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Oops!
There I was, about to tell you about the very nice etched parts I’ve used to upgrade the Dapol/Airfix 35 T tank. And very nice they are, RT Models did a great job. Unfortunately I failed to account for the fact that the tank should actually be facing 180 degrees in the opposite direction, meaning…
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Assorted Oddments
This entry is dedicated to Willy McKnight and Steve Turnbull; two ‘good guys’ from the Scottish hobby that we lost this week. My thoughts are with their families and friends Having finished the commissions mentioned in the previous post, I decided to crack on with a couple of projects of my own. The first move…
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For External Use Only.
I recently finished these two models for a friend. First one is a nicely constructed O gauge J39, 0-6-0. In addition the effects, I also added a cab storm sheet and coal for the tender. I’m very pleased with how the model turned out. The second model is a Bachmann Class 24 diesel, converted to…
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Bachmann 4F Project
The 4F locos were never especially common in Scotland, there being pretty much an abundance of 0-6-0 goods types north of the border, particularly within the LMS group. Nevertheless, a batch was actually produced at St Rollox in 1924-5, ordered under the former Caledonian Order system as batch Y131. This group bore the running numbers…
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Iain MacIntosh – Ayr United
Iain has been busy of late with this commission for the 77021 Loco Group. Entitled ‘Ayr United’, it pictures a scene at the north end of Ayr Station in the early 1960s as two of Hurlford’s Standard 3MTs meet on passenger duties. A limited number of prints are being produced and will be available to…
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Helping a friend
A friend of mine is disposing of some 4mm models so I’m taking care of that on his behalf. All are test run only and in excellent condition. Seen here are a Bachmann V2 class 60800 Green Arrow, B1 Class 61008 Kudu and Jubilee class 45697 Achilles. These are all £50 each. Next are two…
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An unexpected remembrance
Part of my current job involves driving around, checking railway access point and during the course of my final night shift this morning, I decided to check the access point at Quintinshill. It was only upon arriving there I realised what the date was. I have no idea what made me decide to go there…
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Further along the B Road
Some more activity with the Class B tank with the suspension units and wheels in place and the buffer beams attached. I’ve also reinstated the solebars and prepared the tank upper surfaces for the new etched walkways. Prior to this, I ballasted the tank barrel and sealed it up with liquid lead secured in place…
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Taking the B Road
Being in a position to do a bit of modelling without competing disrractions today I spent some tome in the shed. I’m suffering from some odd, possibly hayfever related mailaise this weekend so I didn’t fancy anything too demanding mentally. I therefore thought I’d have a crack at one of the Dapol 35 t tank…
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Twenty Twenty Vision
Originally posted on Albion Yard: ? This week there’s been quite a kerfuffle about Bachmann’s 20% price rise, most noticeably on assorted forums and meejah. Basically rising costs have meant that Bachmann have passed on elements of that rising cost to the end user, the man on the Clapham Omnibus. It would appear that this…
Max Stafford's Kennel 