Matti8

Yes my thoughts exactly their shipping time is almost disturbingly fast! Regards Matti

So, here goes nothing... My first ever locomotive kit - the DJH HR/CR River Class. I purchased it a few months ago straight from DJH and I really do recommend their services they were a big help solving a payment problem due to being outside the UK. Anyways I haven't done too much as of yet only sanding down the whitemetal body and preparing some of the brass for soldering. Before it goes together I will check the castings against drawings from the Highland Railway Society which should be on their way. I have to say that the casting of the footplate is most disappointing and I have thought about plating the top in brass but I will see how it looks after filler and more sanding. Matti

Hello, this is my first post on here. I hope this to be the place where I display progress on any kits or scratchbuilds. As you may have read in the title my particular interest is the LMS in Scotland between 1928-1935, however, I really do enjoy all Scottish railways no matter the era. I will be updating this as frequently as time allows me. Also I invite any and everyone to share work as well. Thanks Matti

Wow talk about completely transforming a RTR model. Looks lovely. -Matti

Thank you, it will be taken into account next time. I'll have to try that. Also I failed to mention how fantastic in quality your work is. Regards, Matti

Hi Richard when you were assembling the body of the A2/3 I noticed that you did not sand the castings before detailing/painting. Does this not affect the finish? I have usually seen the opposite done but I always worry about accidentally removing detail in the process. What's your view on all this? Thanks. Regards, Matti