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5 hours ago, mpeffers said:

Or the lesser-spotted 4-4-0T:

relaxinghobby’s post prompted me to share my own effort earlier this year (including finding a reasonably convincing prototype!). I had planned to pop it in here in due course too.

 

this is very pretty!

On 05/12/2021 at 12:54, johndaymodels said:

****** ANNOUNCEMENT ******

Further to Matthew's post, I am pleased to announce that I have purchased the Gem/Fleetline business from Terry Henson, It will be a while before models are available as I am in the process of producing new moulds using the original masters so that I can provide quality models for everyone. You can visit my website,-  http://www.johndaymodels.co.uk/  and click on the 'What's New' tab for information and updates.

I will be uploading a list of the models in the coming weeks, and for anyone interested I have now uploaded the  N gauge Beaver Products range which I also now own, so there is much to look forward to!

Daryle;  John Day Models.

Hi John, great to see the Gem range will survive!
Do you have plans for re-release the 009 Gem Varikit please?
Also do you have any of the masters for the kits GEM built for sale though the FR in the 50's-70's please?
Many thanks, Becca

13 hours ago, decauville1126 said:

 

Sadly Kenton doesn't seem to have posted on here for some while, so it could be that the links to the photos are now obsolete.

 

The RT Models Lister is a very simple kit to assemble but I would suggest you source a Kato Portram or Centram power bogie first - try ebay. You'll probably have to buy a complete tram but will then have a spare bogie in hand or to sell on.

 

You might also find some information over on:

 

https://ngrm-online.com/

THanks for that, a shame they haven't posted in a while. yours looks good and i will have a look at trying to make an account on NGRM, thanks!

Oh dear! this thread looks facinating but the photo links appear to have broken? does anyone know how to fix this? tempted to do my own and would love to see others!

On 28/12/2020 at 23:33, Corbs said:

Indeed 

 

Don't know about 'pugs' but this is definitely a 'bash'. Currently I am trying to make 2 x Toy Story bodies into a lesser-spotted Hammerhead Locomotive.....

 

The cab will likely not be permanent!

 

Any progress with this, corbs?

Does anyoine have the contact details and/or catalogue of the Nu-Cast partners?
thanks
becca

has there been any update with this?
I do hope his wife is feeling better
Best wishes, Becca

an Overtype engines from 'Stephen Lewin adn the pool foundry' by Wear and Lees, built Circa 1880 'Lindholme'

any news on this? 

On 26/01/2016 at 03:18, lofty1966 said:

Also grabbed this "medium" Metro back.

Unfortunately had to let my two original SE Finecast Metro's go :-(

ooh! what was the mediums tanks made from?

has there been any update to the engiens you were building?

I think i found a Error on the website...

RC79 was woolwich, unless there's a change!
best wishes, Becca

On 10/01/2019 at 08:57, James Hilton said:

The imminent release of the Hudswell Clarke diesel means I can now focus on 6point5 models for 2019. I shared some CAD renderings of these models on the Facebook page late last year. I was excited to receive the prototype parts from Steve and Shapeways so I could begin to assemble the first 'real' models...

Pictured here, the trio, L-R we have the Brede bogie coal wagon, the Waltham Abbey gunpowder wagon and the Exmoor style 0-4-0t.

First of all, the Brede coal wagon - this is a 3D printed chassis and bogies (similar in concept to the workers coach) with an etched fold up body with etched overlays including the corners and door strapping. The model is small and quite cute, and will look good mixed with other items in the range. I expect this will sell as a single wagon when released.

The second new item is the Waltham Abbey gunpowder wagon, again multi media. The 3D printed chassis also includes the uprights and roof, etched planked floor and ends and a fold up etched shell are then fitted and the tie bars added from 0.4mm brass wire. Bogies are the correct wheelbase, and feature the heavy buffer beam visible in photos, but there are not many good photos of these wagons so it's a little 'guesstimate' here and there. I currently haven't included an etched roof, as this better matches the prototype photos I have - but once painted I will evaluate this.

 

Finally, the next steam locomotive in the range, an Exmoor 'style' 0-4-0t. This small model is similar in length to the Avonside, but has a lower cab roof, and no dropped footplate. A driver can stand, but will need to bend, or lean out - a seated figure would work better. The model is 'Exmoor' style, but could pass for a product of Hunslet if you so fancied. A multi part 3D printed body (as per the Avonside and Taffson) will allow two alternative cabs - and the etched cab front and back plate, roof and buffer beams add finesse to these important visual areas. The kit will also include a white metal chimney, smokebox dart and 6point5 magnetic couplers.

 

I'll share some more when I've got these prototypes painted!

More soon...

has there been any progress on the Gunpowder mills wagons? hoping to get the ruston proctor and these would work very well with them!

Evening,
Following reading this link (http://g3forum.org.uk/?topic=597.0) I would quite like to have a go at building a muir hill NC railtractor in 4mm to fit a Hornby ruston chassis.
for this i need some diagrams or drawings and i believe Modelling Railways Illustrated May 1996 should have some, does anyone have a copy they'd be willing to part with or provide a scan of the reletive article?

Many thanks, Rebecca

On 09/09/2015 at 15:41, mozzer models said:

in the C J Marsden book it was delivered in late 1935 to Swindon Work then its 1st operating Allocation at Old Oak Common in April 1936

 

I built a 4mm GWR No2 model from the Judith Edge kit

the build is here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=60&hilit=gnr&start=500

 

4mm GWR Loco No2 built from the Judith Edge kit fitted with a Highlevel Gears 108_1 gearbox by brian mosby, on Flickr

the link appears to be broken!

wait, Hornby in swindon is closing??????? NOooo!

will there be any more updates to this thread?

looks about the right size for a terminus station. look at little hampton 

19 hours ago, Edwardian said:

I  must admit, I've considered satirical railway modelling.  Ironic would be new, and, as you say hard to distinguish from non-ironic.

 

Anyhow, time to say good bye to the Fox Walker Mark I, which, with Tom's blessing, has now been passed on.

 

It was surplus to requirements once Tom had produced a Mark II.

 

 

Mk 2 looks fantastic too!

the E2 is looking smart, corbs

Would love one myself!

On 15/09/2014 at 15:30, Neil said:

Whilst sorting through a huge pile of magazines I came across this piece from Model Railways.

 

 

I believe that it's this carriage that the Hornby model is based on and that it's no coincidence that it first came out in S&D livery. Whether it's an acceptable resemblance I leave for each and everyone to judge for themselves. Though it's no finescale replica in the sense we would understand it today, this close to but not an accurate copy of, perhaps lends more credibility for the freelance light railway than something that's instantly recognisable.

 

 

could you tell me what issue of the magazine? I'd like to get my hands of that drawing

the firebox it HUGE, i wonder how they preformed historically

4 minutes ago, Ruston said:

it's cold enough to freeze the balls off of a brass monkey out there.

Sounds like you need a new, smaller layout for shunting and playing in the warmth of your house

8 hours ago, Ruston said:

 

The kit is made to represent Wantage Tramway No.7

do they still make the kit? WTC 7 is quite necessary to the wantage layout i'm planning