17/11/23 The surface tops and 'wall' parts on both sections, were given a coat of white primer this morning. Both pieces are currently drying...
16/11/23 Before going further, the name for my new layout can now be revealed. Porth Chewdl (or Fable Port) is the confirmed title for...
06/10/23 In case you missed the last update, here is 'Odin' again... [IMG] Although the above shot shows Odin docked at 'Port', it has since...
27/09/2023 While construction of the second section of my new layout is yet to proceed, the main baseboard has already seen the arrival of the...
02/09/2023 While tweaking with the plan continues (more on that, in due course), work on the main baseboard keeps on progressing. The under-frame...
It's been quite a long time since I took on the challenge of constructing my first 009 layout, which you all know as Fablewood. After 7 odd years...
Howdy Toto! Long time no see eh? Thanks for the second welcome; good to be back!
Greetings Platform1... Or rather, hello again! Some of you may remember me, but for those who don't, this is David Hennessey here. I used to be...
10/06/2021 A little detailing work in the cab was carried out. Firstly, a random Bachmann engine driver in a 'seated' position was found and,...
28/05/2021 Time for another update, starting with the progress made thus far... [IMG] With almost all the components fixed onto both the body...
20/05/2021 Some quick progress made on the frame work, including the fitting of brake pipes, flexible couplings and false floor. The brake pipes...
Thanks Paul! More to come...
17/05/2021 This morning's visit from the postman saw me take receipt of a few items from RT Models. They include a pair of electric style...
Good luck Pete; hope it turns out how you want it to! Thanks.
Thanks Paul. Still a fair way to go before it's running, but I'm real pleased with the job in hand, so far.
07/05/2021 Small progress made today, with the addition of the cab sides. But before they were glued on, small holes were drilled by the doors...
"He's never at it again, is he?!" (Yes, you lot may very well say that! [IMG]) Since my first effort into this kit-bashing malarkey was fairly...
Fablewood’s Knightwing kit-bash finally goes into action, with some smooth running from the Kato 109 chassis. Here’s a short video of the trial...
Thanks Matt!
Hello once again, all at Platform 1 MRC, and a belated happy new year to you all. I've been up to a fair bit of modelling in my absence, and one...