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We received the decorated sample of the van in the CIE Flying Snail scheme today, so could not resist doing an update this evening!

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Working with an Auckland based pad printing business & SSM to produce the graphic design was the final piece in the jigsaw to produce the Brake Van as a rtr model as opposed to a kit.

We have finalised the 3D CAD work for the model including a re-designed roof and removable NEM coupler pockets to allow modellers to fit their personal choice of couplers.

The van will be supplied in OO with either Markits or NorthYard NMRA 110 profile wheels and tension lock couplers, the van is designed to be re-gauged to 21mm either by pushing out the stock wheels on their axles or replacing with EM or P4 wheelsets. The brake shoes are a push fit into rebates in the chassis.

The production version will be 3D printed in resin using SLA technology as the numbers did not stack up for a plastic injection moulded model and resin casting was not an available option. 

There are a few issues related to the limitations of the 3D printing process which we hope to resolve including those little dimples visible in one balcony end.

We expect to start marketing the model through on-line media and the Model Press during the first quarter of 2021 for potential release in Mid-Late 2021

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10 hours ago, Mayner said:

We received the decorated sample of the van in the CIE Flying Snail scheme today, so could not resist doing an update this evening!

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Working with an Auckland based pad printing business & SSM to produce the graphic design was the final piece in the jigsaw to produce the Brake Van as a rtr model as opposed to a kit.

 

We expect to start marketing the model through on-line media and the Model Press during the first quarter of 2021 for potential release in Mid-Late 2021

Superb - eagerly awaited! Good to see the authentic "stencil" form of the "flying snail". This was used from the mid-fifties onwards until replaced by the "roundel" in 1963.

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Looking very well, John. Any idea on price point yet?

What era would it be suitable for and hence any further liveries?

A couple in grey would be on my list and maybe some in a later livery also depending on how long the 20T lasted (looks great in the grey with FS actually)

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The brake van roofs are slightly lower than the H Vans a distinctive feature of the prototype.

The decorated sample was to test whether the printers could achieve the required standard before producing the more complex post 1963 scheme with CIE roundels and ducket wasp stripes.

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23580 Grey Post 1963

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B23586 Red Oxide late 1960s

Unfortunately the project experienced a set back this week, our printer received notice to vacate their premises in February which is likely to have a knock on effect on production.

I hope to make an announcement once I have clarity on the printing situation.

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