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Showing posts with label Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

New motive power - in kit form!

As I said yesterday there were a few other 3D printed purchases which are these which I will describe as interesting rolling stock or even motive power.

First there are these two oddities! They are to my mind maintenance vehicles and they will look good once painted and mounted on a Kato 109 chassis which I have on order. They need a bit of fettling but overall the print quality is very good

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Second is another oddity! I like oddities though! This is a DMU based upon a Pacer so I am told. Again a Kato chassis is required along with two Peco N gauge brake van chassis. Again the print quality is good and detail even goes to interiors which will need passengers. 

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

I am looking forward to getting these running on Chalkdon. Just need to find the time to build them!

Monday, November 20, 2023

Purchases!

There were traders at the Sleaford Model Makers Show and it seemed rude not to support them by making a few purchases. Modest amounts on some needed items at Mawson Models who supply a variety of consumables such as solder and DCC accessories.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

A rummage in the 'Bits Box' on Elaine's Trains uncovered these jems including a Capacitor Discharge Unit for £3.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Unfortunately, for me and my wallet, there was a stand selling a 3D printed items. The print is good and priced very competitively. 
Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Rummaging through the stock I uncovered these. The Bulldozer in particular caught my eye.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Then there were these, including a green house , fuel tanks, a skip, sheds and a lifebuoy stand. A lot of these will come in for Chalkdon, my 009 narrow gauge layout.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023
 
The green house looks as though it will end up in the garden of the shop once painted. It was the only item where the print was not very good on the lower parts so will need a little bit of work but for £2 I am not complaining!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

There are some other things for Chalkdon but more later!


Sunday, November 19, 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023 - Part 2!

 Following on from yesterdays look at the kit building part of the Sleaford Model Makers Show today lets have a look at some other stuff starting with an 0 gauge model railway which had a real presnce to it as you would expect with a 7mm layout. 

I do like Class 25 locos and seeing this one in 7mm scale started me thinking - then reality and Mrs. Woody kicked in! However I can dream!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

The backscene was particularly well done with the perspectives well thought out.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Something I have not seen on a model railway or in real life is a station spanning a stream. Well modelled and I do like the wooden part of the platform that spans the stream. Something to remember!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Probably about 12 foot long its not massive but shows you can model 0 gauge in a modest space.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

I do love that Bedford Dormobile conversion - very sought after these days!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

An early form of contanirisation!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Staying with 7mm ) gauge these wagons caught my eye. Really nicely weathered.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

They were part of these two rakes of wagons - nice!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

With Christmas coming this layout had a nice theme!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

I do have an N gauge layout which is not very advanced but I am always attracted to the scale as I really started in it many years ago. This was a nice smallish layout which still managed to run long trains.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Staying with N gauge this was another nice small layout, probably about 4 foot by 2 - Mrs. W approves of small layouts!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Never seen one in person until this show but seen a number of these Pandemic specials in magazines and on the web. These were a downloadable kit of card buildings to build into a box file. It does look good though and runs 009 narrow gauge track and stock. Even more to Mrs. W's liking given its size!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Another one that Mrs. W would approve of was this 009 pizza layout.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

It certainly was packed with details.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Moving on the 1:16th scale radio controlled tanks were out which reminds me I have a couple of thoses!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

There were also a lot of other models which show just how varied the whole model making hobby is.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

And finally if you ever missed a kit from years ago chances are you can still get it - at a price. Have a look at these oldies!

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023

I'm certainly hoping to b back next year. And by the way all profits as far as I know go to the Lincs Air Ambulance which is great! 


















Saturday, November 18, 2023

Sleaford Model Makers 2023

 

I cannot believe it is a year already since I took Mrs. Woody to the 2022 show. She was insistant that I take her back this year - at least that is how I recall conversations regarding the matter! However, I nearly got caught out by a change of venue and day. It was only thanks to Mr. Beecham, he of model making and cycling prowess, who happened to drop round and say he could not attend that I found out about the changes. It was a really good show so I was pleased to have found out about the changes. A bigger premises in the form of a local school, much better parking and a lot more room to move around made for a bigger attendance so my question to an organisier revealed.

Unlike a model railway show this show has something for everyone including Mrs. W. from the aforementioned model railways, model kit building, model engineering, fun fairs, dolls houses through to animated scenes like these....

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

And here is a video f it and another nearby scene.


I will cover the built kits today and look at the other stuff tomorrow but some great modellers showcasing their skills as these photos show.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.

Sleaford Model Makers Show 2023.