jhb171achill Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 I think I may already know the answer to this one, but just in case; I have a number of brass coach kits, unmade. Mostly SSM stuff. My eyesight is simply not up to putting these together, let alone detailed lining on them. I am not getting any younger. Like most of us here, I'm aware of a number of folks who will make these up for a suitable cost - but all that I have asked are either too busy to take on any more, or no longer taking on commissions. I had been in touch with someone in England too, who seems no longer available either. I am also aware that for those who can take on such commissions, the lead-in times run into years and years..... as these folks have other lives to lead too, no doubt! So, my question is - does anyone know a builder of these types of kits who might be in a position to complete about half a dozen carriages for me, in a realistic timescale? Quote
Horsetan Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 2 hours ago, jhb171achill said: ... - does anyone know a builder of these types of kits who might be in a position to complete about half a dozen carriages for me, in a realistic timescale? I think I'm in the wrong job! Quote
GSR 800 Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 2 hours ago, jhb171achill said: I think I may already know the answer to this one, but just in case; I have a number of brass coach kits, unmade. Mostly SSM stuff. My eyesight is simply not up to putting these together, let alone detailed lining on them. I am not getting any younger. Like most of us here, I'm aware of a number of folks who will make these up for a suitable cost - but all that I have asked are either too busy to take on any more, or no longer taking on commissions. I had been in touch with someone in England too, who seems no longer available either. I am also aware that for those who can take on such commissions, the lead-in times run into years and years..... as these folks have other lives to lead too, no doubt! So, my question is - does anyone know a builder of these types of kits who might be in a position to complete about half a dozen carriages for me, in a realistic timescale? Have you tried Mike Edge in GB? Gave me a reasonable price for getting 800s chassis up and running. Not sure if he does coaches, but worth giving him a shout? 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted September 30, 2023 Author Posted September 30, 2023 5 hours ago, GSR 800 said: Have you tried Mike Edge in GB? Gave me a reasonable price for getting 800s chassis up and running. Not sure if he does coaches, but worth giving him a shout? Thanks, GSR! Please PM me with details. 1 Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 1, 2023 Posted October 1, 2023 7 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Thanks, GSR! Please PM me with details. PM sent 1 Quote
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