Category Archives: Modelling

Throwback Thursday TT120 and the Shelfie’s

In the summer before we all melted I got into Shelfie 5 . Then the summer took over and trips down route and today I’ve been messing about with it again. A couple of dry joint have been exposed by … Continue reading

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The end for Chivers Finelines..

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18uWvd1Ge6/?mibextid=wwXIfr Chivers Finelines have today posted on Facebook that the business is undergoing some very heavy weather at the moment. There’s talk of (from Chivers), this may be the end for them. I hope not. I’ve built a few of … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday TT120

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Crowdfunding of a different kind!

This is a bit of an unusual one, we often think of crowdfunding for new products, this however is to save a building and will be of charity status. As it’s an auction bid, if unsuccessful you get your money … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday Shelfie 3

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Motivation Monday Shelfie 5

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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Cool Sunday, Shelfie 5

Literally, it’s like 12c and I’m outside. With me, some Tim Horn boards, some Peco TT120 track, superglue, plasticard, and a good weight. Welcome to Shelfie 5 I suppose! The concept here is a relatively simple test piece, the sort … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 517

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First one in, 2026

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…

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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