudly use the proper spelling. No Anglicized nonsense for me Hi Hugh, those stops look as though they are made up from bits as there is a similar one at SRPS Bo-ness but with detail differences, interesting. That's one I would like to do later. Working on the next buffer stop which should be released at EXPO EM North, all I'll say is - it's from the area. All the best, Dave @ LMS Oooo... LNWR maybe? Or is it a CLC one... Anymore naughties in the pipeline mind? I'll be emailing one an order for collection in sunny [???] Davyhulme later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2013 Working on the next buffer stop which should be released at EXPO EM North, all I'll say is - it's from the area. Great Northern? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ian??? I'm hurt Dave, I proudly use the proper spelling. No Anglicized nonsense for me Oooo... LNWR maybe? Or is it a CLC one... Anymore naughties in the pipeline mind? I'll be emailing one an order for collection in sunny [???] Davyhulme later Hi Iain, very sorry, my excuse could be that I've been communicating with that other Kirk, he of the Gresley coach kits from long ago... As regards buffer stops, I suppose I better put you all out of your misery. With a bit of luck I should have an LNWR buffer stop for sale next week, I had hoped to get the GWR one done as well but with one thing and another (including ill health and some more doctors appointments it has been delayed till after EXPO. So, just to finish off the buffer beams and then make the mould over the weekend then casting on Monday or Tuesday and we should have buffer stop number eleven. See you at EXPO. Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ah ha... The man himself appreciates the issue so no worries. LNWR Hmmm. Have to make some additions then to the shopping list An email pends this afternoon sir. Sláinte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Got your email Iain. The LNWR stops are test built, cast and packaged. I've already had pre-orders for them so not so many available at the show, first come first served. More will be done next week and will be on the website. For now here's a wee taster. These stops were of riveted construction and originally would have a timber bufferbeam, I will do that one later as it needs some thinking about, the beam has the two vertical rails slotted into it.... Also newly available is the North British Railway 'Ordinary' buffer stop. See you all at EXPO. Dave Franks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Dave Those look fantastic! I don't men to be pushy but how far down the production list are the GWR ones? regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Mass dribbling ensues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Dave Those look fantastic! I don't men to be pushy but how far down the production list are the GWR ones? regards Mike Next Mike, next..... I was hoping to have the first of the GWR ones ready for this weekend but things conspired against me sorry. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The LNWR stops are test built, cast and packaged. I've already had pre-orders for them A huge thank you for those Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex Duckworth Posted September 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2013 For now here's a wee taster. Sounds like a nomination for Worst Job in the World. Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Dave, many thanks for the LNWR buffer stops. I opened the packet on getting home from ExpoEM North and was delighted with them - like opening a really good Christmas present. Not only are the stops themselves beautifully made but the instructions and packaging are done with real care and professionalism. We are really fortunate to have such excellent "small" suppliers as yourself and the many others I could mention. As I said, I cannot imagine using them for a long time, so I feel a little guilty having them in my to-do stash and I hope I have not deprived other LNWR modellers who need them more urgently. No doubt you will be happy to cast a few more if there is demand! Ian P.S. And the hydraulic buffers as at Lime Street? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Mass dribbling ensues From which orifice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Having got my paws an a selection of buffer stops from Mr Franks... They are even more gorgeous in real life. Yet more quality frae a quality producer... :clapping: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hi there, well rested after a short break away from the business of casting buffers and stops and then having to play catchup with the orders, it might have been better not to have had a break at all!!! Anyway, more L&NWR buffer stops have been cast and are now up on the website, you people seem to like them with only two left after EXPO EM North. I've had a few requests for the earlier timber beam version. These are planned but the brackets are quite different to the replacement rail beam version so some more pattern making will need to be done. 'Trying to get it all right' you know. But first will be some GWR stops then some LNER then some.... etc.etc. Thanks for all the dribbling. All the best, Dave Franks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2013 [quote name="davefrk" post="1166965" timestamp="1379774647" 'Trying to get it all right' you know. But first will be some GWR stops then some LNER then some.... etc.etc. Thanks for all the dribbling. All the best, Dave Franks Hurrah, the first of the GW stops are on the horizon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2013 I put together and installed the LNWR ones on Black Country Blues yesterday, very nice, can't wait for the NER ones... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I put together and installed the LNWR ones on Black Country Blues yesterday, very nice, can't wait for the NER ones... Yes; a top product indeed Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Without wanting to start company wars - they all are excellent- here is a HR stop. Can't praise it enough- lovely crisp castings and one of these seemingly "little"products that immediately help place a scene as being of an actual location. Many thanks for all your efforts, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi People, first I must apologise for the lack of progress with the new products. After EXPO North and a wee holiday I had a rush job to do for a chap who had just bought a range of 7mm loco kits and was let down by the original caster of these kits, so with only a few weeks notice before the booked show debut I had to modify some old mould plates to fit these larger 7mm moulds and balance the moulds for my casting machine. The moulds required a certain amount of 'fine tuning' to produce decent castings but, I'm told, the end result was worth the extra effort. Then with a recurrence of health issues it was difficult to sit at the workbench for too long so not much has progressed however, things are looking up now so lets get some work done.... I must also thank Andy Y and Ben Alder for the cracking photos and the posters above for their reports, I'm just happy to be of service and it's so nice to be appreciated. Thanks, Dave Franks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Great Western bufferstops. The first should be in the mould this week and being cast next week - watch this space..... Are you watching? Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Great Western bufferstops. The first should be in the mould this week and being cast next week - watch this space..... Are you watching? Dave Franks. We're watching! Mass dribbling is about to ensue!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 A picture to be posted this afternoon.... No, not one of me... Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2013 A picture to be posted this afternoon.... No, not one of me... Dave. An early christmas present for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2013 Oooh, more shopping, looks like time to build up a suitable stock before they're all sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I sense Prof. Franks has a lot of orders coming his way??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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