009 RAF Misarah.

Well, the name is revealed at last. It is a mis-spelt version of RAF Masirah, a remote base off the coast of Oman.

There is a slim tome describing the actual operation and history of the narrow gauge railway used mainly for transferring fuel and provisions from supply ships.
One amusing snippet is the method of transferring the 45 gallon barrels of fuel. The local islanders merely threw them overboard and let them float to shore.

009 Aircraft Hanger.

 The basic shell has been cut out of mounting card and glued together. Corrugated Slaters plasticard has been cut to size to cover the hanger shell and the sliding doors. To hold the door cladding together a couple of magnets have been used as shown in the top picture.
So, time to paint- the shell will be covered with Humbrol grey undercoat then dry-brushed with a lighter hue and some evidence of rust.

009 Mini layout.

The basics are now done and ,as can be seen, locos are running.
The one shown running is a Liliput 0-4-0 Diesel shunter from Kernow- they have virtually the same offer as Rails but I find Kernow's site more user friendly so that's who gets my business.
The track infil has been done with artists mounting card cut with the aid of a Tracksetta 9inch curve.

Christmas presents.

Few words today just a nice new Loco and some layout nameboards which that nice man from Jurassic made and delivered to me.
Just have a restful day with a little alcoholic refreshment !!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

(This was recorded several days before Christmas)

Merry Christmas!!

A Merry Christmas to all viewers- I know this was posted on the old blog but still raises a smile.

Minitrains Decauville Progres 009.

This is one of Minitrains latest offerings. Three liveries are available and this one is an orangy red.
It really runs well and with a driver fitted is ready for work.

009 Rheneas 0-4-0 Saddle Tank.

I already had Scargoly which has been renamed Jasmine and now comes Rheneas, a cute 0-4-0 side tank.
The colour really cries out to be changed which it will be one I figure out how to get the thing apart!
But for now he can shuffle around Hillbrow until the fateful day I find out how to dismantle- then perhaps Maroon?