Miniature Railway 'Little Prince'

Name: Miniature Railway 'Little Prince'
Brand: Fourdees
SKU: 76-101K
Price: 59.99 GBP
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This is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.

This model kit is of a freelance 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Tender locomotive, to O-9 scale. The locomotive represents a minimum gauge locomotive that represents a scaled down version of the Ffestiniog Railway locomotive "Prince", similar to the scaled down replicas running on the Fairbourne and Barmouth and Ruislip Lido Railways. As such, the driver would be seated in the tender (with feet in the well), there is full representation of air brake controls and the model is adorned with over-sized whistles. You will need modelling tools (such as a craft knife, cutting board, files and micro-drills) adhesive, paints and ballast material (such as Liquid Gravity) to assemble the kit. The driver figure is not included, and is shown to represent the scale of the model.

This is a beginner's kit, and comprises a single large body shell, with separate cab piece and a selection of detailing components with which to personalise the model. The model has a sprue on the inside of the saddle tank, on which are further detailing components. This sprue should be cut with approximately 2mm of the bar remaining at each side to act as a locator when the body is fitted to the chassis. Tender wheels are included, and is a simple clip into the tender chassis frames, but if they are tight, file back the pinpoint ends slightly.

There is a choice ofthree chimneys/stacks to fit (Copper-Capped, Stovepipe and Spark Arrestor). There are also eight smokebox number roundels (numbered 1 through 8). The tender wheels are included, and is a simple clip into the tender frame. The drawbar is attached to a pin, which itself clips to the drawbar pivot on the rear of the Kato chassis.

This is a highly detailed 4mm scale kit built using our in house machines, with High Definition resin and build layers just 50 microns (0.05mm) thick. Whilst there is 'stepping' visible on the parts up close, this is not discernible once the kit is painted and/or from usual viewing distances.

The parts have their main supports removed, though detailing and structural supports will remain to protect the parts in transit, and require removing prior to assembly. Some polishing and filing of the parts is required to provide a smooth finish. Clear (and varnished) resin windows are included, though you may wish to use clear plastic sheet (not included) if preferred.

You will need modelling tools (such as a craft knife, cutting board, files and micro-drills) adhesive, paints and ballast material (such as Liquid Gravity) to assemble the kit.

This kit requires a KATO 57-201 to motorise the finished model. Consult instructions to see if the chassis needs any modification before fitting.

Keep resin parts out of direct sunlight. Detailing and structural supports remain in order to protect the parts in transit, and should be removed before painting.

Parts will benefit from a wash in cool soapy water before painting, but do not leave them to soak. Alternative, Isopropyl alcohol is also a good cleaning solution if parts feel overly sticky.

If any components appear bent or warped, heat them gently with a hairdryer or in warm water (do not soak), and then hold parts whilst they cool.

If modifying the parts in any way (either by cutting, filing, sanding or drilling) be sure to wear appropriate protective clothing such as gloves and masks.

Product Specification

Model Dimensions

Length: 122 mm (over coupling)
Width: 24 mm
Height: 37 mm (over whistle)
Minimum radius: 9 in

Prototype Information

Manufacturer: Freelance
Railway: Freelance
Gauge: 10¼" - 15"
Era: 1980s - present

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. For full details please see our returns policy.

Fourdees Limited is not liable for any breakages of parts during assembly of the kit.

If parts arrive damaged, please provide photographic evidence and we shall replace the damaged component. If you require spares or accessories, please contact us for a quote for replacements.

Orders ship on Mondays and Fridays. Please allow for this when ordering. If you require a rush order, please email to see if this will be possible (a surcharge may apply).