Tuesday, October 31, 2023

First end on

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  Here we go. 90 minutes of tacking metal in place with the electric iron, followed by lots and lots of checking with a square to make sure ...
Monday, October 30, 2023

The perils of old etched brass kits

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  Oh, you think this kit building lark is so easy. Heats some solder up, chuck it in the box, give it a shake, and voila! A working loco.  N...
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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Midlands Model Engineering exhibition 2023

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Off to a hall that smells faintly of oil, for the MMEE 2023. As ever, a hall full of incredibly high-quality models, but IMHO, the best was ...
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Saturday Film Club: Talbot Matra Rancho test drive

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Yes, I'm back to my Rancho obsession. I've seen this actual car, even leant on it, but never been inside.  If I'm honest, I thin...
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Friday, October 27, 2023

Off to Gaydon this weekend

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It's time to get back out on the road, but under my own steam this time.  All being well, you can find me at The Great British Model Rai...
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Solebars and buffer beams on

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  Time for the gas torch to earn its keep. The larger lumps of brass are coming together, acting as too big a heat sink, for even my 45w iro...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Alan Gibson Files: Vintage tank wagon

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  Another "Where did he find that?" moment with this rectangular tank wagon, somewhat buried in the undergrowth.  Digging around t...
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Two hours soldering

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  Two hours soldering while watching The Great British Bakeoff (sort of watching, paying more attention to the brass than the cakes).  Nuts ...
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Monday, October 23, 2023

Rothenberger Micro Soldering Iron & Torch Kit

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  Last week, I mentioned that my gas soldering iron was leaking , making it useless. A replacement was in order, and after a little digging...
Sunday, October 22, 2023

GETS 2023

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  Milton Keynes is a lot closer than Margate. Even when you discover the road through Towster is closed, and the diversion simple sends you ...
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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Saturday Film Club - LSWR T3 Class Supporters Launch Day

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I'm featuring this loco launch for a couple of reasons.  First, it's stunning restoration, of a beautiful loco. Second, in the middl...
Friday, October 20, 2023

Tri-ang advertising hoardings

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  Another second-hand stall find - three Tri-ang advertising hoarding, two with quite good adverts on, and one blank. These plus a station b...
Thursday, October 19, 2023

Memories of the Yellow Pages in "The Collector"

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Time for another retro build in the Hornby Collectors Club in house magazine. Inspired by this advert:   I've built the R421 signal box...
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Alan Gibson Files: Wantage Tramway No.5

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Scanned from a 10x8 inch print, I've no idea where this was taken, or when.  Looking at a history of the engine , a good guess would be ...
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Centre Models Leek & Manifold Coach kit

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  Ever since I built a Centre Models Avonside in a weeked at a show for a hastily-arranged demo, I've been fascinated by the firm, and t...
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Monday, October 16, 2023

Trackster repair

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  No modelling action this week. Work has been manic, with several evenings given over to me wishing paint and glue would dry faster to hit ...
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Elizabethan model railway show 2023

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  Another work trip. This time and early start to photograph a layout spotted earlier in the year. They had kindly arranged for the venue t...
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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Saturday Film Club: Love letter for a fire engine

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Owning a classic vehicle doesn't make much sense. You have to think with your heart more than your head. In this film, Lawrie explains h...
Friday, October 13, 2023

M&V Models, Alcester

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  Only 25 minute drive from me is this little gem of a model shop.Focussing mainly on plastic kits (Airfix, Revell and some other makes), th...
Thursday, October 12, 2023

November Garden Rail magazine

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  Inspired by none other than PD Hancock, Alistair Ross built the Conegra Road Garden Railway around his garden, featuring some impressiv...