freelance Kitson Meyer

[pilotfriend]

This is our new Kitson Meyer which is based on two 08 chassis.



Here is a size comparison.



JdF

[MickT]

Another great model John, Congratulations! I'm amazed at how rapidly this has grown from photoshop ideas into a real model!

I hope it goes as well as it looks.

Can you expand a little on the boiler fittings - chimney/dome etc you have used please?

Mick

[pilotfriend]

Hi Mick

It has taken three longish days to get to this stage. It runs just fine. The chimney and dome are left overs from a Russell kit (cut down fittings) and the ramsbottom valves were sawn off another dome I had in the bit box.

best
JdF

[RJSRdg]

Where did the cylinders/valve gear come from? Were they specially-made or sourced from elsewhere?

[pilotfriend]

The cylinders and valve gear are bog standard Roco, which we buy from

http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/Railways/contact.php

part number Part no 116295

see  http://www.009.cd2.com/how_to/kitson_meyer.htm
JdF

[Andy_Elms]

I talked to Howes on the phone yesterday (was going to Pendon, so considered popping in).

They don't have any "in stock" - they order them in as people request them.

[pilotfriend]

They did say that they would keep a few in stock. However, mine arrived very quickly


now in primer
JdF

[pilotfriend]

So it is back from lining and weathering by Robert Kaczmarczyk




best
JdF

[MickT]

Looks extremely impressive John!

Mick

[tat2drod]

So it is back from lining and weathering by Robert Kaczmarczyk

Slightly off-topic I know, but seeing as how I'm a sucker for the correct pronunciation of people's names, could someone tell me how you pronounce "Kaczmarczyk" please? Tx.

Rod (just back from holiday and catching up on things)

[pilotfriend]

Rod is as English as they come but has Polish ancestry.

The way I pronounce it is 'This is Rod, cough, clear throat loudly, cough again)

JdF

[tat2drod]

Rod is as English as they come but has Polish ancestry.

The way I pronounce it is 'This is Rod, cough, clear throat loudly, cough again)

JdF

Gotcha :-) Tx muchly!

[invercloy]

I pronounce it 'Rob' rather than 'Rod' ;)

[pilotfriend]

Hmm, yes indeed Tom but I get so stressed even thinking about pronouncing his family name I lose the plot completely.
JdF