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Outback models New O/ On30 structure kit announced!

Jan 26

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I have just received additional word from John hunter at the newly formed Outback Model Co. what the design of their first kit will be

John wrote;
Well I am happy to give the on30insider a exclusive and be the first to know, that the first kit release From OUTBACK MODEL COMPANY will be A medium sized line side or non line side structure called THUROGOODS FREIGHT AND STORAGE.

This structure is of medium size and will sit nicely on any O scale layout, the structure has great roof lines with a two story end to end loading dock, double doors and staircase. Read the rest of this entry »

New! 20′ Proto-Freelance 20′ Coal Car Kit from Foothill Model Works

Jan 24

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Foothill Model works has a new coal car kit in thier growing line of high quality, prototypically correct, all styrene car kits. This kit is designed to compliment thier On30/On3 flat car kits. This free-lanced coal gondola is typical of many such cars used on short line narrow gauge railroads in the first half of the twentieth century. The kit was designed and built following standard building practices of the day and closely follows the construction method used on the Colorado & Southern.
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Update! From Outback Model Company

Jan 17

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I received an update and some pictures from John Hunter at Outback Model Company.

John wrote:
Our laser was installed and up and running and with just a few days before a model railroad exhibition. Laurie produced a couple of sample products for fellow exhibitors to try.

Outback models window

Outback models window

We sampled a small set of O scale chairs and table, a window that worked and some shingle sheets as well as a great little sanding tool that we will supply with our first kit. These samples were received with gusto and were a huge success. We also had on display two prototype models of which we must choose one for our first release, a tough choice as both are great looking structures. To throw into the mix as well Laurie is current working on a new design which just might just come out the winner. The other boxes are picked, as with material suppliers and packaging. The web site is slowly growing in size and modelers from all over the world are signing up to our members section. Read the rest of this entry »

New! Outback Model Company Australia

Dec 25

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I just received an email from John Hunter of Outback Model Company. John has partnered up with Laurie Green to form this new craftsman kit manufacturer in Australia. John and Laurie are both very talented and accomplished modelers and have created some stunning work over the years.

John went on to say "Our web site is up and running, with a profile of Laurie and I, also some other areas all still under construction, with the first prototype model finished {built By Me} we are on track ,our laser cutter is in the country and will be delivered early Jan first to Laurie’s home for testing and correlation with his cad drawings and just to get him familiar with the operation , then the cutter will make the journey to me where production and packing will take place. We have designed and purchased our trade stand ,our uniforms are at the embroidery company and promotional flyers are being designed. Our online shop is not yet operational but set up, because we are not yet in production, we are currently waiting for our ABN number for tax purposes and we are planning some exiting stuff."

I will post any new information when it becomes available. These guys are true O scale craftsmen and it will be interesting to see what they will have to offer.

Outback Model Company
http://www.outbackmodels.com/
outbackmodels@gmail.com

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New Structures from Wild West Scale Models

Nov 30

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Wild West Scale Models has anounced two new Kits for the O/On30 modeler. Frankes Furniture and coffin Shop and Dons Dry Goods.These exciting new kits really have a lot of character. These new kits as well as previous ones are created from genuine architectural designs.

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Vote for the “Most Inspirational Modeler for 2009″

Nov 23

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Was your modeling influenced by someone this year 2009? Have you gained some new insight for your on30 modeling by any one particular modeler? Did someone show you a new technique that allowed you to take your modeling further? If you answered yes to any of these questions it was probably from one of the modelers recently nominated for "most inspirational modeler" for 2009. These modelers constantly go "above and beyond" to share their modeling projects and techniques with us all. I would like to acknowledge these modelers efforts by awarding the first annual On30 Insider's "Most inspirational modeler" award. It goes without saying that everyone is deserving of the award but, please take a moment and vote for the one person that most inspired you this year.


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Jeffrey Spikes