Quick Sunday project - finishing off the interior of my Parkside 13t wagon after 6 months! [ATTACH] Certainly better than unpainted plastic! Matt
Hi all, Somewhat predictably, parcels progress has slowed with both the SPV and CCT. Rather than force the issue, I've done what all good...
I went away for a week with the family - which was great - but it ruined my enthusiasm and flow at the bench! I've plodded on very slowly with...
Thanks Paul! I'm going away with the family for a few days as it's half term, so progress is inevitably going to stop. I have now transplanted...
Hello all, I'm planning a new layout in the far future, and one thing I will need is some parcels stock. The first item is an ex-blue spot SPV,...
Hi all, First a disclaimer: I'm no expert when it comes to coaching stock. I've never paid much attention to them, real or model. Over the last...
Thanks both for the replies. I got my first round of painting badly wrong - I used a very pale cream colour and then, concerned at it's...
Meant to be Far North Line, mid-80's. Difficult to find definitive photos of the prototype Cabin in that period. I can't tell if the original was...
Some painting progress tonight and a long way to go. The surface texture takes paint well though, which is not always the case with laser-cut...
I've decided that one of my (loose) resolutions for 2024 is to build fewer wagons, but build those that I do to a higher standard. Been going...
Talking about laser-cut buildings... [ATTACH] I only include this photo to illustrate the compact nature of the building. Construction is now...
Last day off today, so have grabbed any chance I can to carry on! Doesn't look much, but rebuilding the steps and railings has taken the best...
This is a random workbench remember... I've made no secret that my main railway interests, location wise at least, are North Wales, China Clay...
I think Jim McGeown makes an etched Lowmac kit, but I agree - something plastic would be very popular. Matt
Hi all, Hope you had a good Xmas? Some Lowmac progress - I decided to just get on and fabricate the spring arrangements rather than ponder for...
Hi Jim, it's this one: https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/temperature-controlled-65w-soldering-iron/ Matt
Hi Jim, you can adjust the temperature with the buttons on the iron itself. Matt
I was struggling along with a bog standard (and very basic) iron - akin to painting a model with a paint roller! So, after some research, I...
My wife's family are nice enough, just not very respectful of boundaries and treat the house like a hotel. I was brought up to be respectful of...
I don't really like Xmas at the best of times, and I certainly don't like being surrounded by SWMBO's family, so took the opportunity to do some...