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Pirate Models Tube Stock

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by paul blythe, Oct 17, 2023.

  1. Oct 17, 2023 #1
    paul blythe

    paul blythe Full Member

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    While I wait for various parts to arrive for my O gauge projects I thought id start to knock together one of the driving cars I have for tube stock in OO. They are old Pirate models kits. I remember as a kid seeing these in the W&H catalogue and always wanted some but pocket money never sufficed. Ive managed to accrue a 1959/62 driving motor car and a 3 car 1938 stock kit. I just missed out on a 1938 trailer car to make a 4 car set but they sometimes ran as 3's so its not an issue. For their age they seem decent kits and the one car ive started has gone together well with no issues so far. ill keep looking out for more as they pop up on ebay reasonably often.

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  2. Oct 17, 2023 #2
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Now that's quite what I expected, here was me getting ready for a listing of metal and plastic pipe suppliers. :facepalm:

    Looks like it will make into a good model

    Paul
     
  3. Oct 17, 2023 #3
    paul blythe

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    HaHa i can see where you thought that. It really is a lovely little kit especially when you consider it must be 40 plus years old
     
  4. Oct 18, 2023 #4
    Rob Pulham

    Rob Pulham Happily making models Staff Member Administrator Feature Contributor

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    I too was expecting a metal sundries supplier, but I didn't have time to reply yesterday when I read the initial post.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2023 #5
    paul blythe

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    These really are cracking little kits and assemble quickly. Mostly detailing and interior to do

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