Etched Scavenger Roof Fan Grill for 7mm Heljan 37

[CME & Bottlewasher]

[quote=""CME & Bottlewasher"":1coqcso9]
The MMP mainline diesel detailing kit contains some fans yet not the grills

Possibly because there were so many variations of grille styles and sizes on all the different Classes of diesel..? :? :scratch:[/quote:1coqcso9]


Yes I guess :scratch:

I love these detail kits yet perhaps various etched surrounds - with bolt detail - could be supplied and then the modeller adds the appropriate cross bracing etc...

CME :wave:

 

[CME & Bottlewasher]

[quote=""Purple-haze"":3if5mb6n]AFAIK shawplan do an etched fan kit ------ it retails at ?20 !!


regards


Rog

Hi Rog :wave:

That's what I heard - I am happy that one is made, yet ?20, that is a disproportional price when compared to 4mm (or at least the last time that I bought one) Oh I know why that is, it's all down to the pricing strategy for 7mm products - 'wet yer finger stick it in the air and see what 7mm buyers will bear!' :twisted: (I am a poet and I didnt even know it :lol: ).

Cheers,

CME :wave:[/quote:3if5mb6n]


Hi :wave:

Just found out that that Shawplan are under new ownership - a very knowoledgable and helpful chap called Brian - and are updating many of their 4mm products (to P4 type standards) whilst keeping the older range for those who still wish to use such

I also found out that the Heljan 37 (7mm scale) Fan grill kit from them also comes with the correct roof section/plating and is correctly shaped too, with just a little profiling and fettling needed to fit. So it would appear that offers better value for money than just a grill set Thus better value for money then

Cheers,

CME :wave:

 

[CME & Bottlewasher]

[quote=""CME & Bottlewasher"":31bkd7ck][quote=""Purple-haze"":31bkd7ck]AFAIK shawplan do an etched fan kit ------ it retails at ?20 !!


regards


Rog

Hi Rog :wave:

That's what I heard - I am happy that one is made, yet ?20, that is a disproportional price when compared to 4mm (or at least the last time that I bought one) Oh I know why that is, it's all down to the pricing strategy for 7mm products - 'wet yer finger stick it in the air and see what 7mm buyers will bear!' :twisted: (I am a poet and I didnt even know it :lol: ).

Cheers,

CME :wave:[/quote:31bkd7ck]


Hi :wave:

Just found out that that Shawplan are under new ownership - a very knowoledgable and helpful chap called Brian - and are updating many of their 4mm products (to P4 type standards) whilst keeping the older range for those who still wish to use such

I also found out that the Heljan 37 (7mm scale) Fan grill kit from them also comes with the correct roof section/plating and is correctly shaped too, with just a little profiling and fettling needed to fit. So it would appear that offers better value for money than just a grill set Thus better value for money then

Cheers,

CME :wave:[/quote:31bkd7ck]

Hi guys :wave:

After a chat with Brian at Shawplan I ordered the '37' Grill kit and it arrived, very prompthy, on Saturday morning (I hope to Post a phot. of it soon), and very nice it is too, pretty compreshensive too.

It will require a little more of a brave and steady hand than first antcipated so as to fit, yet the loco will be all the better for it

I understand that my purchase was the last of the batch, yet Brian is trying to gauge the demand for such products from the 7mm diesel fraternity - so more may follow, he also mentioned that if the demand is sufficent he may produce some other detail parts for the Heljan '37' - including (if one is brave enough) a window etch system very akin to those for his latest 4mm range. I also understand that he maybe producing some Frost Grills too.......

Amongst other projects I hope to detail and fettle the bogies on my 'visiting' '37' - yet more winter projects :lol:

Cheers,

CME :wave:

 

[D1054]

Hi CME,

Sounds good - can you pleasepost a picture of the etch for us?

Cheers,

Ian.

 

[CME & Bottlewasher]

Hi CME,

Sounds good - can you pleasepost a picture of the etch for us?

Cheers,

Ian.

Hi Ian,

Sorry , been a bit busy of late, and lost track of this Post, I will endeavour to take some phots tomorrow for you

All the best,

CME :wave: