coaches

Following a brief discussion in Heather’s coach-building thread, herewith a brief description of my tool for making the “G” shaped commode handles from wire. I made it for 7mm, because I’m too miserly to purchase Slaters ones! When I did this, Slaters lost-wax brass were about 50p each, and...

I've just put up a new website, and the idea of this one is that it will only contain models that I can produce in a reasonable time. There is a redirect from the original site, but it may give a 404 if you are expecting a particular page.

I like Malcolm Binns' kits (Side Lines). It all started when I had a small inheritance and I bought a Lee Marsh Jubilee (Bushbury 3B Jub 45688 Polyphemus) and had enough left over to buy a coach. Lee recommended I contact Malcolm and he had a Crimson and Cream Open First Period III to sell...

Hello. I have one of my B set coaches on my work bench upside down with one of its bogies ready to remove pending a rewheel to S7. However those crafty Chinese folk have placed a bit of a booby-trap therein by way of wires attached to the bogies for the car lighting. I am struggling to overcome...

Here are the official photos of the most recent set of Colletts. The client requested Kadee knuckle couplers between the coaches, with screw links at the outer ends. The finish is slightly weathered BR Carmine and Cream. Diagram E127 First/Third Composite. Diagram C54 All Third...

I'm just about to build a MOK 14xx, and the WR steam era is something very new to me. Please can anyone help with identifying the type of coaches behind the loco. Also, it would be of help to know if they are avaliable as an etched kit. Thanks in advance, and promise to post updates on the...

Hi all, I've just asked Brian Dale if he has any recollections of GE 4 wheel carriages being used for anything other than passenger use, but thought that whilst I'm at it I would put it out there amongst the rest of the forum. I bought 3 GE Models 4 wheel 3rd class coach kits a while back...

Last week I was given sight of a drawing showing the installation of a vacuum cylinder in a Mk.1 underframe, top / side / section views in the traditional arrangement. My immediate reaction was that I had not seen such a juxtaposition of parts before... particularly the placement of the DA...

The carriage is in one of the service sets on the Mid-Hants Railway. The Vintage Carriage Trust Register considers this carriage as being of historical importance and these photos show why... to enter this coach is like stepping into another world with unusual design details in all directions...

First Open no. 3070 is part of a service set and in use on the Mid Hants Railway. This post offers some interior views of the carriage. To start with a detail that is proving difficult to tie down - just how many fire extinguishers per carriage? This photo shows the only extinguisher that...

Hi, Could anyone tell me what colour first class curtains should be in maroon MK1's plaese? Phill

Hello, Finally got round to making a start on this a while ago and on some photos of Gresley coaches there is a horizontal pipe that runs along the solebar. Would that apply to this coach running in the BR period up to withdrawal? Alan

Second Open no. 4808 is within a garden centre and accessible to the public during the opening hours of the garden centre. The carriage is an extension to the cafeteria and can be used by those taking tea in the cafe. The Vintage Carriage Trust Register has an entry for this coach, the details...

Do you know your Bullieds from your Maunsells ? Your 4 COR's from your 2 BIL's ?? Just Like the Real Thing are looking for knowledgable people to help them out to hopefully produce a series of kits for the Southern Enthusiast coaches & EMU's

As I have (just about) finished the tank wagon and 16 ton wagon I had a choice of starting an 08 shunter or the brake goods. Having decided on the 08 shunter I fell at the first hurdle. I folded up the inner frames and tried to solder laminate the strengthening pieces with the resistance...

Since this is a genuinely GW piece of kit it seems sensible to start a thread in the appropriate forum. :) This started as a ‘simple’ re-gauging and detailing project retaining the original chassis. A quick – and far from comprehensive – tally of the work done, however, suggests that I may have...

Hope this is the right place for this posting. As threatened earlier today here's details about a 7mm Plasticard vehicle as sold by AnD Models, bought through MSC. I was amazed at the price and value - it was about £14. In fact, having built one I was sufficiently impressed to buy another...

It's going to be a while before I actually cut the first etch on this model, but I wanted to just leave this here as food for thought. I collected a box from Mr Carr today. It's an MMP Mk1 RMB (miniature buffet) kit, with the interior detail kit. :thumbs: I've procured a suitable ring binder...

No, not a kettle. A pair of JLTRT Mk1s, in their original as-built condition - or at least, as close as JLTRT kits can be. I was in two minds about making a thread on this build. It's not like you haven't seen Mk1s being built before. The models were already started by a previous builder...

I'll come up with a better thread title at some point. After the tale of three Colletts, I have a pair of LNWR third class coaches on my bench. They have an interesting life story. Chowbent Castings produced the LNWR M57 motor driving trailer in both 4mm and 7mm scales (I have the 4mm one...