Greetings to all,
I added some new items that are available for sale now.
"HAUPTBAHNHOF" signboard
Some time ago, I received a portion of criticism regarding this article. I believe it makes some sense to comment this. The idea that it is a copy of something that is already being produced by someone else is not true, and it is completely someone’s fantasy. I offered my variant already painted and with different mounting. And the most important fact is that it became known to me that someone already produces a similar thing only when it was written about this here in the forum. It is not surprising that such an idea could came to several people, because these signs can be seen very often at many railway stations in Germany (as well as in other countries in other languages too).
But: no criticism – no moving forward
I developed a new version:
Now it features DB and S-Bahn logos printed in full color directly onto the airbrushed surface using UV-printing technology. I also replaced “Arial Narrow Bold” font with “Futuris” one to match the prototype I used here. Here is the prototype – Köln Hauptbahnhof:
Additionally, here are some other pictures that show that original idea was not unique.
Dortmund HBF:
Dresden HBF:
Münster HBF:
München HBF:
Like previous version, new variant is made of 0.3 mm etched metal and airbrushed with white paint with additional lacquer coating. Despite that production costs are higher due to the addition of UV-printing, this article is offered here for the same price as it was for previous version:
https://www.1zu220-shop.de/Zmodell/Zube ... 40780.html
Set of V-VI Era Deutsche Bahn logos
I made another small accessory that can be useful for adding details to layouts – a set of V-VI Era Deutsche Bahn logos:
They are also made of 0.3 mm etched metal, airbrushed with white paint and printed using UV-printing technology. Different sizes available: 5x3.5 mm (2 pcs), 4x2.8 mm (2 pcs), 3x2.1 mm (3 pcs) and 2x1.4 mm (4 pcs).
https://www.1zu220-shop.de/Zmodell/Zube ... 41247.html
Sliding contacts for Märklin® 2-axle type Pwg, G 10 and other compatible freight cars
Recently I developed a new type of sliding contacts for Märklin® 2-axle type Pwg, G 10 freight cars and other models based on the same chassis.
https://www.1zu220-shop.de/Zmodell/Zube ... 41246.html
Made of 0.05 mm high-flexible etched brass, these sliding contacts are being offered together with a special plastic holder. This holder replaces original metal insert in order to avoid a short circuit:
Detailed report about upgrading Pwg 14 car with these sliding contacts is here:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=16080
Here is a list of suitable articles where these sliding contacts can be used. It may be not complete, but I tried to find all articles that contain suitable freight cars. Of course, many models with special imprints are not listed here:
8609, 80823, 80824, 80825, 81302, 81390, 81860, 81863, 81864, 82321, 82338, 82504, 82505, 82507, 82515, 82523, 86090, 86393, 86394, 86395, 86396, 86397, 86398, 86581, 86582, 86601, 86602, 86603, 86604, 86618, 86619.
For info, many other sold out articles were also restocked recently.
Best regards,
Alex