PETE WATSON'S
LAST
UPDATED 11th JULY 2010
A few roofing problems to deal with this month.!
Firstly:
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BLACKPOOL BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2
is now available!
but as the model is currently based on drawings
and artists' impressions from the manufacturer, it is likely that changes will
occur when the units actually go into service, so the model will be amended
accordingly at that time. Roof details
in particular are not known at this stage, but will be posted on the website as
a free overlay download when they are available.
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Secondly:
When I first produced the models
of Centenary Car 643 in Grosvenor and Sandcastle Casino liveries, due to
lack of overhead photos I made some assumptions about the
roof detail which have later been proved
incorrect. I have therefore redrawn the two variants of the
model with a more accurate roof design, together with one or two other
minor amendments. The good news is the parts now take up
less space so the revised model is 50p cheaper! |
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Hello and welcome to my website!
I have always had an interest in
all forms of British road and rail transport, and enjoy designing and building
card models.
As a child in the 50's, visiting Blackpool annually
for the family holiday, I developed a keen interest in the trams, so a
couple of years ago I decided to have a go at designing and building some models
of them. The only "off the shelf" models available are the excellent
Corgi models, but there are only basically 2 types, the "Balloon" double decker and the Brush railcoach of the 1930's. Alphagraphix
also have an excellent range of 00 scale model tram card kits, including some
Blackpool models, and Hadfields produce some plastic kits of Blackpool trams.
However, many of the trams in the fleet are nor covered by the models available,
and some that are seemed a little inaccurate in appearance, so I decided to have a go at designing my own
from card. I started with the Coronation type of 1952, and being
reasonably happy with the result, followed it with the English Electric railcoach and
the Marton Vambac.
I sent photos of these models to Len
Squance's "Blackpool-in-the-Box"
site, and was surprised that people began to show an interest in my
models, so decided to produce some of them in kit form for others.
The 00 scale models I have completed so far are
shown below. I have also produced some models of other vehicle
types. Click on the photos for more
details. I am working on a number of other models both from
Blackpool and other locations, and will post them on this site when they are
available, so keep coming back for another look!
Note that I produce the models for my own enjoyment
and they are sold to fellow enthusiasts on a non-profit making basis.
Prices charged merely cover the cost of printing and packaging.
BLACKPOOL TRAMS AND BUSES
Click on the pictures to see
alternative versions available.
Follow link at bottom of
page for printable price list and order form
OTHER TRAMS
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
(AVAILABLE LATER)
