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GWR Siphon O1 (four wheeled) kit HO

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  • Brand:Diagram3D
  • Product Code:GW35-SO1
  • Availability:In Stock
  • Price:£15.00
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  • This kit is based on the original early GWR siphon version O1. This was a four wheeled vehicle and should not be confused with the six wheeled siphon which is also available as a kit  from Diagram3D.

    This is the HO (3.5 mm scale) version  of this kit. The OO (4mm scale) version of this kit is also available from this website.

    The orginal vehicle was produced in several lots between 1871 and the late 1880's. There were two distinct variations with differing door profiles.  Sufficient parts are provided to complete  either one of the versions of the vehicles. The kit consists of a MDF frame with card sides and end overlays.

    These vehicles were modified over their lifetimes in keeping with applicable regulations. In general it is advisable to have access to a good reference work with photographs. A book was written on the development of these vehicles: “Great Western Siphons” (by Jack N. Slinn, Pendragon books 1986 in association with the Historical Model Railway Society). The book  describes and enumerates these vehicles in detail.

    A difficult and tedious task encountered when modelling rolling stock is the preparation and cutting out of the windows, droplights and panels.  This kit reduces the tedium, complication and labour associated with the construction of a detailed model of a period vehicle body using accurate laser cut layers conveniently assembled in our SmartFrame without specialist knowledge to give the same quality as traditional methods using plastic or etched components.

    Build impressive rolling stock using this kit as the basis of your next project.

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