Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Hi all, Mr. Postman and UPS have done their bit and I am delighted to report I am now formally launching the 42' Bogie Flat. The 42 Bogie flat is available at €30 each and will be on sale at the SSM Stand at the MRSI exhibition at St. Paul's on Sunday and Monday. It is a foldable and glueable brass kit with white metal detailing, wiring, wheels and decals (with 12 different numbers). See Glenderg's workbench for photos of the completed kit. I have also added extra detailing to allow easier connection using various methods such as Kadee, Bachman or shaped wire. The kit also has prototypical K33 bogie sides (Cast version with load sensing) and Sambre and Meuse buffers. I will also be taking orders for the Barrier Wagon (€45 each) which are now available as well. I will have built models available on the day, including some samples of the O gauge kits now available. Look forward to seeing you all there. Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 w00t? gamer tag exclamation of general contentment? Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 And along with the launch of the Bogie Flat, there will be another surprise item for launching. See you there for details Quote
BosKonay Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 w00t? gamer tag exclamation of general contentment? Indeed Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Great news Des. Will be looking to get some flats and get soldering! Quote
Horsetan Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 .....there will be another surprise item for launching. See you there for details I wonder if that's loco-related....? Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 Will I bring the Heljan Crane Des? Oh yes please. Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Are you not there saturday ? Hi, to be more explicit, I'll be there Sunday and Monday, but not Saturday. If anyone has interest in several 42's can they email me directly, so I can get an idea of volume and order extra etches if need be. The earlier I order, the earlier you get them! Edited October 24, 2014 by Weshty Quote
aclass007 Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Are you taking orders for mail order delivery now? Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 Are you taking orders for mail order delivery now? Yes indeed. Quote
rebelred Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Weshty can i ask- as someone who has never put together a kit or airfix model before would a complete novice manage these kits or would i be better off getting some RTR ones?????? (will you be selling any RTR wagons??) Quote
Weshty Posted October 24, 2014 Author Posted October 24, 2014 Confucious say "There is great freedom in no choice". That's another way of clarifying that it is only available in kit form. However, I have designed it specifically to be glueable together just like an Airfix kit. There is a load of optional detail, but even as a beginner you should be able to make the basic kit in a little over 2 hours. It's a matter of cut, fold, glue, paint. A good scissors and a pliers and you're away. Quote
Riversuir226 Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Excellent news Des, will be in touch about an order for some Quote
rebelred Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Confucious say "There is great freedom in no choice". That's another way of clarifying that it is only available in kit form. However, I have designed it specifically to be glueable together just like an Airfix kit. There is a load of optional detail, but even as a beginner you should be able to make the basic kit in a little over 2 hours. It's a matter of cut, fold, glue, paint. A good scissors and a pliers and you're away. Thats great!!i'll give it a lash as they say!! Quote
scahalane Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Excellent news Des, Christmas is coming early!! Quote
108 Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Confucious say "There is great freedom in no choice". That's another way of clarifying that it is only available in kit form. However, I have designed it specifically to be glueable together just like an Airfix kit. There is a load of optional detail, but even as a beginner you should be able to make the basic kit in a little over 2 hours. It's a matter of cut, fold, glue, paint. A good scissors and a pliers and you're away. Excellent news. I'll be there on Saturday but will try to get back on Monday to stock up. Well done that man! Quote
Glenderg Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Weshty can i ask- as someone who has never put together a kit or airfix model before would a complete novice manage these kits or would i be better off getting some RTR ones?????? (will you be selling any RTR wagons??) Red, just have so say that they are similar to an airfix spitfire - there are simple bits and complicated bits. I've had people ask me to assemble these kits, but i'd recommend they put them together themselves - they really are unscrewupable, no matter brass skill, eyesight levels, or confidence. I get nothing out of this kit, and while i've suffered immensely with the gestation of the kit, it's a cracker. Anyone - no matter your experience -should be able to put it together. I'm going to do a photo by instruction to match des' instructions next thursday so that no one is confused about the nomenclature or assembly method. Be in no doubt lads, SSM has done something akin to PM here... Quote
Georgeconna Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Nice looking Model there Des, Glenderg did a Super Job, Missed that effort on his blog. Quote
Glenderg Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Now George, I'm sure you'd kick my ass if you put one together, and i'd happily bow down in admiration. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Fantastic news Des,I will be in touch during the week. Quote
rebelred Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Red, just have so say that they are similar to an airfix spitfire - there are simple bits and complicated bits. I've had people ask me to assemble these kits, but i'd recommend they put them together themselves - they really are unscrewupable, no matter brass skill, eyesight levels, or confidence. I get nothing out of this kit, and while i've suffered immensely with the gestation of the kit, it's a cracker. Anyone - no matter your experience -should be able to put it together. I'm going to do a photo by instruction to match des' instructions next thursday so that no one is confused about the nomenclature or assembly method. Be in no doubt lads, SSM has done something akin to PM here... Looking forward to seeing your blog Glenderg, thanks. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Sticking a photo from Glendergs workbench thread in here to save people clicking Quote
waffles Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Its A fantastic kit bought one on Sunday Fold Glue Paint and Go ! Quote
heirflick Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 ....more savings to be spent........... Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 A superb piece of miniature engineering Des,I'm looking forward to building mine in the near future. Quote
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