Just released – GWR P7 Hopper

Welcome

Southwark Bridge Models was initially started to supply only the requirements of the Southwark Bridge layout (a P4 layout LSWR c 1912) that were not available from other sources. Frustration with available products that were either incorrect dimensionally or simply would not fit together prompted further kits to appear. As time went on these products had an appeal to a wider audience and were sold exclusively to members of the South Western Circle.

From April 2005 the products became available to the entire modelling fraternity.

In mid 2007 a range of GWR kits appeared and this range will be further developed.

Thorough research into the prototype has resulted in accurate models with little compromise. The kits are designed to be as user friendly as possible and a great deal of thought has gone into assembly techniques. The layout of the frets also gets a lot of attention, even down to the thickness and placing of tabs. Wherever possible tabs are placed where they will not show on the finished model, thereby minimising cleaning up.

All kits, both 4mm and 7mm are built from test etches before being offered for sale. Instructions are comprehensive, step-by-step, with constant use of diagrams and utilise the frequent use of exploded 3D diagrams. Templates are provided for roof construction either on the etch, or paper, or both as appropriate.

7mm frets are not simply blow ups of 4mm ones (or vice versa), but are redrawn with correct tab slots, hole sizes etc, to achieve high accuracy in assembly.

Original white metal castings are provided for unique items or commercially available items are used if the quality is good.