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28th October 2022

… it is, with the fuselage packed with sumptuous detail – all of which will be visible through the greenhouse-like … from the navigator’s angle lamp to the full radio rack, all of which will benefit from careful painting. As with many … fuselage panel, which clips neatly into place. That’s not all, though, as the undercarriage bays are fully furnished, …

By MARK CHIVERS 30th January 2023

… The engine and tender will also be separated to enable all visitors to access the footplate whilst on display as …

By TIM COOPER 13th December 2022

… and washes. There are three main mediums which are really all you need to consider for basic weathering. They are paint … step-by-step guide aims to show how you can bring all of these tools, materials and techniques together and …

By Mike Wild. 23rd September 2022

… II layout from Chester Cathedral in its current form. The all-new 64ft long West Coast Main Line is receiving upgrades … Central railway station, refreshments, disabled access to all areas plus kids go free on Sunday (up to two under 16s …

By MIKE WILD 30th September 2022

… latest development samples including the soon to arrive all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 45s. These are now scheduled to … PROGRESS Joining the Class 45  in ‘OO’ gauge are Heljan’s all-new models of the BR Class 02 0-4-0 diesel shunter which … – were received for inspection.  Also in progress is the all-new Class 26/1 for ‘OO’ gauge with new variations over …

By Guy Craddock. 26th September 2022

… the end of a piece of track so the heights of couplings on all locomotives and rolling stock can be checked before use. … that is covered in various plasticards. Virtually all of the windows we use either come from the plastic … provide stock for exhibition layouts and develop their own collections. All the locomotives and rolling stock used on …

11th September 2022

… effort was taken to ensure it was ’Britain’s first all-electric main line’ although Southern Region afficionados … design of the layout - the track plan, scenery and stock all need to be developed to create the overall picture I … the use of DAS modelling clay, which was spread around all the sleepers, working in roughly 10cm sections. Once in …

12th June 2022

… range and now it has expanded with the addition of an all-new model of the Dining Saloon for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD takes … runs. There are also sprung metal oval buffers at all four corners, small tension locks in NEM coupling pockets … Railway and Southern Region modellers to expand their collections of Maunsell coaching stock and create …

By RICHARD WATSON 27th May 2022

… has been the Hornby Magazine layout and the test track for all new releases for over ten years, but the time has come to … Topley Dale often played host to new arrivals and themed collections of models. The DC and DCC controlled layout …

1st August 2022

… at the head of the ‘Bristolian’ from London Paddington. All locomotives have been fitted with lamps and crews. WORK … 1960 SETTING THE SCENE One important aspect which we all wanted to achieve was the railway running through the … my own layout – Seend (HM95) – and together with others’ collections we can roster ‘Kings’, ‘Castles’, ‘Halls’, …

7th September 2022

… this kit’s ease and accuracy when adding to their Meteor collections. It was evident from the clear parts that PR.9 … them if required, the rear rocket rails’ locating points all protruded through the plastic. This was not a major … suffered from being short-shot on this test example, but all this would require is a small amount of filler if this …

17th May 2022

… and more. The venue provides disabled access to all areas as well as free parking, options for refreshments …

11th July 2022

… much you should be prepared to pay. WHERE TO LOOK Almost all my purchasing is done online these days and wherever … could indicate a potential issue. Above: These kits were all opportunist buys during the pandemic, acquired at far … of bargains to be had as people seek to offload their collections. ONE CAREFUL OWNER At one time there was usually …

16th May 2022

NOW available is this latest volume of the popular Modelling British Railways series of Modellers Guides from Key Publishing, dedicated to the varied departmental fleet of carriages and track machines.

5th May 2022

… is logical and allows Spitfire fans to fill a gap in their collections, as there is no other 1/48 styrene kit of this … halves. However, the cockpit is still a busy area with all the items you’d expect, although to portray an aircraft …