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Morning all.. I thought I would, from time to time, post some images of weathering. I generally use just Humbrol weathering powders, sealed with Humbrol acrylic powders when done. The only paint that is used is the Humbrol Dark Earth aerosol sprayed on the underframes of some of tge wagons...

Hello, accidentally found this site the other day. I am the author/owner of the LUMSDONIA Railway Company. A fictitious railway with a very real website Lumsdonia.co.uk, containing the architecture of the OO Layout grand plan and some (hopefully) useful guides and tips on railway Modelling. I...

Hello everybody, Hopefully you don’t mind me jumping straight in here, rather than heading through the new members section, but it made sense to keep everything in one place... so by way of an introduction, I’m Chris, half of the double act that put together the various bodgings that appear on...

Should the Ratio 4-wheel GWR coaches be gloos or matt? I'm not exactly sure. I tend to think things look better matt or satin, but should the brown or cream (or both) technically be gloss? I don't know. Any help would be appreciated!!

The below is a bit of a reposting from over on RMweb where I first posted it and edited as appropriate. Key Points: Mid 1960s BR Green/Blue changeover period. Set more towards the Western Section of BR(S). 3rd rail electric EMUs Oil depot, goods shed and house coal loading Possible military...

Hello, I searched for this over here, but couldn't find it.... This is from Tom Silsbury (TTTE) over on The Other Place Knowle Wagon Works - Smaller Suppliers I'm pleased to announce the availability of my brass bearing tool suitable for 4mm modellers, following approval from the moderators...

The latest high quality modelling from Kier Hardy and friends (Karl Crowther's coal drops are especially nice I think). EM Gauge Layouts, Models & Projects Adam

It's that time again. Here's some more EM gauge inspiration for you.... EM Gauge Layouts, Models & Projects Regards Dan

I'd thought I'd start off my first proper Thunder-thread with a picture of the most recent items to escape my work-bench. First is a P4 LSWR G6 built for a friend and beautifully painted by Warren Haywood; when I build my 7mm X6 I want it in that colour. And then there's my 7mm Ford B0-Bo...

Our next exhibition will be held in the Barnes Wallis Building, Manchester University Northern Campus (formerly UMIST) on Saturday 5th (10:00 to 17:30) and Sunday 6th (10:00 to 16:30) December 2015 To mark its 90th birthday year, the Society has decided to return to the city centre and to its...

Hello Dear Reader/Insomniac, Welcome to my virtual workbench. Please wipe your feet. Would you like a cup of tea? You are cordially invited to: leave now with your sanity intact stick around and partake in the joyous expose of ignorance, ham-fistedness and crap puns that make up the...

After a drink or two one Saturday evening, a friend confided that he was building a model railway. As one who is also careful about those to whom he discloses his interest - if at all - I could sense his apprehension. His overwhelming senses of relief and surprise were almost palatable when I...

Here's the latest update from Kier and company.... http://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb110.html Regards Dan

It's that time again.... http://emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb109.html Regards Dan

Spotted and copied from 'over there' and from here: http://www.rumneymodels.co.uk/ "Firstly Plate wagons chassis... There are three new kits; B.08 covering BR clasp brake new builds (diagram 1/434), B.09 covering BR clasp braked retrofits (ex unfitted diagrams 1/430 & 1/431) and B.27 covering...

I have two Brassmaster kits a Jubilee and a Black 5. I will be building the Tenders first both will be sprung.

Several people I know have sets of 1/32 scale etches for the ubiquitous Southern PMV, one of the most widely travelled Pre Nationalisation vehicles on B.R. - I personally saw one on my train to Kyle back in 1974 and photographs of them in service are very frequent right up until the 1980s...

Hi all Those who follow my new street thread will know I've been toying with a little side project, called Brettell Road (after a few name changes) I must admit I'm a bit out of practise with this track building stuff and this took a bit longer than I thought. Above is an overview of the...

See how my first thread goes... My personal layout project is based in North Lincolnshire in the early 1990s, 1992 to be exact. It based on the North Lindsey Light Railway (a little known branch which ran north from Scunthorpe towards the River Humber) and I've amended history just a tad; this...

Since this is a genuinely GW piece of kit it seems sensible to start a thread in the appropriate forum. :) This started as a ‘simple’ re-gauging and detailing project retaining the original chassis. A quick – and far from comprehensive – tally of the work done, however, suggests that I may have...