Coopercraft range saved

[DJ_K666]

After the debacle of Coopercraft the range appears to have been bought by Cambrian, who have sold the mk1 coach kit range on to Phoenix Precision so fingers crossed production should restart later this year. So those of us who like building coaches have some hope.

Cooper-craft products to return

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Most of the former business of Cooper-Craft (trading as Paul Dunn) has been saved. Encompassing the range of 4mm:1ft scale wagon, vehicle, and lineside moulds, and 16mm scale wagon and lineside moulds, the business also retailed the Kirk and Mailcoach 4mm:1ft scale coach kits. Cambrian Model Rail and Phoenix Precision Paints issued a joint statement that the business had been sold, mid-December 2022.


The Cooper-Craft 4mm:1ft scale wagon, vehicle and lineside moulds and 16mm scale wagon and lineside moulds have been acquired by Cambrian Model Rail, with the Kirk and Mailcoach 4mm coach kits acquired by Phoenix Precision Paints....

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As of the 29th January 2023, we have completed the transfer of the ex Cooper Craft Mk1 coaches from Cambrian....

 

[pdeaves]

After the debacle of Coopercraft

What debacle? I would be grateful for a summary, as this is news to me. Thanks.

 

[DJ_K666]

What debacle? I would be grateful for a summary, as this is news to me. Thanks.

I'll DM you.

 

[pdeaves]

I'll DM you.

Appreciated, thanks.