Category Archives: ho scale

Hatfield to Hertford Great Northern Book Review

Posted on July 8, 2026 by bawdsey

McMullens. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of drinking McMullens finest, let me know what it is, me and my mates are still waiting. The memories of their Hartsman (see what they did there), and Steingold lagers and the truly … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday TT120

Posted on July 1, 2026 by bawdsey
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Wordless Wednesday Shelfie 3

Posted on May 26, 2026 by bawdsey
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Motivation Monday Shelfie 5

Posted on May 25, 2026 by bawdsey

This weekend has been quite productive. Ballasting is complete and the initial colours for the track laid down. These are washes of Tamiya acrylic over Woodland Scenics fine ballast. All track is Peco and will be wired for live frog … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday 517

Posted on April 29, 2026 by bawdsey
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Motivation Monday, calling it Done

Posted on April 13, 2026 by bawdsey

So, a week on the wagon for Brynamon is complete. This is it at the 95% mark. The subtle shade difference is the gloss painted planks, painted to allow water slide decals and MicroSol decal solution to pull the decals … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday, a Shade of Grey

Posted on April 6, 2026 by bawdsey

A couple of weeks ago I picked this up from a friend with an offer to build it for them. The reason being ‘why not?’ It came about as three of us looked at one of his layouts and with … Continue reading →

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First one in, 2026

Posted on February 1, 2026 by bawdsey

A bit late to the party with this one, life has had its twists and turns in January including down into the Med on another mission, getting called out whilst at the excellent Define modeller’s day in Risley. I’m there … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2025 and a little plan…

Posted on December 25, 2025 by bawdsey

Firstly, to all readers, have a good Christmas and best wishes for the season, especially if Christmas isn’t your thing for whatever reason! In the usual carnage and chaos that is the run up to Christmas Day, tidying is done. … Continue reading →

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Hotel California

Posted on December 14, 2025 by bawdsey

You can step out any time you like, but you can never leave. Thats branch or short line modelling for me. A brief chat with a viewer at the NEC in late November brought that thought forefront. They chatted for … Continue reading →

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