russell jackson

Rather stylish! In the 1950s and into the 1960s many FALLER buildings were available factory- assembled, with the alternative of kits which were designated with a 'B' before the catalogue number, indicating 'Bausatz.' This was particularly the case with buildings made with a combination of card and plastic ('gemischtbauweise'). I remember assembling one of these, a handsome station with card walls that had to have a rendering made from the white glue and a sand-like texture material that was supplied.. The plastic doors and windows, the latter with shutters moulded on, were inserted from the front. The effect would seem toy-like now, but it was a pleasing survival from the firm's origins in the austerity of the immediate post-war era, when the brothers Faller set up their firm in the Black Forest with products made from wood and paper. Happy memories! Russell

Many thanks, Jason. (As it happens, the plastic is now cream coloured.) Kind regards, Russell (Born in Southport, I remember Derby Road goods station when it was still functioning, though not, I'm sure, at its full capacity!)

Thanks, Jason – I've done that, but the 'back of the box' specifies that 'paint, transfers and glue [are] not included', so I thought I'd ask for advice! Let's see what happens. Russell

Does anyone know of a source for transfers for the GWR 1926 Thornycroft type P8 lorry? Although the 'model scene' kit specifies 'GWR livery', no transfers are included.