A few recent kit-builds that have left the workshop.
ONE OF THE big modelling projects that I’ve been working on of late is the construction of the latest range of 4mm scale wagon kits from Chivers Finelines, which represent a nice cross section of much needed BR/SR engineer’s wagons.
Modelling a DRS Class 37/6 in 4mm scale.
THERE’S NEVER ENOUGH space within the magazine I work for to cover detail projects in the kind of space that I would like, so here is another view of my most recent model, Direct Rail Services ‘37/6′ No. 37612.
Hornby has released the first pictures of its new Class 56.
I DON’T NORMALLY talk too much about British railway modelling on this blog, as much of what I write tends to end up in the magazine I work for, but as Hornby has put artists impressions of its new Class 56 on its website - a loco type that I class firmly as a favourite - I couldn’t resist making a few comments.
UK versus US kits – different worlds, but can we learn anything?
A real Crab - this one is different to what is supplied in Chivers’ new kit.
ONE OF THE key projects in my big week o’ modelling is to build up the initial range of 4mm scale plastic kits from Chivers Finelines, which were released in a couple of instalments over the last few months. While I was knocking these up, I couldn’t help but make a few comparisons with some of the other recent kits that I have put together, which consisted, amongst other items, of a selection of vehicles from Rail Yard Models.
A few hours on Templot gives me something looking like this.
I’M RATHER TAKEN with the idea of modelling the servicing depot at Tinsley, as well as the ‘hump’ itself (see my post last week about building a fairly accurate version of the Tinsley ‘hump’ in a manageable space in 4mm scale). However, it’s obvious that unless I plan out exactly what is forming inside my head, then I can’t make an informed decision about how best to proceed.