Finished at last.

 After an hour or so see's the hut finished ready for painting.
The frames are very fine as are the window frames- finer to my eye than the Ratio kits.
Even more eager for a 3mm version!

More Hut!

This see's the roof and sides pieced together.
I used some Phatic glue- I think, to stick it all together.
This glue leaves little, if any, residue so no cleaning up. A thin spout ensures the glue goes where you want it

Greenwood Model Railway SR Hut.

These are just like a wooden jig-saw puzzle.
Cleanly lazer cut the roof, shown here, just slots together.
I must get in touch with Mike or Nick to make me some 3mm ones!
More next time.

Regular Service..........

The big problem with having something new is finding out how the bl---- thing works.
So it is with my new laptop. The keys are in the same place but after that it is al different. This new operating system baffles me- the old one was so easy.
So, the upshot is that I have not found out how to upload pictures so you will have to wait for a few more days to find out about our December Dorset Group meeting.

Just a trailer!

No really it is just a trailer- not for a film but for a Mechanical Horse.
Again one of those things that you can't ignore for a pound!
These are always useful- it means that one can be permanently stuck in position on one of the layouts- something less to forget!

Etched Brass Windows and Doors.

 It really makes the effort worth while when you find gems such as these lurking ,unwanted around a secondhand stall.
Well these were found there at West Byfleet- lots of etched windows and door's- two are unmarked but one is from Alan at Worsley Works.
These, once cleaned up, will be enough to build the station building for East Boldre with quite a few left over- do I want more- silly question.
More of these make it so much easier to make buildings- more time to play trains!

Build another bridge- I've got an idea!

I am a soft touch when it comes to bargains!
This came from the secondhand stall at West Byfleet and is yet another bus- this time a double decker.
It is, I think, an old Signal Products casting.
I have no instructions but hopefully it will go together in an obvious way- not too taxing for an ageing person!
There are two different radiator castings so it will be down to Mr Google to find which is which.
Hopefully it can represent a vehicle which plied it's trade around Dorset/Hampshire or maybe South Devon.

3mm Fencehouses Chassis Etch.

 Etched chassis for wagons are something I hadn't considered before.
I want (as if I need!) another SR van. Having purchased a kit from the 3mm Society shop, i then went to pick up my loco wheels from Peter White.
Amongst the goodies on his table was this etch. Just right for a SR van said a small voice!
So now I have a chassis which will go under said van and I hope that I will remember to provide a picture build of this one- I hope you will be as interested as me to see the finished van.

Greenwood Model Railway Products.

This is my first wooden jigsaw since I was about three!!
Joking apart, this is really a work of art. Laser cut MDF parts that will-trust me- produce a seriously stunning Southern Railway cast concrete lineside hut.
Although this one is to 4mm scale (00 then!) Mike will produce this in 3mm scale if you ask very nicely.
Indeed, if you provide the artwork or drawing he will produce just about anything that can be laser cut from MDF.
This is a seriously good piece of kit (pun intended)!!
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Class 33 from Bruce Smetham.

After what seems an age, I have at last had time for a new post. Don't get too excited though because as usually happens something comes along to disturb the peace and quiet!
The 3mm Society meeting at West Byfleet was most enjoyable. I spent too much as usual and part of the spend was this, a Class 33 in resin by Bruce Smetham. He has promised me a working chassis as well so this one may run sooner than the Hymek.
Crisply cast bogie sides and buffers in white metal complement the resin body- should look good in early BR Green- can copy its big brother Heljan!