When I joined the society, included in the welcome pack was a kit making up to a taper sided hopper.
The marking on the underside says Colin Ashby
Are these available still? If so who supplies?
Thanks to anyone with info
I did once manage to buy some "semi-kits" (plastic mouldings only) from Colin Ashby and very good value they were too. I think he is in semi-retirement and unfortunately I've lost his address. I think he may even have moulded them specially as the order came in two parts.
Occasionally you will find them on offer from people having a clear out. I'd forget eBay and try posting a request here and on Narrow Gauge Railway Modelling On-line:
http://ngrm-online.com/forum/index.php (http://ngrm-online.com/forum/index.php)
I can't recall who organises the welcome packs - it is either our Membership Secretary or Publicity Officer - their contact details are on page 3 of 009 News and they may be able to help sourcing some extras. :)
Alternatively, drop out freindly Sales Officer a note... guess where his details are ;).
Julien Webb
I understand Colin retired from producing his 009 range some time ago. He may still produce the occasional batch of 4mm standard gauge stuff, but I'm not really sure about that.
As for the 009 kits, the moulds were passed onto someone else, who produces the occasional run of them, which I believe is at the request of the society.
I do know that there is another run of kits currently being produced for the society and they should be available shortly. I don't know which kits are being produced or the quantities involved at the moment, but when I know more I will be sure to let you know.
Regards,
Darren.
(T.L.O.)
Thanks Darren - my info is a little out of date...
Welcome packs are organised by Membership Secretary.
No good pestering Sales Officer on this aspect as he has nothing to do with this side of things and already has too much to do with what he does have things to do with!
Mick
I think the suggestion was to contact the sales officer regarding availability of kits for sale, not the welcome packs.
I'm sure that when (if) some former CA kits become available via members sales mention will be made in the news.
Darren.
Quote from: Snowdon Ranger on June 24, 2011, 22:08
I think the suggestion was to contact the sales officer regarding availability of kits for sale, not the welcome packs.
I'm sure that when (if) some former CA kits become available via members sales mention will be made in the news.
Darren.
Yes, it was... ;D
I'm working on a range of freelance wagons rather similar to Colin Ashby's old ones.
This is the first sample of the open wagon
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XI_J8yghjZs/ThDzMpJd89I/AAAAAAAADCA/BtXBnVXCNS8/s800/IMG_6695.JPG)
The wagon looks good. Is it 3D printed?