4mm scale Cambrian Wagon kits-LNWR/SR D1316

 There are many suitable wagon kits for both of my 4mm layouts. Indeed I have made many and adapted some I have purchased 'ready made' but it really does satisfy to look at a constructed kit and think 'I made that'.

So looking at the Cambrian range gives a large selection to choose from. Unlike Parkside/Ratio the Cambrian kits don't come with wheels- they have to be sourced separately. The thing is wagon wheels are nigh on impossible to find as many are out of stock.

Still, I have found some so construction can re-commence.

3mm Scale type 3 Diesels- slowly getting there.

The tedious bit is touching up paintwork and colouring the various grilles and windscreen surrounds. One of the Crompton's and the Hymek are just about ready for transfers to be applied. Then a coat of matt varnish before the windows are cut out and fitted although I might try 'Glue and Glaze' this time.

3mm BR&CW Type 3 Chassis.

The dummy bogies have been fitted with sideframes.

Checking to get the chassis level took a bit of time as did working out the height that the body had to be mounted.

Haven't yet decided how the body will be secured to the chassis but there are bogies to paint first.

Now the chassis for the type 3's and the Hymek have been completed itis time to turn my attention to the paintwork to be carried by each model.

3mm BR&CW TYpe 3

After a bit of fiddling about the side frames have been fitted to both motor bogies.

Rather pleased with the result and very pleased with Lennies side frame castings.

The flywheels on the Halling motor bogies ensure good running, the only downside is that the wheels are only 9mm in diameter.

The 10ft compensated frames for the rear bogie arrived and have been assembled and height checked- these have 10.5mm wheels.

This shows the testing of height using some spare 8ft 6 inch wheelbase frames.

I had to modify the chassis to allow for swing of the sideframes and now it all fits.

The steps could do to be a bit further forward but that compromises the buffer beams but I can live with that.

3mm BR&CW Type 3- it begins!

 These are a couple of type 3's from Lenny Applegreen.

Excellent mouldings and very crisp!

These two will accompany the Bruce Smetham version I already have.

Several locos are on the stocks to complete for use on East Boldre, I already have a Thumper and various Bullied coaches plus many suitable wagons.

So, must find the drive bogies and pluck up the courage to complete the type 3's.

Still, one thing is that I have the complete decal set from Railtec to number both.

3mm scale- East Boldre Station.

It seems that some time has passed since my last 3mm post.

However, the station building is just about complete apart from affixing to the platform.

The chimneys have been reworked and have had chimney pots added. These are white metal castings from the 3mm Society shop.

Fire buckets on a stand and a chocolate machine have also been added.

The vallance has been painted and, if I can find them, some awning supports will be added once painted.

So, once the next exhibition is over then work can re-commence on East Boldre itself.

I must finish some Southern coaches and a couple of locos so enough stock is available.

3mm East Boldre Station.

The building for East Boldre's station is nearing completion.

The canopy has been added  but needs painting plus the chimneys need further work.


Still work will recommence on the layout scenery soon and hopefully completed by summer.

3mm East Boldre station building.

The roof has been painted and windowsills added.

The chimneys are being worked on with the twiddly bits slowly added.

Once dry, they will have brick paper added together with white metal chimney pots.

Very time consuming but hey! It isn't a race!