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Tag Archives: Minories
Low mojo….
It’s one of those weeks when my modelling mojo is very low. I have a string of projects that need finishing but none of them appeals. Perhaps I need to break out another plastic kit, or try a diversion into … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 25
Progress continues in the loft. From the original design…. I have built the British Finescale point and crossover. I made a few minor changes to the point instructions that improved ease of construction. I also mastered Code 40 fishplates, horribly … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 24
Was it really nearly a year ago that I reported on my sort-of Minories? I seem to have been totally diverted onto other things over 2023. But before we get back to that…. I recently posted an idea for end … Continue reading
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Minories #1 – the original design – still #1
A lazy repost today. This is still the most popular post that I have written, that shows the enduring popularity of the Minories theme. I guess that I’d better get back to modelling mine…. There are few model railway plans … Continue reading
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Non-action update!
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. My modelling mojo (and writing mojo) had run a bit low. I have managed to buy myself two more NGS Ferry Vans, making four in total. Lovely models…. The models are not as … Continue reading
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Random thoughts
All sorts of odds and ends today. I was amused by these cartoons. All too true! Mojo has been a bit low for railways this week. So I did a bit more on my German WWII command vehicle for a … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 23
Marking time a bit with this post. I’ve spent the last couple of days completing the control panel. All the switches, buttons, and the controllers themselves have been mounted on the panel, and the panel recessed in the baseboard. As … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 22
Not too much progress on the layout. I have had a large sort out of my boxes for storing wiring and switches and rationalised them both – and found a number of things that I had lost. And the good … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 21
After Christmas, I got back to work on the layout. The short extension to the baseboard is complete (but needs another coat of paint.) I’m hoping that this area will also store all the transformers and electronics needed for operation. … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 20 – ch..ch..ch..Changes
As David Bowie would memorably say. I’ve returned to my little Minories. I had come to a stop, as I realised that the design still didn’t feel right. So it was time to wait till some inspiration happened. It eventually … Continue reading
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