JSModels

JSModels will be at the Festival of British Railway Modelling in Doncaster this weekend (stand no. 78, in the main hall). I've got a new kit launching at the show, which will be available for purchase at the show. Details of the kit will be on the website as of 9:30am tomorrow, but it won't be available to order on there until sometime next week.

Until then, here's a teaser:

Regards,

Jonathan

JSModels

One thing to bear in mind when soldering to brass screws - make sure they are actually brass screws, and not just brass- coloured steel ones!

The number of times I've seen people trying (and failing) to solder to yellow-passivated steel screws is quite alarming.

20 hours ago, bourneagain said:

Steve

Is the list of Traders that are shown in the drop down menu correct, as I`ve compared it with those who have been allocated a stand number on the Trade Floor Plan and there appears to be a few differences?

 

These Traders are shown on the drop down menu, but haven’t been allocated a stand number on the floor plan, although there are 6 stands that have are yet to be allocated.

Cheltenham Model Centre, JS Models, Latem Design, North Road Trains, WM Collectables, 247 Developments and Powerbond Adhesives.

 

These Traders have been allocated a stand number on the floor plan, but not listed on the drop down menu as attending.

Modellers Mecca, World War Scenics, The Hertford Model Centre, Videoscence, The Junction Box, Replica Railways, DEMU.

 

I appreciate that in the current climate things do change, but it will be useful to know from the above 2 lists which Traders will be attending and those who have now declined.

@bourneagain I've queried the above with the organisers, as the stand size shown on the plan (I presume you're referring to the one on warners-shows.co.uk?) didn't tally with the size I had booked. They've confirmed that that floorplan is completely wrong (an early draft for the 2021 show that never happened) and will get the correct one up when they can.

I don't know which 'drop-down' list of traders you're referring to, but presumably this list is correct as it's dated 2022, and I'm on it (and this is my first Doncaster show so I definitely wouldn't be on any old lists).

Jonathan

JSModels

Well I'm definitely coming 

Stand number 78 (though I've no idea where that is (but presumably between stands 77 and 79)).

Jonathan

JSModels

4 minutes ago, Garry D100 said:

These slates look great.

However i would have no idea what size would look best on my scratchbuilt buildings.

Is it possible to either do a small sample pack containing each size or to do a download to print off a sample size so you can assess the exact size to see which is best before placing an order?

 

Just a suggestion :-)

 

Thanks

Garry

Garry,

That's a great suggestion, thank you. I'll see what I can do.

Jonathan

JSModels

New Roofing Slate Sheets

We're pleased to announce the launch of our new expanded roofing slate sheet range!!!

This range now includes three sizes of slates (9", 10", and 12" wide slates) in both 4mm and 7mm scales, adding some variety to the roofs of your buildings!

Available NOW in packs of 4 sheets in each size, you can find the 4mm scale packs Here and the 7mm scale packs Here

Jonathan

JSModels

5 hours ago, AndrueC said:

I tried the two coat paint method (Red ochre, then diluted white wiped off) with an Ancorn Models N-scale goods shed. It didn't work particularly well. The result wasn't 'bad' and will suffice but it doesn't pick out the mortar, it just leave a 'limescale' effect:

That's a laser-cut kit, and I think in plywood? You can't really use paint washes on laser-cut wood in the same way you would on plastic; the wood fibres simply absorb all the liquid from the wash too quickly.

The best thing I've found to use for mortar on laser-cut kits* is general household filler. Just mix it to a slightly runny consistency, and rub it in with your finger. Clean it off as best you can to get rid of the excess (again, rubbing with a finger, cloth, or similar) and let dry. Any really thin film left on the surface once dry can be rubbed off with a cloth. If you want, you can colour the filler with acrylics before applying it.

*My kits are MDF - I haven't tried this method on plywood, I guess it depends on how tight the grain is? Might be worth experimenting a bit first.

Here's an example of the same technique, done by Brian @brylonscamel from Braeside Models:

Regards,

Jonathan

JSModels

1 hour ago, ozzyo said:

As the title says what is the best glue for sticking down 3D printed chairs to ply sleepers. For the plain track I'm using MEK (99.9% Butanone), but for the printed chairs I don't think that it will work. The printed chairs will be for the interesting chairs in the point work on the front of Lochmaben, two of the points will get a lot of use as these are the cross over, so we cannot afford the chairs to come loose.

 

TIA

 

OzzyO. 

I'm certainly no expert, but I'd say the answer to that question will be wholly dependent on 2 factors: a) what method of 3D printing was used to print the chairs, and b) what material were they printed from?

Jonathan

@Wayne Kinney can you confirm whether the kits that are in stock at the EM Gauge Society shop are the older cast frog kits, or the newer all-rail ones, please?

The pictures on emgs.org show the older style ones, but it may be that they just haven't updated the page.

Thanks,

Jonathan

Over in @JackB95's layout build thread, I've linked to a video highlighting the station building he collected from me on New Year's Day:

Jonathan

JSModels

I've just uploaded a short(ish) video, if anyone wants a closer look at the building 

Regards,

Jonathan

JSModels

Great to see it in it's new home! 

Jonathan

JSModels

***PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE***

Our order cut-off point for delivery prior to Christmas is THIS SUNDAY - so if you're looking for a last-minute present, here's 15% off all 4mm and 7mm kits until midnight on Sunday!!!

Simply use the discount code 15XMAS21 to get your 15% discount, and remember to select 1st class for pre-Christmas delivery!*

*Orders received by midnight on Sunday 19th December will be despatched by Royal Mail's recommended last posting day for 1st class on Tuesday 21st December. JSModels cannot accept liability for any delays in the postage system or delivery failures.

Jonathan

JSModels

On 13/12/2021 at 21:26, mikeford2002uk said:

I thought there may have been a o gauge 75 ton Cowans Crane in the fiddle yard of Heaton Lodge junction, could be wrong though!

Mike,

No, you're not wrong, it was there this morning.

Well I made it there this morning, as everyone else has said it's well worth the trip, absolutely awesome!

@HeatonLodge40 Simon, you looked busy trying to sort that wiring issue so I didn't want to bug you too much, but if you need any laser cutting doing for the new station... 

Jonathan

JSModels

After following this thread since (almost) the beginning, I'm hoping to come over and see it tomorrow. Should be there for opening time with a bit of luck 

Jonathan

21 hours ago, Asterix2012 said:

A lime kiln might be an idea.  Nothing on the market and a good generator of rail traffic flows.

Coal and limestone in and lime out.

Thanks to you too, but not sure on that one - they tend to be fairly small, rough stone curved buildings, so not ideal for laser cutting. Unless I'm not looking at the right thing, did you have a particular prototype in mind?

Jonathan

JSModels

On 08/12/2021 at 19:44, multivac said:

These look good models. How about a model grain warehouse like the one at Burton-on-Trent?

Thanks,

Yes, I've looked at that before. It's on a list of potential prototypes to do. The only problem is it's a fairly long and extremely slow-moving list!

Jonathan

JSModels

1 hour ago, Dungrange said:

How does the said "respectable Victorian business-owner" get through the "planked floor" "to look down on his employees"?

Through the trapdoor in the floor - one side of it is just about visible through the stone arch here:

47 minutes ago, Asterix2012 said:

A Clock tower is another option very popular on mills round here.

Do not fear, there's a clock tower version in the works 

Jonathan

JSModels

It's been FAR too long since I released any new products, so I wanted to share some progress on a couple of exciting new things coming soon.

Canal Warehouse Towers 1 & 2 are add-on kits to the 'Canalside' range, designed to hide the joints between multiple kits. Simply butt up 2 or more kits, and place the tower kits over the joints, enabling the construction of much larger building complexes!

Tower 1 is a water tower, whilst tower 2 is a slightly more ornate affair, allowing the respectable Victorian business-owner to look down on his employees!

I'm hoping to get systems in place so that the date stone on each kit can be customised, so you can add your own date, initials, or short wording.

Exact release date and pricing will follow, but in the meantime, here are some pictures of the latest prototypes...

Tower 1:

Tower 2:

Tower 2 has interior detail; a planked floor, internal stonework, and railings:

Regards,

Jonathan

JSModels

I'll be there too, with my range of kits!

Jonathan

JSModels

On 02/11/2021 at 15:14, JSModels said:

Timely that this subject should pop up. I'm contemplating building a small industrial layout (mainly to showcase my laser-cut kits, TBH) and have toyed with the idea of trying EM instead of OO - mainly due to the advent of @Wayne Kinney's point kits.

 

It wouldn't be anything complicated, and stock-wise it would just be a few 4-wheeled wagons and a Hornby 48DS, so stock modification should be relatively straightforward. I just thought it might be a bit more of a challenge, and an opportunity to learn a new skill or two.

 

Jonathan

Whilst it was on my mind (because of this thread) I went onto the EM Gauge Society website this morning, and ended up joining. Whether I get any further than that with the layout, who knows!

Timely that this subject should pop up. I'm contemplating building a small industrial layout (mainly to showcase my laser-cut kits, TBH) and have toyed with the idea of trying EM instead of OO - mainly due to the advent of @Wayne Kinney's point kits.

It wouldn't be anything complicated, and stock-wise it would just be a few 4-wheeled wagons and a Hornby 48DS, so stock modification should be relatively straightforward. I just thought it might be a bit more of a challenge, and an opportunity to learn a new skill or two.

Jonathan

14 hours ago, Barry O said:

Confirmed tonight that we have achieved an excess of income over expenditure.great news and thanks to all who attended the Show.

 

Exhibition 71 next October.

 

Baz

That's great to hear (on both counts!) and I look forward to coming back next year.

Jonathan

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