RMweb Premium jessy1692 Posted February 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2014 Evening RT, just wondering if BArber may be making an appearence alongside your Pecket & Drewery this year? Just winding up bashing a langley WD Hunslet at the mo so would love to complete the set of Harrogate Gas Works locos, just thinking if these locos are popular would you consider marketing a conversion kit to make 'Spence'r out of a WD Hunslet? Nice brass cab, and new chimney/dome castings, chassis kit based on an 08 would be good too! Just a thought, maybe for to put in the maybe one day pile! Cheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 ....chassis kit based on an 08 would be good too! Is there a market for an 08 chassis kit now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Is there a market for an 08 chassis kit now? Ivan - I think that James is referring to the possibility of body kits suitable for mounting on a Farish outside framed 08 chassis. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Well some proper spring castings certainly. Beeg and meaty, not thin and weedy... For a 4mm 08 that is. Edited February 7, 2014 by iak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jessy1692 Posted February 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2014 Is there a market for an 08 chassis kit now? Sorry Horse, i did mean a chassis kit for a wd hunslet based on thw farish 08 , the pecket i built with rt's chassis is impecable Cheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2014 A Dapol terrier would make a good chassis for a WD Hunslet, if you can find one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have used RT's S&L buffers on my most recent kit build, and they certainly add a lot of character Paul A. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Very nice Paul, High Level kit? It's come together really well. By chance, I was priming some of Roberts S&L buffers just yesterday for a project which is coming to completion, they are very nicely cast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Yes that's right Arthur. It seems that some of the Stanton locomotives had a modified buffer beams to accept them also, which I have tried to replicate here. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted February 11, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2014 Looks very good paul. Hi James, Havnt done anything with barber as I'm awaiting for her to be restored to get her right. A chassis kit in N gauge wouldn't be viable due to costs, neville's N drive rtr chassis is good value for money and supplied already running. I can look into doing a etched cab and chimney for Spencer but won't be for a while, got a few other products to complete which I will come to. My Next 4mm scale loco kit which I'm hoping the test etch will be ok is a pre war 100hp sentinel which was built from the 1920's and even the LMS and later ( had one for sue at Clee hill in shropshire. There's one being restored at Avon Valley railway which the've helped me with research. Not long after will be the streamlined sentinel 100hp which only 6 was built. A test etch is forthcoming but won't be a fully complete kit as yet as I need to get to the real locos to check some details. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jessy1692 Posted February 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2014 Cheers RT, thought you might be waiting till it re appears, last heard its at Keef's including boiler but cant see a definate date for a return. It was just a thought regarding the cabs iv just done my own out of plasticard but thought it might sit well with the other gas works kits. Lets hope Barber isnt too far away. Cheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted April 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hello everyone, I'll be present at scalefour north in wakefield this weekend, whilst there is isn't anything new to release for this show due to work commitments, there will be built up test etches of the next 2 loco kits. Just received another batch of etches so will see if the next test etches comes out ok including my first 7mm scale narrow gauge wagon kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hello everyone, I'll be present at scalefour north in wakefield this weekend, whilst there is isn't anything new to release for this show due to work commitments, there will be built up test etches of the next 2 loco kits. Just received another batch of etches so will see if the next test etches comes out ok including my first 7mm scale narrow gauge wagon kit? will you have your cyl/ valvegear for the farish 08 with you at the show ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted April 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi Brian, I'll have most of the range of valve gear parts but not all as well as much 4mm scale NG kits and parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hot of the workbench, a pair of Robert's Dinorwic wagons; The maintenence wagon on the left has had the cast end supports replaced with brass strip. Couplings are RT with the larger size loop. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jessy1692 Posted June 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Just a quick thanks for the quick shipping if the 13 conversion bit RT, always appreciated, caught me out though thinking 2 sets of buffer beams were included, should have read the description on your site properly! Order for master beefy beams on the way. Cheers James P.s word is that Barber is finished and will be at the Yorkshire Show next month before going to Alston, if you need some pics ill be there with work so can sneak off for a bit if it would help you out with the forthcoming kit? Edited June 5, 2014 by jessy1692 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Any luck with the Maunsell "N" footplate etch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Judging by the website announcement, it looks like RT Models is experiencing "various problems", which are affecting orders, it would seem. Has anyone ordered parts recently? If so, how long did it take to process? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted August 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone, Been a bit quiet on here for the last few months, hopefully things will be as normal as they can be now. The 7mm scale hudson tipper wagon is now available once again having been updated with separate brake gear and a working locking mechanism for the tipper. They also come as a etch with bearings, buffers, couplings and wheels are extra to allow you to mix and match on parts. The 4mm scale 100hp prewar heavy be sentinel should be released at EM north and scaleforum in september. http://www.rtmodels.co.uk/csc_1882.jpg http://www.rtmodels.co.uk/csc_1878.jpg Later on will be the streamlined version. http://www.rtmodels.co.uk/dsc_1687.jpg [url=http://www.rtmodels.co.uk/csc_1884.jpg]http://www.rtmodels.co.uk/csc_1884.jpg Edited August 7, 2014 by RThompson 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I see you've managed to be busy Robert. Both Sentinels look very promising. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted August 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2014 Busy Adam? Just things getting in the way sadly. These was drawn up earlier this year although I now have the missing information for the streamlined sentinel as I went to photograph and measure them a month ago. As to the N class footplate horsetan, to be honest I keep changing the design as it's quite complicated to draw (can I just do castings please) due to bachmanns interesting footplate and chassis design but think I may have cracked it by now including the one piece fold up N1 cylinders. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 ...N class footplate horsetan, to be honest I keep changing the design as it's quite complicated to draw (can I just do castings please) due to bachmanns interesting footplate and chassis design but think I may have cracked it by now including the one piece fold up N1 cylinders. Can't wait to buy one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2014 Can't wait to buy one! Just the one HT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Just the one HT? If he manages to get on to the various "U" variations, I'll have a few of those as well!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Is there a market for an 08 chassis kit now?I think there is. The Bachmann 08 is several mm out of loading gauge. Can't comment about the Hornby but the Bachmann constantly collides with platforms etc. Considering just how popular this model is (and therefore how many are sold), there is an opportunity going begging for one of the finescale manufacturers. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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