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Note for new visitors to this site. Everything we stock is for 1/24th scale (or 1/25th scale where marked) plastic or resin construction kits ONLY.

Sorry, but we do not cater for ANY diecast scales or 1/32nd plastic, or the larger Mongram 1/16th or any of the RC scales.

Please visit often as changes are made at least every 3 months & sometimes more often. New parts & projects are coming on line all the time, likewise older items may be revamped or discontinued as demand & market forces dictate.

Revised 'WHAT'S NEW' Page

In order to tidy up the What's New page & make it a little easier for you to keep up to date,we have revised the layout. From now on all you need to do is view the 'News In Brief section' at the top of the column & then scroll further down for more details of whichever bulletin number catches your eye.

LATEST UPDATE ENTRY...16th July, 2008 (Todays modified or added topics are;-)

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'News In Brief' (Topics)

Scroll further down for details on each topic by number

1) 2008 Printed catalogue & CD-ROM catalogue Second Edition

2) TQ-57 International 9670 Transkit

3) KFS-56 Euro Cab Artwork replacement (In stock)

4) KFS-63 New Custom Graphics decals (In Stock)

5) KFS-62 Scania R500 Paint Masks

6) Rolling re-stock programme (new info added)

7) TQ-82 Scania R500 Interior update set

8) TQ-83 By-Cool roof mounted air con kit

9) TQ-74 Bedford TM Transkit Stalwart HMLC kit. 1/24th Military Kits

10) NEW, MPT-3 Standard Range, (In Stock)

11) New MCA Aluminium parts

12) New Aussie "Scrolls & Pinstripes" decal sets (Underway)

13) Michigan L190 Shovel Loader

14) Flemming Pedersen CNC tool lockers (In Stock)

15) Resin transkit price increases

16) TQ84/85 New Fuel tanks (In Stock)

17) TQ-10 DAF XF Flat Roof (In Stock)

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NEWS IN DETAIL (By Topic Number)

1) The new 2008 printed catalogue issue 26 Second Edition (updated end of May) is now in stock.

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2) The TQ-57 International 9670 transkit is now complete. Pictures of the first test build can now be found at TQ-57 in the TQ Section. Kit comes with the usual array of chromed photoetch parts, vac formed screens, tilt cab with working rams. Three optional front upper grills according to year & whether you're building IH or Navistar versions. Optional badging & Eagle version badges included, wood grain waterslide dash decals, bunk divider curtain, engine mod parts etc.

Price confirmed @ £79.99.

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3) KFS-56 the Euro Cab Artwork Decal Set. NOW IN STOCK. Picture of the new sheet now available in the Decal Section. Bigger than ever sheet, priced £18.00...still less than 10p per decal !!

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4) Custom Graphics Set. Pictures now available of all 3 versions in the Decal Section. See KFS 63A/B/C. NOW IN STOCK. Prices are £16.00 & £18.00....but each set does at least 4-5 models so that is still only around £4.00 per model.

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5) We have a new paint aid product IN STOCK now. These are Scania R500 front grill paint spray masks. Low tack self adhesive pre-cut paint masks that are applied to the kit front grill & then oversprayed with the colour of your choice. De-mask while the paint is still wet. Full instructions supplied. See TMW issue 134 page 34 for details of the prototype set in use. Each kit contains enough upper, lower & intermediate grill masks to finish 4 models. Price £7.50 per kit of 4 sets.

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6) Rolling re-stock. The manic 2007 pre Christmas rush left us completely out of stock on a number of transkits & very low on others. The following kits are sold out at present, but we have now instigated a rolling re-stock programme as follows;-

TQ-33 Hook Loader. Back in stock now £65.00

TQ-25 Volvo F88/89. Back in stock now £69.99

TQ-73 Ford Transcontinental. Back in stock £69.99

TQ-49 Scammell Trunker/Routeman. Back in stock £69.99

TQ-38 ERF E Series. Back in stock £69.99

TQ-56 MkII Atkinson Borderer. Back in stock £69.99

Also at todays date 24/5/08 we only have left;-

0 x Foden Alpha (Sold Out & Discontinued)

0 x Iveco EuroTech / Seddon Atkinson Strato (SOLD OUT, limited edition)

0 x Seddon Atkinson 401(SOLD OUT, till later in 2008)

0 x Homes 750 wrecker kit (SOLD OUT)

1 x Tracked excavator kit TQ52

All other transkits plenty in stock

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7) The TQ-82 Scania R500 Interior Update Set is now available. The kit costs £12.00 & provides new seats, door trims, steering wheel & gear stick plus full colour mock velour waterslide decals for the door trims which include radio speaker detail & Scania Griffon logos, plus seat cover decals also in mock velour & also with Scania Griffon logos in the head-rests.Picture in TQ Section

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8) TQ-83 By-Cool modern roof mounted air con unit complete with cab interior panel & cab rear water tank. The complete with full colour waterslide decals for the unit. Price £6.50. Picture in TQ Section

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9) The TQ-74 Bedford TM (Wide Cab Sleeper) transkit was due for master patterns to be made in. This has now been put back to August. The March slot has been allocated to other work

We would also appreciate any feed back from customers regarding the idea of some 1/24th scale military kits in resin. These will be complete kits from tyres to aerials, not transkits. What we have in mind if the first one is a success is;- (1st) Alvis Stalwart 6x6 HMLC, then, Saladin armoured car, Saracen APC & Humber Pig. Please supply your opinions, ideas, & any feedback positive or negative on the usual e mail address.

SEE TQ SECTION FOR PICTURE OF INITIAL MASTERS & DESCRIPTION

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10) The Standard Range MPT-2/3 wheels & tyres have now been revised & improved. MPT-2 is discontinued altogether & replaced by the new MPT-3 which now comes with enhanced nut detail, better rim & it's own separate hub & brake drum. £7.50 per pair & available again from June 3rd. NOW IN STOCK

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11) New from MCA Real Aluminium Specialities. AL-29 Scania 6 spot roof bar revised & improved design. AL-37 6 spot roof bar for Volvo FH. AL-38 new universal enclosed 4 spot front grill spot bar. All the above either in stock now or availabe before end of January. PLUS...AL-39 new adjustable width moosebar. This is in the late stages of development now & will include photo-etched working tilt hinges & chrome etched super fine mesh grills for between the bars. Full details & pictures asap. Expected price £16.50

AL-39 is now in stock (picture in Metal Section) & even better news, a TQ resin cast version (TQ-86) complete with the same fine etched mesh will be available @ £7.50 from June 3rd. NOW IN STOCK

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12) Last few remaining PW Scrolls & Pinstripes sets in stock. These are on special offer down to £3 from £5 per sheet to clear. These are about to be discontinued in favour of an all new UK printed VERY high quality, modern Aussie design set. The new sheet will be available in a range of colours & expected for release in May. Further details later. Later than expected but design & production of the new Aussie scrolls & pinstripe sets is now underway.

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13) We have now fixed an order with our TQ casters for a limited edition re-run of our TQ-29 Michigan L190 4 wheel shovel loader. This will be a VERY limited edition & we impress upon interested parties that they should order VERY early (like now) to avoid missing out. Release expected mid to late September 2008

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14) We now have first stocks of some brand new CNC milled styrene tool lockers from Flemming Pedersen Denmark. There are 4 sizes to choose from, finely milled in 1mm styrene, complete with pose-able doors & etched slamlocks. See Special Supplies Section

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15) Unfortunately, due to rising casting prices & material costs we have been forced to increase the prices of the larger resin transkits as they are re-stocked. The price of resin, silicone rubber & etched parts have all risen substantially since the existing transkit prices were configured....in some cases this is the first price rise in over 6 years. The TQ-33 Hook Loader kit is now back in stock @ £65.00 while the TQ-25 Volvo F88/89 kit, also back in stock, rises to £69.99. Other transkits will also suffer the same price increase when re-stocked through the year. Stocks currently on hand however will remain at the old prices until sold.

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16) In answer to customer requests we have released the fuel tanks, (presently supplied with the TQ-78 Scania Twin Steer Kit,) as separate items. These make ideal generic modern aluminium style tanks for general use. See TQ-84 & 85 in the TQ Section for details.

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17) The TQ-10 DAF XF flat roof conversion is now back in stock @ £6.99. This fits all the Italeri/Revell XF range including the new 105. The piece is ideal for use in conversion of the XF kit to the Kenworth K500 coe. (picture of the flat roof & the K500 in the TQ Section)

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18) The entire Flemming Pedersen range of MUD & GP flaps, glass prints & long Vehicle signs is set for a price rise from June 1st. This is the first rise on these items since their introduction some years ago & is forced by an increase in materials prices. All £2.50 items rise to £3.00 & all £3.50 items rise to £4.00. ORDER BEFORE June 1st & pay the old prices.

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