jwealleans Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Hi Johan, You won’t find a better brass kit than one of Arthur’s to start with. The J73 was the first I built, but I’m sure the J71 or J72 would be a good start. I had built other brass kits before but that just showed me how good Arthur’s are. Janet, please pass on my best wishes to your dad. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Please add me tp the waiting list for an F8 kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted May 16 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16 On 14/05/2024 at 02:15, Johan DC said: Hello Janet, are any of the available or waiting list kits recommended for a novice? I’ve never build a loco before (apart from old Airfix and Revell ones) but I do have experience in wagon building and brass soldering. Hello Johan, Thank you for your enquiry and my apologies for the slow reply. I’ve spoken to Dad to ask him if any of the kits are easier to build than the others. From what I understand, they are all about the same in difficulty. JWelleans, on the post after yours, has made some helpful comments, which may help you to decide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Janet 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2001 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Good afternoon Janet. Could I be added to the list for a F8 please, is there a J73 still available? I'll take one if there is. Is there an update on the status of the C6 please. All the best, Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyViking Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Hi Janet can you put me down for an F8 in the next run please? thanks andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium finelines Posted July 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10 (edited) I’ve just been talking to Arthur’s daughter about his Q5. She is running short of sandboxes and I don’t have the moulds. Can one of you experts confirm the those on the Q6 are the same? You may recall I did a whitemetal kit for that and we still have the moulds. Roger Edited July 10 by finelines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 (edited) Looking at the below links, I cannot see any major differences (if any). https://www.lner.info/locos/Q/q5.php https://www.lner.info/locos/Q/q6.php Mick Edited July 10 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon4470 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I happen to have the Chivers Q6 and Arthur’s Q5 in “stock”. I agree with Mick that these look to be the same….. Side on view (Q5 on top, Q6 beneath)….resting on the Q6 box top And underneath the views look similar as well….. Hope these help. Jon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted July 11 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11 14 hours ago, Jon4470 said: I happen to have the Chivers Q6 and Arthur’s Q5 in “stock”. Thank you Jon, that's really helpful to know. Janet (Arthur's daughter) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon4470 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 4 hours ago, ArthurK said: Thank you Jon, that's really helpful to know. Janet (Arthur's daughter) Hello Janet It’s a pleasure….happy to help. I’m just very glad that you are making the kits available - it is much appreciated. Jon 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 Hello Everyone! I’m asking for help again. I need some 1mm square brass rods for the slide bars on the D20 and Tennant. Dad used to buy them from Eileen’s Emporium but I’m struggling to find another supplier. I’ve seen a couple of suppliers on EBay but suggestions from you lovely folks, would be fantastic. Kind regards, Janet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_man Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 21 minutes ago, ArthurK said: Hello Everyone! I’m asking for help again. I need some 1mm square brass rods for the slide bars on the D20 and Tennant. Dad used to buy them from Eileen’s Emporium but I’m struggling to find another supplier. I’ve seen a couple of suppliers on EBay but suggestions from you lovely folks, would be fantastic. Kind regards, Janet Hello Janet, Cambrian Models took over some of Eileen's metal products and the square sections can be found here: https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/Brass-Square-Bar-c160714515 Best regards, Steve Canada 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, Retro_man said: Cambrian Models took over some of Eileen's metal products and the square sections can be found here: https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/Brass-Square-Bar-c160714515 Thank you so much, Steve! It’s good to have that information. I’ve had a quick look and it seems ok, not quite the perfect length but I can work around that. Kind regards Janet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Isherwood Posted August 22 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 19 minutes ago, ArthurK said: Thank you so much, Steve! It’s good to have that information. I’ve had a quick look and it seems ok, not quite the perfect length but I can work around that. Kind regards Janet They MAY be prepared to supply a more suitable length, pro-rata. John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted August 22 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22 Janet, @northeastern 4D Models in London also supply brass rod in 1m lengths: https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Item/Brass-rod-1000mm/ITM1943 At £4.80 per length it looks very reasonable. May be worth following up? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Isherwood Posted August 22 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 32 minutes ago, sjp23480 said: Janet, @northeastern 4D Models in London also supply brass rod in 1m lengths: https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Item/Brass-rod-1000mm/ITM1943 At £4.80 per length it looks very reasonable. May be worth following up? Steve That's rod - what is sought is 1mm. square section. John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_man Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, ArthurK said: Thank you so much, Steve! It’s good to have that information. I’ve had a quick look and it seems ok, not quite the perfect length but I can work around that. Kind regards Janet You are welcome. When I built Arthur's D20 and Q5 kits I replaced the 1mm square brass with 1mm square nickel silver as I thought the colour was more realistic. I purchased it from Mainly Trains about 10 years ago and unfortunately they too are no longer in business. Luckily I have enough left to last me the rest of my life providing I can remember where I put it :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 22 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, ArthurK said: Thank you so much, Steve! It’s good to have that information. I’ve had a quick look and it seems ok, not quite the perfect length but I can work around that. Kind regards Janet Also available from Hobby Holidays in 305mm and 1000mm lengths: https://www.hobbyholidays.co.uk/Cat 55 Sq Bar.php HTH 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted August 22 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22 Sorry, posted the wrong link: here is the square strip: https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Strip-Shape/Square-Rectangular-Strip/Metal/Item/Brass-square-rod-1000mm/ITM3598 1mm square is £6.30 per metre. Apologies and thanks @John Isherwood for pointing it out. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 4 hours ago, John Isherwood said: They MAY be prepared to supply a more suitable length, pro-rata. John Isherwood. Thank you, John. I might investigate further, although I think Cambrian Models will be fine. I’ll work around the 250mm length. Kind regards, Janet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 3 hours ago, sjp23480 said: Janet, @northeastern 4D Models in London also supply brass rod in 1m lengths: https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Item/Brass-rod-1000mm/ITM1943 At £4.80 per length it looks very reasonable. May be worth following up? Steve Thank you, Steve, Ive had a look and they also supply the square rods that I’m looking for. Kind regards, Janet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 2 hours ago, Retro_man said: Luckily I have enough left to last me the rest of my life providing I can remember where I put it :-) Ha ha! That sounds very much like Dad, bless him. He’s so sure we’ve already got some but all I found was a 60mm length. That may stretch to 3 slide bars! :) I’ll bear in mind your nickel silver substitute. Kind regards, Janet 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 22 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, polybear said: Also available from Hobby Holidays in 305mm and 1000mm lengths: https://www.hobbyholidays.co.uk/Cat 55 Sq Bar.php HTH Thank you, HTH! They seem to have a good selection. Now that I have several possibilities, I can start comparing prices and postage. Kind regards, Janet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted August 23 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23 Good Morning, Everyone! Thank you so much for all your help in locating places that can supply 1mm square brass rods. You’ve all been brilliant. Unbelievably, NONE of the mentioned companies had been listed in the Google searches that I had made, so I’m truly grateful to the modelling community for re-directing me to the right places. Kind regards, Janet 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Janet, A further source if you need one: http://www.metalsmith.co.uk/metals-materials.htm Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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