News
GWR 850 January 03 2020
We have painted the sample in Wolverhampton livery in time for the Bristol show. The safety valve bonnet has been changed to the taller version for this type.
This is a snap from our builder. Once the model is here I can take new pictures.
Update December 27 2019
Work continues on the GWR Castles and production has now started on the K14/15 PBV project. The GWR 850 sample is being painted in time for display at the Bristol show in January.
Castle bogie beams
Tenders at the paint shop
CNC gearboxes now blackened
GWR 850 being finished in Wolverhampton livery. Now awaiting final varnish coat
GWR K14/15 underframes in production
General Update November 30 2019
After a good visit to our builder, we can report projects are moving forward.
The Castle tenders, now complete have been sent to the paint shop for painting and lining. The castle frames are well advanced and the bogies are being made. Time was taken to go over numerous details on the huge production matrix. The next stage is for my final alteration to be made to the loco body drawings. Once done we will print off a side view for each customer so you can see exactly what you are getting.
Only small corrections were needed on the GWR K14/15 project and work starts on the underframes next week.
I have asked for some corrections to the GWR 850 sample, including the larger safety valve bonnet to be fitted. Once completed the model will be painted in the Wolverhampton livery in time for the 2020 Bristol show.
punched rivets on the tanks and inside motion
with the K14 PBV. A laser-cut wooden floor will be added after painting.
inside motion detail.
Models ready to ship
Stocks of our coaches are down to the following,
C17 all third 1912 (lined crimson lake) 3 remaining
C17 all third 1922 ( lined brown and cream) 3 remaining
BR 9F stock is down to 11 models.
a beautiful example of weathering on our model by Martyn Welch
A selection of our SECR D class remains in stock for immediate delivery
Weathered coaches and locomotives by Martyn Welch November 15 2019
We only have 6 coaches remaining and the same number of Dean Goods.
Coaches weathered by Neil Podbery October 22 2019
Nice work by Neil.
This project is almost sold out with less than 10 coaches left.
GWR 850 October 02 2019
pilot sample is complete now. Test running and detail checking will commence. Then I have asked for the sample to be painted and lined.
GWR Castle September 24 2019
Our exclusive builder SMT continues to work hard on the GWR Castle production.
mainframe assembly
cylinders
GWR 850 September 24 2019
Work continues to finish the sample model. Thanks to John Glaze for his research assistance.
wheel centres and crank axle
brake gear etc
custom made gearbox frames
Update September 20 2019
Cliff and I did another testing session on the 9F’s and another session will take place on Monday.
The K14-15 samples have been shipped for inspection. Once checked we can start on production.
U.K. Projects September 19 2019
Currently, we have six UK projects listed on the website and these will be our last UK Outline models for the time being, as we move over to the production of our USA projects.
To be clear the following projects are advancing well and will all be completed by our own builder in South Korea, SMT, who has produced the GWR coaches, GWR 517, GWR Dean Goods and SECR Wainwright D.
- GWR Castle. Now in full production,
- GWR K14/15 Passenger Brake Vans. Production samples completed
- GWR 850 Saddle Tanks. The pilot sample is under construction
- LNER A1/A3 (only 60 models) Pilot sample completed.
- BR 80xxx 4MT (only 60 models) Design for pilot sample underway
- GWR Manor (only 60 models) Design for pilot sample underway
So if you wish to obtain one the above models please don't hesitate to reserve as these will be our last UK outline models for a while.
We do still have some Dean Goods, SECR Wainwright D, GWR coaches, and BR 9Fs now in stock, DCC sound fitted and ready to run or just to create a stunning addition to your display case.
Our first two USA projects entering production are the Southern Pacific GS-4, 4-8-4 which will be followed by the NYC Niagara 4-8-4. As you know US models are giants compared to the UK loading gauge, but with the American market used to 1:48 rather than the UK 1:43 they can make an ideal diversion and addition to UK collections and in most cases still be run on UK layouts. To find out more about our future US outline models please add the direct link to your bookmarks. https://leemarshmodelco-usa.com/collections/projects-in-production/products/sp-daylight-gs-4-5-h4-1-48-0-scale-h4-reservation-price-500-h4-page-under-construction
Southern Pacific GS-4 pilot sample.
Design work for the NYC Niagara 4-8-4
GWR 850 September 12 2019
work continues on the 850 sample. I called a halt until we could include the corrections John Glaze sent us to back date the model with proper Wolverhampton details.
further updates to follow shortly
Other sites September 10 2019
Check out the latest news from Paul Bambrick here Showing his work on the 4mm Kingswear project.
Martyn Welch has been busy with our 9F models and Dean Goods, see his latest news here
Check out Neil Podberry's work which now includes commissions for scenery here
Also a new bookseller Branchstow. here
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With this approach, we offer books that are not widely available, and carefully select only the finest books to the extent that each one comes with our recommendation."
GWR K14/15 PBV Update September 10 2019
First off Malcolm and I really enjoyed the Swindon show at Steam and look forward to attending in 2020. Many thanks to the organizers and staff at Steam.
Samples are now complete for the K14/15 vans. They should be here next week for inspection. Mr. Song and his team at SMT have done a great job and we look forward to production starting soon.
K14
K15
Weathered black 9F by Martyn Welch August 30 2019
Weathered 9F August 23 2019
Martyn Welch has done a fine job of weathering one of our 92220 models for a customer. The subtle weathering really helps show the detail rather than obscure it.
Weathered Dean Goods for sale August 13 2019
This BR Dean goods #2537 was weathered by Martyn Welch and is for sale for £2800.
See the project page click here
Castle & K14 update August 12 2019
lots of tenders!
Castle frames under construction
K14-14 PBV parts back from the press shop. Ready for assembly
Something to put inside the GWR K14-15 Vans?? August 08 2019
I came across this site via Martyn Welches website.
http://www.monksgate.co.uk/435886737
GWR Castle running test July 17 2019
GWR Castle production sample July 12 2019
We have taken delivery of the production sample from our exclusive builder SMT. Cliff has taken the model to set up the DCC sound and running. It will then best tested and any changes noted for production.
Malcolm and Lee are working on the detail corrections.
Neil Podbery Fine Art June 21 2019
Have a look through Neils website to see his excellent artworks and he is now offering scenery work too.