Wayne Kinney

Yes, exclusive to T gauge...

Sorry Patrick, T Gauge kits but with scale flangeways and working scale stretcher bars first!

I dread what people will think when my 'point rodding' kits turn out to be cosmetic additions only, and don't actually function...LOL

Thanks Martin for your reply. My kit is a model of a B7, representing a real life B7. A prototypical B7 has a gauge of 18.83mm in 4mm scale, flange ways of 0.58mm in 4mm scale and with stretcher bars joining the switch blades. But of course my turnout kits do not feature any of the above because it is all a compromise and a representation of the real thing. My loco's wheels have overscale treads and outside valve gear, with larger non prototypical couplings...etc. My Airfix model of the Supermarine Spitfire doesn't have actual rubber wheels or a working engine in it. But I don't feel it's misleading of them calling it 'Supermarine Spitfire'. We are modelling and everything is a compromise, I am not claiming my kits to be exact S4!

By necessary, do you mean that my turnouts are not functioning without the set? I can assure you that the switch is running very smoothly. Happy Easter Everybody!!!!

I think we are all in the Bank Holiday weekend mood! Roll on 4 lay-ins!

Fixed ..LOL

That's better

Thanks Martin, Don't worry, I'm not on the categorising part yet...

Further work on lighting the product...really trying to show off the detail. Certainly more work/improvement needed, but I'm getting there... Standard 00 Gauge Left Hand B7:

Hi Guys, I've been working today on 'product photography' for the website. It's tough trying to get the lighting right to show up the details in the chairs. Certainly more work to do to get both the lighting and camera angles correct. This is the first preview of the Standard 00 Gauge version with 1.25mm flangeways - little tease :

Thanks John, I would imagine it's sticking because of the chair dissolving only, not the 3D printed base dissolving.

Thanks John, I will also be releasing dedicated crossover kits at scale 6' way and proper shared timbers. The crossover kits will be slightly cheaper than 2 standard turnout kits. Butanone does not dissolve the 3D printed base material. In fact, I soak the entire 3D printed base in butanone after printing to clean it

Hi Guys, A 'Standard 00' B7 kit has just been sent to member 'KeithHC', I'm hoping he will receive it tomorrow ready for Bank Holiday weekend. You should see a short review from Keith, soon! Hoping everyone has a great Bank Holiday weekend!

Thanks Martin, It functions perfectly fine and stock runs through smoothly without. As I've already explained, with the design intent being 'Easy Build Turnout Kits' I opted for the least number of steps needed to build the turnout. Nothing strange or confusing, I think. Those modellers that wish to go the extra step of adding a set bend can do so, that's the great thing about the kits. Extra details can also be added, nicely demonstrated by John adding in the cosmetic fish plates. Thanks for the link, it's very informative

Thanks John for posting pics and your initial review. I have positioned and arranged the chairs around the switch so that a set bend is not necessary. It's arranged so that it won't go under gauge at the toe of the switch blades. As it functions perfectly, I opted for the least number of steps needed to build the turnout. Besides, a set can still be added for anyone that wants to! You make the bends for the check rail flairs first, then thread them in. Yes, the end check rail chairs are handed, following the flair of the check rail

Thanks. A4's, A5's & A6's all pencilled in

As always!

Hi Guys, Finally received the instructions and bag topper back from the printers, here are a few pics of the final product all packaged up: This sample is about to be posted to John (RMweb member 'Hayfield') so we should hear his opinions on the kit shortly. Now, back to making stock...

Hi Guys, Well coming 7th on the 'Innovation of the Year' award wasn't so bad Thanks to the 225 people that voted for me!

Hi Andy, That's right, I'm now using the EMGS rail. I have checked and C&L rail seems to have the same profile, so either will be fine. You can still join with SMP flexi track, the heavier EMGS rail will slide into the chairs of the SMP plastic base if required, depending where and how you wish to put the join. I'll also be supplying height transition pieces to transition from thick to thin sleeper heights.

Perfect, please PM me

Who wants to test the Standard 00 version?

Hi Keith, Thanks for the kind words. Yes I can eventually supply the separate bits, cast frogs, switch blades etc...

Thanks Godders, Once they are released, they can then be ordered on the website.