It can be the smallest details that need adding to give authenticity to “off-the-shelf” products to really bring them to life. We laser-cut track circuit diamonds and sighting boards for Chris Bull to complete his Dapol O-Gauge signal, which he has then weathered before fitting to his layout. The quadrant for the sighting boards took …
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Bring life to your platform dioramas with these new Platform Barrows. The 0 and 00-scale kits are laser-cut from white laserable plastic; the N and TT-scale barrows are cut from brown laserboard. You can find the kits in the “Lineside Detailing” section of each scale, or using the links below: Link to N-scale Platform Barrow …
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These new 00-scale and 0-scale roof vents are suitable to fit to any roof between 20 and 30 degrees or 40 and 45 degrees. If necessary the ends can be cut with a craft knife to change the angles for a perfect fit. The laser-cut frets are made from brown laserboard and oiled manila card …
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Our new weigh bridge is available in all scales; N, TT, 00 and 0. Laser-cut in two parts, from laserboard, with an outer frame round the weigh bridge platform. The laserboard etches beautifully to give well defined relief to the surface which can be highlighted with dry-brush techniques. Link to 0-scale Weigh Bridge Link to …
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The paper manufacturers, Winsor and Newton, have stopped producing terracotta pastel paper, which we’ve been using up to now for our range of terracotta tiles. We’ve found a replacement paper and card manufactured by Colorplan, which we will be using instead. Whilst the new Rust colour is brighter in colour it can still be “weathered” …
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This 4mm Scale P4 Gauge model by Robin Gay was on show at York Railway Show this year. Robin has modelled the station and top yard of Wantage Tramway just as it was in 1923. He used many of our products in its construction, including these church windows and door. Link to 0-scale Church windows …
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We supplied Malcolm Briggs with laser-cut components and 3D printed columns for his canopy. He has written an article for Railway Modeller so you may have read about its construction.
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When we view a model railway it’s usually from above, so making a good job of the building roofs can make a big difference to the overall appearance of the layout. Gary Hughes used our self adhesive slates to upgrade his card kits; I love the way he has included loose slates, and the one …
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When it was pointed out to us that plywood sleepers are no longer readily available we got straight onto it and added them to our standard range of 00 and 0 gauge products. They are available as 10″ x 8’6″ and 10″ x 9′ (5.8 x 63mm) sleepers and also in longer strips to cut …
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You will probably be aware that Royal Mail has again made substantial increases to the cost of posting first class letters. The press have described the 30 pence increase to send a first class letter as scandalous. Unfortunately the cost of sending our small boxes has gone up even more; between 50 and 60 pence …
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