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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
Just a quick up date for everyone who has ordered couplings. I have been promised, by my etcher’s, that I should the etches by Tuesday at the latest. Once they have arrived I will be shipping them out you. I have ordered extra stock so if there is anyone who is yet to order I … Continue reading Up Date on Flippem Couplings
For those who haven’t noticed over the last few days I’m in the process of completely revamping the website. The new site will have full e-commerce functionality and a shopping cart for multiple item checkouts. Also items marked “On Backorder” are still available but are currently being manufactured to order. This could just be a … Continue reading Website Upgrade
The wait is now over! I have just given the OK to the etch proofs so I’m pleased to say the coupling ordering page is now live. I have been told that I have until Monday to add anything extra to the my initial order. Marc
Here is a short video about the new “Flippem” Couplings showing them in action and comparing them against the old “Dinghams” Marc
As some will already know I have been working on updated “Dingham” style coupling system that is capable of dealing with any curve down to the PECO Set track radius of 3ft4, in 7mm scale. It will also solve the issues of height of rolling stock, depth of buffers, depth of buffer beams and general … Continue reading New Flippem Automatic coupling system in both 4mm and 7mm scales
Following a number of requests we will be making some of our newer kits available as wagon bodies in both S and HO Scales. If there is a demand I may produce these along with the 4mm bodies as full kit. Marc
Due to the increased cost of materials we are unfortunately going to have to put our prices up from January the 1st. However this increase will allow us to offer free UK postage on all kits from the same date. Overseas customers please contact us for a postage quote. This will be the difference in … Continue reading Price changes
We have now added our growing range if etched name and number plates, for industrial locos, and some etched, station and line side, signs to our web page. We can also make other names not listed so if you don’t see one you want please ask. Please note most are currently only available in 7mm … Continue reading Etched Name plates, number plates and signs added to webpage
Following on from from the M&GN wagon launched on Saturday, we are pleased to announce that our Maryport and Carlisle 3 plank open is also ready in both 4 and 7mm scales. Also our Midland railway small gunpowder van and our Port Talbot/GWR 2 plank are back in production.