Hennock was inspired by my eldest daughter whilst sat on the platform of Staverton Station in Devon.
In an effort to get away from Ready to Run I chose 3mm scale to model this layout having previously exhibited a large Tri-ang TT layout. I hope the ramblings that all to frequently appear will be of use to you no matter what scale!
The track diagram shows a simple passing station with a couple of sidings. All track is PECO Hom-12mm gauge with turnouts operated by the wire in tube method. Control is provided by Gaugemaster HH with feedback.
Locos are mostly whitemetal kits running on etched chassis powered by Mashima 9/16 motors with Branchlines 40:1 gearboxes. Wheels are Markits with the latest 3mm Society products being introduced.
Coaches consist of Society 'B' Sets and coaches from etches by Worsley Works, Brynkits and 3SMR. A vast range of wagons are from the 3mm Society list with Finney and Smith providing the China Clay , Gunpowder and a few etched kits.
Hennock has appeared in Railway Modeller and Model Rail.
Please visit the links to the left - 3mm is the Premier Scale for modellers-

Hennock

Hennock
General view of Layout.The facia has since been varnished.

The Degree Inn

The Degree Inn
In recognition of my eldest Daughter's achievement. She is also the one who gave me the push to build the layout.

14XX and Autocoach

14XX and Autocoach
Shows Station building-based on Staverton.

Hennock Track Plan

Hennock Track Plan

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Protection

Following on from the last post, it is very important to protect yourself when spraying. I use these two items to prevent any mishaps to my health, I only have one so it seems sensible to protect it!
Goggles are easily obtained and are not too expensive, as are the Dust Masks, which you can usually pick up at any market or DIY outlet (the market is usually cheaper)
The goggles are sized to enable spectacle wearers to put the over the top of your usual eyewear.
To please the wife I also wear old clothes, nothing worse than getting paint on you last birthday present!
Masking tape comes in various types, I use the low tack type, blue in colour. It is helpful to be able to mount your painted model so the masking tape can be taken off before the paint cures, this will prevent a ridge between colours, impossible to get transfers to align or stick properly.

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