A digital die cutting update

As I mentioned earlier we are looking into making a line of Digital die cutters available. We have an agreement with the Boss Kut co. to offer their Gazelle Die cutter. We also have an agreement with Accugraphics to offer their line of KNK die cutters.

With the cheepest practicle lasers costing $6000. or more (build it your self kits are around $3000.) Digital die cutting is an affordable desk top alternative.

Together these cutters cover a wide line of pro level machines with prices ranging from $449.00 up to just under $1000.00.

These cars are from the yahoo KNK site. Sorry I can’t give credit I don’t have the builders name.

They are made from .020 styrene cut on a KNK machine. Just think what we can do with card stock.

It’s going to be a new age.

Stay tuned. I have additional tests being cut right now and pending those results we are hoping to be able to put these amaizing tools into modelers hands very soon.

Thom

Clever models custom shop.Bespoke modules and layouts

As most of you know, CM is a part time business. (actually it’s not. We work it 24/7) It’s not a living.

We are always growing and I am trying to push it over the top so that at least one of us can make it a full time operation. I have had several people request custom models and even complete layouts.

Officially, I am accepting this type of work. I will build modules, custom structures, small layouts etc. Prices are to be based on an hourly rate and flat bids. A small layout like our traveling demo will start around $5000. Simple detailed structures will start at $100. Terms are 1/3rd as a retainer with other payment to be determined. I currently have one contract pending for a layout and will only accept 4 layouts per year.

As always I want to hear your thoughts and should you know someone who wants to start or can’t finish or just cant find the time, I might be the answer to their problrms.

Thanks all.

Thom

Model rail Scotland

Bryan Gundry, photographed this modified Plant#2 wile visiting the “Model Rail Scotland” show.

Thanks for the sharp eye Bryan.

Pix submissions

We have been getting lots more pix lately and I fear I may have missed posting a few.  I try to space them out and every now and again one or two might slip by.  Untill we can find the time to put in a gallery, (and we need to) please understand that if you sent a pic and it didn’t get posted, it’s just me being incompetent.