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I noticed a while ago that Rik did a post on a Barrel Wagon Kit from a supplier on ebay.
I had been looking at the other kits from this supplier 'vwmonkeyblue' and decided that
a few of the Small Welsh Coal Wagons would look great behind my Regner Vincent.
As i wanted 4 i got in touch with the seller and ordered them from him directly.
A very nice chap by the name of Phil Sharples. Like Rik was with his Barrel Wagon Kit
i have to say that i am very impressed. Both with the service from Phil and the quality of the kit.

This kit cost £7.50 and includes every thing bar paint & glue. Having seen some models on ebay
go for ridiculous prices recently, a 3 car Locomotion Railbus Set £1,139.99, Phil's kits represent
for me the more affordable side of our hobby! If you are on this forum Phil, i'd just like to say
thanks very much and keep the kits coming.

Here are a few pictures and you can see the full build on my website here http://www.alspcs.com/SWCWK.html

I've got a rake of these. Great little kits!

I've got two more to build to run with my Simplex.

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They look superb, i do like your Simplex too. I've only managed to finish one so far but once the rake is done i will post some more pics.

I think I might just add a rake to the stock for Flagg Fluorspar!

At 7.50 a pop you can't go wrong. He does some lovely side-tippers. and a huddy HUnslet (32 squid complete kit)

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it is something to do with Jack, or 90733, on here Can't go wrong at those prices

SapperAnt:112110 wrote:At  7.50 a pop you can't go wrong. He does some lovely side-tippers. and a huddy HUnslet (32 squid complete kit)

I'm also very tempted by the side-tippers

You and me both! They don't actually tip, sadly.

Dannypenguin:112120 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it is something to do with Jack, or 90733, on here Can't go wrong at those prices

Yep, is my Dad who is producing them. Glad people like them, will make sure to show him this thread
Jack

Jack - can you post a link that'll enable me to order some? A search on 'vwmonkeyblue on ebay doesn't turn anything up!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/vwmonkeyblue/ ... 7675.l2562

Here we go He doesn't seem to have much on at the moment but its always worth sending him a message to if you want to buy a few kits.

Ta!!

I have built a few of these kits and can second, or third the recommendations. Amazing value for money and they build up into nice little models.

Ive found a few hem or curtain weights improve their running characteristics

Finally got the first 2 finished. I wanted the same sort of effect that Phil achieved with the ones in his ebay listing.
So i asked him how he painted them and he very kindly gave me a few tips. Anyway here is the end result. Only another 6 to go

Hello! Are these kits available in 45 mm versions as well?

I don't think so, everything he has listed on ebay at the moment is 32mm.

Thanks anyway.

I have finally managed to finish 4 of them.



With a full load of coal they are very stable runners.

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