JeffP Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Smiled at David's saying he "must learn to prefer......." Not so, you prefer what suits YOU. I prefer metal too, but there are those out there who are afraid of shaping parts except for bending along a straight line, so they might be more tempted by a kit with resin shaped bits. I suppose the kit manufacturer COULD provide rolled/pre-shaped parts? I know that YOU know that not all resin is bad...some of your kits use it in places. Somewhere here I have a 9F to build and the firebox is resin, so is the bonnet top of my 08 and the cabs of my 31/0. Horses for courses? I'd hate to have to bend up a 31/0 cab from flat sheet.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted January 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) If Pete does a 47 I'll definitely buy one regardless of the price - it'll make it much things much easier for me to turn it in to a 57/6 too He also told me to keep on at him to make some MK3s as the current brass efforts don't have the correct end recess or windows and door drop lights, so, next time you speak to him Steve, perhaps you could ask him to produce them Cheers Mike Edited January 7, 2016 by scoobyra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 I know Pete would like to produce a whole wrath of kits, he has quite a back log, so this year should be a bumper year. He is hoping that he will have pre production parts of the 47 at Bristol in a few weeks. This new 3D printing machine is superb and if you seen the D600 cabs at Reading you will know why. It takes 3D printing to another level. It's not exactly a 3D printer it's much more advanced than that, once it's fully set up it will make the production process a lot quicker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim.snowdon Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It would be nice if Pete got round to making the Chowbent kits that he acquired available again, rather than swallowed up in a black hole, rather like abs in Poole. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 The black 5 has been fully updated & will be available again soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 It would be nice if Pete got round to making the Chowbent kits that he acquired available again, rather than swallowed up in a black hole, rather like abs in Poole. Jim And don't forget Karlgarin, who has the Impetus range, and has had for ten years now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) And don't forget Karlgarin, who has the Impetus range, and has had for ten years now. Hi Jeff, I was pondering (did the preliminary research and costings) producing a 3D print type kit of one of the Fowler shunters and yet as the competition, ie Ixion and Minerva are providing such cracking models RTR at VFM prices and Dapol are doing roughly the same what would have been an easy build 'bite your hand off' type kit 10 years back, wouldnt now (with competition on the impulse and 'need to have' front), I surmised, be a viable option financially or otherwise. I have put it on the back burner for now though (and not dismissed the idea completely). ATVB CME Edited January 8, 2016 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted January 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2016 Steve Do you know if the 47 will be available with cut away buffer beams? I don't fancy having to file the front down to convert it for my 57! Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I'm pretty sure the plan is to offer most variations. We should see some bits at Bristol in a few weeks time Edited January 13, 2016 by steve fay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I'm pretty sure the plan is to offer most variations. We should see some bits at Bristol I'm a few weeks time Are they sure about actually showing some bits at Bristol? Last I heard was something at Reading, but never heard or saw anything (not even CAD images). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) They are planning to have some bits at Bristol, yes Reading was the hoped for date for some test prints, they are working on quite a few kits at the moment so it's a busy time. I posted CAD images a few pages back Edited January 13, 2016 by steve fay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 They are planning to have some bits at Bristol, yes Reading was the hoped for date for some test prints, they are working on quite a few kits at the moment so it's a busy time. I posted CAD images a few pages back Steve Any CAD images of the Derby Lightweight yet? Paul R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) When I get any new ones I will post on the news from JLTRT page. I have seen them but I haven't got copies again hopefully Bristol fingers crossed I've posted the one I did have over on the other page again just in case I missed it Edited January 14, 2016 by steve fay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Cab front test piece Drivers desk 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Those look beautiful.... I think I'm sold on it. Moving to O gauge. With Dapol's Class 08 and JLTRT's Class 47 I think a nice diorama is in store 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) Cab front test piece image.jpeg Drivers desk image.jpeg I wonder if this would fit on the Heljan body shell? Edited March 21, 2016 by 47606odin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) That looks great. My misgivings from the initial CAD looks to have been sorted to a large degree in the test cab. I really like that. Edited March 21, 2016 by RBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Hi Steve... Just wondering if you've heard anything recently? Maybe something tangible to see at ALSRM Reading? Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Yes bogie test prints will be on display at Reading. I will get some pictures Edited April 19, 2016 by steve fay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I wonder if this would fit on the Heljan body shell? Yes it does make one ponder the possibilities doesn't it? Although I have yet to touch my Cl47, the amount of detail stuff that I have to affix could grow even more LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted April 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2016 Apologies, if I've missed this earlier in the thread, but is there any idea of an expected release date for the JLTRT 47 kit? Also what are these kits like to build? I'm just starting to build my first ever pieces of O gauge track, but have never tackled a loco kit before ... given the cost I'm a little loathe to jump straight in. Is the feeling that these kits are ok for a beginner (read total idiot!) or not? I've done a couple of Slaters wagons kits before that seem to have worked out ok. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 The JLTRT kits are mostly resin based so would be easier than an etch kit. I'm quite similar to you in that I've only built plastic wagon kits but having had a good look over the kits I feel quite confident in tackling one. I'm not to sure of the intended release date but it shouldn't be too long now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted April 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks Steve The 47 might be enough to persuade me to have a go! Either that or a refurbished Class 37! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The JLTRT kits are mostly resin based so would be easier than an etch kit. I'm quite similar to you in that I've only built plastic wagon kits but having had a good look over the kits I feel quite confident in tackling one. I'm not to sure of the intended release date but it shouldn't be too long now. Steve - That it has to be easier to build is a subjective opinion. I would challenge this an automatic assumption. I know several modellers who are more at home soldering that relying on glue. Regards, David Parkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 That's true David I'm speaking purely for my self, I've had the chance to really have a good look over the kits and handle the parts etc plus I've built a few JLTRT wagons. So based on that I feel they should be manageable for others that have just had plastic kit experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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