7mm Aneurin Bridge ( St Stephen’s General station )

[mickoo]

I got a very pleasant reply from Laurie, which explained that yes, they would be doing packs for locos, yes they can supply castings to exisiting customers, but no, he thinks that selling individual castings is a "dead end".

Perhaps someone ought to explain that to Laurie Griffin, Andy Beaton et al?

Anyway, back to the topic........

To clarify.....in case anyone is mistaken..... I support packs of details tailored for specific models, I'll willingly buy a pack and perhaps only use 50% of it if it's 50% I need.

I'd concur that for JLTRT to supply individual parts is a 'potential' dead end, they make and supply kits and that is their forte', the like of Andy Beaton and Laurie Griffin are already established as 'individual' parts suppliers and that suits their business model.

I'd also tentatively suggest that modelers of diesels are no where near the level of 'kettles' and thus cast parts for steam engines is a much more viable business, indeed JLTRT already supply detail packs for steam engines and they are very good from what I can see.

My previous missive was simply aimed at 'some' being able to get parts and others not, I applaud their venture into this arena and thank those that 'assisted' them with that decision and will support them as and when the time requires with future projects, I wish them well with this addition to their catalogue.

I think the correct terminology would be 'Bravo chaps!'

 

[mickoo]

There we go everyone gets the castings and we are all happy,
Just in case any one is interested I've commissioned Pete Harvey to do some etched timkin covers for the hymek which should be available soon, just another little detail to improve the heljan model.

There were some posts recently that spoke about the lengths of 7mm Hymeks, I don't recall a conclusion as to which was the correct length, JLTRT, Heljan, Big Big train. Granted the details do not care what length the loco is, but which one is right?

 

[Jordan]

There were some posts recently that spoke about the lengths of 7mm Hymeks, I don't recall a conclusion as to which was the correct length, JLTRT, Heljan, Big Big train. Granted the details do not care what length the loco is, but which one is right?

IIRC Phill's measurements pointed to the HJ Hymek being correct. Certainly the JLTRT chassis was longer.

 

[iploffy]

Bit condescending with that, aren't they..??

Try asking for anything.

 

[Compton castle]

Back to Ranelagh Bridge and the next wagon will be this ex GW gas oil tanker, it is currently being scratch built by Michelle Davidson & once complete it will be used as a proof for a kit from JLTRT

 

[Colin M]

Bit condescending with that, aren't they..??

I call it 'arrogant and offensive'. I probably should suppress the urge not to cut my nose off to spite my face here, but when I read something like that, I have the strongest urge to vote with my wallet and say 'stick your detailing parts where the sun don't shine!' 0/10 for that sales pitch!

 

[Compton castle]

Back on with the Hymek and today at the Bristol show I bought some nice wire and once home set about adding the pipe runs on the bogies,

A big thanks to King John for supplying me with the next set of templot plans for RB, look forward to seeing you at the Newport O gauge show April 12th

 

[Compton castle]

And today I've made up the pipes and painted the, using heat shrink tube,
I've put the original buffers back on just to see how it's all looking and temp fixed the middle plough.
The mis match in red will not matter once it's been weathered

 

[Compton castle]

The etched bogie steps from Pete Harvey, these have been available for a while now but have the added BR timkin covers as well which I commissioned him to do for me,
Once built,

The difference is huge, thanks to OzzyO for building them up for me.

 

[alcazar]

Is Pete making those available?

 

[OzzyO]

Hello all,

reading the last page or so some of the posts just sound like lets knock JLTRT just because you can't buy what you want off them. Have you tried to get parts from DJH that are not in the catalogue? Just because the part is made doesn't mean that the Co. has to sell them to you. Some will some won't, it's up to them.

Both Steve and myself know PW, and after a lot of talking about selling detailing parts for RTR Diesels (that they do the parts for) It was suggested that the parts be sold as a pack. At first this went down like a lead balloon. After a bit more talking, the idea was starting to work.

It's early days but it should work for all of you given a bit of time. Think about the SDKs for the steam locos, these took time to produce,

OzzyO.

 

[Compton castle]

Is Pete making those available?

The steps have been available for a while I think the timkin covers will be in the range now as well.

 

[Steph Dale]

Have you tried to get parts from DJH that are not in the catalogue? Just because the part is made doesn't mean that the Co. has to sell them to you. Some will some won't, it's up to them.

Paul,
Yes I have. It's rarely a problem.

I have also tried to get spares for incorrect/damaged kit parts from JLTRT and failed, although that might be down to my lack of persistence. After emailing on a couple of occasions and attempting to phone a few times I ran out of ideas.
Steph

 

[OzzyO]

Paul,
Yes I have. It's rarely a problem.

I have also tried to get spares for incorrect/damaged kit parts from JLTRT and failed, although that might be down to my lack of persistence. After emailing on a couple of occasions and attempting to phone a few times I ran out of ideas.
Steph

Hello Steph,

if you can do a scan/photo of the part or part No. that can help. I've always found Laurie to be helpful and no it's not just because I know the boss.

I build kits for a lot of people from a good few ranges.

OzzyO.

 

[OzzyO]

Hello all,

I think that some of you think that JLTRT is a big company employing 100s of people, wrong its about 2 or 3 people. Laurie who runs the workshop also has to deal with the orders and help with the design as well, then you have the shows that he attendant's, to think about.

All of us 7mm modellers have benefited by the cash injection that PW has put into the hobby, and shown that the hobby is for all, not just for the few.

OzzyO.
AKA Paul Hannah.

 

[3 LINK]

Paul,
Yes I have. It's rarely a problem.

I have also tried to get spares for incorrect/damaged kit parts from JLTRT and failed, although that might be down to my lack of persistence. After emailing on a couple of occasions and attempting to phone a few times I ran out of ideas.
Steph

Evening Steph,

Obviously I can only speak of my dealings with JLTRT and I cannot fault their after sales service,

1/ B Set, both coaches were missing various castings, after phoning Laurie in the morning, received the parts next morning.

2/ Wrong resin boiler in kit, was replaced without question and told I could keep the other boiler. So if anyone wants to build a 72xx send me a pm .

3/ Poorly cast white metal smoke box saddle, was sent replacement the next day.

ATB,

Martyn.

P.S. Perhaps Laurie knew I worked for a finance company in the debt collecting department, and I would send the boys round .

 

[Compton castle]

Martyn
You do realise I'm going to rope you in to building a point for Ranelagh Bridge ;-)

 

[Phill Dyson]

All of us 7mm modellers have benefited by the cash injection that PW has put into the hobby, and shown that the hobby is for all, not just for the few.

That's a bit of a sweeping generalization isn't it? ....... I'm not aware of any benefits I have had from JLTRT's involvement in 7mm, although that may change if these diesel detailing kits do become available.

 

[mickoo]

Hello all,

reading the last page or so some of the posts just sound like lets knock JLTRT just because you can't buy what you want off them.

OzzyO.

If that's aimed at me then the answer is yes, but not because I can't buy it, but because they choose only to sell to certain individuals, we can't all be PW or Lauries 'mates' so the majority of 7mm modelers have to sit and watch others crow about how easy it is to get parts from them, often when their own requests have fallen on deaf ears.

I've nothing against any of the staff and other than the one incident at Telford have found them more than approachable, I also appreciate that they cannot cater for every Tom Dick and Harrys whim.

I simply find, always have and always will, the practice of letting 'some' dip into the parts bin whilst the majority are held at arms length distasteful, it's just bad cricket old chap.....in my books.

It's not aimed solely at JLTRT but this thread is about them so it's pertinent in that respect and thus my comments may appear to single them out, they do not, I feel the same about anyone who carries out this practice.

Right!, I'm done being a miserable git, off to Autocad for some etch work for a new project, if I can decide which one that is , choice of three and it'll probably come down to spinning the bottle LOL.

 

[mickoo]

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The etched bogie steps from Pete Harvey, these have been available for a while now but have the added BR timkin covers as well which I commissioned him to do for me,
Once built,
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The difference is huge, thanks to OzzyO for building them up for me.

They look much better! nice and fiddly too I suspect