Toplight Dia D56.

The sides,ends and chassis are soldered together and this time I thought I would try something different.
I have used the roof from the 3MM Society 'B' Set kit.
This is the right length and roof profile so rather than cutting another Worsley extruded aluminium one it seemed easier.
The roof was glued on using Evo-stick when still wet. It seems to have adhered rather well and it is square and contacts the body all round.
So, having found a drawing for a right hand version then the vents and rainstrips should be the same location wise but a mirror image.
The bogie etches are from 3SMR and the wheels are the latest Society offerings which have to be assembled.

Dorset Group Meting today.

Steam at Swanage.

 Several days when ther will be a sucession of pictures taken recently-August 2013 at the Swanage Railway.
This shows Drummond 0-4-4T M7 30053 arriving from Corfe Castle.

Westfest 2013

Sorry about the poor quality of the poster but I couldn't upload from the original for some reason.
However, all the info is there detailing who and what are attending.
There are a range of  excellently modelled layouts which display features easily adapted for any scale- plus a bring and buy stall charging only 5%!!!
Look forward to meeting some of you.

Swanage Steam Gala this weekend.

Worsley Works 6 Wheeler.

After what seems ages, I have finally got round to building this whitemetal kit.
After a false start I found that assembly is much easier using a superglue gel- the one I used was actually from Wilkinsons-other shops are available.
The cab went together with first a side and the front adhered, then the roof was attached to square things up. Then the other side, floor and cab back were fitted.
Leaving this to cure saw the rear mudguards glued into place and the front axle assembled- well the wheels were stuck on!

Dorset Group meeting this coming Saturday 7th September 2013.

Swanage Turntable.

The turntable was 50ft in length- perfect to use the Peco 'N' gauge product as this is 151mm in length.
It is handy that the Peco offering is of the well type so only modification of the track bed will reqire modification.
Looking at these pictures, I am wondering wether the chain fence was in situ during the fifties/early sixties or if it is a requirement for modern day Health & Safety.

Swanage Road Bridge.

Just one big picture today- to show detail of the bridge which will have to be made for Swanage

Dorset Group meeting September 2013.

The next meeting is 7th September 2013.Start at 1pm until about 6pm.
Both Teignford and St. Agnes will be there for a shakedown for forthcoming exhibitions- all welcome.
Tea and Coffee are always available- Tea, white with two sugars please!

St. Agnes by Nigel Cullimore.

Waiting for the off from Teignford.

The Farmyard Gate.

Having made a fence to plug the gap between the two sheds, there was nothing preventing animal escape from the gateway.
Whilst searching for something I came across this moulding- from where I know not.
It is something like the galvanised metal gates whch replaced the wooden type so often seen- and which I was not looking forward to making.
So, a gate post glued to one side and its ready to fit.
Quick modelling or what?

Great Dorset Steam Fair 2013.

Once a year- the week after August Bank Holiday sees me and many of the family attending what we consider to be the best day out for all of us. I will post a lot more pictures in the pages- see A collection of Steam Engines in the pages section.
This magnificent Burrell 7np Showmans is a sample of what can be seen.

Your Model Railway Village.

 Yes I know this isn't 3MM!
However- bear with me. I happened to visit Smiffs and ASDA (Other retail outlets are available) yesterday and this seemed to be lurking everywhere. It is of course another partwork- very similar to one last year.
At the moment as well as the 3mm stuff- I am building a layout for No 1 grandson for Christmas. I have track, trucks and a couple of engines but no carriages-Result!
So for £3.99 a throw it seemed churlish not to relieve said shops of three of these. Then late last night I found some more in our local convenience store-One Stop.
Whilst not as good as some recent offerings they look good ,have metal wheels that are round and up to date couplings PLUS a length of straight track! The track seems to be a non standard length reminiscent of some ROCO offerings.
It really is worth seeking out these although does anyone want the blurb that goes with them?

The parentage of this coach isn't easy to ascertain-it seems a bit of a hotchpotch although it could be argued that existing drawings were used. It certainly doesn't match current offerings. One could be churlish and complain that the underframe isn't opened out but for starters it ain't bad- Grandson will be pleased Christmas Day!

No running numbers are affixed making it easy to brand for your chosen region.Self coloured plastic is reasonable but the roof could do with a darker colour.