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Over the last week or so Ive embarked on another test build for Brassmasters. This time a J17 kit thats been designed by David Barham. Its not really any use for Brettell Road but it would fit North Elmham (which I have been know to help out with). The basic chassis build with a High level Loadhaul...
Source: P4NewStreet | 16 Mar 2024
A bit of re-jigging of the shed means I have been able to put all of the scenic boards for Brettell Road up together.  Its 5 months since the Cradley show – Time flies doesn’t it? Theres a few things to fix after the show.  A couple of the points needed a check over as they weren̵...
Source: P4NewStreet | 2 Mar 2024
A small selection of Lorries have recently been completed. Starting with… A leyland LAD cab and chassis, destined for a wagon load on Brettel Road. The cab is Base toys with some minor tweaks and windows added to the rear.  I was aiming for a new vehicle being delivered and wanted an open cha...
Source: P4NewStreet | 14 Feb 2024
A topic that comes around from time to time, including to my lips, is what colour exactly is Crimson Lake? I thought that my analysis and that of others that have contributed to the discussions were worth sharing more widely; so here goes………. The Historical Context The firs...
Source: highland miscellany | 5 Feb 2024
One working that passed through the real Brettell Lane and kind of fascinated me was the St Blazey to Etruria china clay working. This service ran for years and was somewhat erratic in the paths it took. Usually going via Worcester, Stourbrige then Dudley before heading off to Bescot. Or it could go...
Source: P4NewStreet | 3 Feb 2024
As a follow on to the last post – more every-day wagons have rolled off the workbench.  This time it’s a quartet of shock wagons. Starting with the basics – Diagram 1/040 shock open from the Parkside kit.  Built pretty much as supplied with the addition of a Rumney Models tarpau...
Source: P4NewStreet | 15 Jan 2024
Just one of those every day, run of the mill style posts this time but with a few little tweaks to appease the wagon buffs. Starting with the Parkside kit for the LNER 21t riveted coal hopper.  Built pretty much as instructed but I did change the side stanchion plates for 10 thou plasticard as the...
Source: P4NewStreet | 4 Jan 2024
Once the basic structure of the gantry is in place, the real task of making the signals signally commences. First up were the smoke deflectors and the brackets for the balance weights. Also fitted are the main portions of the fan route indicator, but that will be explained further once I get it goin...
Source: highland miscellany | 1 Jan 2024
After a long pause, caused by that irratating thing called life getting in the way, I am looking to deliver on some long made modelling promises over the holiday season. The major task is a rather full on gantry signal with no less than eight movements on it (which is an improvement, when initial...
Source: highland miscellany | 31 Dec 2023
With the assistance of Duncan Petford, Miscellany Models are now offering engraved glass windows featuring the thistle emblem that the Highland used to obscure the windows of toilet compartments. They come in packs of five, for £7 postage included and are available here. These are laser en...
Source: highland miscellany | 26 Dec 2023

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