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Installing Hornby Triplex sound in ‘TT:120’ scale
By MIKE WILD
… its ‘TT:120’ scale locomotives with the exception of the Class 08 shunter which has a 6-pin socket. Above: The … with a factory-fitted speaker. Two screws hold the body and chassis together. 3. The two screws are located … them altogether. 4. With the screws undone, the tender body lifts up from the rear. The front has two plastic lugs …
Supersized St Piran in ‘O’ gauge
By MARK CHIVERS
… is set to be bolstered with an ‘O’ gauge model of GWR’s Class 08 08645 St Piran in its distinctive Kernow flag …
EFE Rail’s Southern Electric ‘Boosters’
By MIKE WILD
… ‘Boosters’ built in 1940-1941 are high on the list and a class of locomotive which Southern electric modellers of the … the Southern Railway (followed by a third with a different body design in 1948) to provide a new means of hauling … the red buffer beams, silver buffer heads, green and white body finely printed lining on each side. The whistles are …
3D-printed crew for new Rapido ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT
By MARK CHIVERS
Osborn’s Models has released a pair of ‘OO’ gauge 3D-printed locomotive crew figures suitable for Rapido Trains UK’s new BR Western Region (WR) Hawksworth ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT.
SR USA 0-6-0T in ‘O’
By MARK CHIVERS
Minerva Model Railways has revealed it is to produce an all-new ‘O’ gauge model of the Southern Railway ‘S100’ USA 0-6-0T.
New Metcalfe Industrial Installations
By MARK CHIVERS
Metcalfe Models is adding a series of new ‘OO’ and ‘N’ gauge Industrial buildings and structures to its range of card construction kits.
Exclusive ‘OO’ 86/4 for KMRC
By MARK CHIVERS
… Centre (KMRC) has commissioned an exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 86/4 AC electric from Heljan, finished as 86402 in BR …
Dapol ‘O’ gauge GWR ‘Toad’ in colour
By MARK CHIVERS
Dapol has received decorated samples of its all-new ‘O’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) 20ton ‘Toad’ brake vans for scrutiny.
MINIART’S SPLENDID 1/35 TEMPO A400 DELIVERY TRUCK
By Stu Fone
… elements, providing the glazing, chassis, wheels, front body frame and bonnet. MiniArt then tweaks the contents to …
UPDATED HALF-TRACK REFERENCE FROM PANZER TRACTS
By Chris Clifford
… reveal much detail. There are shots of chassis minus the body, so the engine, fuel tank, and driver’s …
Dapol GWR Autocoach develops
By MARK CHIVERS
Dapol has received a fully working Engineering Prototype (EP) sample of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO’ gauge Great Western Railway (GWR) Autocoach for evaluation.
Famous Trains welcomes 60,000th visitor
By MARK CHIVERS
Famous Trains, the permanent model railway attraction located in Markeaton Park, Derby, welcomed its 60,000th visitor in early September.
Sonic Models GWR Large Prairie
By BEN CHURCH
… ready-to-run option for ‘N’ gauge modellers of the ‘5101’ class was a Graham Farish model dating back to 1977. Sonic … were an updated version of the Churchward-designed ‘31XX’ class (later renumbered as 5100 and 5111-149). 140 ‘5101s’ … spoked wheels and in-line brake shoes add to the finesse. Body removal is straightforward, aided by the included …
Revell 1/24 Porsche 917KH Le Mans Winner
By Matthew Porter
… car build, Revell’s 1/24 Porsche 917 KH racer. I would class myself as a ‘car guy’ but I’ll admit to not being an … interior sub-assembly is complete and ready for the outer body work. Parts fit was excellent throughout and produces a … Panel Line Accent Color to enhance the detail. Above: The body comprises front and rear halves, plus valances and a …
Dapol ‘O’ gauge TTAs due soon
By MARK CHIVERS
Production of Dapol’s all-new ‘O’ gauge TTA tank wagons is complete and the finished models are on their way.