RThompson

Hi all, Just to let you know the 4mm scale 00/EM/P4 Ruston 48DS chassis kit is now available. I will be attending with the stand at Scaleforum in a few weeks time, if anyone is attending and want to reserve one or anything else for that matter, please let me know off group. Regards Robert Thompson RT Models www.rtmodels.co.uk

Hi all, i assume you are happy with the shape of the dome as no-one has made any comments? If so i'll make a start on shaping the base sometime in the next few weeks. Regards Robert RT Models

When i get the chance, i'll post a photo of mine with the keeperplate removed to show the compensation and if i'm allowed to in this topic, i'll post 1 photo to show how far i have detailed it as it has altered its look a bit. Regards Robert

Mainly the one being restored on the cambrian heritage railway at Oswestry, have also takem some measurements of another elsewhere. Regards Robert

Hi all, heres a photo of the Austerity dome that i've turned up before finishing, i'm not totally convinced at the shape of the top from comparing it with photos but matches drawings but is certainly the right size from both my own measurements and a couple of different scale drawings, the Dapol/Horby dome is too small as someone has mentioned before. Regards Robert RT Models

Hi Mark, its actually the LT 60ft rail wagon that i've been working on and the Hurst Nelson Brake van, got a nearly fully built up model sat here but needs some modifications and the patterns created. I will get round to working on this again later in the year.

Hello everyone, a quick update the 4mm scale Ruston 48DS chassis test etch arrived today and has been approved so will order the production batch once some other test etches arrive for some other new kits. Expected price will be between £8.00 and £10.00, once again the final price will depend on the cost of the production batch. Lots more kits and parts in other gauges and scales expected soon but won't say too much right now, just going off to build the test etches. Regards Robert RT Models

I'm glad some of you are happy with it, thank Paul for it being produced. I will try to get the final drawing sent off either this or next week with some other bits as i want it ready for scaleforum. I must get mine built as well! Regards Robert Thompson RT Models

I can look into this, i know where the tank filler although i will need to check how stable the saddletank is before i climb on it. Unlike the dome the other day which after measuring around the cab i found the dome in the coal bunker and managed to lift it out, was surprised at how light it was! Is the Dapol interfrigo in 4mm scale or 3.5mm scale, i've never been able to decide? Shame Airfix never did the more common wagons found over this side of the channel, think they are SNCF, theres one preserved in the NRM which i photograhed several years ago? Regards Robert RT Models

Hi all, now available on the website The 4mm scale, 009 narrow gauge Harrogate Gas works and Statfold Barn Railway 0-6-0ST Peckett. 4mm scale narrowgauge, loco detailing small locomotive jack 4mm scale, standard gauge, S&L heavy duty loco buffers. Peckett loco buffers Austerity/J94 cast chimney Austerity conical stoker chimney Regards Robert RT Models

Hi all, a quick update on the 4mm scale, 009 gauge Harrogate Gasworks and Statfold Barn Railway Peckett 0-6-0ST. I've been told the approved castings should arrive at the end off the week so both versions shoud be on general sale over the weekend. This will also include for 4mm scale, standard gauge people... S&L heavy duty buffers Peckett buffers Austerity/J94 standard cast chimney Austerity Stoker glass fibre chimney Regards Robert RT Models

I will have a look through photos to check the domes just to make sure, I will see tomorrow if i can find the real dome to the austerity tank during my meal break to photo and measure, luckily i finish in town anyway.

Funny enough, i went hunting for one to photograph on sunday but found they didn't have one there anymore I would like a rake myself one day.

Nickel silver is a really good material and alot of my kits and parts do use it, however its now alot more expensive than brass so i'm being more selective in what i use it in now and whats appropiate, also its slightly harder to roll than brass for a curved cab (lambton) which can also leave distortions in some cases. The 4mm scale, 009 gauge HGW Peckett uses brass because of its curved cab. (final test castings due in a week or 2) SR N Class, i agree with the cast running plate problems, i've been very lucky as i have a very early one and its been fine, i however bought one second hand off Bachmann at warley a few years ago, (i won't say how much as it will make you sick just like the person next to me at the time! )It was really worn out, some of the paint was worn away, there was litrally no lining left and yet the running plate was pristine and mint, a sign that it had been replaced by Bachmann. I can look into doing it but it will be quite a while before i do it as i have so many projects to get out of the way and also development cost is another factor. You've forgotton another variant, the N1!

I agree with Paul here, there is no point in me bringing out a full kit, i know i'm half way there already! I also don't have a problem with you mentioning another manufacturer. I know Trever at Mercian anayway, in fact it was him that asked me to produce the 0 gauge Giesl Chimney for the Austerity tank.

Hello everyone, I will over the next few weeks be doing the drawing for the Austerity loco body detailing sheet which will be sent off along with other parts. As you are my customers, what do you want to see on there, bear in mind this will be just one fret! For other parts like the dome etc, just list also what you want to see done for it. I tried over the weekend to get measurements and photos on the very large headlights as fitted to some industrial steam locos but sadly none was fitted to the locos at the railway. Regards Robert RT Models

On the Dapol and Hornby chassis, you can very easily compensate it like i have on mine for improved running. just melt a piece of brass rod under the front axle, centre line and then file the chassis bearing slots downwards to allow the axle to rock on the brass rod. Regards Robert RT Models Kits and parts

I will be looking at doing a dome as i've been asked before. I will be doing some measuring of items on sunday so watch this space, the lathe may be busy next week!

Ah yes the commentator, one of those characters that you always saw, well when i used to go to exhibitions in the south east. And as Pugsley has mentioned, trains was not the only thing he commented on from what i remember at dartford years ago and tells how it is, if its a good cup of tea he says then he's not wrong! Are the nasal twins still around?

The chimney as its cast is the correct size as the drawing except for the lower part which is 0.1mm smaller, no doubt due to the shrinkage of the casting like the footplate which has come out spot on width but 0.5mm shorter length wise. Must admit, the chimney is a very loose fit in the saddle tank. These are the first whitemetal castings to be done by a outside contractor, just got one problem to sort out then its ready.

I had to do some research myself for someone and looking at photos, the rolls "which i just googled these" would be plain steel from all the ones i've been looking at, as to the chocks they rest on i'm not sure.

Whilst i have no experience with guided bus ways but seen guided buses in person and driven one off a guided busway route, if like you say the brakes don't release or a flat tyre occurs, will there be enough room to get a jack underneath easily because i know the guide wheels don't stick out too far (around 3 inches?) but then also how high is the guide rails? I know with my leyland titan recently that it was so low to the ground when it dumped its air i had to dig a hole (as it was parked on soft ground but hadn't sunk either) to slew the jack underneath for me to lift it to wind the brake chambers off and even that was hard to get to still. Regards Robert

Yes there is a slight gap on the chimney just like the prototype, however it is slight! Regards Robert RT Models

One other thing to add, again related to the 4mm scale Austerity / J94 0-6-0ST is a pair of chimnies, one the glass fibre stoker chimney and the other the original cast type. these are the test castings and have come out well so will be ordering some soon. Regards Robert RT Models

Hi Paul, yes i would, thats the plan as some people asked me in the past. Regards Robert RT Models