N Gauge LNER coach kits
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N Gauge LNER coach kits
Hi guys,
Further to my post on Isopon yesterday, I've found that the Gloucester Model Warehouse has bought the Ultima Models range of kits and has just released the printed coach sides from the old Cavendish kits (roofs etc to follow shortly, or so I've been told)
My experience with the Cavendish kits is limited to one Full Break but the finish is first class and for the money spent is a very respectable representation of a Gresley coach. The drawback is that there is no relief to the coach but this is hardly noticable from a viewing distance of three or four feet (plus no difficult painting of the teak effect!).
I've just ordered the sides for the Triplet Restaurant Set and am looking forward to receiving these and getting building! With the price of the current RTR coaches I'm going to use these kit to build up several rakes of teak coaches over the next couple of years.
Further to my post on Isopon yesterday, I've found that the Gloucester Model Warehouse has bought the Ultima Models range of kits and has just released the printed coach sides from the old Cavendish kits (roofs etc to follow shortly, or so I've been told)
My experience with the Cavendish kits is limited to one Full Break but the finish is first class and for the money spent is a very respectable representation of a Gresley coach. The drawback is that there is no relief to the coach but this is hardly noticable from a viewing distance of three or four feet (plus no difficult painting of the teak effect!).
I've just ordered the sides for the Triplet Restaurant Set and am looking forward to receiving these and getting building! With the price of the current RTR coaches I'm going to use these kit to build up several rakes of teak coaches over the next couple of years.
Steve
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I couldn't find them on there though
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Re: N Gauge LNER coach kits
Just remember that the Ultima range was always 2mm Scale. If you can get some of the clear plastic coach bodies that Ultima used to do, then I do a lot of brass overlays. There's a list at http://www.mousa.uk.com/Cat2/Catalog2.pdfAtso wrote:Hi guys,
Further to my post on Isopon yesterday, I've found that the Gloucester Model Warehouse has bought the Ultima Models range of kits and has just released the printed coach sides from the old Cavendish kits (roofs etc to follow shortly, or so I've been told)
Bill Bedford
Wow I didn't know your kits were still available! Do the sides work with BH Enterprises coach bodies? Do you still do the Quad sets? (I need some of them for my N2s).
I noticed with my old Full break kit that the coach is to 2mm scale and not N gauge but love the teak finish (saves me painting them!) so I guess I can live with this to an extent... but need Quad sets!!!!
I noticed with my old Full break kit that the coach is to 2mm scale and not N gauge but love the teak finish (saves me painting them!) so I guess I can live with this to an extent... but need Quad sets!!!!
Steve
Ultima/Cavendish coach kits
Hi
I have been to the site but am unable to fine any reference to Ultima or Cavendish LNER coach kits which is real pity because I could sure use some especially as Dapol are playing hardball with Gresley teak coaches and seem to be only prepared to sell them in 3s as book sets with B17 locos, so to get a rake I have to buy 3 of the same loco.
Tony
I have been to the site but am unable to fine any reference to Ultima or Cavendish LNER coach kits which is real pity because I could sure use some especially as Dapol are playing hardball with Gresley teak coaches and seem to be only prepared to sell them in 3s as book sets with B17 locos, so to get a rake I have to buy 3 of the same loco.
Tony
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Re: Ultima/Cavendish coach kits
http://www.ultima-models.co.uk/catalogu ... se-hack.csTonyM wrote:Hi
I have been to the site but am unable to fine any reference to Ultima or Cavendish LNER coach kits which is real pity because I could sure use some especially as Dapol are playing hardball with Gresley teak coaches and seem to be only prepared to sell them in 3s as book sets with B17 locos, so to get a rake I have to buy 3 of the same loco.
Tony