Category Archives: freelance

First Look Rapido’s 16in Hunslet

Posted on January 27, 2023 by bawdsey

It’s probably giving the game away but I’m already thinking do I need a second one? So first impression in ten minutes is this is a very creditable first locomotive release as their own Rapido Trains Uk, rather than as … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday Unboxing Planet Industrials Victory

Posted on November 7, 2022 by bawdsey

An overview of Planet Industrials Kerr Stuart ‘Victory’ class locomotive. The example I received had a couple of minor problems. The parcel having taken a few knocks the next18 DCC blanking plug had become dislodged, and one of the slide … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday, Mindheim’s Musing

Posted on October 31, 2022 by bawdsey

I don’t need to mention the current (October 22), cost of living rises in the UK to anyone. If you’re awake you’ll be all too aware of the impact of Brexit, Ukraine etc etc on national and world economic and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (keep him quiet)

Posted on September 7, 2022 by bawdsey
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Unashamedly product plugging!

Posted on June 28, 2022 by bawdsey

Yup it’s a product plug! Due for imminent release, a new layout design book from James Hilton and published by Wild Swan! I’ve been fortunate enough to have a content preview and if you follow James’ work, this blog, Geoff … Continue reading →

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Transformation Tuesday, Going with the Grain

Posted on April 20, 2021 by bawdsey

Working on several projects simultaneously is common for me, and the grain cars here are no exception. With significant changes at the house it made sense to use some of the time available to kick start Shelfie4. Going between Shelfie3 … Continue reading →

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Transformation Tuesday Heljan 07

Posted on April 12, 2021 by bawdsey

With the influx of small locomotives into the ready to run market, it’s becoming much easier to make industrial style layouts. Many mainline locomotives were sold off into industrial use, and taking this a step further for a magazine piece, … Continue reading →

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Unconsidered Trifles

Posted on December 27, 2020 by bawdsey

It’s an unconventional title for an unconventional book. Written and illustrated by Geoff Kent, (builder of the above scene), it takes a look at the everyday scene, with emphasis on capturing architecture, and signage and infrastructure that is gradually becoming … Continue reading →

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Transformation Tuesday, Genesis

Posted on October 27, 2020 by bawdsey

It’s not often the hobby gets a bit of a kick up the arse with a new release, and throws a little bit of controversy in for good measure, but Hattons are showing the potential to do just that, with … Continue reading →

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