detheridge Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Here's a better scan of Alphagraphix's Irish n.g. page showing further details. Add £1 to the price and they'll print them for you in 5.5mm. Alphagraphix 2018 Catalogue Irish Coaches LR.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 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. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 A better view of the Corpe 0-6-0. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Two more pics from Francis Stapleton showing further developments on the 3D 'Cambrai' 0-6-0. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 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! 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 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. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted June 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2018 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! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited June 23, 2018 by detheridge 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 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. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 George Williamson now has a 2nd hand department for 5.5mm scale. Here are some examples: a pick 'n' mix selection of wagons, a diesel shunter with a Mike Chinery chassis, 2 working Mike Chinery Palmerston chassis, 3D printed loco bodies and much more available at https://www.facebook.com/55thstudios-2034733416852922/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Hi folks, Just to let you know that Harold Minkwitz (HMinky)'s site dealing with 3foot in 5.5mm scale is back up and running, with a slightly different URL: https://www.55n3.info Lots of terrific info available! Edited July 22, 2018 by detheridge 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 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) 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 theres videos about that cottage as its recently been restored https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_Kh7PTGk8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usKhOkkWuKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HTitHPLDiM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 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. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 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. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Having been there and seen them for myself, can I assure everyone that no photograph could ever do justice to either Andrew Sewell's or Bob Grimshaw's superb buildings. It was also an education listening to the two comparing materials and construction techniques afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 The all singing, all dancing 5.5mm Association stand at ExpoNG this weekend. Many thanks to Max (Heisler) for the pic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 .. And try attaching the correct file! (sorry folks) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 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. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Astonishing and brilliant modelling by Barrie Johnston at ExpoNG this year: Many thanks to Max (Heisler) for the link. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Steve Jones' 'Pennant' was at Rainhill this weekend. Excellent modelling in 5.5mm scale. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) More pics from Steve Jones and David Hennessy of his layout. Although set in Wales, there's a hint of 3' gauge R&ER about it. Edited November 25, 2018 by detheridge 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted November 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2018 Pure 'Eskdale Green' on the R&ER, possibly transplanted into the Mawddy valley....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
detheridge Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 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. 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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