RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) I’ve now purchased, built, and finished my LMS express fish van, and am very happy with it. The dummy centre wheelset is barely noticeable on Peco medium radius turnouts, and the kit fell together square and true. Runs very well, and being a van presents no problems wit ballasting. I haven’t propelled it with the long CCT yet, though! If only I could find some express fish to load it with… Edited August 7, 2021 by The Johnster Adding photo 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Hello everyone, hope your all doing well. N Gauge reissues - OUT NOW..... RC963 LMS Long Low kit - £10 + p&p This kit is designed to produce a model of the 27ft LMS Long Low Wagon dia 2069 built in 1942 and numbered 498325 - 498624. https://five79.co.uk/RC963/ RC964 LMS Bolster wagon kit - £10 + p&p This kit is designed to produce a model of the 27ft LMS Bolster Wagon dia1674 of which 1411 were built between 1925 and 1930. https://five79.co.uk/RC964/ RC965 LMS Tube Wagon Kit - £10 + p&p This kit is designed to produce a model of the 27ft LMS Tube Wagon dia1675 with straight doors built 1925 -33 atotal of 350. https://five79.co.uk/RC965/ _________________________________________ All these kit requires Wheels, Couplers, paint & decals to finish. Come with white metal buffers and cast weight. Many Thanks. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Any news on the etched 4mm NER LNER kits please ?. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 OUT NOW! 016.5 Narrow Gauge RC7830 016.5 11' Brake Van Kit - £12 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC7830/ This kit is desgned to make a generic 11' Brake van based on the family likeness of the West Lancs Light Railway Brake van. It is for use with 016.5 or with modification 014. No provision has been made for couplings, except coupler mounting points have been included for Kadee™ Mk 5 couplings. The kit requires 10.5mm wagon wheels on 25mm axles*, bearings, couplers, paint to complete. RC7831 11' Closed Van Kit - £12 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC7831/ This kit is desgned to make a generic 11' van based on the family likeness of the West Lancs Light Railway Brakevan. It is for usewith 016.5 or with modification 014. No provision has been made for couplings, except coupler mounting points have been included for Kadee™ Mk 5 couplings. The kit requires 10.5mm wagon wheels on 25mm axles*, bearings, couplers, paint to complete. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 OUT NOW....N Gauge RC962 GWR OPEN C Dia 0.19 - £10 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC962/ This kit is designed to produce a model of the GWR Open C Long wheelbase open merchandise wagon dia 0.19 built between 1914 and 1927. Sample built by M.Chivers. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 21:55, The Great Huszar said: OUT NOW....N Gauge RC962 GWR OPEN C Dia 0.19 - £10 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC962/ This kit is designed to produce a model of the GWR Open C Long wheelbase open merchandise wagon dia 0.19 built between 1914 and 1927. Sample built by M.Chivers. A 4mm version of this might be worth considering? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwal Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 In 4mm the Dia O34 with the straight-down L-section side members and sack-truck door would be more welcome. The earlier 'Open C' versions are covered by the Ratio kit. Whilst this kit is of its time it is not bad and can be improved/altered to most earlier versions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERJP Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Anyone got any recommendations for 6.2mm metal wheels for the N gauge wagon kits? Cheers JP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 Farish , such as these or these . The coach wheels will also do for plain disc wheels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 11/12/2021 at 00:32, jimwal said: The earlier 'Open C' versions are covered by the Ratio kit. If you can find one now that they are out of production, and there were supposedly only 1500 made in the first place. Besides, the FIVE79 version would be a superior kit. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 24/02/2022 at 17:31, LNERJP said: Anyone got any recommendations for 6.2mm metal wheels for the N gauge wagon kits? Cheers JP I concur what @Nile has commented...... On 25/02/2022 at 14:54, Nile said: Farish , such as these or these . The coach wheels will also do for plain disc wheels. I use the Farish wheels in our 009 Stock as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) Here is the Spring 2022 News & Updates from Five79/Chivers BRAND NEW 009 KITS - OUT NOW! Buy Now via the website: RC811 - Tramway H Wagon Kit - £10 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC811/ RC812 - Round End Open Bogie Wagon Kit - £10 + p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC812/ Both kits require 6.2mm Wheels, Couplings and Paint to complete. (Brass Screws for bogie mounts supplied). Edited March 2, 2022 by The Great Huszar 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 OUT NOW...... 4mm Standard gauge... RC43X - 6wh Underframe Parts Pack Underframe Parts from our RC436 6wh LMS Fish Van. Contains (as picture)... Floor, Solebars, Center wheel, Brake arms/handles, Brake Blocks, NEM pocket This kit does not include instructions or castings. RC436 Instructions can be downloaded in the Link below. The parts are designed to take 14mm wheels on 26mm axles & Bearings £8 plus p&p https://five79.co.uk/RC43X/ 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 OUT NOW - RC815 Bogie Steel Peat Wagon - £10 + p&p 20ft Modern steel open peat wagon based on those running on the Board na Móna, but could be used for a various industries. Requires 6.2mm wheels, couplings and paint to complete. https://five79.co.uk/RC815/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Max Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Any update on the NER/LNER CCT’s availability ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) OUT NOW 4mm Locomotive kits.RC201 LBSCR D3 Kit - £55 + p&p: https://five79.co.uk/RC201/ This kit is designed to assemble into a model of the LBSCR D3 designed by R.J.Billington in 1892, 36 of which were subsequently built. They lasted into the 1950's. The kit contains a white metal body and a etched brass, nickel silver chassis. The kit requires: 22mm Driving wheels, 12mm bogie wheels, gearbox & motor, 1/8th inch wheel bearings, pickups (originally designed to use MAGIB plunger type pick ups), crank pins, handrail knobs, smoke box door dart, turned frame spacers (optional), couplings, paint & transfers.RC202 SECR Wainwright J Kit - £55 + p&p: https://five79.co.uk/RC202/ This Kit is designed to produce a model of the Wainwright J Class 0-6-4T which were built in 1913 and lasted until 1951. This kit is a white metal body, etch brass & nickel silver chassis. The kit requires: 22mm Driving wheels & axles, 14mm bogie wheels, 1/8" wheel bearings, motor & gearbox, frame spacers (optional), pickups (originally designed for MAGIB Plunger type), handrail knobs, Smoke box door dart, paint, couplings & decals. --------------------------------------------------------- NEWS.. Kind of.... There are currently no news updates on the NER/LNER CCT's but they are reaching the top of the list, in between all the other projects and NEW products we are currently working on. We are currently working on tooling for a new 4mm standard gauge wagon and will be the next release from us all going well. Followed by another 009 kit. We have a large list of possible new kits in various scales and gauges. Mr Finelines himself, is currently working on various projects for his own model railway and is trying out new technologies, which could enter service within Chivers Finelines itself. All the best, Matt Chivers Edited June 25, 2022 by The Great Huszar 15 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SR71 Posted June 23, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2022 56 minutes ago, The Great Huszar said: OUT NOW 4mm Locomotive kits.RC201 LBSCR D3 Kit - £55 + p&p: https://five79.co.uk/RC201/ This kit is designed to assemble into a model of the LBSCR D3 designed by R.J.Billington in 1892, 36 of which were subsequently built. They lasted into the 1950's. The kit contains a white metal body and a etched brass, nickel silver chassis. The kit requires: 22mm Driving wheels, 12mm bogie wheels, gearbox & motor, 1/8th inch wheel bearings, pickups (originally designed to use MAGIB plunger type pick ups), crank pins, handrail knobs, smoke box door dart, turned frame spacers (optional), couplings, paint & transfers. Very interested in this. Any chance of a 'what's in the box' picture? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 23, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2022 Matt, if you stopped beggaring about with that honking great lump of iron in the workshop and concentrated on the 4mm kits?!! Laterzzzzz. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 hours ago, The Great Huszar said: OUT NOW 4mm Locomotive kits.RC201 LBSCR D3 Kit - £55 + p&p: https://five79.co.uk/RC201/ This kit is designed to assemble into a model of the LBSCR D3 designed by R.J.Billington in 1892, 36 of which were subsequently built. They lasted into the 1950's. The kit contains a white metal body and a etched brass, nickel silver chassis. The kit requires: 22mm Driving wheels, 12mm bogie wheels, gearbox & motor, 1/8th inch wheel bearings, pickups (originally designed to use MAGIB plunger type pick ups), crank pins, handrail knobs, smoke box door dart, turned frame spacers (optional), couplings, paint & transfers. Mr Finelines himself, is currently working on various projects for his own model railway and is trying out new technologies, which could enter service within Chivers Finelines itself. All the best, Matt Chivers Matt Sorry we missed the chance to give this a plug in the LBSCR Modellers' Digest, just released. Best wishes Eric 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 11:23, The Great Huszar said: SNIPPED NEWS.. Kind of.... There are currently no news updates on the NER/LNER CCT's but they are reaching the top of the list, in between all the other projects and NEW products we are currently working on. We are currently working on tooling for a new 4mm standard gauge wagon and will be the next release from us all going well. Followed by another 009 kit. We have a large list of possible new kits in various scales and gauges. Mr Finelines himself, is currently working on various projects for his own model railway and is trying out new technologies, which could enter service within Chivers Finelines itself. All the best, Matt Chivers Great to hear news of a new 4mm standard gauge wagon kit! Any hints as to what it is?! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hamlin Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) LMS sole wagon? Given I am just about start scratchbuilding one😀. Have at least one of every standard gauge wagon in your range and they are all wonderful. So very happy to see the range being increased Edited June 25, 2022 by Mark Hamlin 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 12:45, SR71 said: Very interested in this. Any chance of a 'what's in the box' picture? Unfortunately I forgot to take one before I finished packing them all up. On 23/06/2022 at 13:54, Enterprisingwestern said: Matt, if you stopped beggaring about with that honking great lump of iron in the workshop and concentrated on the 4mm kits?!! Laterzzzzz. Mike. Haha, well the good news is the big lumps of iron are on hold at the moment, I've got a full schedule on the kits so no free time to play, I mean build the steam engine! On 23/06/2022 at 14:08, burgundy said: Matt Sorry we missed the chance to give this a plug in the LBSCR Modellers' Digest, just released. Best wishes Eric Sorry Eric, I should have given you the heads up. I came back from a long weekend away and just put my head down and got them done. I'm hoping to be able to keep them in stock now. 11 hours ago, 26power said: Great to hear news of a new 4mm standard gauge wagon kit! Any hints as to what it is?! It's a wagon kit. 😉 8 hours ago, Mark Hamlin said: LMS sole wagon? Given I am just about start scratchbuilding one😀. Have at least one of every standard gauge wagon in your range and they are all wonderful. So very happy to see the range being increased I will put your suggestion into the mix 👍. Oh yes we will be expanding the range, I'm getting a full on intense apprenticeship from the man himself. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45568 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 18 hours ago, The Great Huszar said: Unfortunately I forgot to take one before I finished packing them all up. Haha, well the good news is the big lumps of iron are on hold at the moment, I've got a full schedule on the kits so no free time to play, I mean build the steam engine! Sorry Eric, I should have given you the heads up. I came back from a long weekend away and just put my head down and got them done. I'm hoping to be able to keep them in stock now. It's a wagon kit. 😉 I will put your suggestion into the mix 👍. Oh yes we will be expanding the range, I'm getting a full on intense apprenticeship from the man himself. In that case please remember the Thompson 6-wheel BZ brake that the 'man' intended after the D.120 pigeon van !!! Cheers from Oz, Peter C. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 11:23, The Great Huszar said: Mr Finelines himself, is currently working on various projects for his own model railway and is trying out new technologies Delighted to hear that he's working his magic again. I'm sure I speak for the whole forum when I ask you to pass on our best wishes. 2 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 If you are expanding the range then a 4mm version of the GWR Open C Tube wagon would be nice. The ancient Ratio kit is extremely dated and ISTR the wrong length, and it would make a good companion for the LMS one. Jason 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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