cavalex models’ August 2020 update
4mm BBA and BLA
We are delighted to announce that our second model, the BBA long steel carrier wagon, has arrived in the U.K.
Following the release of our first model, the well-received 1:76 scale PGA hopper wagon, we are really pleased to see the production models of our first bogie wagon design in the flesh.
A lot of time and effort was spent researching the BBA wagon in order to best replicate the features and finer details of the prototype in the design of our model.
We felt that it was very important to continue evolving and using innovation to bring a new approach to our models. We feel that this has been achieved and can be seen in the photos below showing the fine details that have been incorporated in these models.
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model
Cavalex Models’ BBA production models – a closer look
Etched mesh deck
Probably the most noticeable and stand out feature of this particular wagon is the mesh deck. This has been reproduced extremely well on this model with the fine etched mesh allowing you to see through the deck in between the steel mainframe as per the prototype.
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model
BBA wagon plain brown livery - production model
Prototypical replica bogie
During a visit to Scunthorpe to view the real wagons, it was decided to take a different approach to modelling the FBT6 bogies for our first bogie wagon. For the first time on a ready to run model, rather than just model the bogie with side frames and a cross brace, we wanted the BBA wagon to have a prototypical replica bogie with as much detail as practically possible to be included. We felt that it would not be appropriate for a model with a wealth of detail and features to be sat on a very basic bogie.
BBA wagon FBT6 bogie - production model
BBA wagon FBT6 bogie - production model
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model
The model FBT6 bogie includes; ride height pipe-work for the load sensor (SAB - Self Adjusting Braking system), brake callipers, and brake boards. The wheel sets have brake discs as per the prototype. As you can see from the photos below, the bogie itself is a model in its own right.
A NEM blanking plate has been included to improve the cosmetic look of the bogie to give it a more prototypical appearance when at the end of a train.
Fully detailed underframe
As with our PGA wagon, the BBA has a fully detailed underframe with intricate pipe-work as per the prototype.
BBA wagon plain brown livery - production model
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model
BBA wagon plain brown livery - production model
Detailing pack
The model comes with a detailing pack which includes the following;
Additional brake callipers for easy EM/P4 conversion
Steps
Screw link couplings
Brake pipes
NEM blanking plate
Additional stanchions
BBA wagon Railfreight livery - production model and detailing pack
BBA wagon - production model detailing pack
We will be working our way through the orders and dispatching the models to customers as soon as practically possible.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has supported us with this project.
Rails of Sheffield Exclusives
We have been really busy this week dispatching direct customer orders, which we’ve nearly completed. We’re also pleased to show the first photos of Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive BBA/BLA triple packs, which also arrived earlier in the week.
