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Build it yourself model railways in the UK

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Isinglass Models specialises in build-it-yourself model railways and 3D printing services for customers locally and across the UK. Contact us now to find out more, or read our FAQs below for answers to common queries.

FAQs

  • What Printers do you operate?

    We have both FDM machines and DLP Resin printers. If you want to know more, come along and meet us at an exhibition where we’ll be happy to talk about CAD and 3D printing in general.

  • Do you take Card Payments?

    Yes. Online sales are all handled by PayPal. If you wish, you can post a cheque payable to Thatcham Create or contact me for bank details for faster payments. At exhibitions, we can take cash, Chip and Pin or contactless. 

    I can also take payments by card over the phone; I may have to call you back at an arranged time if I’m away from my desk.  I don't retain your card details and I'll only call you for payment if we've already agreed it.

  • Have you got a searchable catalogue?

    Yes! The search bar in the shop will scan the catologue for you. So if you know th ekit or drawing number, search for that. Or type a class or diagram number to see what is offered.



  • Have you got a phone number? 

    Yes. +44 (0)1635 925627.  I work shifts at my day job, so hours are unpredictable. I may answer the phone when I'm away from my office, in which case I'll arrange a time when we can talk in detail.

  • Can you design a ....?

    Yes, I probably can. If it’s an item that I can sell in my range, then I’ll suggest a reasonable CAD charge. If it is a bespoke design, my hourly rate applies, plus development costs to cover materials.

  • Are drawings available for download?

    Sorry, drawings can't be downloaded. You are welcome to scan paper drawings for your personal use.

New Product Range Launched


Isinglass Models now produce carriage kits in N Gauge.

Designed to clip on to either and Isinglass frame or a Dapol 60 foot Gresley underframe (not supplied) , the 3 part carriage body kit is simple to build and the perfect starting point for a wider range of high detail rolling stock.


Taken from carriage kits already available in 4mm, the initial offering is a Gresley bogie luggage brake covering diagrams 113,198,296,224,245,260,315 in either teak or steel panels. Offering the modeller the Pathe Cinema cars, luggage brakes and pigeon vans from 1928 right through to the mid 1970s.


kits 128 (3rd open) and 156 (Buffet car) are also available in N Gauge.


Further carriages that fit the 60' underframe will be released based on customer demand, so contact Isinglass to add a diagram to the list.

Further frames will also be produced, including 50' suburban frames and possibly articulated carriages in the future.

 


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News

November 2022


The year has seen a lot of kit releases including Gresley vestibule stock.  There is now a choice of TPO kits, both the DIagram 164/165 (which were the most numerous) as well as the earlier Gresley diagram 131 TPO covering 3 vehicles that carried mail from 1929 - 1970.


Work on the beavertail continues, with the first test print showing a good shape and fit of the tail section.


Where to next? Pre grouping luggage brakes are bubbling at the top of the list, along with requests for NER stock and Restaurant triplet sets.


I’m (still) looking into frames for the individual GNR diagrams to make them available as 6/8 wheel vehicles.


background work continues on 2mm scale/N Guage.

Updates

Coming soon:

56 6" Gresley ECJS/GNR Luggage Brake (Composite of several post 1906 GN NE ECJS Luggage Brakes)

Diagram EC 38 39 39A 39B 39C 39E GN J13 J18 286 287 308


45' 0" GNR Howlden 8 wheel clerestory luggage brake van Diagram GN 290


46' 6" ECJS (Cowlairs) 8 wheel clerestory luggage brake Diagram EC 36 42


Coronation Beavertail (updates on Facebook)


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