Tag Archives: Layout

Scalefourum 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by bawdsey

Scaleforum is one if those shows I rarely miss. For me it has generally kicked off the autumn season of shows, with the run up to the NEC show at the end of November and Madchester in early December. For … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday Hymek

Posted on September 18, 2024 by bawdsey
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Motivation Monday, Manitoba Quays, Minories Inspiration

Posted on September 8, 2024 by bawdsey

One of the most recognisable layout designs most UK modellers are familiar with is Cyril Freezers ‘Minories’ layout. An inner London terminus based on the Metropolitan Line at Liverpool Street it is a very simple and effective design giving lots … Continue reading →

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Time After Time, Shelfie 3

Posted on June 22, 2024 by bawdsey

It’s been a bit quiet of late on the blog and ‘socials’ as the hip dudes so refer! So here’s a quick look at a previous You Tube video of Shelfie3. Some of you may have been wondering what happened … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday Railex 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by bawdsey

This coming weekend at the brilliant Railex in Aylesbury has given the opportunity at short notice to exhibit Shelfie2. Due to circumstances beyond their control one of the layouts had to cancel, and with help from some good friends, I … Continue reading →

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Transformation Tuesday Engaged!…

Posted on December 12, 2023 by bawdsey

Yep, I’m N gauged! This won’t come as a surprise to some readers, as I’ve worked in N gauge previously. A good few years back I built Collier Street which featured in Railway Modeller This was built from a plan … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action..

Posted on November 23, 2018 by bawdsey

This week I’ve been scratching my head quite a bit. Shelfie2 is reaching the final assembly stage. I’ve decided to go ‘hands free’ operation and have spent a good bit of time getting Dingham couplings to work, which I’ll write … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (visitors)

Posted on April 18, 2018 by bawdsey
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Wordless Wednesday (sunlight)

Posted on March 21, 2018 by bawdsey
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First one in..

Posted on January 1, 2018 by bawdsey

First of all, have a good new year, and thanks for stopping by. So what will the new year bring? Recharging the batteries in the depths of the heart of Wales always does some good, and brings the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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