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Proud To Announce The Kitmaster Genesis Self Assembly Southern Building Kit Range
Dapol
Apr 24, 2024
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Kitmaster Genesis Southern Buildings
Dapol have a long standing tradition of manufacturing self assembly kits in the UK. Some of our Kitmaster tooling dates back to the late 1950’s and is a real testament to how good the tool makers in this country were back then.
As part of Dapol’s commitment to continue manufacturing as many products in the UK as possible we are launching a new series of laser cut card kits. This represents a major investment in new equipment to be used here in Chirk where the kits are designed and manufactured in house. The new range of models will be marketed under the brand name Kitmaster Genesis to pay homage to the old whilst embracing an exciting new future.
The kits will be laser cut from the finest self-coloured card and will include all the necessary injection moulded or 3D printed accessory parts (including glazing) to complete the model. Where appropriate the models will be supplied with printed interior decoration. All you need is glue.
The kits are based on real world prototypes but are easily customizable lending themselves to “kit bashing” should the modeler wish to have something truly bespoke on their layout. Each kit will have a set of detailed assembly instructions available online.
The images below are of prototype models - any imperfections will be corrected prior to production
7B-004-001 London & South Western Railway Station Building
Specifications
- Based on East Budleigh
- Opened in May 1897Absorbed into the Southern Railway in 1923
- Closed by BR 6/3/1967
- Restored in 1978/9 as a private residence
- Moveable Doors
- Posable Windows
- Footprint size 370mm x 118mm
- Footprint size with canopy 370mm x 220mm
7B-004-002 London & South Western Railway Type 1 Signal Box Ground Level
Specifications
- Based on Ottery St Mary
- Opened in 1874
- Replaced in 1955
- Choice of early or late valances
- Suitable for platform mounting
- Posable Windows
- Footprint size 116mm x 89mm
7B-004-003 Southern Railway Pre-Fab 'Plate Layers' Hut
Specifications
- Based on Standard Design
- Built 1947 onward from Exmouth Junction Works
- Spread across the Southern system including the London Underground
- Designed to be transported on flat wagons within UK loading gauge
- Moveable Door
- Footprint size 90mm x 63mm x 66mm
7B-004-004 London & South Western Railway Goods Shed
Specifications
- Opened in May 1897
- Absorbed into the Southern Railway in 1923
- Closed by BR 6/3/1967
- Restored in 1978/9 as a private residence
- Posable Doors
- Footprint size 156mm x 102mm
7B-004-005 London & South Western Type 1 Box Raised Brick Base
Specifications
- Based on Instow
- Opened in 1874
- Closed by BR in 1982
- Now preserved by the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
- Choice of early or late valances
- Posable Windows
- Footprint size 116mm x 89mm
Project Update
In production now, due in shops very soon. Pre-order your buildings at your preferred Dapol Stockist.
RRP
7B-004-001
£200.00
7B-004-002
£50.00
7B-004-003
£25.00
7B-004-004
£55.00
7B-004-005
£65.00
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