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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...15th February 2010 (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) 1/24th Alvis Saracen Mk6 APC

2) TQ 91 Scania CP28 crew cab transkit

3) TQ 93 DAF XT conversion kit

4) DAF XF rear wings TQ 96

5) Scania Ad-Blue kit TQ 95

6) Nooteboom 78/04...Final production run

7) Humber Pig APC & other military kits for 2010 & beyond

8) 2010 catalogue

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NEWS IN DETAIL (By Topic Number)

1) The Alvis 6x6 HMLC Stalwart kit is now in stock (see pictures in the TQ Section) & our range of classic British military vehicles in 1/24th scale is already one step further with the Saracen Mk5/6 APC test builds now having been completed.

The Mk6 was one of the very last versions made & comes with the RFC (reverse flow cooling) system intended for tropical climates (identifiable by the 'beehive' air intakes on the bonnet) Despite being intended for hot climate use, a cancelled Libyian order meant that the Mk6 was also widely used on the streets of Northern Ireland in various roles. The Mk6 also saw extensive service with the Hong Kong Police. The kit also comes with optional parts though for the up armoured non-RFC Mk5 APC & with a little work this can also be converted to the non-turreted ambulance or the ACV version in either mark.

Our kit includes a highly detailed B80 Rolls Royce straight 8 petrol engine, fully detailed suspension, limited working steering, resin rather than rubber tyres (following requests from military modellers), opening engine & driver hatches, opening rear doors, extensively detailed interior & a removable turret complete with .30cal Browning MG.

Pictures of the first test builds are now in the TQ Section

Other 1/24th scale classic British military kits to follow include;- Saladin Armoured Car, Ferret Scout Car, Humber Pig & best of all for truck modellers a complete Bedford MK 4 tonner kit, which will have spin off kits of the civilian TK & KM versions.

Latest Update.We now have a small number of kits completed & in stock. Reserved customers will be contacted from tomorrow 16th Feb 2010. There will then be a shift in caster & production resumed at full speed.

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2) Scania CP28 crew cab transkit. This a 29 part all resin kit, complete with the full range of engine badging decals. Latest Update. Back In Stock

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3) Our interpretation of the fictional DAF XT Torpedo widely seen on various web pages. As the fictional vehicle is nothing more than a design concept, we have gone a stage further & already given the existing suggestion a face lift by smoothing out some of the lines, raking back the top edge of the front grill & giving the hood a steeper angle.

Latest Update. Small number now back in stock & we should be up to full speed again very soon.

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4) Spare DAF rear wings are about to be introduced to the range (TQ-96) to further compliment the DAF XT kit for 3+ axle configurations. £3.50 per pair.

Latest Update. Casting of the DAF wings are again well underway & expected back in stock around 25th Feb.

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5) Scania Ad-Blue kit TQ-95. The 11 part all resin kit is now in the casting phase but encountering some delays. The kit provides the Ad-Blue tank, cradle, new exaust system complete with UK & EU plus vertical stack outlets. Further news & pictures/price asap.

Latest Update. Casting of the Scania Ad-Blue kit is affected in the same way as Sarcen at present. We apologise unreservedley for any delays.

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6) We have just commisioned the final run of castings for the LAST 25 TQ-50 Nooteboom 78/04 trailer kits that we will make before discontinuing this kit. Interested & genuine customers are requested to reserve their kit NOW before this superb model is snapped up by greedy e bay sellers. The next time you see this model it might be at £300 on e bay !!!

Latest update. Production casting is now complete & kits are being collected from the caster, kitted up immediaely & despatched to waiting customers from 15th Feb onwards. The good news is that the moulds lasted better than expected & there is a good chance that ALL 'reserved list' & 'cancellation list' customers will get their kits.

We are still also operating the standby cancellation list though. If you missed out on the main reservation list & still want a kit, e mail us now. (If you have already done so, then no need to contact us again, your name & contact details are recorded.)

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7) The master patterns for the up-armoured Humber Pig Mk2 are now completed & casting will begin shortly. We DO NOT expect any of the delays that befell the Saracen kit with this project. Further details on the entire kit content & price will follow shortly.

We also aim to complete this first series of classic British military vehicles before the end of 2010. Coming next (after the release of the Humber Pig) will be the Bedford MK 4 tonner, a complete 4x4 MK kit with accompanying spin off kits for the civilian TK & KM.

Next will be a conversion kit for the existing HMLC Stalwart to convert this kit to the FV623 Royal Artillery limber & FV624 REME fitters vehicle. Then the Alvis Saladin 6x6 armoured car & finally, late in 2010, the Daimler Ferret.

Depending on sales & interest from truck & military modellers we could then be persuaded to look at further kits of classic vehicles in 1/24th scale. The AEC Matador perhaps ?, Diamond T ?, Austin Champ ? Anyone fancy a Mk2 Conqueror ?

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8) 2010 Main printed catalogue is now in stock, fully revised & updated.

Printed version 96 pages £5.00 + £1.00 UK p/p

CD-ROM version (colour) £4.50 + £1.00 UK p/p

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