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.
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Hobby Line - Freight wagon pack
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.
Saturday, 28 February 2009
February News
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.
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.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
New Models
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!
Saturday, 27 December 2008
SA Rail News blog
Have started a blog which is aimed at the modern railway scene of South Africa.
http://sa-railnews.blogspot.com/
Monday, 15 December 2008
Friday, 12 December 2008
FZJ-6 grain wagon - the real thing!
FZJ-6Photographed in Cape Town.
Running # 80-027 857
SAR Livery
2006
Thursday, 11 December 2008
FZJ-6 grain wagon kit - SAR livery
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
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.
When I get a chance, new images of the kit components will be added. Also pictures of the finished model.
Blogging
CMD has decided to enter the world of Blogging. This will hopefully allow me to share updates / new pictures and general news quicker.
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