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Title: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: Andy B on Sep 10 2010 10:39
Has anyone built any of the South Eastern Finecast kits (http://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Car%20Kits/1%2024%20Scale%20Autokits%20Page%201.htm)?
I've just been given a 1925 Austin 7 kit (thank-you in-laws!) and first impressions are very good - the castings are all crisp and clean.

Note to expectant Newsletter editors - my build rate is appallingly slow, so don''t hold a page for an article on it too soon! ;)

Andy
Title: Re: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: IanT on Sep 10 2010 14:11
Note from expectant Newsletter Editor..

No hurry Andy - but I have made a note to remind me of this - this time next year then!!

IanT

PS For anyone who wants to look at this range - it's here:  http://southeasternfinecast.com/
Title: Re: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: blagdon on Sep 10 2010 22:06
Andy, Had a look at the website - the Austin 7 looked Okay. Do I gather it is a white metal kit? As I model the mid-30's this could be very useful.

Ian theGauge 3 Pirate
Title: Re: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: MikeWilliams on Sep 10 2010 22:40
Hi Andy,

I've never assembled one but remember them from years ago.  They certainly look nice when finished.

Mike
Title: Re: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: Andy B on Sep 11 2010 08:49
Quote from: blagdon on Sep 10 2010 22:06
Andy, Had a look at the website - the Austin 7 looked Okay. Do I gather it is a white metal kit? As I model the mid-30's this could be very useful.
Whitemetal, with etched stainless steel wheels and rubber tyres.
A few others in the right era for you Ian -
MG 'M' type (kit code A010) - built 1929 to 1932
1934 Morgan 3 wheeler (kit code A020)

There is also the 1933 MG K3 - but that was probably less likely to be seen in your average station forecourt, as only 33 were built.

Andy
Title: Re: South Eastern Finecast Autokits 1:24
Post by: Markie on Sep 13 2010 14:33
I have part built their Mini (A209) and have the MG (A205) in stock. They are brim-full of detail, including metal fittings and badges. The white metal body on the Mini took a little tidying up, but other than that, they are lovely kits to build.

Regards

Markie