steve fay Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 At Bristol today, 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 New Steam locomotive kit being announced very soon. A totally new style of kit following on from the very popular diesel range employing the same construction methods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Any chance it's not GWR or LMS? LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 I have a feeling you might be disappointed Jeff. Can't say any more but all will be revealed shortly 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 New Steam locomotive kit being announced very soon. A totally new style of kit following on from the very popular diesel range employing the same construction methods. That's very interesting news. If the chassis was resin like their 08 it would make getting a rolling chassis much easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 For those who may not have seen it. This week Pete announced on Farcebook that the first JLTRT steam loco 'easy built' kit will be a GWR Dukedog. Two tender versions will be available. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Quite liked the look of their CovHops too! JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Ah...a GWR Dukedog.......because no-one else does one....oh...wait.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 JLTRT are expanding the LMS Van range with more variations soon and should be adding some Great Western designs as well. They also intend on doing the Sea Cow and Mermaid ballast wagons. As for the Duke Dog I don't think any one else does do a kit. The main point being this kit should be able to be built by most moderately skilled modellers not just by those with some degree of soldering experience. It will be the same with the 94 pannier, yes there is an old mainly white metal kit on the market but that shouldn't stop them from making a new state of the art kit using the full technology Range now available to produce an easy to build kit suitable for most modellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) It's still listed by DA. And surely, common sense says that if a kit exists, do a different one? Edited May 9, 2016 by JeffP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) And surely, common sense says that if a kit exists, do a different one? Probably a good job Pete didn't look at the collection of 7mm scale diesel kits about at the time and think.."Naaah, someone else already does them!......" There's plenty of kits out there that would benefit from someone else producing a better and/or easier to build version..... JF Edited May 9, 2016 by Jon Fitness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Yep...but there are ALSO plenty not yet out there that would benefit from someone doing them at all...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I just found this thread - thank you it is most useful. I thought it worth posting that yesterday I bought what may be the last of the run of Mark 1 coaches - Laurie put together a BTK for my 1950s Midlander rake. However, there will be a new run with different, more stable, castings in about a year's time. As I currently have one Sidelines kit to complete, two JLTRT kits in their boxes and another Sidelines on my wish list, I think I may be able to wait a year. The Dukedog is an interesting looking project, coming just when I really feel I have mastered soldering Gauge O locos. David Andrews does have one on his current "order now, collect in October" list. I have to admit I really like David's construction style but the new technology from JLTRT looks very compelling. I should add that I switched from 4mm gauge just over a year ago and as someone who likes to make things but has reduced flexibility in finger joints, etc. this is the scale for me. The range of Gauge O kits is quite amazing and looks to grow rather than shrink in the years ahead. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I shall be visiting Pete this weekend so if there's any new bits to photograph I will update us all on Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 New MDV Completed Rectank Completed press twins 12 foot & 10 foot 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Two new BR banana vans coming from JLTRT plus some more standard BR vans. I seen the 3 D prints of these last weekend. LMS banana vans will follow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Two new BR banana vans coming from JLTRT plus some more standard BR vans. I seen the 3 D prints of these last weekend. LMS banana vans will follow. image.jpegimage.jpeg Very nice, still waiting for the CovHop. I Keep asking Pete about the BR standard Cattle wagon too! JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Any more progress on the class 47 kit please Steve, I'm really looking forward to getting one of these. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hoping to have a class 47 built up in time for Telford, Jon I've seen some of the Covhop first prints, it is on its way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Register your interest direct if you fancy the USATC S160 and the class 21/29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2016 Very nice, still waiting for the CovHop. I Keep asking Pete about the BR standard Cattle wagon too! JF Hi Steve, Not sure if you'll know or not, but any progress on the JLTRT CovHop? I've not seen anything about it recently? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm not to sure I'm afraid, I can't make the Reading show tomorrow unfortunately. I have seen the test prints of it but that's it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 image.jpeg Just in case I forgot to add this one in Any word on the Derby Lightweight? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Any word on the Derby Lightweight? I have the same question - could someone please ask at Bristol? I'm an ocean away and cannot attend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted January 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2017 Spoke with Pete today, the Derby Lightweight is well on should only be a few months away. Definitely out this year. His words were ... it's there, it's great to go, now the 47 is done, it's full steam ahead on the Derby unit. Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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