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This is what is happening at KBscale...

5/9/08 - Currently we are working on the reintroduction of the Hudson Hudswell 0-6-0WT locomotive kit.

5/9/08 - We are producing a batch of 22T gears with a 1/8" diameter bore for use in our forthcoming gearboxes. The larger outside diameter will give more clearance for the mating compound gear when using wheelsets with 1/8" axles.

14/7/08 - 14mm gauge standards (RCL) added to website.

8/7/08 - Test etches have been produced for the ready-to-lay turnouts. More here.

20/6/08 - In response to many questions about future kits there is a new page here.

11/6/08 - New gear sets are available to give our gearbox an 80:1 ratio instead of the 108:1

7/6/08 - The first batch of Deutz OMZ 117 kits are now shipping. Sorry for the long delay!

7/5/08 - 23mm long pin-point axles (for 16.5mm gauge) now in stock to improve the AX01 axle conversion packs.

6/5/08 - The diameter of the Deutz wheels has been increased to 9.5mm to improve the appearance.

27/4/08 - Figures for the LBT/LBU and Lister are now in stock.

3/4/08 - Work has started on designs for "ready-to-lay" turnouts. If you have any comments or experiences building O-14 turnouts we would love to hear from you.

2/4/08 - Ruston LBT and LBU "castings only" added to shop.

2/4/08 - The Deutz will have a short delay while we do some more work on the wheels. Sorry!

2/2/08 - Motors and other drive components added to shop.

30/1/08 - Rail Spikes are now in stock.

30/1/08 - First batch of Baguley kits shipping.

11/01/08 - Hudson Workshop Vans are now in stock.

2/12/07 - First test castings for Deutz kit. Click here for a photo.

16/11/07 - Code 82 Peco IL-115 rail now in stock.

5/11/07 - First samples of the new locomotive wheel for the Deutz OMZ117. Click here for a photo. 9mm diameter with 2mm axle.