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An accurate production Class 55 Deltic would be at the top of my list...... adding a FP while cab example to the fleet

I think you need to check out the posts in the original Topic Hattons A3 and A4 to see the comments re the O gauge A4 casing

Cant argue with that at all whether it will be altered, well we will just have to wait and see

That head on image of a real A4 is very telling, the models shape and chimney do not match

The rear shape of the double chimney and the slope down to the Smokebox should be in two stages. The Cad image of the model gives the impression its a single sloping drop to the smokebox. DJh got that right with both their A4 kits Finney not so for BR days

Well I was not aware that Pete Harvey did It should be quality as I used his Detailing kit for my Heljan Deltic. Plus he did a great one off etch to enable me to replace the moulded on bodyside window surrounds All great stuff

Brian I was tempted to source a Heljan 37 and the DJH detailing pack but bottled out in the end. So Im keeping an eye on the progress of this project to see just how big a mistake it was in not going for it Regards Bob

You mean one of these https://www.flickr.com/photos/tracks_revisited_rtn/26689794791/

Much appreciated Thank you

Just interested to know if anyone on here has purchased and used the DJH 37/4 detailing pack aimed specifically for the latest Heljan Class 37

Believe me Brian twelve months from now and you will be wondering where the time has gone, suddenly there's not enough time in the day to do the things you have planned Early retirement was the best thing that happened to me All the very best for yours. Regards Bob

Two issues regarding the body of the A3 1) The double chimney does not look right, rather flat looking 2) Smokeflectors are sitting too high on the smokebox and maybe a tad too long. Having said that even the ones on Flying Scotsman are not totally correct Still enough here to get a bit excited about

Has the O gauge J94 project been shelved Bob

Did someone mention a Finney V2

I fully agree. Has Heljan produced anything yet that is anywhere accurate. Test models appear with inaccuracies, info is passed back to Heljan but the production run appears without rectification. It will be interesting to see how Hattons deal with their-forthcoming Gresley A4, A3 . and coaches for 2018 release Deltic 17 I'm intrigued regarding your mention of Class 40 cab alterations. I'm assuming you have altered the angle of the Cab front windows which are rather flat looking. I would interested in how you went about it. I had considered having an etch produced but never got around to it Regards Bob

The MOK Pacific was a rebuilt MN. Its been unavailable for some time, though there was talk of a return. The MOK promised 9F appears to be long overdue

Richard The Finney kits could not be in better hands, with a proven master builder. Who could forget your Finney A3 build here a few years back. That build drove me to completing my own A3 Ironic that you are currently building a Finney Duchess Expanding and enhancing the range of kits and parts, I have to say this is great news for 7mm followers. I wish you and your fellow colleagues every success with your new venture Bob

Well that's great news indeed for those that missed out on an A3, A4, V2, or Duchess The whole range deserved a new owner and let us hope that the original quality is maintained or even improved upon Prospect of brand new models is mouth watering unless its another GWR thingy Incoming !!!!!!

The representation of the brake linkage springs look superb. Were these supplied in the kit or did you make them up yourself. Either way very impressive Despite the vast array and range of acrylic colours that have exploded on to the scene over recent years - nothing really can replicate or surpass the old Humbrol metalcoat favourite.

David In view of your comments I think if it were me I would consider filing the Smoke box/Boiler casting as a last resort. Cutting back the frame spacer or cut it out completely, then replacing with scrap piece of brass strip fitted lower down in the chassis. That would enable you to retain the screw line which I'm supposing is there as fixing point to attach the chassis to the body Regards Bob

Arh the old NuCast kits, that brings back a few memories. It was a NuCast Q6 kit that got me into building loco's back in the 70's Bill Stott and his little Hartlepool model shop was a regular destination back then along with Dave Alexander's equally small premises in South Shields. They were Godsends back then. Kit design and manufacture has come a long way since those days. Of course Dave is still at it but have not heard anything about Bill for a long time. North East pioneers

Oh heavens,. completely missed that spelling error but now corrected. Its me age and eyesight you know. Far too many tiny MFetched bits over the years has fuddled the brain and eyesight

Oh dear I do hope you haven't spoilt poor Jeff P's Christmas. He might have to cut back on the size of the Turkey now Only kidding Jeff !!!!!! Regards Bob

That was quick David. "No rest for the wicked" eh There are a couple of amendments to the DJH variant compared to the original Piercy Kit mainly with a Cast Boiler and running plate replacing brass etch. Also the method of how the chassis and boiler match up during construction differs to the Piercy one Anyway, another "must follow" topic. Regards Bob