Blogs about Modelmaking

I clipped this image from the larger one shown at the bottom of this post. The picture is from my cousin's collection of family photos. I'm trying to figure out what street this is, and …

Himself hasn't had so much time available to make great leaps forward on the layout in the last few weeks, but there is a little bit of progress to report this time.Having first had to …

My next project will be a “natural metal” finish on a 1/72 scale kit. But WHICH kit??? Let me know if you have an opinion by posting your preference below in the comments… PLEASE choose …

I finished painting a few more civilian figures for my 40mm Japanese collection. These are, from left, a well-to-do traveller, and famous adventurers Yaji and Kita.Who are Yaji and Kita? They are the main characters …

Back when I was in short trousers, RM published a RoM article called North Leith (Sept 78). This may well have been North Korea to me at the time, but I found the scene fascinating …

It’s front end Friday again, aka #FEF for hashtag fanatics and collectors. Here we are at Catcott, and it looks like Bob Geeza Cat is about to leap onto locomotive footplates again after his successful …

Well my little diversion is virtually finished. Amazing how fast I can build a small project while prevaricating. I painted the rocks and earth with the usual acrylic paints and coloured the mdf paving/platform with …

Whilst we’re off playing trains for the day, here’s a little layout suggestion. I’ve always rather liked this Model Railroader plan from 2002. The Valley City Street & Interurban Railway was a real 1.2 mile …

Yes, I know, but Regerts is funnier, and the meme fits the post. Last night I was asked a great question about my diorama; "Was there anything I'd do differently, or anything that didn't come …

Some before and after pictures of 3D model buildings for the Disney World section of the layout. 3D models were from GoldRushBay and painted & detailed by me.Hot air BalloonFire HallCrystal PalaceEmporiumRiver BelleWDW StationGeneral StoreHaunted …

As I'm tidying up some loose ends, I picked a random figure out of my pending pile last night to paint. This time it's a juvenile hacker I'd intended to hang around with my other …

And on my walk, I’d pause here by the gate near where 417 is usually resting. Once upon a time it needed to be doing something but over time it’s ‘being’ was the something and …

This shop supplies parts, tools and equipment to various small industries. This is a front view. There will be no photo of the back of the building as there is nothing of interest to see …

OK, I love learning how things are made, and find the machines used to do it fascinating. A Lego mini figure is quite a simple toy, but the process to produce one, and the kit …

There are no private vehicles on Pottendorf, only agricultural vehicles, an old truck, a couple of light vans and a postbus. However US Army vehicles were entirely appropriate for the ‘50s in Oberfranken thanks to …

Up early and first coffees on. There’s an energy in me that feels of a curious nature and can’t be calmed in the pages of this week’s books. There’s always something to do on the …

I've not been 'doing' the Charity Shops in the last few years with the same diligence I used to, not enough time/inclination, and a different life-routine means I just don't pass them like I did, …

Canute Road Quay is appearing at a few exhibitions this month and next. Adams B4s Guernsey and Caen shunt at Canute Road Quay in the early 1920s First up, on Saturday 30th September 2023, I …

I’ve started work on sourcing and painting up some scenic elements and terrain for the 15mm Terminator project, and am kicking things off with some wrecked cars and a suitably scrappy junkyard.I’ve found that 15mm …