Category Archives: Bachmann

3f Jinty

Posted on February 5, 2012 by bawdsey

It’s just about a year ago that I wrote about working over a selection of Bachmann’s very good Fowler 3F Jinties, also known as Jocko’s. Heres the ‘starter for ten’, the best RTR version to date, and a very good … Continue reading →

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Waterslide decal II

Posted on January 28, 2012 by bawdsey

Waterslide Decal Application Many of us at some time have had that moment when we’ve completed the model we’ve been working on and been let down by the decals supplied, often this has been the backing carrier film showing (silvering), … Continue reading →

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New Radnor Stepping Stone to ‘Finescale’

Posted on December 25, 2011 by bawdsey

Thursday 24th April 1930 isn’t much of a date in the history books, we were a month away to the day from Amy Johnson landing in Darwin for example, and it appears that nothing much happened that day of any … Continue reading →

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Rust & Dirt

Posted on November 27, 2011 by bawdsey

I often get asked what mediums I use for my paint finishes, they are really pretty simple, easy to obtain supplies from good quality art and model shops. Firstly I tend not to skimp on the cost of paint/mediums or … Continue reading →

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The Start Line

Posted on November 19, 2011 by bawdsey

We are very fortunate that the history of the British Isles railway system has generally been very well documented through the years. There are exceptions of course, and when you start doing detailed research on well known lines and or … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on October 28, 2011 by bawdsey

Just a quick line to say thank you to all our friends, whom have been so supportive over the past few weeks. The calls, messages, emails and cards have all been very much appreciated during this difficult time. We are … Continue reading →

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Today’s the day they’re …

Posted on September 30, 2011 by bawdsey

Today will be interesting. I’ll find out if the layout fits in the car. Breaking the layout down was entertaining as the mods listed in yesterdays post were sort of built one on top of the other, I knew how … Continue reading →

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Modification Mungus

Posted on September 28, 2011 by bawdsey

The layout is pretty much complete for the show, but any of those few that have actually visited and seen the layout over it’s life won’t be surprised to know that even today, I’m still moving buildings and changing viewpoints … Continue reading →

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Pannier Progress

Posted on September 18, 2011 by bawdsey

I make no apologies for another image of 3737, it’s one of my favourite locomotives. It’s basically the Bachmann Branchlines OO model that I’ve re-numbered weathered and today spent an hour opening the rear cab doors and windows. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Manchester 2011 Preparations

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bawdsey

It seems odd that almost a year to the day on the ‘Bawdsey’ blog I was writing about the final preparations for taking that layout to Manchester. A year on I find myself in a similar position. I’m now into … Continue reading →

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