Rhymney70

Don't worry MOL, as long as you enjoy building the kit, I'm not fussed what you do to it. I didn't think when we first spoke about you ordering the kit, I have tons (literally) of strips of etch. Before packing I trim off between 10 & 20 mm all around of waste, so I could have included a few spare strips for you, dah!

Hi to anyone following this thread, I'm the proprietor of 88D Models. I did this kit as a favour for a good customer who had waited 3 years! At the time of designing the kit I was only aware of the Cardiff Railway ones and it was designed using 3 works drawings and the photos I could find at the time. After releasing the kit I became aware that Kitsons had made similar engines for the MSC etc. I couldn't find any information on some aspects such as tank top plate detail and cab furnishings. Had I been aware of these, for the extra few bob, I would have included some optional bits, as in the case of providing 2 coupling rod styles. I confess that after spending a day or two writing the instructions and trying to double check that one hasn't asked the modeller to fit something which will later prevent the fixing of another part, my brain has normally turned to mush! I do suggest at the beginning to read, if not all, at least several stages ahead, so to get the feel of where things will go. From the pictures above I can see that MOL is going to make a superb job of these mods and I will enjoy seeing the finished article.

Hi, I have decided to revisit the Rhymney S1 and produce the kit with a round top firebox. I am also in touch with S7 group with a view to making my range of kits S7 friendly. Check my website http://www.88d.uk/pups/News.asp for news as to where I'm at with this.