Some more O gauge models

 Some images of latest O gauge models.

                                                                                                     

It's been a whole year since the last post! Some O gauge modelling.

kitbuilt 3 plank open wagon

S&DJR Trust limited edition Lime wagon

Impulse E-bay purchase- unfortunately only lettered on one side, other side has been roughly painted over

This started life as an O gauge Fair-Price Models low relief warehouse. By enlarging the window apertures on the ground floor and fitting doors and a canopy it has made up as a station building. This is a first attempt at a station building for my new O gauge layout .

An Lcut signal box which, when built, is too large for its intended position so another example is being made!

 Last but not least is this 4 wheel all 3rd built from a Slaters kit.

O Gauge Austin 7 van.

 

 A 1/43 scale Austin 7 van has been added to the growing O gauge fleet.

Originally it was finished in a garish Coca-Cola livery. After dismantling this was removed with a glass fibre brush , undercoated and repainted in green.

Not perfect but will do the job.

O Gauge Goods Shed diorama.

As yet un-named diorama in O gauge. It will be used mostly as a scenic backscene.

At 3ft long by 8 inches wide it wont take up much storage space.

Track is PECO bullhead with a couple of buffer stops all ballasted with coarse chippings secured, as usual, with dilute PVA.

Few more bits to add as items are being built for another O gauge layout.

 

00 Scale Woodlands making debut at Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 20th/21st May 2023

 

Woodlands has its debut this weekend at the SSWRS exhibition at Wilton.

Set in the era of British Railways (Southern Region) in the mid 50's to mid 60's. Mostly operated with Small tanks and tender engines.

The layout is 8ft long and was inspired by Martin Brents Arcadia published in the March 1981 Model Railways magazine.

Slightly elongated scenic area but virtually identical track layout.

                                                    Crossing Keepers Cottage

009 GLRailways (Steve Dodd) Bingley Works Side and Pannier Tank Loco bodies.

The twins have been painted and await nameplates. They were both bought from Steve Dodd of GLR Bespoke Services.

They both were originally designed for a Fleischmann 7000, also fits an N-drive 12mm wheelbase chassis with the ends trimmed down. 

Both of mine have chassis by Nevill Kent of N-Drive and once run-in perform well. Their pulling power is impressive with some lead in the smokebox and boiler.

https://www.glrailways.co.uk/bingley-works-3d-prints-34-c.asp

 

009 Nigel Brooks 3D Printed GVT Loco.

At last a new post and it is 009. 

This 3D printed kit for the full cab GVT Tram loco is designed for the latest KATO 33-109 motor bogie. Indeed it just clips in with no additional work required.

The window glass just clips in , although I secured them additionally with a smear of varnish.

Still awaiting lining, the model performs well and looks superb.

Seen here performing on Woody Lane at the recent Woodgreen Steam and Model Railway Show.

 Nigel is to be congratulated on a very inexpensive virtually RTR (the motor bogie can also be supplied) model and his website is a must to peruse.

https://www.brooks3dmodels.com/

Kernow 0 Gauge ex-LSWR van.

 Thank you Mr Kernow for this a S&DJR van.

Delayed by the postal strike, I must say that the wait was worth it!

Withe a die-cast metal frame and added detail the result is stunning.

This- yet again- provides impetus to dispose of vast amounts of 00 gauge stock and concentrate on the five layouts that I have or are proposed.

New Year resolutions are great- aren't they?

Slaters 0 Gauge 4 wheel GWR Brake 3rd.

Found this at a recent exhibition and, as I am building an All 3rd thought it a good idea if only to copy the brake gear!

This one has been well made and, if I can remove the roof, will be paired with said all 3rd.

Couplings need fitting- Sprat and Winkle as usual- then it will be ready for forthcoming layout.

The layout will be based around Wells so I can use S&DJR, Southern and GWR locos and stock.

 

O Gauge S&DJR 6 wheel Passenger Brake Van.

A recent find is this etched brass 6 wheel S&DJR Passenger Brake van.

It is absolutely gorgeous- so much so that a lot of my oo gauge items are going to be sold to make way for more 0 gauge.

I will still have 009 layouts and stock plus 00 gauge Watershoot Bay and Woodlands as well as the two venerable 3mm layouts Hennock and Teignford.

Much 0 gauge track and turnouts have been amassed and a new layout is being planned- but not too big.

 

Happy Christmas all.

 

 My attempt at an environmental Christmas Greeting!

Nigel Cullimore passed away on 24th October.

 

It is a very sad occasion when we loose a great friend.

I had known Nigel for over 20 years and we shared a mutual pastime of model railways. 

We attended many shows as exhibitors and days out to various places of mutual interest.

A qualified sparky, Nigel also had a passion for military aircraft and ships- his attention to detail was astonishing.

Seen here on board a Lancaster Bomber taxiing together with a member of the aircrew. His last days saw him having visits arranged for him which had always been wished for.

Rest in peace my friend- one of the nicest most genuine people I had the privilege to know.

Slaters 0 Gauge 4 Wheeled Coach- Full Third Dia. S9.

Next on the build list is a coach- first one I have made in 0 Gauge.

Supplied with a 17 page instruction booklet plus a couple of sheets of historical data.

As suggested I am making the chassis first although work has been done on the body whilst waiting for chassis components to cure.

Below is how far I have progressed. This coach will be a nondescript Maroon for use on the next 0 gauge layout.

 

0 Gauge Slaters Palvan kit- completed.

The Slaters Palvan kit is now completed. An excellent kit to put together although I must admit that the brake gear gave me some challenges.

The brake gear is brass, made up from a well etched sheet.

No specific transfer sheet is available although some of the Shocvan/ Palvan sheet is useful although no made up wagon numbers are supplied.

So, more ficticious numbers but you can't read them when the wagon is moving!

 

0 Gauge wagons. An update.

 

A Slaters 12 Ton Palvan that has been long in the making and is still not complete.

The transfers need to be applied  and Sprat & Winkle couplings fitted.

A challenge to interpret and fit the brake mechanism which I am not really happy with but you can't see it when the van is in motion!

A Parkside by PECO Southern Railway Insulated Van to dia. 1477.

An excellent kit which wen t together excellently.

When searching there seemed to be no Southern Freight Stone available so I used weathered sand from Precision Paint.

Pleased with the result.

 

 

This van I purchased recently and no info was given as to maker.

Possibly a Parkside Dundas kit, it will be useful for the next 0  Gauge layout which will be located in S&D, Southern and Great Western area.

Finally a Skytrex 7 plank with coke raves. The purchase was made due to the wagon having metal wheels- all other Skytrex wagons I have are plastic wheels.

It is simple to remove the sides- they both unscrew,  which have been sprayed gloss black and will be branded with a West Country owner.

0 Gauge GWR Milk Van- Dia. 0.13 Lot 1299.

This van I recently found at a model shop- an unusual kit. Constructed from a brass DJB kit, information is rather scarce.

Originally built as a pharmacy car , a batch of four I believe, They were converted to Milk Brake Vans around late 1918.

1399 is preserved at the Severn Valley Railway at the Bewdley Cattle Dock.

The only things missing are the transfers!

 

A new addittion to the family- reason for lack of modelling!

 If anyone wondered why no new posts have been made since August- This is the reason, my puppy Alan.

Weighing in at 1.7kg this little bundle of fur has been an absolute delight and worth every minute that has been spent training and nursing to full health.

None of the info we were given turned out to be true- not chipped or vaccinated and his coat was severely matted.

Moving on some six weeks we now have an adorable , affectionate puppy that has repaid our work immeasurably

 

 

After six weeks Alan is now fully vaccinated etc plus he is now a healthy 4.8kg.

He is a keen modeller - sits on my lap ensuring I don't do anything- but the rewards are priceless.

Here's hoping we get back to serious modelling- but I don't hold out a lot of hope!