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Connoisseur Models produce a range of model railway locomotive, wagon and carriage construction kits. Providing etched sheet metal and cast parts for the craftsman model maker to assemble into a finished model at their home workbench using a reasonably comprehensive toolkit of hand tools and soldered assembly. These products are commonly referred to as etched brass kits.
The models are of British Prototypes designed for 0 gauge at a scale of 7mm to the foot, 1/43 scale.
Connoisseur Models, Business Modus Operandi, During
“The Great Government Lockdown & WEF Reset 2021”
Update 9th July 2021
Open For Business, Orders taken for Prompt Dispatch
Most Kits Now Back In Production
Everything in the Box Mail Order Service
Slater’s Wheels Now Stocked
I have good stocks of motor & gears to accompany loco kits.
Slater’s have kindly allowed me generous stocks of wheels to enable,
everything in the box, mail order service during the lockdown.
Wheels are priced: Wagon & Carriage - £9.50pair, Loco Driving - £22axle,
Bogie/Tender - £16axle, Plunger Pickups - £14.00six.
These should be delivered by your normal postman on their round
Order by Post, Telephone or Email
By post, you may find it helpful to use the print off order form
but a plain letter or back of fag packet also works well.
By Telephone: 01544 318263, if I am not available, please leave details
on the answer phone & I will contact you to discus your requirements.
By Email, Please send your requirements: james.mcgeown2@btinternet.com
I will send confirmation details & then when the order is ready for despatch
I will contact you regarding payment options.
Payment by Cheque or Cash is Best & Aids Freedom & Democracy
(send cash using Royal Mail Special Delivery & deduct £10 from total)
Kit Reservations
If you wish, please telephone, 01544 318263
or email: james.mcgeown2@btinternet.com to reserve a kit for
May production & your preferred dispatch date , no obligation, no money required.
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We are all well & thank you for your understanding,
look after yourself, Railway Modelling is wonderful & positive!
Best Regards, Jim McGeown & Family.
- New Projects & Recent Development Work - |
- New Kit Introduced April 2020 - - Drewry 153hp, 0-4-0 Diesel Shunter - |
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This Skill Builder Kit is intended to aid the newcomer to 0 gauge diesel era modelling to enjoy the construction of a sophisticated etched kit. Physical parts design & photo instructions assist the modeller to build up their skills & confidence. More Information. |
Phillippa McGeown, aged 9, has produced an audiovisual DrewryDiesel Power Point Presentation This is a learning project for us & if you can’t open it with Microsoft PP, please try Drewry Diesel Slide Show or Drewry Diesel MP4 Video. |
- New Kit Introduced June 2019 - - B.E.L. No.1 Battery Electric Locomotive - |
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LMS No. 1550 / BR B.E.L. No. 1 battery electric locomotive was built in 1913 by the Midland Railway. It worked in the coal depot near West India Dock in Poplar, East London until 1964. More Information |
- Until the Shows Return We Have Gauge 0 Guild Virtual Events - |
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G0G An Evening with Jim McGeown Zoom presentation recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMrUZ_WFwI&list=TLGG8p9XTWMakBQwOTA3MjAyMQ&t=97s Join Jim McGeown of Connoisseur Models to hear how O gauge enabled him to journey from the dole queue to being his own man. |
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G0G Introductory Video to be watched before Zoom presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rFotTOVZZ0 |
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