Hi Folks,
With Guildex at Stafford coming up, we thought it was time for a news update.
Firstly, we expect to have a small number of kits for the new Princess Coronation 'Semi' available at Stafford. The kit will be based on the existing Princess Coronation kit with a new smokebox in resin, a replacement cab with the narrow front windows and new deflectors to provide the variant without the toe holds, both of which are in etched brass. The introductory price will be £615, which will be held until the end of Guildex.
Second, the 94XX has the last of the patterns at the casters, and once those have been approved and the production run undertaken, the kit will be good to go.
Third, the B1 moves on. The white metal patterns are with the casters, and we are in the process of preparing the lost wax patterns. There is still a final test build and the instructions to do so we are a way away.
Fourth, we are able to announce that our K3 is at an advanced stage. I now have the 'final' test etches to build, the production run of the white metal castings has already been completed and the lost wax patterns will go for casting after the 94XX have been done. Attached are some pictures of the first pre-production model built by Phil Gomm, painted by Paul Moore, and weathered by Neil Podbury (who provided the photos).
I shall shortly start a separate thread to cover the test build. No release date as yet, but if you want to put your name down for one, without any obligation, let me know.
Richard
