Sparta-rb Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello again all The third issue of Finescale Railway Modelling Review is at the printer and will be going out early next week. The contents are another interesting, predominantly hands-on crop of articles, as follows: Southwell Central - The Finale. John Sutton's remarkable 3mm 'life's work' layout is finished at last and it's all here. 'The Paxman Roar' shows how Andrew Gibson squeezed convincing sound equipment into a pair of 2mm scale Inter-City 125s. It may look like a chicken coop on wheels, but the ex-North Staffs battery electric loco is a hard-to-resist prototype. Alex Duckworth has built the High Level kit in final BR livery. 'As It Was' - our regular look at the real world back then - features advertising signage, both enamel and paper. Airbrushing the Clean Way, by Mick Bonwick, is the ultimate guide to keeping airbrushes working as they should, unclogged and always ready to go. For those who still like good old Romford wheels, Mick Nicholson demonstrates his simple jig for giving them split axles. In the Finescale Archaeology department, Andrew Emmerson details the work of 2mm pioneers Reg Walkley and Jack Langridge, who were building tiny model locos and stock well over 80 years ago. The article also features Langridge's newly re-discovered original models, which still hold up amazingly well today. We have another layout, too: Maurice Hopper's 'St Juliot', not just a beautiful small S scale layout but one designed to travel as hand baggage on public transport. It's even been on Eurostar's luggage rack... Then there's Trade Shorts, Correspondence and news and jottings in Sundries. As ever, we hope you enjoy it. Regards Bob Barlow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGC Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yummy, yummy, I'm gong to replace the dog and from next Monday I will crouch behind the front door, waiting under the letter box. The postman will get a shock! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 With predominantly sub-4mm content, does it come with a free magnifying glass on the cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparta-rb Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 No, but as you know, our pictures are bigger, sharper and clearer than everyone else's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mikes rail Posted March 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2015 is issue 3 going to be available as a stand alone issue or is it subs only? cheers mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparta-rb Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Mike Finescale Review is essentially a direct subscription quarterly, like our other title Narrow Gauge & Industrial RM Review, but it is also available through selected public outlets and traders such as Bill Hudson Books, Ian Allan Bookshop, EDM Models, Tennents, Pendon Museum etc. Copies are also available singly through the website for those who want them. Cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 There doesn't appear to be an order issue #3 separately (paying by PayPal) option on the website. Or am l looking in the wrong place? G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparta-rb Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 If you go to the main Finescale Review page you will find buttons that say 'Buy Issue 1 Now' and 'Buy Issue 2 Now' - and there will be one saying the same for No 3 as soon as it is out this week. BB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 My copy just dropped through the letter box - time for a read! Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like the article on cleaning airbrushes. Given that previously I had no idea what to do except pass thinners through from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 Got mine today. Another quality read as before. Diverse subjects which are thoughtfully written and inform and inspire in a way most other publications just can't seem to manage these days. What a pleasure this is. My thanks to all concerend, long may it continue. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH_83 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just subscribed to this magazine after hearing all the positive things said about it, Hopefully it will help encourage me into going finescale.. maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Got mine today, nothing in my chosen scale, but we can't have everything. The articles are well spread and well written, I've only browsed so far, while waiting for some emulsion to dry. My only complaint would be: where is the layout PLAN for Southwell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 My copy arrived today too. St Juliot being particularly inspirational. Whilst a layout plan for Southwell would've been good, thankfully I have other articles on this layout from the past which include a plan. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Three out of Three magazines with something inspirational in each and every one! Keep up the good work! Doesn't matter to me personally if there's anything in my chosen scale(s) or not, not when the articles are this good. MRJ will have to look to its laurels I think............... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 Got mine today, nothing in my chosen scale, but we can't have everything. The articles are well spread and well written, I've only browsed so far, while waiting for some emulsion to dry. My only complaint would be: where is the layout PLAN for Southwell? A search for Southwell Central will get you to the 3mm site where there is a plan and more info/photos. I agree a plan would have helped with viewing the featured shots, but maybe the idea was to get the viewer to look at them as you would a real location. They certainly looked real to me. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Did someone tell you want I would like in this issue? Southwell, St Juliot, 2mm stuff, the airbrush piece looks interesting, split axles. I think this copy will be very well thumbed. Thanks Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGC Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Yummy, yummy, I'm gong to replace the dog and from next Monday I will crouch behind the front door, waiting under the letter box. The postman will get a shock! Phil Got fed up with the draught from the letter box, so waited until I heard the postman coming and leapt at the door, hauled it open and went to grab the magazine from the postman. I forgot my dressing gown wasn't tied up, so the postman did get a shock! Oh, and I got the magazine - an excellent read. Thanks, editorial team, you're producing a very good magazine. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like the article on cleaning airbrushes. Given that previously I had no idea what to do except pass thinners through from time to time.Having attended a Great Missenden modellers weekend only last week and as part of the weekend I attended a short workshop by Mick Bonwick on airbrush cleaning means I can now scrap my notes made last weekend as its all in the article. Pure coincidence last night Steve from Topp Trains Stafford did a basic loco weathering workshop at our Clubrooms for club members (Stafford Railway Circle) and airbrush cleaning was covered with Steve's cleaning methods followed the same procedures. The magazine is worth it's cost just for this article alone. Carry on the good work Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just subscribed to this magazine after hearing all the positive things said about it, Hopefully it will help encourage me into going finescale.. maybe Do give it a go. It's very satisfying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Having attended a Great Missenden modellers weekend only last week and as part of the weekend I attended a short workshop by Mick Bonwick on airbrush cleaning means I can now scrap my notes made last weekend as its all in the article. Snap, I also attended one of Mick's short sessions and now have the illustrated article to remind and refresh me. Perfect timing! The Review also answered another Missenden related question for me. I was in Norman Soloman's track building workshop and noticed David Brandreth using a syringe to dispense flux. I intended to ask David about it but forgot and Lo, David answers the question on page 143. Marvellous. Five minutes later and eBay provided a source of appropriate syringe and needle. Another good issue, Southwell just does it for me, the mundane railway captured to a T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hughes Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Southwell Central - The Finale. John Sutton's remarkable 3mm 'life's work' layout is finished at last and it's all here. It has taken him long enough. What's he doing next? This sounds like a superb issue. I am very impressed with the magazine so far and this looks like being the best yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 It has taken him long enough. What's he doing next? The article reveals all........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hughes Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The article reveals all........ Sound even more interesting. I remember some of John's locos for Southwell in an article for the special edition of Model Railways for the 3mm Society's 21st Anniversary. It is their 50th this year. It says a lot about the standard of his modelling that the same layout is still worthy of magazine articles 29 years on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just read it properly. An interesting read, very full of philosophical nuggets, but a bit light on any detail of construction etc, for a modelling mag. Quite an eclectic mix, though, what with the GC in 3mm, BEL2 in 4mm, and how to maintain an airbrush in the first four articles........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.