Model making supplies

 

Primarily we produce scale parts for modellers who built miniature fairground rides.

The largest of this range are plastic injection moulded ride components in the 1/50th scale.

These parts are available exclusively through Kingfisher models.

Parts produced in other scales are only available through KR Design

 

 

 

Just recently we have added to our component range by supplying a selection of modelling materials.

 

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Of course we are not limited to Fairground modelling, with Model Engineering covering such a vast spectrum of activities we are only to happy to discuss your needs with you.

 

In the past items designed and produced include laser cut frames for model locomotives, spokes for model traction engines. Complete model ic engines.

 

We have a close working relationship with a few local engineering companies when the job is too big for us to handle or requires specialist machinery such as a laser cutting machine or surface grinding.

 

 

Current 1/50th fairground range: Plastic Ballast Boxes   Wood  Under Development

 

All parts are designed to be used as dummy loads for Lorries and fairground dioramas as opposed to true scale working models.

Plastic

Plastic moulded components are moulded in high impact polystyrene and can be painted, glued and filled the same as regular plastic moulded kits

 

 

Moulded Load

 

This is the new moulded Dodgem load to suit a Corgi Curtain sider trailer. It is moulded in resin and has the base machined flat. Available only from Kingfisher models

 

 

Frame body

 

This frame body is designed to fit on the Corgi modern tipper chassis. It will fit the Low cab Volvo FM, The DAF and The ERF. It will not fit the higher cab Volvo without raising it up off the chassis, this then restricts the use of the belly boxes.

 

 

1/50th Lights

 

Moulded in seven colours these miniature lights are 1.5mm in diameter with a 1mm stalk. Just drill a 1mm hole and glue them in place (note lights do not light up) They are moulded in coloured acrylic for that authentic look.

 

 

 

1/50th Waltzer type cars

   

1/50th Skid type cars

 

1/50th Jet type cars

   

1/50th “Dragon” style chariot

 

1/50th motorcycle and scooters

  1/50th scale Paybox for either “swan neck” mounting or free standing. It comes complete with two doors a flat one and an angled one for you to choose the style. Decoration is limited only by your imagination.

1/50th scale enclosed generator. A 10 piece plastic kit with possibilities beyond the fairground sector.

1/50th Scale side stall complete with front counter, choice of top boards and vacuum formed top tilt. 

 

 

Ballast Boxes

Now available after much interest at the Long Eaton Model Show November 2005 these ballast boxes are designed to fit on twin wheel cab units by using a moulded “skirt” that fits over the wheel arches and has recessed areas for you to trim it to fit your particular vehicle. All box kits are supplied UNPAINTED for you to match your own colour scheme

This is the 75mm long Box, designed around the Corgi ERF EC10 chassis. It comes in 6 parts including the Skirt and solid back door. A working roller shutter door is currently undergoing testing and will be available very soon as a separate item. (Note: lorry not included)

The smaller picture shows how the skirt is fitted to the lorry with a section removed for the fifth wheel coupling.

This is the 80mm long ballast Box, It is designed around the Corgi ERF ECS cab but can be used on other units. Again you will need to modify the skirt to suit your particular model.

As a development of the standard box, this cranked version is designed to fit around the Generator kit shown above. The box is only available in the 75mm length size at present. (Note: Generator kit not included)

Roller door now ready.

 

Foden Alpha

A skirt has been produced to suit the Corgi Foden Alpha because the Wheel centres and widths are different to the above models.

 

To add further interest to the boxes two separate side panels have also been designed. Both are to suit the 80mm box and are available on there own. The panel on the left has a representative Vented section and the one on the right has the words “Ghost Train” in raised letters both are supplied unpainted. Also available is a moulded “vent” to fix to the end of the generator or the side panel of the ballast box. (no picture)

 

 

 

Brass Railings

 

1/50th etch brass railings 5 different styles supplied in packets of 6

Wooden parts

1/50th 24 section gates and shutters for ark or waltzer

 

1/50th platform kits either 18 for waltzer or 16 for ark

 

Picture shows how gates and shutters can be assembled to form a complete ride bottom

1/50th scale “twist” type car AVAILABLE NOW from Kingfisher models.

Under Development

This section is devoted to parts that we are currently developing no date can be given as to the time of availabilit

A complete working ride!

Well it seemed like a good idea at the time: produce all the parts required to construct a 1/50th scale working model Speedway or Waltzer. The gates, shutters and platforms were already done so just a case of making the other few bits! The next pictures show my progress, all was going not to badly just a few problems getting the platforms to move correctly when disaster struck, the whole lot fell from the work bench ruining months of work! So this has put the project back a bit but I will keep going and supply the parts to enable other people to make a similar sort of thing once I am happy that they will work. It is also hoped to utilise the white metal kit paybox centre supplied by

Kingfisher models to produce a stationary model but with a more realistic centre gearing arrangement

UPDATE: 23 March 06 Hit the floor again!

 

PUT ON HOLD FOR THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE.

 

Kingfisher models details

Here is the paybox centre kit of parts as supplied by kingfisher

Their address is:

Kingfisher Models

Carlton house

Church Lane

Wyberton

Boston

Lincs

PE21 7AF

UK

Tel 01205 362908

www.kingfishermodels.co.uk

They supply a full range of white metal parts and kits for the lorry,fairground and circus modeller.

Mail Order only no callers and please restrict calls to normal working hours

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