Source for 7mm Axleguards/W Irons

[Miserable]

Hi, I'm looking for cast 7mm axleguards/W irons for a BR12t van (with split axles boxes I think they are called) and a Presflo with roller bearings. I've searched the web/eBay and anywhere else I can think of, Invertrain, Wizard, Dave Parkins etc but while there are loads out there, none of the ones I'm after appear. Is there a source anyone knows of?

[brossard]

Slaters do a BR Standard Van (12T) kit.  I don't know what the axle boxes you are seeking (I did a search but came up empty) look like, but I have bought bits broken out of kits from Slaters in the past.  Perhaps some modification is possible.

 

https://slatersplastikard.com/linePage.php?sfx=JPG&pid=7064

 

I have a JLTRT Presflo but haven't really had a good look yet.

 

John

 

Another thought - you may be able to do something with Slaters 71546 BR Sprung Axleguards.  These are etched brass.  You need to source your own axle boxes.

 

Here's a pic:

 

 

Note the included bearings and coil springs.

 

Edited June 20 by brossard

[hmrspaul]

First class kits do a Presflo and may have parts available. https://www.firstclasskits.co.uk/presflo-cement-hoppers7442fb72

 

As mentioned Slaters do the 12T van with two piece axleboxes. Some of their other kits have the same frame and running gear. 

 

Paul

[Hal Nail]

Parkside (Peco) do roller bearing axle boxes as well as the split type in the grampus kit (amongst other) and sell spare sprues.

 

The Slaters van kit actually has spare W irons and two types of axle box that arent used (unless I just got lucky).

 

Worth asking in wanted since anyone with either kit will have spares (although may not be willing to part with them!)

Edited June 20 by Hal Nail

[Miserable]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking to replace a damaged/miss cast white metal (both my bad for not checking) ones on assembled kits so Slater's isn't really an option, equally the Slaters/Hobby Holidays sprung axle guards would mean replacing all and hacking the chassis about. I'll give First Class a ring (the bits are actually for two their kits ) and see if spares is an option.

[Miserable]

These are the offenders, the axle box on the left of the van has somehow 'expanded' compared to the others, it doesn't look too bad in the photo but has a slightly oversize look compared to the others. The Presflo looks fine, but one axle guard moved a bit while the epoxy was hardening and the axle is twisted as a result - I didn't notice until too late! I can hack them off, or rather melt them off, I think without trashing the whole wagon.