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A Minories of my own – 12 – first track
First, a contrast in packaging….. Believe it or not, these two packages, each from a well known box-shifter, have the same contents. Namely, two of these aquatic creatures…. They’re lovely models, but I wish that I had remembered that I’d … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1015
It must be the snow and cold weather, as it is also the time for central heating failures. So the last few days have been occupied by getting the church heating fixed, before the building freezes solid. I suppose that … Continue reading
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A Minories of my own – 11 – roads
Well, the vapour-free impact glue dropped through the door, and I was able to get going on the railway again. I had already put together the roof sections for the bridges under the station. Just a simple girder representation from … Continue reading
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Some excellent viewing
Unfortunately, I’ve never seen Kier Hardy’s Hornsey Broadway at an exhibition (remember those?) It is, though, one of the best models that I’ve seen for a long time. If you’ve got a little time to spare, these two videos make … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 3 February 2021
Eight members appeared on Zoom tonight. We managed to keep conversation very much ‘on track’ with railway topics. Must have been the positive influence of Chris, managing to join us for the first time. It was also good to see … Continue reading
Potpourri #1014
The central heating has been playing up, so that’s been a great excuse to spend more time in the loft, with an efficient electric fire, and King Crimson streamed loudly to work by. I’ve been working with Plasticard to build … Continue reading
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Book review – yet again!
A day off modelling today – and too much reading taking place. Also waiting for a few items to be delivered in the post (thoughthe drawer slides for the traverser are here.) Unfortunately I read the Lightmoor Press advert in … Continue reading
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A Minories of my own – 10 – housekeeping
A little snow in Earlswood meant a lot of modelling time….. I built the simple box that will represent the concourse end of the platforms. Easy to uncouple a locomotive, too, if it’s not under an overall roof. The boards … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1013
Usual selection of links and photos follow…. Three Bridges in the late 1950’s – judging by the newish Mk II Hillman Minx pulling out of the station yard. And a Maunsell EMU – perhaps a 4COR or 6PAN in the … Continue reading
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A Minories of my own – 9 – still shopping
Yesterday, I put together a ‘kit’ of parts for the second baseboard. It should appear online in a day or five – not much progress will be made over the weekend with FA Cup football on TV and internet! However, … Continue reading
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