DJB Isle of Man 'small F' bogie coach

Northsider

Northsider

Modelling the Northern half of the Isle of Man
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Just outshopped, but still awaiting lettering and stock numbers is this year`s `Winter Project`, a DJB small F. Pricey to buy, but a real delight to build -everything seems well thought out. I have no connection with the company -just a satisfied customer.
 

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That is really very nice. Well done.

Just checked out the DJB web site. They are very tempting. Wish I had the time and money, not to mention skill.
 
Wow, that is one very nice Carriage. If I was still in my Irish Era I would certainly be looking at one of those.
JonD
 
Are you sure that is a model ? The trees in the Isle of Mann are noted for their large leaves. Stunning bit of work you have done there. Likewise if I had not switched out of IoM the I would be beating DJB's door down for one.
Max.
 
That is a stunning coach.
I had to have one - or more then, I looked at the site "Current price for each kit is £215. Bogies are £55 pair extra (no wheels)."

Can anyone help me find my bottom jaw?
 
I know, but I needed it to complete an authentic rake; and given the time it took to build, the price per hour works out to be pretty reasonable!
 
Goes to show how good the Accucraft ones are price wise ;) but if you want the variety then adding a few of these does that, if you break it down across all the coaches then it doesn't seem so bad. There's actually a similar situation if you look at the RhB stock from LGB if you compare the baggage cars through the range to the Pullmans ;)
I suspect these might be the ones Raif Copley designed.
 
PaulRhB said:
Goes to show how good the Accucraft ones are price wise ;) but if you want the variety then adding a few of these does that, if you break it down across all the coaches then it doesn't seem so bad. There's actually a similar situation if you look at the RhB stock from LGB if you compare the baggage cars through the range to the Pullmans ;)
I suspect these might be the ones Raif Copley designed.
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Something to keep in mind when looking at the price of some of the more eosoteric kit based subject matter is that provided you can do a good clean build, like Northsider looks to have done, you are not likely to make a loss if/when it comes to moving it on, dependent on subject matter. You might even add a little value. OK, you will probably never cover your "actual" labour costs but it help make these things a little more cost justifiable in the mind.
 
I`m very lucky to have access to a laser cutter at work  ;), but even so a scratchbuild like this half brake probably costs £80+ for materials, bogies, castings, wheels, paint etc. And I don`t have the patience/dedication to produce all the minute details; so, yes, the Accucraft `pairs` are very good value, but scratchbuilding isn`t exactly cheap, either.
 

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Very nice. That really is quite an incredible model. Quality costs - we make our choices!
 
You can have it fast, cheap or good. Choose any two......
 
There is no feeling like a job well done when you have either Scratch Built or kit Built something fro Scratch. There are many Kits out there and lots of Plasticard just waiting to be done. The hardest part is starting. I know this. But once you get started it is surprising what you can achieve if you have the will to do so. As Martino says, you pays your price.....sometimes in the Red Stuff as another thread mentions.
JonD
 
Agree on the starting..
Have a small pile of kits, lots of OFU's* I have acquired with other purchases, and a small mountain of 'bits' for a scrap-box.

My problem is the grey-mush behind my eyes tells me I will make a complete pigs-ear of it if I start.. :(
 
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