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

Monday, March 11, 2013

Paint went wrong but it looks good.


Humbrol Matt 91 is the paint chosen to colour the roof of the cottages. For a Humbrol Matt paint it seemed very thin when compared to their Matt Black.
However, I persisted and this is the result.
Close up you can see that it doesn't cover as well but from a distance it looks pretty good.
I might give it a thin wash of Badab Black from Games workshop but i'm not decided yet-comments are welcomed as usual-Thanks to Neil Cherry for his kind comment.
Just the chimney tops to add plus drainpipes- not going to worry about guttering this time- no one has missed them so far-thats probably just about to change!

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