drduncan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Any news on releases? Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I have a chat with Dave just after the sale of SEF and there are things in the pipeline, but at that time nothing firmed up I think the first jobs is to assess the moulds and masters, the etched side is being handled at Branchlines 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 From their ad. in the current RM : Latest release - Gresley K2 - £105 Next reissue - MR/LMS Kirtley goods. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) I have a soft spot for outside framed locos and while I’m very keen for a new GW Armstrong Goods, an MR Kirtley Goods is tempting. D Edited August 1, 2021 by drduncan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Nile said: From their ad. in the current RM : Latest release - Gresley K2 - £105 Next reissue - MR/LMS Kirtley goods. Eek! Didn't expect that to ever reappear. Article on building the K2 in the current BRM. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Nile said: ... Next reissue - MR/LMS Kirtley goods. Which I magine is the old Ks kit. I already have two of these bought of eBay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2021 12 hours ago, PenrithBeacon said: Which I magine is the old Ks kit. I already have two of these bought of eBay But I'm guessing it will have a much more modern etched chassis! Andy g 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, uax6 said: But I'm guessing it will have a much more modern etched chassis! Andy g Hopefully yes it will have a new etched chassis, but it may have the older style NuCast simple etched chassis. Two or three years back I had a chat with Dave at a show where he said they may use existing chassis where they had them in quantity, plus I don't think every new release has a new chassis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR8700 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 That is fantastic news. If no new chassis is supplied will a 4F chassis do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 A 4F chassis will have the right axle centres but it will probably be too long and be more chunky than the 1F Kirtley. I was wondering if the AGW 2F bits would suit but it'll be better to wait and see what the partnership comes up with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Don't forget many of the kits got new chassis in the 1990s when they were being sold by Autocom and then Sherwood Models. Most of them lost the "two slabs of brass" decades ago. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 The Kirtley 0-6-0 is an inspired choice, imo. Using Markits/Romford wheels would make it suitable for the less experienced too. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSR Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Thought I’d just share my experience with NuCast partners in the last week. I needed a few spare parts to fix up a second hand loco which is in the rereleased range. After an email to Dave Ellis address I received a prompt reply with price for the parts I needed and following the bank holiday phoned up to sort out card details. The parts were then cast up and posted to me the same afternoon and reached me safely today, very good clean castings too. All in all I’m incredibly happy with the service I received for a few quids worth of small parts but still felt as valued as someone buying a full kit. OliverSR 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 11 hours ago, OliverSR said: Thought I’d just share my experience with NuCast partners in the last week. I needed a few spare parts to fix up a second hand loco which is in the rereleased range. After an email to Dave Ellis address I received a prompt reply with price for the parts I needed and following the bank holiday phoned up to sort out card details. The parts were then cast up and posted to me the same afternoon and reached me safely today, very good clean castings too. All in all I’m incredibly happy with the service I received for a few quids worth of small parts but still felt as valued as someone buying a full kit. OliverSR Same response me , I asked re small parts for a NuCast J21 which is not in the current list. Same day reply via email, the kit is confirmed and still not current. but they were willing to try and find the moulds for the couple of parts I need. Very impressed with the response. As I only need some minor cab fittings and I dont think the Nucast kit provided many parts for the Cab area I declined with thanks ,and have sourced the bits I need via Dave Bradwells NER castings (another highly recomended supplier and response via email). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed82CB Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Does anyoine have the contact details and/or catalogue of the Nu-Cast partners? thanks becca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, Shed82CB said: Does anyoine have the contact details and/or catalogue of the Nu-Cast partners? thanks becca Halfway up the previous page... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Craigw Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2021 After wondering how to get hold of a kit I decided to do the obvious thing. An email to Branchlines produced a reply and a few days later a call to Brian (I am in Australia) saw card details exchanged. Today a 2021 class saddle tank kit arrived. Crisp white metal castings and a nickel- silver chassis, it seems pretty good to me. Regards, Craig W 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2021 Branchlines, P.O. Box 4293, WESTBURY, BA13 9AA, UK Tel./Fax: +44(0)1373 822231 Mon.-Thurs. 9.30-13.00, 14.00-18.00 I have attached their most up to date list having just ordered from Brian. What fab service. Not sure if its of interest or relevance but I've also attached the Branchlines parts. Their service is great. NuCast list 09.21.pdfNuCast list 09.21.pdf Cat 4mm Loco Accessories pdf 01.21.pdf 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Chuffer Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said: I have attached their most up to date list Hey!!! And from the NuCast list 09.21.pdf, item NC012 - MR/LMS Kirtley 2F/1F 0-6-0, Christmas come early...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2021 Just to add my two pence worth, Nu-Cast Partners (Branchlines and SEF) offer a really good service and I would recommend the kits. I have built a C2X 0-6-0 and a U class 2-6-0 with great results. Long may they prosper! Kind regards, Richard B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, MR Chuffer said: Hey!!! And from the NuCast list 09.21.pdf, item NC012 - MR/LMS Kirtley 2F/1F 0-6-0, Christmas come early...... I'm trying to understand what is included in this kit. I assume not wheels/axles, gearbox, motor. Since there is no asterisk, not newly-designed etched frames. So what form does the chassis take? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: I'm trying to understand what is included in this kit. I assume not wheels/axles, gearbox, motor. Since there is no asterisk, not newly-designed etched frames. So what form does the chassis take? I would check. As the 15XX doesn't say "etched chassis", but I'm pretty sure it's got one along with the valve gear. Some of the kits were revamped a few years ago. Some of the later kits had etched chassis from new such as the SR Lord Nelson. They don't come with wheels/motor/etc. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said: I would check. You're right of course. No substitute for speaking to the human beings themselves! (Said with feeling: just been arguing with a stupid bank website bot!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Nu-Cast (old company) had some very basic etched chassis, which some may prefer. From memory Dave (Ellis) said they might be using existing chassis where they still existed 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 15:24, Compound2632 said: I'm trying to understand what is included in this kit. I assume not wheels/axles, gearbox, motor. Since there is no asterisk, not newly-designed etched frames. So what form does the chassis take? The kit includes an etched brass chassis for the loco and a N/S one for the tender that includes pull rods. (These are the same as provided by Autocom and not the original stamped brass plates that K's used. We've added some whitemetal brakes for the tender. For the loco we have provided an additional brass sheet with brake blocks and pull rods or though you can barely see them. 9 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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