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Edited by Bob Barlow & Gerry Beale
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Modelling the Black Fives in 4mm
p.219
4mm/P4
When MRJ briefed Rod Neep to provide a top quality rendition of the ubiquitous Black 5, we had no doubt that we were handing down a modelling challenge, but few of us had any idea of the prototype minefield into which we were blithely strolling. Before we could even raise a file in anger, Rod had to isolate the details of his chosen example - a tiresome business, considering the butchery and trouble shooting to be faced on the model. Here's how he did it - and to help our readers off to a rather better start, we've persuaded Bob Essery to take a broad look at the class, sorting out key differences.
In-depth account of construction of the DJH kit accompanied by detailed prototype notes and photos.
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Etched Trees
p.234
Barry Norman reviews an interesting new scenic product for the smaller scales.
Etched tree kits from BTA Hobbies.
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Silent Running
p.235
4mm/P4
'London Road', the well known P4 exhibition layout, isn't noted just for its good looks. Running is as smooth and quiet as any you'll find - and nobody's quite sure why! Proprietor John Redrup attempts an explanation.
Baseboards and tracklaying.
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GWR Cattle Wagon Variants - Part 2
p.236
4mm
Martin concludes his survey of GWR livestock vehicles with a run down of finishing styles and techniques. He also looks at the pioneer 'Airfix' cattle wagon.
Includes a detailed reference list of selected publications containing photographs of the prototype, giving page number, diagram nmber, construction date, etc.
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MRJ Portfolio
p.241
7mm Hawksworth GWR corridor third coach by Mike Doherty. GWR (ex-Manchester & Milford Railway) Sharp Stewart 2-4-2T 'Cader Idris' by Mike Lloyd.
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NER Cowans Sheldon 50ft Turntable
p.243
4mm/P4
Distinguished North Eastern modeller John Wright details the design and construction of a typical small turntable for Newcastle Model Railway Club's P4 layout.
Includes detailed scale drawings and construction diagrams.
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From the Modeller's Armchair: Well, who are these people?
p.249
It's time, says Andy Farquarson, for modellers - and modelling authors in particular - to show their faces, if nothing else.
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Real Atmosphere
p.250
York Layerthorpe station, Derwent Valley Railway - showing end of platform, corrugated iron engine shed, water tower and distant gasworks.
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Small Suppliers Forum
p.251
Connoisseur Models - 4mm pointwork. M&L kits - move to Nucast. Cherry Scale Models - drawings, lining pen and paints. Clays Railway Circle - 2mm LNER/BR wagon kits. Mike Bryant components - move to Precursor Models. The Engine Shed - Bilteezi card kits. Island of Northumberland - LSWR 20T brake kit. Cotswold Models - Humbrol No 133 availability. Ratio - 2mm plastic building kits. Branchlines - new etched brass kits.