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New Railroad models Railcar kit offer
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:52 am
by roymattblack
A brand new complete railcar kit from rail-roadmodels.
Order the kit before Dec 12th and get £7.00 off.
http://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:07 pm
by Gralyn
This is the first I have seen of Rail-Roadmodels. The Wickham looks interesting. Has anyone tried the kits, if so what are they like?.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:45 pm
by andymctractor
They are very cheap but just be aware that these kits are made of card.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:47 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
I've had a lot of fun building a "Tiny" kit for a friend - a good deal of care and attention when cutting the edges is required to get a neat finish and reinforcing the edges helps. Its a gentle relaxing way of modelling which isn't used as much these days but, as you can see, is cheap and effective. The lining sheets also work well indeed and are a cost affective alternative to lining services.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:21 pm
by roymattblack
Hello there...
I've been producing these kits for over 10 years - originally called Locolines.
I only changed my name as there are about 4-5 people calling themselves Locolines now.
The website gives all the info needed - but these kits are more than just 'card' which someone has advised.
They are high quality and pretty substantial gloss faced architects board - around 2mm thick. All full colour and with a good level of detail.
I've had numerous reviews in Garden Rail and 16mmngm magazine.
All extremely positive.
Yes, you can buy kits that are laser cut wood, resin, plastic etc - but at a far higher price.
The aim of my products is to be an inexpensive way into what can be a very expensive hobby.
Where else will you get a complete kit of a railcar for less than £40?
Above all, it's a nice, old fashioned approach, as someone rightly pointed out.
Give it a look.
Roy.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:07 pm
by Big Jim
Looks a nice kit Roy. I think I may have to order one and some lining transfers as a little early Christmas pressie to myself.
Do you have any pics of the Sentinal kit built up?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:02 am
by roymattblack
No - no pics of a built Sentinel - sorry.
It's very similar to the Wickham, but has filled in sides.
If you do order one, send me some pics of your built one, and I could add them to my web page.
All the best, Roy.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 10:34 am
by Gralyn
I've just ordered the Wickham kit as a self inflicted BD present. Hope there is enough space to try out fitting R/C.