SpannerShed Models

Sorting through potential releases and found this, I do wonder if TT modellers would want it as a option for the Hornby B4 chassis?

Freelance Hawthorn Leslie based around examples from the early 20th Century. I did this test print for OO a while ago but could potentially bolster the kit range with this to fill gaps. Just dropping it here to see if it has suitable interest to proceed with it 👍

TT Austerity 0-6-0 Project

With the release of Hornby’s Terrier, I’ve been looking at designs that could use the chassis with a bit of rubber rule measuring and the first of the new designs coming will be the War Department Austerity 0-6-0ST.

These locomotives could be found in mainline use and in industry after WW2, with many found in preservation today.

At the moment I’m planning the following versions:

* WD WW2 Condtion
* LNER/BR Condition
* NS Condition (as NS 8800 Class)
* Cutback saddle tank (freelance version as a request)
* Lambton Condtion (Cut down cab)

Possible other alternatives will be available at a later stage.

I’m still working on the CAD for the body shell and chassis, so if you can spot any errors so far I’d appreciate hearing about them. Trial bodies are going to be ordered in a week or so, updates will come first in the British TT Modellers group on Facebook 😊

Whilst I organise printing a batch of TT items for eventual sale (likely to be available Jan-Feb) I've gone back to doing a long burning O9 project.

I've gone with adapting a typical Heywood locomotive design (think Katie at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd) around the Peco/Kato George England chassis due to availability and have managed to get to this stage.

Overall length and width is typical, however the boiler diameter is bigger and the model is higher than normal. This should result in a model that is good for O9/On18 use.

Aiming to do a test print in February, then I'll have them available for sale.

I'm still working on the TT Scale Jinty, but whilst I get the chassis working correctly here's the follow up - the LMS 4F 0-6-0.

Those of you who like to prepare in advance, the loco will use 3mm Society 13.5mm diameter driving wheels and the tender also will make use of 3mm Society 10.5mm diameter 12 spoked wheels.

Cruel closeups of the Sentinel I am working on for 1/120, including dummy chassis. Few bits to tweak and few areas to modify before release but I’m mostly happy - what do you think so far? Conventional locomotives will follow this one 👀

Some people are probably bored with seeing these two locos now but I’m happy that they’re progressing 😊

I’ve got the chassis for the designs coming so I can tweak it further to make sure they run and work as they should. As both models work well with Hornby and Peco stock, I’ll be later working on a W&U 4 wheel carriage for the J70 to pull.

These kits are both for TT (1/120) but I am happy to offer future models as TT3 (1/101.3) on request.

UK buyers will be able to order directly from me via Etsy. Rest of the world will be able to purchase these via Shapeways to save on the hassle of shipping from the UK.

Please note kits will not come with chassis but instead will be body only.

If you could have a kit for a TT gauge loco, what would it be and why?