Well after a few stops and starts I managed to finish off my Y class.  I have organised a few workshops for the guys to help build their units and it’s good to see some first time builders sign up so it should be fun.  The instructions have been written and the scrutineers are combing over the final wording and suggesting any changes that may be needed.

The kit is only available from Spirit Design and will go on sale to the general public after I complete a few workshops over the next month or so.

Some photos of the loco below.  The blue in the photos is actually darker in real life but I lightened it to show off some of the detail for the page.

Cheers

Chris

Y101 is put to work on Wallan as aging K157 and K179 look on.

New arrivals for August

Hi, just another quick update to say that the following is now available.

OB's with pressed and modern doors by Badger Bits. Wonderful detail in the casting taken from a rapid prototype master. Each one is supplied with a set of decals and is priced at $20.00 per wagon.  Bogies $5.00 extra including archbar variety if requested. Microtrains couplers available separately as well.

Badger Bits DL with brass etch miirrors and wipers for the ureathane casting. Price $95.00  Decals can be requested as Phil will do some for each one sold that the customer wants.

36" spoked wheels are now back in stock. 12 pk only $12.00

Enjoy yout modelling.

Chris Pearce (SpiritDesign)

Time flys by quickly the last few months

Well this should please a few modellers building layouts that are not just track but contain scenery portions.  Just released is an N Scale 2-pack kit of the Victorian Railways departmental residences that were such a common site from the 1950’s till present.  The kits are laser cut 1.2mm mosquito plywood (ex WW2 planes) and feature detailed instructions, parts list, window glazing, history notes, suggested colour schemes and brick paper for the chimneys.

There is a 3-bedroom LH elevation house and a 2-bedroom RH elevation house, which will give modellers plenty of scope to adapt to their liking. Price for the 2pack is $45.00

Top 3 Bedroom house and below is the 2 bedroom version.

  

Another N scale scenery detail item from Spirit Design is a new range of country signs relating to the Victorian Railways and road signage from the 1940’s till present.  The packs features 75 signs that contain Railway crossing signs from different eras with wooden and enamel varieties, plus modern era aluminium versions.  Pre 1973 Stop signs and post 1973 era ones.  Caution boards, railway gate 4ft target signs, speed restrictions and normal running boards plus local running shed engine and catch point boards.  All printed double sided on satin card stock where required.  Price per pack $5.00

Above is a low res shot of some of the items.

Decals N Scale: when producing the Aircon and CE carriage decals I decided to also get  a few diesel units made as well.

C class diesel chevrons featuring “Easy Trim” film, numberplates and maker lights for C501 - C510.

The chevrons (6 sets) are Screen-printed to match Steam Era Diesel Yellow.  Numberplates and marker light numbers are laser printed (entire class). Price $8.00 Kit no. SDCDiesel

B & B class diesel chevrons featuring “Easy Trim” film, numberplates and maker lights for S300 -S317 & B60 - B85.  The chevrons (6 nose sets) and 12 stripe sets are Screen printed to match Steam Era Diesel Yellow.  Numberplates and marker light numbers are laser printed (entire class). Price $8.00 Kit no. SBDecal

Work slowly continues on the Williamstown Silo and CE roof parts and the Y class diesel etch and tests for others items are being etched at present.

Till next time, happy modelling Chris Pearce.