Dorset 3mm Scale Model Railway: More Morris 8.

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-

Thursday, March 13, 2014

More Morris 8.

Once the headlamps are fitted, a minimum amount of flash is filed off below the engine bay to enable the body to sit square on the chassis.
The four wheels are superglued on the axles and left to dry. It is a simple matter to fix the complete axles into place, snug fitting in both cases.
The spare wheel is positioned and the rear bumper, with luggage carrier (no boot on one of these!).
And there we have it, a completed Morris 8.
Just some painting to do now but I think a few more things need preparing before breaking out the paint!
Just need to undercoat the animals now.