Guys
We have just completed the first two shows of the season with the 16mm AGM
I have been struck with the amount of new 7/8th product being made available from a variety of manufacturers.
This is, in my opinion, a good and healthy thing for our chosen scale, the more choice available to potential converts the greater the attraction for what 7/8ths offers.
An upswing in interest will serve all manufacturers well, and hopefully lead to yet more products becoming available. I applaud all those who have committed time and resource, to developing 7/8ths products, I wish all of them well, and hope that they enjoy success in the fruits of their labours.
To showcase just some of the items seen recently :-
Bole Laser Craft
http://bolelasercraft.com/product-news/78-scale-garden-railway-kits/
Offering a selection of rolling stock kits, which feature some of the nicest 3D printed details I have seen. Their Leek and Manifold station building is also noteworthy
Harecroft
https://www.harecroft.co.uk/
Some preproduction images of the Dinorwic Royal coach to be released soon, we were glad to be able to offer some modest assistance in this project. Matt has done a fine job with the laser work on this, and such a cute prototype!
North Pilton works
https://www.grsuk.com/shop/North-Pilton-Works-B268
NPW have been producing a good range in 7/8ths, both buildings and infrastructure as well as rolling stock. Steph H and I were looking over some of their upcoming releases, we were particularly taken with their upcoming kitchen coach. It will come with a load of details, but imagine them augmented with a selection of Dolls house kitchen items, cutlery, crockery, glassware etc. I can’t wait to get my hands on one!
We also came up with some ideas for converting the bogie Brake van into a works diesel, as you do, details to follow.
IP Engineering
http://www.modelearth.co.uk/
After talking with Ivan, ModelEarth will be offering the recent releases of IP matchboard coaches.
This will make stock available from the largest 7/8ths supplier and allow IP to concentrate on their core 16mm business.
Following on from our previous success with the panelled coaches we will be offering these as a wood pack without castings for £50.00
There are a number of options for wheels, axle boxes and couplers. As soon as I can I will put up some information on my blog.
Accucraft UK
https://www.accucraft.uk.com/
We have been fortunate with Accucraft offering a selection of 7/8ths live steam locos, the next release, a Kerr Stuart Wren is eagerly awaited.
Just a small selection of the range of 7/8ths product becoming available, happy times.
Si
