A word from No Nonsense Kits -

For those who lamented it's disappearance, the MTK range has been taken over by a new company, No Nonsense Kits. The company's intention is to re-tool the whole range, having already started with some of the SR EMUs, progressing to DMUs and overhead electric units in 2000. Kits will be up-dated with new high-quality castings that fit together, etched bogie centres and underframes, and improved body shells as applicable. Existing press tools have already been refurbished and modified, and new ones produced as required. New patterns are progressing well, with CAD being used to prepare accurate photo tools for etched components.

The new kits owe little to MTK except basic layout, and as such will be sold under the NNK name. The owner of the business has already established a good reputation for quality, having prepared tooling for South Eastern Finecast, DJH, and several other major manufacturers.

The first new DMU kits to be produced will be for Classes 120, 123, 124 and 126. The Railcar Association and the Swindon Diesel Preservation Society are assisting with research into both historical and technical details. Release is expected in late Spring/early Summer 2001.

Because the MTK range covered dozens of locos/coaches/units - in fact there were a total of 542 kits in the 4mm range - revision of everything will take some time. Accordingly, production of some of the cast/etchings kits will continue where it is possible to produce castings/etchings of a reasonable quality from the existing tooling. Additionally, almost all cast components will be available to order, at prices reflecting their lineage.

For full details, price lists and availability, please contact:

No Nonsense, PO Box 1009, CARDIFF, CF23 7YB
Tel. 02920 317212