CIE 27301-27791 Series Flat wagon etched kit

[Mayner]

I produced a test etch for these wagons about 10 years ago, which for a variety of reasons (mainly the absence of suitable detail parts) did not progress to production.

I am considering producing a production version of the kit and accepting feedback/expressions of interest to accept potential demand.

If there is sufficent interest its estimated that an etch containing parts for two wagons would retail at approx. £30 Stg + Vat & Postage shipped directv from our UK supplier.

The production version will include a number of corrections identified from the original test build and may potentially include a version compitable with sprung suspension.

The kit is basically self jigging using fold together slot and tab construction and although I prefer solder this kit is suitable for glued assembly (using superglue).

If there is sufficient interest I will consider producing a set of 3D printed detail parts 

[Mol_PMB]

Hi John,

I would certainly be interested in some of these, probably 2 pairs though I might have my arm twisted for 3 pairs.

 

For info on the detail castings:

Wizard Models BRC025 should be suitable for the axlebox/spring castings:

Accurascale SKU ACC2013OLEO12 are sprung OLEO buffers with 16" heads, which may also be suitable. They need a base plate to mount on; I included some of these on the corner of my E401 etch artwork, but it may be worth adding them to your revised etch artwork to facilitate this option. A very quick test assembly here:

IRM also offer the ISO container mounting spigots as spares from their 42' flats.

Other than that, a vacuum cylinder is needed but they're easy to find and many modellers will have a few spares lurking in stock already. 

[Horsetan]

6 hours ago, Mayner said:

I produced a test etch for these wagons about 10 years ago, which for a variety of reasons (mainly the absence of suitable detail parts) did not progress to production.

I am considering producing a production version of the kit and accepting feedback/expressions of interest to accept potential demand.

If there is sufficent interest its estimated that an etch containing parts for two wagons would retail at approx. £30 Stg + Vat & Postage shipped directv from our UK supplier.

The production version will include a number of corrections identified from the original test build and may potentially include a version compitable with sprung suspension.

The kit is basically self jigging using fold together slot and tab construction and although I prefer solder this kit is suitable for glued assembly (using superglue).

If there is sufficient interest I will consider producing a set of 3D printed detail parts 

Count me in for one set. I'd like to see if they can be adapted to take the Dave Bradwell sprung cradles.

EDIT to add: and a matching set of 3D-printed detail parts 

Edited February 14 by Horsetan

[Flying Snail]

Happy to put my name down for two etches too (two pairs of wagons). 

[Ironroad]

Also interested in two pairs

[Phil3150]

I'm certainly interested in one pair

Phil

[Horsetan]

So that's eight etches so far.....

[Mayner]

Haven't had time to do anything on the flats during the past few weeks, but planning to review and update the artwork during the next four weeks.

On the plus side Ivan has provided info on the Dave Bradwell springing units and I located one of the original test etches useful in checking the fit of some of the parts.

My initial thoughts is to half etch a section of the W Iron assembly which can be removed (filed away) to allow vertical movement for those that chose a sprung rather than a rigid chassis, but will probably produce a test etch to prove that the concept works before producing a production version.

Once I have tested the concept it will become clear whether  both a rigid and sprung can be produced from the same photo tool or separate toolings will be necessary.