PALATINE MODELS
Model Railway etches specifically for the Finescale 4mm modeller
Welcome To Palatine Models
With many years experience in railway modelling, particularly 4mm P4 (18.83mm) scale, we
are able to offer useful items for the specialist modeller.
Currently we have many items available centred around the Alex Jackson coupling and
wagon and coach building aids. We also have rail droppers which help to wire up handbuilt
track and metal strips for scratchbuilders.
Our wagon baseplates are etched plates that can be used as a solid foundation upon which
to build a wagon chassis using sprung w-irons. They are available to suit wagon chassis up
to 26 feet long. See the baseplate page for more information.
In our Alex Jackson coupling range we have an etch based on the late Graham Turner's
bending jig which will help you make AJ Couplings easily and accurately as well as our 180
jig which makes the production of the first bend simple. We have also developed items to
make the use of the hinged version of the coupling a more simple and effective method.
Anyone who is interested in the use of the Alex Jackson Coupling would be advised to
purchase the book 'Alex Jackson - the man and the coupling' by Dave Booth, Sid Stubbs,
Tony Williams, Graham Turner and friends. This book is published by the Scalefour Society
and is available direct from their website. More details on the AJ Coupling can also be found
on the Manchester Model Railway Society's Website under technical articles.
All of our items have been primarily produced to help the P4 Group of the Manchester Model
Railway Society make models more effectively but are offered for sale to others to help them
make models quicker and more accurately.
We have also developed some items for 7mm narrow gauge, specifically for use with the
Dorset Models range of wagon kits. More information available on the 7mm page.
Note that unless specifically mentioned, all our etches are in nickel silver, we do NOT use
brass in our products and when you have made some you will see why.
Post and packing rates:
Post and packing rates
as at November 2022
£1.50 up to £9.99
£3.00 from £10 to £24.99
£3.50 from over £25
Overseas postage will be charged
at cost in addition to packaging costs.
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Please note that from 1 April 2022 we will no
longer be sending out instructions unless
specifically requested. We are doing this as
a result of rising postage costs. If you need
instructions please drop us a line.
With effect from 19th February 2023 we
have removed online ordering. To order
please click the ordering button and
contact us direct.