CMD Models

Magazines, specials

2012-01-22T17:08:00.003+01:00

Offering lots of specials of out of print magazines / journals. Cheap postage rates for people in the UK. Also offering kits at reduced prices for people that buy magazines.

See the Facebook page for details. Click on the link

http://www.facebook.com/CMDModels

CMD webpage

2011-10-24T18:09:00.002+02:00

Will be simplifying the CMD webpage soon. This will have the new catalogue and price list for download directly off the webpage.

Product / Price List

2011-10-13T11:18:00.003+02:00

Have a revised product / price list in PDF. So email CMD if you need a copy.

info (at) cmd-models.com

BUT a new price list with BRAND new models will be out soon, along with a new catalogue.

Joint the Facebook group for direct interaction in this great hobby.

DZM-13

2011-08-10T16:39:00.003+02:00

DZM-13 from the Hobby Line range. Details still to be added.

A detailed version from the CMD Collection will be available later this year.

Cape Town Convention 2011

2011-04-12T15:10:00.001+02:00

Unfortunately I will not be attending the Convention.

CMD now on YouTube

2011-01-08T19:17:00.005+01:00

Have made a start with YouTube videos. My son has been really great with the video software. Have many videos of SAR layouts, will add as and when I get a chance.

2011

2010-12-30T00:25:00.003+01:00

2011 approaches and many projects lag behind. Hoping that the new year will bring a better turn around in new models. The new grain wagon tooling will hopefully start taking shape and showing samples around Easter. This will be followed by the passenger coaches.

Pad printing will be the way forward and Passenger coaches with a professional pad printed livery will hopefully retail around the ZAR 200 mark. So the wait will be worth while.

All the best for the 2011.

Fun with Safmarine

2010-12-21T15:56:00.002+01:00

Some of the Hobby Line stock heading to Bloemfontein and Cape Town.

Pad printing

2010-12-20T11:24:00.002+01:00

The start of many pad printing projects. This Safmarine container to join the Hobby line soon. our passenger coaches will use the same technology and be very price competitive.

Dream Trains

2010-10-16T18:18:00.003+02:00

Shipment to Dreams Trains has left.

Check their webpage for details. Give them a week or two.

http://www.dreamtrains.co.za/

Some highlights. A coprhensive set of etchings for detailing your wagons. Farm gates, man-hole covers, water tanks. Hobby Line RTR models. N gauge containers (Safmarine and CX) and plastic detail packs, vacuum hoses etc.

All quite on the western front

2010-08-26T20:55:00.001+02:00

Have not really reported much news on the blog or the facebook page. Have been busy working in the background. Will post some positive news shortly.

Cape Town news

2010-07-05T21:02:00.006+02:00

Between all the world cup madness, I visited Model Railroad Specialists in Plumstead. Many SAR modellers happened to be there, so had a good chat with many of them. Mike also took delivery of stock, including some Safmarine and CX containers, DZ-7 kits and many etched detail parts.

Said goodbye to Mike Trow and headed to the RMIG meeting in the afternoon. Was a good turnout and again had the chance to chat with many modellers. The modules of Bot River station were being worked on. The plan is to have them running for the general public at the Cape Town convention next year. Look forward to seeing the modules next year.

Bafana Bafana

2010-06-11T10:36:00.001+02:00

Wishing you luck, bring home the cup.

Freight wagon kits and the World Cup 2010

2010-05-31T22:21:00.002+02:00

I will be travelling to SA for the World Cup, if anybody in SA wants me to bring them freight wagon kits. Not only will you save on postage, I will offer you special prices depending on what you buy. Contact me for details, but be quick as I leave soon.
info@cmd-models.com

FZJ-7

2010-02-28T14:26:00.003+01:00

As announced at the Gauteng convention. The FZJ-7 / FZJ-8 / FZJ-9 is commencing well and have done a lot of work in the past month on this project and also on the passenger coaches. The grain wagon is going to be a very impressive model and hopefully the best one yet. Lots of new features and designs have been incorporated. The grain wagon will also come in the various versions. Both the Dual brake hanger system and the single bent hanger have been included in the tooling design.

Will keep the news coming on both the grain and the new plastic passenger coaches.

Some news

2010-02-12T23:03:00.003+01:00

Still busy on a million things.

As announced at the Gauteng convention last year. The FZJ-7/FZJ-8/FZJ-9 is progressing. This is going to be a very nice grain model in plastic. Busy sorting out the fine details at the moment.

Passenger coaches. This project is moving forward very nicely. The models will contain many plastic injection parts, thus giving very high levels of detail. Many variations will be offered from 1st class to 3rd class, dining and kitchen cars and many more.

Prices will be very attractive. Especially the Hobby Line version.

Included is a graphic, the colours are a bit off, when I get a chance, will play around with it!

CMD Hobby line on youtube

2010-01-27T13:10:00.002+01:00

Came across this video on youtube featuring a lot of CMD Hobby Line stock. Personally I think the Frateschi stuff looks horrible and wrong.

Enjoy

CMD now on Facebook

2009-12-28T00:23:00.004+01:00

Click on the Facebook logo, this will take you directly to the CMD Models Facebook page. Look forward to interacting with you there! The blog will continue as normal, the Facebook page offers a different platform.

Compliments of the Season.

2009-12-24T21:05:00.003+01:00

Cannot believe the year is nearly over again. So let me take the chance to wish all friends and customers of CMD Models a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Diorama fun with my son.

2009-12-20T17:54:00.002+01:00

Diorama was built by my son when he was 6. The DZ-7 with a SAR/SAS tarpaulin from the Hobby Line makes an appearance on Simon's diorama.

HO and N scale containers - Hobby Line

2009-12-20T17:45:00.003+01:00

Like the HO scale 20' containers, CMD now make Safmarine and CX containers in N scale, these are high quality injection moulded. Stock levels are good, so get yours from you nearest CMD dealer.

CX and Safmarine on the SML-13

2009-12-20T17:13:00.002+01:00

Some of the new HOBBY LINE containers on a SML-13 container flat. Due to popular demand, the containers have pre-sold out. The containers launched at the Gauteng convention earlier this year.

CX containers

2009-11-30T21:30:00.003+01:00

HO and N scale CX containers to hit the market soon. Watch the blog for further details.

Our stand at the show

2009-10-21T12:11:00.004+02:00

Due to travelling constraints from Europe, we did not offer a lot on the product side. The new Safmarine and CX containers sold out very quickly. We also introduced the SML-13 container wagon into the Hobby Line. The DZ was sporting a brand new tarpaulin, the response to the tarpaulin was very positive. This will hit the shop shelves soon. We also had samples of HOBBY line stock with the new Transnet Freight Rail logo.

SML-13 container wagon

2009-10-20T08:50:00.002+02:00

The SML-13 was on display at the CMD stand. This is from the CMD Collection and has a very high level of detail.

National Train Show - Gauteng

2009-10-19T14:44:00.004+02:00

CMD Models attended the 14th SA National Model Railway Convention. We had a small stand at the National Train Show on Heritage Day. This gave me an opportunity to chat to customers and fellow enthusiasts. Also discuss new models and the SA modelling scene in general.

I will be adding more information about the convention over the next few weeks.

Model Railway Convention - Gauteng

2009-09-18T21:57:00.002+02:00

Please pop by and visit CMD on the Thursday for a chat and latest product news.

2009 Gauteng
14th SA National Model Railway Convention
- National Train Show -
Heritage Day Thursday 24 September 2009 : 10h00 to 16h00

Click here to visit the conventions webpage for more detail.

CMD on travels

2009-08-25T10:28:00.002+02:00

Please note that I am busy travelling around South Africa at the moment. You will be able to find me at the convention next month in Johannesburg. CMD will have a stand, so please feel free to stop by for a chat.

It might take me a few days to reply, depending on internet connections.

Hobby Line

2009-07-31T20:41:00.003+02:00

Busy creating stock for the Hobby Line, including some new models which will join the budget line for the first time. More news to follow in the next week.

Paddy O'Flaherty

2009-06-23T15:27:00.002+02:00

Paddy O'Flaherty passed away on the 13 June. Paddy who had been fighting ill health for a very long time was a great detail modeller and a true gentleman. I visited Paddy many times at his house, mingled with him at MRS, RMIG meetings and at the convention. Above is a picture (Paddy in the centre, the chap sitting down) of what Paddy loved to do most, mix with people and share his passion for railways, especially show off all the SA related items he made.

My condolences to his wife Dinah and family.

RIP old mate.

Craig

CMD Collection v Hobby Line

2009-05-27T09:25:00.002+02:00

This shows the difference between the Hobby line and the Collection range. The collection range also comes with vacuum pipes, shunters step and coupler detail which is not shown in the picture. This pictures shows the B-2 open wagon in SAR livery.

B-2 detail

2009-05-16T00:00:00.001+02:00

Some detail from the CMD Models Collection B-2. Detail parts need to be fitted by the modeller.

B-2 from the CMD Models Collection

2009-05-15T23:27:00.003+02:00

Some pictures of the B-2 wagon from the CMD Collection. Minus the shunter step, brake wheels and vacuum brake hoses. These need to be fitted by the modeller.

Working on your orders

2009-05-12T19:46:00.002+02:00

As you can see, we have been very busy getting orders ready.

Dream Trains - FZJ-6 grain wagon HOBBY LINE

2009-04-21T12:06:00.003+02:00

Dream trains has exclusive rights for the launch of the new FZJ-6 HOBBY LINE grain wagon. The model is available as an individual wagon or as a double pack. The Pack contains two wagons and fully sprung bogies. The single wagons do not include fully sprung bogies.

See Dream Trains for further details.

http://www.dreamtrains.co.za/

Please note that HOBBY LINE models are not available from CMD Models directly. CMD models only sell the kits and the CMD Models Collection range, these are the more expensive and detailed .

2009 Convention

2009-04-10T09:40:00.004+02:00

Later this year is Model Railway Convention time in Gauteng. Details can be found on their webpage.
http://www.2009gauteng.hot.co.za

Please support the convention.

Hobby Line - Freight wagon pack

2009-03-08T15:30:00.003+01:00

From time to time CMD models will release limited editions. This new B-2 Hobby line pack includes a free HO scale car and a handy plastic box with lid for storing them when not in use.

Hobby Line are budget models from CMD in RTR form.

February News

2009-02-28T21:54:00.002+01:00

Not much to report at the moment. Will post some pictures of the finished B-2 and FZJ-6 soon. Will also have some news from the CMD Hobby Line.

The 60th Toy Fair in Nuremberg / Spielwarenmesse in Nürnberg has come and gone. Lots of interesting models but nothing for the South African scene directly.

New Models

2009-01-06T02:44:00.003+01:00

With orders of the B-2 / FZJ-6 wagons in full flow.

Customers have been asking what new models CMD is planning. There are a number of projects in various phases of planning and design.

Bogies (trucks):
New plastic bogies will happen with the Spoorbarber and SARCAST bogies. Hopefully these will be ready later this year. They will be plastic and hopefully be better than the original. The only dilemma at the moment is what wheels to use for the 16.5mm and 12mm versions.

Freight wagons:
The classic design of the FZJ-7 grain wagon is going to happen, as previously announced. This design is truly wonderful and will fill many eras from the 50's to present day. The model will be very similar in design detail to the FZJ-6 but will have a few improvements in the brake detail and body end design, which has been discussed with the toolmaker.

Tanker:
Have been discussing various options for a tanker wagon. Cement wagon would be nice but still weighing up the options.

Locomotive:
Design on two locomotives using injected technology is well advanced the aim is to get our first RTR locomotive ready for the 2nd half of 2009. CMD is only looking at doing Diesels and Electrics for the foreseeable future and leaving steam to others.

There will be one or two surprises coming in plastic but will give no clues as some surprises keep the hobby interesting!

SA Rail News blog

2008-12-27T19:42:00.006+01:00

Have started a blog which is aimed at the modern railway scene of South Africa.

http://sa-railnews.blogspot.com/

B-2 open wagon - painted

2008-12-15T12:12:00.004+01:00

After the first coat has been applied.

B-2 open wagon, prototype pictures.

2008-12-12T01:09:00.004+01:00

B-2
Photographed in Cape Town
Running # 52-199797
SAR livery
2006

FZJ-6 grain wagon - the real thing!

2008-12-12T00:13:00.001+01:00

FZJ-6
Photographed in Cape Town.
Running # 80-027 857
SAR Livery
2006

FZJ-6 grain wagon kit - SAR livery

2008-12-11T23:06:00.001+01:00

This is our new grain wagon. Very proud of the detail achieved on this model.

Highlights:
> Detailed brake equipment.
> Nickel silver parts for strength
> Builders plates
> Grab handles on roof
> Two types of waybill holders

B-2 open wagon kit - SAR livery

2008-12-11T21:03:00.001+01:00

The B-2 open wagon is back on the market after a long delay. New tooling for the floor and under body details. Upgrading on the existing body was undertaken, where rivet details have been added. Also a number of etched components, which includes a mixture of both brass and nickel silver.

The end result is a very nice model.

When I get a chance, new images of the kit components will be added. Also pictures of the finished model.

Blogging

2008-12-11T20:57:00.000+01:00

CMD has decided to enter the world of Blogging. This will hopefully allow me to share updates / new pictures and general news quicker.