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Issue 53 1992 « Previous issue | Next issue »
Edited by Bob Barlow
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Ashford-in-the-Water
p.42
4mm/00
Peter Rigby describes Clay Cross Model Railway Society's exceptional portrayal of railway activity in the Derbyshire Peak District around the end of steam. It also demonstrates how 4mm/00 and a finescale modelling approach can co-exist happily.
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Columbo
p.53
7mm
As well as a remarkable engineer, Tony Reynalds possesses the almost uncanny ability to crystalise the very essence of the prototypes he models - a talent that many people believe marks him out as the new Beeson. A well-equipped and committed professional, his sheer enthusiasm for the job ensures that real character is injected into everything he does, as demonstrated by this run-down on the creation of the 7mm scale GWR 'Atbara' Class 4-4-0 No. 3390 (as featured in 'Portfolio', MRJ No.45).
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Millwall Extension Railway Locos
p.63
Don Townsley discusses the MER's locos and, while he's at it, explains why this dockland prototype is a fascinating restricted-space subject for modellers - timber viaducts, horse-drawn steam engines with adverts on the tanks, and refugees from the GWR and Port Talbot, all in the heart of London.
A scale drawing and table of dimensions included
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Gear Mounts
p.64
Fold-up gear mounts are an increasingly popular option for modellers seeking the reliability of ready-made motor/gearbox sets without the price. Martin Brent reports on recent experiences with three types.
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Small Suppiers Forum
p.66
Suppliers of 1mm OD tube. Suppliers of the Dremel Moto-Tool. Replacement parts for an error with Martin Finney's 1854/2751 hornblocks. Handbook for converting and adapting wagon kits from N to 2mm available from 2mm Scale Society. Brass kit of GWR Diagram Y2 Fruit Van from Great Western Wagons. Branchlines - 2mm/3mm handrail knobs. Slaters - limited edition Dean Forest Railway commissioned 4mm Lightmoor Colliery wagon kit. JigSawBits (Richard de Camin) - 7mm GWR Siphon G body resin castings.
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Alnhill, NER
p.67
2mm/2mm FS
Paul Hodgson's first 2mm finescale layout was a journey of discovery, starting in Northumbria and ending in the Yorkshire Dales.
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MRJ Portfolio
p.72
Depth of field on the De Havilland MRC Layout and a scene on Wanborough Camp by Eddie Bourne
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Point Control - With brass Knobs On
p.73
4mm
Never one to content himself with so-called 'standard practice', Philip Hall has come up with a simple, cheap and reliable method of point and signal control for his 4mm Taw Vale Light Railway, operated by stylish polished fittings.
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The Planet Sweet
p.77
4mm
Francis Samish builds an ideal beginners kit in 4mm.
Nonneminstre Models Hibberd 'Planet' diesel-mechanical shunter whitemetal kit.