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Post-Christmas links

Posted on December 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

First, a little modelling challenge.  How about a “Book nook” Book nooks are defined as “mini worlds created within your bookshelf”, usually as a diorama of an alley.  The idea seems to have originated in 2018 from a Japanese artist … Continue reading →

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End of an era

Posted on December 14, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

After 43 years working for the same company, I paid my last visit to work today.  As I have been working part time and on zero-hours, I submitted my final invoice, and handed in my computer and door card. Truly … Continue reading →

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More links

Posted on December 4, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Weeks of timewasting profitable browsing with these two galleries of photographs. The late David Heys’ site has an informative text and is full of great photographs from all over the country.  Just browsing, I was surprised to find BR Co-Bo … Continue reading →

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Couple of links

Posted on October 2, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Just returned from a rather windy and wet weekend in Wales (how about that for alliteration?)  Worst disruption on the roads, though, was following a large flock of sheep up a single track road.  So just a couple of links … Continue reading →

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Thought of the day

Posted on September 24, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Sound advice seen on the London Underground.  Mind you, a potato would be an improvement over some of our club members…..

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All-terrain Ice Cream

Posted on September 18, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Another little modelling challenge, if you have a spare Oxford models Land Rover available.  How about a conversion into an ice-cream van? See the O9 modeller blog for this idea!

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Another modelling challenge?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Now this would make a good animation for your station…. But please don’t try this at home, gentle readers!

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Taking a few days off

Posted on June 13, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Life’s got a bit busy, so I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging. Hope to have some news on N Gauge SouthEast 2020 over the weekend. And here’s a dreadful warning for our larger readers…. Britain’s steepest cliff … Continue reading →

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A little whimsey for Sunday

Posted on June 9, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

An entry by Railsquid on NGForum caught my eye…. Mate, you wouldn’t know Rule 1 if it came up and punched you in the face. This is Rule 1. We do get a little too serious sometimes…. And today’s modelling … Continue reading →

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Replacement bus needed?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

After a rather heavy week in the model railway world, a little light relief is needed… Council left red-faced after £6,000 bus shelter built on road with no buses Residents were left scratching their heads after a £6,000 bus shelter … Continue reading →

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