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Recent Updates -- Boulder Valley Models
*  Recent Updates from Boulder Valley Models   *
This page will help you find the latest changes when you come back to visit!
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* International Shipping Rates -- We have increased these charges after holding the same rate for the last 8 years.  International customers, please add 10% to your total -- $5.00 minimum, $15.00 maximum.  We wish this could be avoided and thank you for your understanding!
* Telephone ordering now available -- 410-366-6450 (2-10 pm eastern time) -- Customers from US and Canada can call to place an order by Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Discover.  If you get the machine, please leave your name, number, best time(s) to call and please mention On30!  International customers:  Please send your order by email so we can add it to the production list immediately and send your credit card info by postal mail.  (Using PayPal is still the preferred method for international orders.)
Inspired by the 2-truck, 3-cylinder Gilpin Tram locos ...
"The SILVER CITY SIDEWINDER" in production!
July 21, 2008 -- Great new conversion for the Bachmann HO 3-truck Shay -- loaded with detail and just right for packing big action into small layouts!  Kit features all-new superstructure with weighted castings ... separate doors, windows and roof hatch ... optional wood and coal loads ... "Shay stack" as shown or alternate straight stack ... backhead detail & more!  Second photo compares the new "Silver City" Shay (back) with our popular "Little-Bitty Mini-Max" (foreground).  Full details, big pictures and ordering info has been posted -- click here!
Uh-oh, it's an epidemic ... The 4-4-0 Fever is spreading!
January 4, 2008 -- Stacks and Domes for the 4-4-0!
We've got a great selection of Stacks and Domes so you can easily customize your Bachmann 4-4-0!  And, we're working on even more "goodies," so come back soon to see what's new.
October 6, 2007 -- New "Chunky Little Log Cars"
Designed to take a 12" minimum radius, these 15' Chunky Little Log Cars pack a "big" look onto a little frame.  Complete with chain and fittings as shown ... and we've included several pages of photos showing how to load them up!  The perfect companion to our very popular Little Bitty Mini-Max loco ... and the new Bachmann 4-4-0!
October 6, 2007 -- New Painting Techniques!
* We've added a new section showing how to created "weathered wood" tones by Painting with Dry Pigments, such as those offered by Bragdon Enterprises and Dr. Ben's.  Perfect for your Chunky Little Log Cars!  This is a simple, fun and best of all very flexible and forgiving method for achieving a great look!
* We've also added CHAIN and FITTINGS to our selection of Detail Parts.  The Chunky Little Log Cars do INCLUDE these items -- but we're also offering them separately for your other projects!
July 8, 2007 -- New "Little-Bose" Boxcab
We're pleased to announce The Little-Bose Boxcab -- this hefty little loco is great for yard switching, quarry operations or any type of industrial service!  Or ... PAIR two together to make a handsome road locomotive ... then split them apart to perform complex switching maneuvers.
July 7, 2007 -- New Feature Gallery
We're pleased to announce a special addition to the BVM Gallery showcasing the On30 Artistry of Allen Littlefield.  Allen's work has been featured in NG&SL Gazette, FineScale Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman and Light Iron Digest.  In the new gallery, you'll find over 30 photos of Allen's work including steam and diesel locos, railcars and freights -- LOADS of ideas and inspiration!  Our new Little-Bose boxcab is based on a kitbash by Allen Littlefield!  (Click photo)
July 7, 2007 -- New Detail Parts added!
We've added two types of headlights, two types of bells, a critter muffler and more to our selection of Detail Parts.  Check these out as you plan your newest projects.  (Click photo)
June 30, 2007 -- New Painting Techniques
We've added a new illustrated guide for creating
Rusty, Crusty, Blistered & Peeling Paint Jobs on your On30 critters -- and the same techniques can be used for steel boxcars and hoppers.  Check out this new feature and try the techniques ... you'll have lots of fun!
June 30, 2007
* International Shipping Rates -- due to increases in postal rates, we've finally increased these charges after holding the same rate for the last 8 years.  International customers, please add 10% to your total -- $5.00 minimum, $15.00 maximum.  We wish this could be avoided and thank you for your understanding!

Old News ...
* In June, 2004, we moved down slope from the Rockies all the way over to the Chesapeake Bay area ... please make sure you have our current address!  

Our new address is effective immediately:
Boulder Valley Models
4408-C Falls Bridge Drive
Baltimore, MD  21211
(Please make checks payable to "Dallas Mallerich")
Copyright (c) 2007-2008 Dallas Mallerich III

 

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