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Category: Modelling

Modelling a unique Mk.3

2nd March 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

Looking for something a little different to add to an HST set, Daryl Harris-Saxton describes how he modelled the experimental and ultimately unique Mk.3 TSCD coach in 4mm. I GOT the bug to model Mk.3

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BR’s versatile Class 03s

2nd March 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

Often overshadowed by the Class 08s, the lower-powered Gardner-engined machines were adopted as British Rail’s standard small shunter, enjoying a varied career across five regions. Simon Bendall recounts the type’s history and the many detail

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A shunter for the Southern

22nd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

Seeking to recreate an everyday sight from his youth, Stu Davies describes how to modify the Bachmann Class 03 shunter to represent one of the batch employed on the Southern Region, in particular the Weymouth

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Big release from Little Loco

22nd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

The ‘O’ gauge market welcomes a new ready-to-run manufacturer as the British Thomson-Houston Class 15 goes on sale. THE appearance of a new ready-to-run manufacturer is always a welcome event, especially in ‘O’ gauge where

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Oxford expands D&E rolling stock

22nd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

Two new wagons have been announced, while the range of liveries on the new Mk.3 coaches has also increased. THE London Toy Fair at the end of January saw Oxford Rail announce the first items

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Hornby serves up a coke

3rd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

The latest addition to the company’s wagon range is the LMS/BR coke hopper, this coming in two different body styles. Now available from retailers is the latest entry in Hornby’s ever-increasing range of high-quality 4mm

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Stoking the furnaces

3rd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

To coincide with the release of the new Hornby models, Trevor Mann describes the history of the coke hoppers, these evolving from a private owner design to one built by the LMS and BR. With

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Premier push-pull

3rd February 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

For much of the 1980s, the Class 47/7-powered push-pull sets were the face of ScotRail, working the front rank inter-city services between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In the latest part of his article on the sets,

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Hornby reveals rest of 2017 range

27th January 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

With the new tooling already announced at Warley, the manufacturer has unveiled the remainder of its new catalogue. January 4 saw Hornby complete its announcements for 2017 with the unveiling of its new catalogue and

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Refurbished Class 31 from Farish

27th January 2017 Sam Hewitt Modelling

A quieter year for Bachmann’s ‘N’ gauge range also includes a retooled TEA bogie tanker and additional Class 40. In contrast to the 4mm announcements, the new Graham Farish range for 2017/18 perhaps has less

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