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The following are about to be released as kits M&SWJR/GWR/BR Goods Brake Van 3D printed body with brass roof, compensated sub-frame and 3 link couplings. Initially only available in 7mm GNoSR/LNER Open Fish wagon 3D printed body with brass roof, compensated sub-frame and 3 link couplings. This will be available as a full kit for … Continue reading Coming Soon
I now have two rims in my hand a 3ft and a 3ft6, and very nice they are too. So next week I will draw out the centres and take it from there.
I’m currently looking into the possibility of producing a range of S7 driving wheels in sizes equating to 3ft to 4ft3. I have a UK based supplier for the tyres and I should have a sample 3ft6 tyre in my hand by the end of next week. My intention is to 3D print the centres … Continue reading Looking into the possibility of producing small diameter S7 driving wheels
Apologies to anyone who has outstanding orders. I’m currently suffering from Covid and I’m confined to barracks at the moment. Today is day 6 and I’m still positive. Once I’m clear I will posting orders out. They are all ready to go, I just can’t get to the post office. Again Sorry for the delay. … Continue reading Covid
I have just retooled the SDJR/LMS Peat wagon. The wagon is now a one piece resin print with full detail. It is now available in 2 versions the 1912-25 version with open ends and the post 1925 closed ended version. It is available as a kit in 7mm and a body in HO, 4mm S … Continue reading Retooled SDJR/LMS Peat Wagon
I have produced a short video on how to use the Depth and Height gauge, assemble the couplings and how to fit them. Marc
This wagon is now available in OH, 4mm, S, 7mm and G1 1/32. Currently it is only a printed body in all scales apart from 7mm but I’m working on an etch to make it into a complete kit in other scales. Marc
Breaking News! I have been invited to demonstrate the couplings at the Birtley show (Gateshead) on Saturday. I will be demonstrating how to select, build and install the couplings. I will have a few packs of both the 7mm and 4mm versions with me if anyone wants to pick some up face to face. Also … Continue reading Breaking News
Good news! The etches arrive this afternoon. I’m busy packing up all the orders as we speak and I will be gong to the post office tomorrow with them. So everyone should have their order by the end of the week. The First time you will be able to see them in the flesh, so … Continue reading Good news about Flippem Couplings
I didn’t want my to start this post with the word “Apologies” but I’m going to have to apologise to everyone who was expecting to take delivery of the couplings that they have ordered. I have been let down by the company who supply’s my etches. I was told that I would have them by … Continue reading Update on Flippem delivery dates