NEM pocket converters, for old RTR stock
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- čas přidán 12. 05. 2020
- With the rise of alternative couplings, like Kadee, or even GLR Mag couplings, sadly those who have older stock, like wagons from Mainline or Lima or even Kit built have a slight problem.
NEM pockets are the new standard for OO, and are fitted to all new stock and locomotives.
This was a problem for me.... Which is how I started making by 3D printing pocket converters for my stock.On this Video I will show you what I have made, and have been selling for a number of years, as well as some new versions.
It is not a one size fits all, so there will always be new or slightly different versions.
You can find all of these on eBay or on my Facebook page:
Modelrailprints3D/
eBay:
ebay.co.uk/usr/mattymay05
Bachmann, Mainline, Hornby, Triang
Item no:202772124801
Lima
Item no:202772115171
Dapol, Hornby
Item no: 202970059549
Also our NEW Shop! Opened in January 2021, cheaper prices due to less fees.
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These are fantastic. I converted some old Mainline wagons today.
I'm glad you found them of use thank you 🙂
Mine arrived today and these sir, are an absolute god send!!! Thank you!!! 💪🏼
I'm glad they arrived with you, 😊 thank you.
Wow, I am taken back what a great set of things.
I will be buying some of these from you.
Thank you
Fantastic idea , I think your onto something great here.. I'm definitely interested .
Looks truly incredible mate would like to try them
Brilliant! I will be reaching out soon! I've been looking for something like this!
We have a little bank holiday sale, who which will be posted on the Facebook page.
These are wonderful! I'm especially interested in the ones you designed for bogies. They would be so helpful for a set of older bachmann coaches I've been trying to fix up and convert.
Bogie ones are due out in July 👍
Quite keen on getting the NEM adaptors for bogie stock. Mk1, 2, 3 Hornby.
Yes we are looking at them in April just looking for people to work with as we need 5-10 volunteers to make sure we cover all variables.
Lima ones will be available in 2 weeks.
I got the opposite problem I'm trying to get a cover that I can use in bachmann usa rolling stock and loco that will work with UK models.
Might have to 3d print something since nothing seems to exist for it also don't want to convert UK models to knuckle couplers since the knuckle couplers were giving me so much grief I basically stopped wanting to do anything with them.
Been looking for something like this for a long time to update my Bachmann Bulleids. I'd like to give it a try!
Bulleid ones due out in July
Have you any suggestions for older Hornby wagons that have the coupling moulded onto the buffer beam?
We are looking at it, sadly we don't have a solution at the moment for these or an item of rolling stock to test measure and check, we think it will be similar to what we have for bogies... But needs time to develop... Test ect.
These look great. Your video was 2 years old at the time i came across it. I'm hoping to convert and upgrade an old Triang Blue Pullman (fitting flush glazed windows, adding fans and grills in place of the old plastic ones etc) what would really set it off would be KD couplings. Have you developed any pockets for these old Triang couches or could you recomend any? Thanks.
If you could email some photos in or have a look if we do anything suitable, email can be found on the left of the website. mademe.co.uk/shop/vectis-3d-models/
We are working on 3 new ones this year, some vary on these while others are brand new.
Hope this helps.
N gauge, would you consider looking at Micro Train couplers for Farish Peco and Dapol rolling stock.
Sadly no, believe there is quite a range already on the market having seen recent posts on the N gauge group. It's already a crowded market.
Hi, having watched your video sometime ago, then remembered it to convert a number of Dapol kits ( Kitmaster etc). How to I get hold of these items, hoping you still make them.
Kind regards Mike from Bristol
Hello Mike,
Yes we have 2 places where they are available...
eBay (slightly higher prices):
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mattymay05
Or
Made Me:
mademe.co.uk/shop/vectis-3d-models/
Hope this helps.
Hi Matt will the kadee 18 couple up to a kadee 19 .thank you .
The numbers refer to length... So they will couple as long as it passes the buffer head..
17/18/19/20 all couple to each other, only difference is length.
Hi i have just ordered the last set of NEM pockets for mainline wagons from the maideme web site will you be restocking them as i need some more i must say I'm very pleased with them regards
Yes sir I will be hopefully 10 on Friday will be added... As well as others. Pleased they are working well for you. 😊
Hi, Which if your products can I use to convert my Hornby Smokey joe to use the Kadee No 17 NEM couplings?
Unfortunately we don't have anything for locomotives at this time. Smokey Joe is particularly difficult due to the space required, and some times unfortunately it's just not possible to do.
@@bluebellModelrailway thank you for replying, was just wanting to use it as a test subject
Of course, no harm in asking if there was a way I certainty would of found it by now, it would need a lot of cutting in to it to get it to the right height and also space I have an ex smokey Joe somewhere I will have a look again when I have a bit more time.
Hi
Great pocket converters..I have some bachmann bogiebolster wagons are there any converters for those please
Hello, unfortunately I don't have or have access to one of those wagons, as far as I know and can see from photos they take normal rtr pockets? Or is it an older Mainline type?
If you could send some photos by email or use the Facebook page I'll have a look and advise.
Great idea! I've a lot of old rolling stock needing updating.Trouble is I do'nt do Facebook and wondered if you had a postal address servce for the converters you produce? Laurence.
All our current items are available through this website or occasionally eBay.
mademe.co.uk/shop/vectis-3d-models/
Hi,just placed another order, can you send same time as my first order-23rd August?missed the extras box!!!! Many thanks.
Yes I see them, I've noted the 23rd they do get dispatched in small large letter boxes that fit through letterboxes but I'll dispatch on the 23rd.
@@bluebellModelrailway Thank you!
Welcome thanks for your orders.
Interesting. I need to convert the old Hornby GLB bogie carriages one day. Are you working on these? Also, what is the advantage og this system over using the non-NEM Kadee types attached with glue and the use of polystyrene sheet spacers as necessary?
Is this the bogie Sr luggage van.. With a riveted big D coupling? I think I have one some where... But might be in storage.
Advantage is you can use different types... Kadees, hunts... And others using NEM style couplingw plus you can also use closer couplings.
@@bluebellModelrailway Yes, that's the one.
@@JamesPetts I think someone has attempted to fit one of the Mainline ones to one.... Does the big D coupling have 2 lugs either side to keep it located and straight?
@@bluebellModelrailway If I recall correctly, I think so.
@@JamesPetts if it does the might be able to do it with the Bachmann / Mainline type just remove the coupling rivet cut a section out for the pocket to fit on to... The only worry I have is it might be 0.5mm too low... That's my only concern...
Knuckle couplers on british rolling stock? How odd, but unique at the same time.
Everyone has their own favoured coupling, for me it's kadees, others its magnets, or screwlink, for me it's just reliable, strong, auto uncoupling and if I just want to remove a wagon I just lift it out.
@@bluebellModelrailwaymy favorite couplings are the screw links
Great stuff but being in Australia the freight and import duties are astronomical, can't you just bung them in a padded bag and send airmail post ?! Perhaps outside of Ebay ?
Stewart
Hi Stewart, yes I do ship outside UK to Australia, sent some to New Zealand last week also. Standard cost postage to Australia is £4.20 large letter.
Can order through my Facebook page, website still in development.
facebook.com/Modelrailprints3D
Accept PayPal
@@bluebellModelrailway Thanks for that
Excellent work how do I find them on ebay?
I've just added my ebay profile link to the description hope that helps.
Would love to be able to convert the old hornby celestory coaches if possible?
Hello Darren, not 100% sure I haven't seen one I a long time... But off the top of my head I don't remember there being much room or surface to attach something to... You will have to DM my site or email... And I'll look in to it..
@@bluebellModelrailway Have used your customer contact form on the website. Thanks
@@darrencarter9416 I have an email on there rather than a contact form... Not received anything currently.
Looked up your Facebook page. How do I order ?
Go to shop, you will find them all there, press which one send me a message payment via PayPal.
bluebellModelrailway Look forward to trying them.
Need to try these how do I order them
Hello Gordon, we have just opened a new shop online, we usually sell on eBay but we are moving off there.
Here is our shop.
mademe.co.uk/shop/vectis-3d-models/
@@bluebellModelrailway yeah seen it sent an order. Really looking forward to trying these
@@gordonhanning476 yes sadly that order isn't with us.. As you have used shapeways.
@@bluebellModelrailway will definitely order them from you next time
A good advert for your products but looking on your ebay site several are not there as sales items so a bit pointless as an advert!
Yes out of stock currently we refresh stocks every two weeks this video is quite old... As we have a new shop opening on Jan 2nd.
Usually stocks only last 2 days even though 50 are stocked up.
It would be pointless to keep turning the video off and on depending on stock levels.