Tricky-CRS Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi All I would like to introduce you to County Rolling Stocks Kickstarter project to develop 4 N Gauge wagon kits initially but potentially up to 12 or more. Details are here http://kck.st/1eMKps5 The wagons to Start with are: These will be:GWR Tool Van CC7GWR Sleeper Chaired Wagon T12BR Tope ballast hopperLMS Ballast hopper D1804 (BR Gannet)The way Kickstarter works is that we only get the money and you charged if we reach our initial goal. But we can go over so with that in mind we have stretch goals for another 8 wagons these are:NER Ballast Brake Van, LBSCR/SR Ballast Brake, LBSCR/SR Goods Brake Van (rebuilt to previous ballast brake and transferred to departmental use, LNER 20Ton Mac NV and the 4 variants of the BR Continuous Welded Rail train.These are being designed for me by Wild Boar Models on RMWeb, his thread is here http://tinyurl.com/nv4bdak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2013 Good luck with this project Richard, I hope that it works. If it does do you have any idea of the price that these wagons will retail at later? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi Kris Thank you for the support, not sure on pricing yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have added an update to my Kickstarter project with pictures of test prints of the 1st 4 models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 This is details of our basic kit option and free kit at other layers. More detail here http://tinyurl.com/kwzmnot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 This is details of our basic kit option and free kit at other layers. More detail here http://tinyurl.com/kwzmnot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Richard Good luck with this. None of the wagons are my era, but I've put some cash up to help out. How do we influence the possible future items? cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Ben Thank you for your support, what do you have in mind I am always open to ideas? Does the Tope not make it in to your era or if we get to it the CWR Train? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hello Ben, Would the Perch's/ LWRT not be suitable for Horsley Fields? Apparently there are 6 sets still in existence and Wabtec are in the process of refurbishing some. Oops I should have read Richards post. Regards, Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hello there, Yes - if it's the bogie CWR train that could make it for sure. Good one. I saw it but wasn't sure what it was as elsewhere the text mentions 4-wheel wagons and I wondered if there was an earlier version that I was unaware of that was based on smaller wagons. If you are looking for other 4-wheel suggestions then for engineers' wagons I'd certainly be interested in an MHA Coalfish - complete or possibly to fit on a modified PECO or Farish MGR chassis? I'm not sure one of these is already available. Or even the MTA which could go on the TTA chassis. And of course there are numerous varieties of ZCA Sea Urchins that have not yet been done; though I think all of these have now been usurped by the Falcons have they not? Spreading the net to other 4-wheel wagons, there are the Plasmor PNAs. A cursory examination suggests there are two different (but similar) types that could probably fit on existing Farish chassis. I suspect the fine mesh sides might have to be etched though. Another one I'd be interested in is the Army type PFA as seen here: http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/P-Tops-codes/PFA-2-axle-intermodal-carriers#!/i-DZzL6xP/A This is different to the C-rail version. There is a pewter kit for this (from PG Models, I believe) which cosmetically is excellent but when built it is very heavy and does not run well! Apologies if this is turning into a wishlist! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just to add to what Ben said, I'd also be interested in some MHAs - I don't think a kit has ever existed for one, whereas the MTA kit has been discontinued for years. There has been 3 diagrams of ZCAs produced by Ian Stoate, but they're all fairly basic too. N gauge "Blackadder" wagons scrap wagons could also be nice... Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygif Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 C&S 75 ton crane set up would get my juices flowing. Probably want 2, got a little local diorama from the 70's I'd like to make. I think I've signed on for a few quid. You can never have enough ballast wagons. Overtime has been good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hello again Just a thought: I notice that you mentioned that you will be sharing plans with Wild Boar Fell between OO and N. I noticed that he's already done the MOD PNA in OO; perhaps that might be an easy hit for N? cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 We have discussed most vehicles in both our ranges in both scales, WBM has done so many that I can not at the moment pay for them all in one hit, for example the crane he has done may become a stretch goal. If this campaign raises enough money I will develop some of the others as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hello, There is another way to get the PFA done sooner, as it is a 4 wheeled wagon, and I for one would say it is suitable for design/ printing and I am guessing Richard would probably agree. (The final option). It would be a costly option though. Regards, Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yes Matthew you are correct, but did we not discuss that it is already available in N Gauge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hello Richard, Oh yes of course, sorry. Regards, Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 I will have the prototypes of the first 4 wagons on show this weekend at The International N Gauge Show. Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/our-events-detail.php?id=0000000003 I will be on my stand, N'Tastic Shop (number 56 & 57) Please pop by and say hello if you are going to this event and take a closer look at the models. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello Everyone, Just thought I would point out that the project has just passed the 90% funded mark (for the initial goal) and is at £2701 at the time of posting. Regards, Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thank you to all who have backed this project to date. We are more less into the final week, but have not hit target yet. We are also unlikely to unlock any of the extra wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2013 Shame that you don't think that the stretch goals will be reached but hopefully the remaining £300 will be reached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi Kris It could happen but does seem unlikely to unlock any of them as we still need £264 to reach base level funding. £9500 for the crane is a long way of, I suspect people are waiting for the kits to be made available commercially, the first 4 will not be on general sale until the middle of next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2013 £3000 has been reached! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi Kris Yes bit of a surge today, hopefully we can unlock some stretch goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted September 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hello Richard, congratulations to reaching your first goal. Regarding the other goals. Maybe it is possible to stretch the time period for let's say the next two or three goals about two or three months? Markus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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