MR scratchbuilds

[Andy W]

Several people at S4N asked me what I'd been up to, and I said I'd post a picture. So here it is. A motor van and some rail wagons. I hope it's big enough to see. Not up to the standard of most etched kits, but cost well under £10 each and very satisfying to make.

[Guy Rixon]

Ooh, nice! I especially like the motor-car van, which looks very neat. Is that a brass chassis under the van or just brass details?

[essdee]

Concur with Guy - any chance of close-ups of the various types Andy; they really look the business.

Best wishes,

Steve

[Andy W]

Thanks chaps. Under frame is evergreen strip with details from mjt W irons. Will try and take close ups, but like my face they might not look so good close up!

[Andy W]

Several people asked me at S4N about the promised close ups. Here they are, but I'm no photographer!

[essdee]

Inspirational and gorgeous, Andy! More, please.....

Steve

[BRUNEL]

Andy,

The close-up photos were well worth waiting for. These are lovely models - and should have been displayed for us to enjoy at S4N! Next year, perhaps?

May I ask what technique you used for the bolt detail, which looks particularly neat? Is it tiny cubes of plastic sheet applied with a scalpel, or pieces of plastic rod inserted into pre-drilled holes?

Derek.

[Andy W]

Thanks derek and Steve. The bolt heads are Atcher rivets. Actually quite quick to attach when you get into the swing of it. I just hope they all stay on before I paint them!