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by SapperAnt
Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Started running-in Brunel!
Replies: 47
Views: 26531

Re: Busy Bodies 'Brunel' Figure

Picked up one of Rob Bennett's ' Brunel ' figures at the recent Llanfair show. ./myff/1797647/Brunel+Figure.jpg As you can see he is not 16mm scale being taller scalewise than his actual 5' height. The other figure was a clearout from Modeltown - probably an ex-display 7/8ths figure as he still has...
by SapperAnt
Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Royal Mail postbox
Replies: 16
Views: 10312

Gralyn:103855 wrote:Managed to get the last one at the Merseyway branch in Stockport.
Gah!!!! :cry:
by SapperAnt
Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Colonel Stephens
Replies: 2
Views: 3132

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This is my take on the Pendle Valley corrugated iron shelter - it's a great little kit with plenty of scoop for further detail.
by SapperAnt
Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW powered chassis steam outline loco
Replies: 11
Views: 9894

Part of me wonders whether David could be pursuaded to do his chassis with cranks.......

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
by SapperAnt
Thu Sep 04, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Colonel Stephens
Replies: 2
Views: 3132

Colonel Stephens

Helloo

I'm trying to find some Colonel Stephens Stylee buildings for my layout.......can anyone suggest any manufacturers or kit bashes ? pretty please?

Ant
by SapperAnt
Sat Jul 19, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Ashover Coach (the 315mm:foot version)
Replies: 6
Views: 4808

Hoping I'm free that weekend....... :D
by SapperAnt
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: A NEW LOCO FOR THE MDLR (eventually)
Replies: 22
Views: 11107

With a name like that I'm expecting it to be quite nippy?
by SapperAnt
Sun May 25, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Speaking out against quirky figures
Replies: 45
Views: 24441

Nope,. railway themed, c. 1930s. The shunting horse figure set is gorgeous!!
by SapperAnt
Sun May 25, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Scenery
Topic: Speaking out against quirky figures
Replies: 45
Views: 24441

The figures I use are scale miniatures I get from Ebay Mikesmarvellous models. Lovely sculpts, great value and not cartoony at all :)

PS I have no relationship to the business. lol
by SapperAnt
Sat May 24, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: The Great GRF Photo Competition - Summer 2014 Entries
Replies: 46
Views: 27754

"Slow Goods"


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by SapperAnt
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Easter Sunday Special - Hampton Loade
Replies: 5
Views: 4370

Congrats! You've got two crackers there. :D :D
by SapperAnt
Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: W&L "Resita", live steam by Ralph Reppingen
Replies: 18
Views: 6588

dear. Not quite as spectacular as "Blue Peter" but ........ :cry:
by SapperAnt
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: WDLR Kits
Replies: 6
Views: 4004

Ive got two AnDel D-class wagons Lovely models to make. Yes the door bangers are wrong as supplied with the kit but you can always make your own from some brass. The resin can be a bit fragile, e.g. the door bangers and the frame bracers so you have to treat with care. The biggest problem I had with...
by SapperAnt
Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: Tin Turtle from Swiftsixteen
Replies: 19
Views: 8259

Come on hurry up pay day!!!
by SapperAnt
Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Building of the PFLR
Replies: 142
Views: 75834

Smashin! I love the subtle weathering :D
by SapperAnt
Tue Feb 18, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: L & B Ragleth !
Replies: 57
Views: 33820

Well this *is* true Keith :lol:

Mind you it depends how one defines 'Rugby'.......
by SapperAnt
Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: L & B Ragleth !
Replies: 57
Views: 33820

Drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

That's gorgeous. And I'm not usually a Southern Fan. :lol:
by SapperAnt
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: AnDel Models Huddy Hunslet
Replies: 4
Views: 2988

I am sorely sorely tempted...........avarice is a terrible thing
by SapperAnt
Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Rolling stock + points + check rails
Replies: 7
Views: 4445

YOu know I never thought it might be the points...... :shock:
by SapperAnt
Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Rolling stock + points + check rails
Replies: 7
Views: 4445

The daft thing is a kit built IP van goes through them OK as does another of my scratch built wagons which uses Binnie wheels......