hespertalbahn Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hallo there ! Since the end of last but one year I have that very fine 7mm-scale model by Ixion of the Fowler diesel loco. After painting the rods, the crankshaft and the buffers housings red I am now very pleased with it. As I intend to build a small shunting layout in 4mm-scale and I do not have a lot of knowledge of the 4mm scene and the offers of the small manufacturers in that scale I would like to ask if there is such a kit available or possibly announced. I have noticed the two kits of rod driven diesels by High Level Kits. They already have some character but not that of the Fowler diesel. The announced rod driven version of the Sentinel by Hornby is noticed. Thank you in advance for your answers. Best wishes Dirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think that High Level have a 4mm kit in development for the 'Ixion' style Fowler. Have a word with Chris to see how it is progressing. When it appears an example may well find its way into my stash! Judith Edge Kits have a good range as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Impetus Models made a kit for the 1960's 040 rod coupled Fowler. It has a resin bonnet and is a decent kit. The problem is if one comes up on ebay, the bidding will be intense!! It always is for Impetus kits 'cos they are the only way you will get a model of a particular prototype short of scratch building! If you don't have to have a Fowler then have a look at Judith Edge kits. Very eclectic range!! Well thought out and pleasant to build. Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Impetus Models made a kit for the 1960's 040 rod coupled Fowler. It has a resin bonnet and is a decent kit. The problem is if one comes up on ebay, the bidding will be intense!! It always is for Impetus kits 'cos they are the only way you will get a model of a particular prototype short of scratch building! If you don't have to have a Fowler then have a look at Judith Edge kits. Very eclectic range!! Well thought out and pleasant to build. Chris. You mean this one - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/28335-impetus-fowler-diesels-different-ways-to-build-a-collectible/ Perhaps I should have sold it rather than build it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That is the beast. Another half completed kit in my store!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That is the beast. Another half completed kit in my store!! Get on with it! And show us how you did it please. Oh, and if you're in Manchester, then come to Expo EM North in September and see mine in action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted May 27, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2015 Impetus Models made a kit for the 1960's 040 rod coupled Fowler. It has a resin bonnet and is a decent kit. The problem is if one comes up on ebay, the bidding will be intense!! It always is for Impetus kits 'cos they are the only way you will get a model of a particular prototype short of scratch building! If you don't have to have a Fowler then have a look at Judith Edge kits. Very eclectic range!! Well thought out and pleasant to build. Chris. We are doing development work on the 150hp Fowler but it's still some way off. Mike and Judith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 We are doing development work on the 150hp Fowler but it's still some way off. Mike and Judith Which one is that Mike? There's so many Fowler variants I get confused. Not difficult to do these days.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted May 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2015 That's the problem, the most popular would probably be the LMS/BR ED2-7 but none of the ones I have measured match the LMS weight diagram. I may have to settle for measuring and drawing the most complete survivor I can find (ED series all scrapped of course). I've never seen any Fowler drawings of these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That's the problem, the most popular would probably be the LMS/BR ED2-7 but none of the ones I have measured match the LMS weight diagram. I may have to settle for measuring and drawing the most complete survivor I can find (ED series all scrapped of course). I've never seen any Fowler drawings of these.Some of us are not so purist on prototype exactitude and will accept anything as long as it looks about right and goes together. Anyway if none can find original drawings or a surviving example to measure who is going to prove it to be wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turin 60 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Some of us are not so purist on prototype exactitude and will accept anything as long as it looks about right and goes together. Anyway if none can find original drawings or a surviving example to measure who is going to prove it to be wrong? You just know that as soon as the kit comes out the official drawings will come to light somewhere! John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 You just know that as soon as the kit comes out the official drawings will come to light somewhere! I can live with that remote event. Just like I can live with someone who says I've built it wrong or not in their shade of rust (as if I cared). Meanwhile some are champing at the soldering bit in anticipation of anything even remotely representative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hespertalbahn Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Hello there ! Quite a while ago I opened this thread with asking for that Fowler (or a kit of it). Just had a look at the High Level page. And: It is announced ! See: http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ and then 'locos' last row right. (I haven't managed to get the direct link...) I must say that I am very pleased and look forward for that kit now. Best wishes Dirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hello there ! Quite a while ago I opened this thread with asking for that Fowler (or a kit of it). Just had a look at the High Level page. And: It is announced ! See: http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ and then 'locos' last row right. (I haven't managed to get the direct link...) I must say that I am very pleased and look forward for that kit now. Best wishes Dirk Chris has had this on his list for some time now but last I heard he was having a problem with a couple of aspects of the design. Next time I see him I'll be asking the question! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2016 Hello there ! Quite a while ago I opened this thread with asking for that Fowler (or a kit of it). Just had a look at the High Level page. And: It is announced ! See: http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ and then 'locos' last row right. (I haven't managed to get the direct link...) I must say that I am very pleased and look forward for that kit now. Best wishes Dirk Looks great. I do like the fact that when you click on the image of the loco, Chris has posted a photo of a drawing office with some old fashioned chaps hard at work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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