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Weathered coaches by Martyn Welch January 16 2020

Martyn has weathered two of our GWR coaches for a customer. Very lightly done.

The coaches are almost sold out, so if you want to have one of these then go to the project page.




Weathered coaches and locomotives by Martyn Welch November 15 2019

We only have 6 coaches remaining and the same number of Dean Goods.





Coaches weathered by Neil Podbery October 22 2019

Nice work by Neil.

This project is almost sold out with less than 10 coaches left.




GWR Castle running test July 17 2019


clock oil for lubrication December 12 2018

 Windles (100ml) Clock Oil

 

click here for a link to Cousins website


Another useful tool from Wiha May 10 2017

The magnetiser is very useful to use on the screwdriver to keep hold of tiny steel screws

click here  to go to the web page


Useful screwdrivers May 06 2017

We use Wiha PicoFinish 261 P drivers which fit perfectly on the metric screws used by the Korean builders. Part number 00513 PH000 or 00512 PH00

click here for a link to the Wiha website. They are also available on Amazon.co.uk


How we test the models before delivery September 17 2014

Every model is test run with a train of brass coaches on Cliff Williams track. The track is an oval, which is loosely laid (ie not pinned down) with peco track and points including a peco curved point. There is a section which has foam underlay and a section without underlay, this causes a dip in the track. The test track is laid this way so the models have to negotiate bumps and wiggles whilst running. Always having a train attached shows up any issues of pulling or the engine being pushed.All are tested on DCC which is more sensitive to short circuits etc. We also take time to video a small clip of each and every model. 25 loco's takes 6 hours including unpacking and packing again. its worth the effort so we know each model runs before it's shipped.