Trade ABS Models/Wrightlines/Classic Commercials News
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Correct - Adrian recommended Slaters. None of them have wheels.
Ah yes - Those wheels. They were Adrian's attempt to produce some budget wheels. - we have quite a lot of the 3 hole wagon wagon, & 3' 7" coach. We will put them on the site as a budget wheel option. They look fine in most respects and might be ideal for a vehicle that spends most of it's time in a siding or tucked away in the corner of a yard. They seem to be quite 'true' so may be absolutely fine for running. Each set comes with PTFE tubing as a bearing. I'll put 'em on the site next week.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
My 3 ABS wagon kits arrived safely this morning, thanks David.
Had a quick look inside one box this morning, packed in May 1993 by the looks of the Radio Times packing! Takes me back, I was sitting my university finals...
Anyway, the castings look clean and crisp. Should be a nice build, although I think I'll upgrade the drawing pin buffers. I assume they are drawing pins?
Any tips on building them appreciated.
Had a quick look inside one box this morning, packed in May 1993 by the looks of the Radio Times packing! Takes me back, I was sitting my university finals...
Anyway, the castings look clean and crisp. Should be a nice build, although I think I'll upgrade the drawing pin buffers. I assume they are drawing pins?
Any tips on building them appreciated.
Tony Overton
Western Thunderer
In the past I had used dear old Araldite for the main body parts, but now I've tended to use Superglue. So I'll be interested to hear which glue you use, or indeed if you opt for low melt solder.
Tony Overton
Western Thunderer
I'd certainly replace the drawing pin buffer heads. With care Slaters sprung buffers can be fitted.
Well as we say in the announcement on our site - the pins will be going once the wagons are produced by us. What we are selling currently are the kits that Adrian had packed prior to his ceasing trading, and obviously the price reflects this.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Definitely not a complaint David and the kits are great value as they stand. Adding modern buffers to the new production will be icing on the cake.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
I'm not sure yet what to use. I've not done any white metal kit soldering for 10+ years and don't really want to experiment on the wagon sides
John TAYLOR
Western Thunderer
I'm not sure yet what to use. I've not done any white metal kit soldering for 10+ years and don't really want to experiment on the wagon sides
Gorrilla Glue is the way to go...... the blue cap.
No real need to change the drawing pin buffer heads as I don`t know a replacement buffer that is as good profile wise as Adrians product.
They take a little while to fettle ....but that used to be called `modelling`
Eastsidepilot
Western Thunderer
They take a little while to fettle ....but that used to be called `modelling`
Still is 'round here
Col.
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
May I ask here where did the Zero One gauge O kits for?
Thanks
Julian
Thanks
Julian
The Zero Zephyrs. I got eight kits [the four diesel shunters, a simplex, and the Wickham Trolley + two LSWR steam locos and the 36 Ton breakdown crane - the rest went elsewhere. I know but I don't know if he has announced it so I'll leave it to him.
Osgood
Western Thunderer
Simplex?
I can't find any reference on the www to a Zero Zephyrs Simplex - is it by any chance a re-gauged WD Tin Turtle (example pictured taken from Martyn Welch's website - this one may be modified from a Wrightlines NG kit), or the standard civvy model with cast ends, or something altogether different?
I can't find any reference on the www to a Zero Zephyrs Simplex - is it by any chance a re-gauged WD Tin Turtle (example pictured taken from Martyn Welch's website - this one may be modified from a Wrightlines NG kit), or the standard civvy model with cast ends, or something altogether different?
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Thanks for the feedback but I was wondering what happened to the ex Underhill kits such as the 517 loco?
Thanks
Julian
Thanks
Julian
Well as I said they will surely announce it whenever they choose.
Simplex?
I can't find any reference on the www to a Zero Zephyrs Simplex - is it by any chance a re-gauged WD Tin Turtle (example pictured taken from Martyn Welch's website - this one may be modified from a Wrightlines NG kit), or the standard civvy model with cast ends, or something altogether different?
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Yes - as in your colour photo. We obviously have the narrow gauge simplexes so it makes sense for us to have the standard gauge one too. We have a few in stock at a good price. Will put them up on the site next week.
daifly
Western Thunderer
Allow me:Simplex?
I can't find any reference on the www to a Zero Zephyrs Simplex - is it by any chance a re-gauged WD Tin Turtle (example pictured taken from Martyn Welch's website - this one may be modified from a Wrightlines NG kit), or the standard civvy model with cast ends, or something altogether different?
From the Zero Zephyrs 2012 catalogue.
Dave
freelance7
Western Thunderer
Julian,
I believe CPS Models purchased the rest of the Zero Zephyr range? As they make note of it in the link below.
CSP Models - 7mm Kits
Paul
I believe CPS Models purchased the rest of the Zero Zephyr range? As they make note of it in the link below.
CSP Models - 7mm Kits
Paul