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Hi everyone.
I have recently obtained off Ebay a Keyser C1 Atlantic white metal kit
part built,and was wondering if anyone may have or no where to get
an instruction sheet,i appreciate the company no longer exists and it
is probably a shot in the dark!
or has anyone experience in building one as i fear i could be out of my
depth with this one.

heres hoping
AMW

Hi Andrew,

I believe I may have one but I'll have to have a search. If you have any bits missing, the proprietor of Autocom is very helpful and supplied me with some steps and splashers for mine.

Before you start, if you have the K's motor and wheels I'd consider replacing them with something more modern. It's not a hugely difficult kit to build but you need care to get the K's components to go together squarely and accurately. There was an article about building a DJH one in British Railway Modelling last year sometime - might give you some ideas for painting and detailing.

I notice you're in Middlesbrough - if you want any help, come over to Ormesby Hall on a Monday night and you'll get all the advice you need.

hi jwealleans
Thanks for replying,if you have got that instruction sheet i would be
very gratefull,the kit is not in as good condition as i would have liked
but i would like to attempt it,even though i have not yet learnt how to
solder!
It did not come with a motor,and the wheels do look a bit naff,infact
one appears slightly bigger than the other 3.
I think i will take you up on the offer to come over to the Hall one Monday
if that is ok
i only live nearby(Park End).

Regards

Andrew Watson

No problem, Andrew - I'll try to find it.

PM me if you're coming down one Monday and I'll bring my K's C1 with me.

One of our members runs a soldering class in the close season (which you've just missed) - I'm sure he'd be happy to give you some tips.

I've found those instructions but they aren't Ks: they're from a firm called WSM who I've only vaguely heard of. I do have the loco as well but you'd have to put them side by side to see what differences there are.

I have a Skinley drawing as well, but you'd be better off with the Isinglass one (number 370).

I've tried a few and have come to the conclusion that High Level Models (tap this into Gooooooogle and you'll find their website) are the best on the market. They go together just as per the instructions and run quietly and smoothly. And you can buy the motor from HLM as well.