Teignford at SSWRS Exhibition 2019.

I had recently lost all of my photos held on my computer.

So, the opportunity wastaken at the Salisbury show to take some images of Teignford under operating conditions.

The layout was well received and a very complimentary letter from the exhibition manager, Charles, was enclosed with the expenses. A very nice touch.

Slaters O Gauge PLV.

The PLV has had the brake gear fitted.

The mechanism has been assembled with brass wire holding the mechanism together.

Now this has been done primer can be applied before the topcoat. I understand that Vauxhall Brazil Brown is a match for SECR Umber.

So I need  to visit Halfords to get an aerosol can or visit Rainbow Paints to get it mixed.

3MM Scale Brynkits Hawksworth Full Brake.

 This is how far I have got with the kit.

The final thing is to fit the roof which is a resin casting. It needs fitting in two pieces due to the original casting being slightly short.

However, Brian of Brynkits has sent  an offcut of a roof which will enable me to complete this coach.

This really is a quality piece of etching!

Scenes from Teignford-3mm Scale.

Little chat today just a few shots of Teignford taken before the appearance at the Salisbury

 Exhibition.

The RAC box is a resin casting from Yeoman Models who produce several 3mm scale items, their main products are for Wargaming.

The 3mm scale Teignford barn.

This structure is the pride of Teignford. Built from a drawing by the late Alan Downes it shows what can be done with cardboard and matchsticks.

When I originally made it I had a message from Alan advising me to re-do the roof with individual slates .

The original roof was covered with strips of reduced Superquick roofing tiles.

I took his advice and the structure was transformed to what you see here.

The tractor is a Fordson which was a 3D print from the late lamented Finney and Smith.

There is also a Petter Stationary Engine in the farmyard from the same source but is difficult to photograph.

The ducks and geese are enjoying a quiet time but when you see the layout at an exhibition- look for the creature that will potentially spoil their day!

009 Challenge- Norfolk Heath Works Baseboards.

The two baseboards destined to become entrants for the 009 Challenge have finally been assembled.

I must say that both went together very easily and have resulted in a sturdy basis for a 009 micro layout.

The two simply bolt together through the holes on the front and back - see the holes  to the left and right of the front .

I have chosen the dropped front board but may order another set without the drop front for use at a later date.

 Above shows the well made sector plate- the bolts will be replaced with countersunk versions to enable track to be laid. All in all a well thought out and lazer cut set of baseboards at an unbelievable price- well done Norfolk Heath!

3mm Teignford- the refurb!

 The refurbishment of Teignford is under way. Several places have become somewhat threadbare and require suitable reflocking! (Is that actually a word?)

Luckily I had a large container full of the same Woodland Scenic's flock that was used originally so with watered down PVA, applied with a soft brush ,more flock was added.

Some of the ballasting has also been somewhat worn so the same method was used to replenish the threadbare areas.

 There have always been a dirth of trees on the Teignford station board- this I aim to correct with half a dozen China sourced examples.

They have wire armatures and are fairly realistic if you keep your eyes shut!

Several cameo scenes have been arranged on Teignford as shown in the picture below of a couple of passengers discussing the next departure with a porter.