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Hi folks,

some new products in 3D for 5.5mm scale.

TR Midlander on an MSM chassis, one of Max Brayne's wagons,

and a Corpe 0-6-0 'Cambrai' lookalike from Simon Dawson (rue-d'etropal) for 16.5 on an Electrotren chassis.

Many thanks to Francis Stapleton for the pics.

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More of Andrew Wilson's freelance locos, all on the theme of a Kitmaster Italian Tank wedded to Tillig/Berlinerbahn 0-8-0 chassis.

Three locos with greatly varying approaches, and some of the pics show construction details to show you how he did it all.

Andrew's work represents some of the best in 5.5mm scale.

Enjoy!

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Andrew Wilson sent me these photos from a few years ago, showing Tom Snook's layout.

Here we see the late Roy Schofield's Welsh Pony, and my L&B Lyn. This latter I acquired many years ago from a friend in the 009 society, so the original maker is unknown.

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Looking forward to seeing the 5.5mm gauge society display at Burton tomorrow. Some great modelling in the posts above, especially 'Lyn'.

 

I could never quite understand why, if you were modelling FR or other 2' gauge prototypes in 12mm gauge, it wasn't 6mm:foot or a handy 1/50 scale? I guess the larger TR 2'3" stuff interfered with that.

 

Most of the locos are larger than I am using in 014 anyway!

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The 5.5mm Association stand at Oxfordshire Narrow Gauge Modellers open day at Steventon today.

George Williamson has revamped the sales stand with some fully finished kits (the erstwhile MSM range) and there's a selection of 5.5mm models to tempt punters into the scale.

Thanks to George for the pic.

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More goodies on show at Steventon today with George Williamson's 55thstudios range - the former MSM kits from Malcolm Savage- now in production.

Kelvin White, George Williamson and Noel Adams do the honours.

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Andrew Sewell's work has been featured here before with his work on Borth-y-Gest.

Now he's turned his attention to Coed-y-Bleddiau ( I think I've spelt that correctly!) on the FR.

Superb modelling in 5.5mm scale, together with a pic from the FR archives showing the real thing (thanks to Phil Coplestone for the link)

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Hi folks,

Just a reminder that it's only a couple of weeks until the 5.5mm AGM at the SVR in Kidderminster.

George Williamson will be bringing the 55thstudios secondhand stall to whet your appetite even more.

Non members can sign up on the day - we'd love to see any new faces!

 

David.

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Some 5 years ago George Williamson sold his Towyn Wharf 2013 layout (see earlier in this thread). After going through several owners, it's returned to George, a little battle scarred, but ready for restoration.

Here are some pics of a new point, new fiddle yard and other bits hinting of future glories to come.

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Hi folks,

Here are some pics from today's AGM at the museum, Kidderminster SVR.

Here we see Andrew Sewel''s FR stock and his model of Coed-y-Bleddiau on the FR, Francis Stapleton's 3D printed locos,

a real blast from the past with a scratchbuilt Double Fairlie by Les Bennett that I acquired in 1986,

A (very) freelance coach that you'll find in toy shops, made in China, is actually marked as 1/55th scale - I found iit in a charity shop in Menai Bridge for 50p!

Kelvin White's 3D printed stock,

The late Ken Unwin's scrathbuilt L&B masterpieces,

George Williamson's (55thstudios) 5.5mm secondhand stand, kits and display,

and Bob Grimshaw's excellent station building (all in card).

 

Many thanks to all the folks who came along and showed their excellent models.

 

 

 

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More fab pics from Expong at Swanley today: Francis Stapleton, Noel Adams, Rich Alvey and Max Brayne man the 5.5mm stand, and Barrie Johnston's Pen-y-Craig shows 5.5mm at it's very best. Many thanks to Andy Binns for the pics.

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Hi again folks,

It's been a little quiet on the 5.5mm front here, but that's not to say that nothing has been happening. Here are the latest pics from George Williamson, who's been working on restoring and improving his Towyn Wharf layout, as well as building brand new stock. Here we have a selection of TR wagons, including 3D printed hoppers, and scratchbuilt TR 'Boflats', one with prototypical crane. George has also added suitable 'scrap' items to add to the Towyn Wharf atmosphere.

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