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I managed to acquire 4 Archangel Coach Kits on Ebay recently at a very reasonable price which had never been built and were complete, although that was hard to ascertain from the description but I got lucky, for once.
They consist of two VOR bogie coaches, one VOR Brake Van and one 4 wheel coach. I have just completed the 4 wheeler and have tried to keep it as close to the Archangel catalogue illustration finish as possible. The parts are all very well produced and the kit was quite quick to build and the result is an exceptionally strong coach. John

[url=https://flic.kr/p/Ws127m]IMG_4456 by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
IMG_4459 by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr

It is nice seeing it built without modification; almost a time warp, and a nice "museum" piece. I am surprised it was rusty! Are you fitting inside or keeping that simple too?

Andy S.

I'm going to add seats later, once the other coaches are built, there was no big rust problem but interestingly the Galvanised hooks and the bearers for the wheels had a sort of white film/oxidation on them that wouldn't come off.
John

What a find? Lovely vintage pieces and beautifully made and finished.

Beautiful assembly and finish paintwork, looking forward to seeing the bogie coaches.
Grant

that's quite wonderful looks like a good quality kit

LNR wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:34 am Beautiful assembly and finish paintwork, looking forward to seeing the bogie coaches.
Grant

Here is one of the bogie coaches completed with un-assembled kit of parts.
Archangel Models Bogie Coach Kit by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel VOR Bogie coach kit and completed by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel Models VOR Coach by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
Archangel Models VOR Bogie Coach by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr

Excellent work again. They do look like a very well produced kit, and your assembly of them is first rate.
Grant.