Howard Smith

Don't miss Tony Wright's 'Little Bytham', filmed and photographed in its 1958 running guise for the March issue of BRM and on the DVD (for subscribers): https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141676-brm-march-2019/ Howard

I've just done that Please try re-downloading and if there's anything you see missing drop me a line...

Hello RMwebbers and welcome to the March 2019 issue of BRM, available now as a digital edition from www.world-of-railways.co.uk/brm Print copies hit the shelves on January 31. On this Episode of BRM TV: - Layout: 'Little Bytham' (OO) 1950s LNER - Install DCC concepts working point rodding - Build an etched brass telephone kiosk - We examine a Buckeye coupling In this issue: LAYOUTS - Little Bytham (OO) - Jubilee Road Wagon Works (OO) - Wormhill (N) - Campbell's Quarry (16mm) PRACTICAL BRM - Build a laser-cut terraced house - Make an MXA 'Lobster' wagon - Scratch-build in plastic - How to 3D print at home PRODUCTS, FEATURES AND REVIEWS - Layout Planning: Langwith Wagon Works - Prototype Inspiration: The MXA 'Lobsters' - The Evolution of... Making Model Trains - Review: Hornby TTS Ventilated Van - Review: Revolution Trains TEA wagon - Prototype Inspiration: TEA wagons - Review: IRM Tara Mines wagon - Review: Cavalex PGA hopper - Prototype Inspiration: PGA hoppers - Tail Lamp: Simon Kohler on his return to Hornby Available now as a digital edition from www.world-of-railways.co.uk/brm. Print copies hit the shelves on January 31.

From left to right: me, Andy M, Andy Y and Phil

You never know...

Great work! Though with my critical eye, can I suggest a spray of Testors Dull Cote on the figures? Perhaps mask Andy's head beforehand though... Who else has worked magic on the BRM figures?

Yes, I realised that after I got back...

Whilst at the Hornby 2019 Press preview day, we took five minutes to walk round and get extra footage of new items added to the range: Hopefully it'll give you some more angles of Hornby's newly-tooled items...

Let's see your painted BRM team figures on your layouts - assuming you've painted them already, that is... Has anybody created any interesting cameos with them? Please post your photographs below...

Thanks for the feedback Mike, we'll see what we can do...

Now that I like! Enjoy the weather!

Welcome one and all to our latest issue of BRM, available as a digital edition now from pocketmags.com/BRM (print copies available Jan 3). Inside this packed issue, you'll find plenty of modellable projects covering a variety of tastes to keep you entertained, give you ideas or perhaps even change your project plans this new year. Plus, don't miss our selection of three fantastic model railways in N, OO and O gauges, each brilliant examples of creativity in their own right. On this episode of BRM TV: In this modelling-packed episode, let the scenic charms from our layout of the month, 'Portchullin' take you on a voyage back to the Scottish Highlands in the 1970s. In the studio, Howard Smith builds a fir tree kit from the Model Tree Shop, giving it a distressed look and Phil Parker builds a container kit from ScaleModelScenery. Here's what you'll find inside our February 2019 issue: LAYOUTS SCORBITON (OO) The story behind Kendal MRC's exhibition show-stopper set in the Welsh Marches area. HARTLEY POOLE (N) The journey from inception to exhibition on the latest layout to emerge from the prolific Alsager Model Railway Association. NORMANDY JUNCTION SHED (O) The project leader of Guildford O Gauge Group’s multi-regional layout describes its creation and usefulness to club members. PLUS...DIESELS AT PENDON MUSEUM How the services of the 1930s evolved using diesel locomotives on Pendon’s new Bristol Line. PRACTICAL BRM BUXTON – A LAYOUT CONCEPT A new series by TRACTION editor, Stephen Rabone, where we solve diesel-era layout planning problems. PAINTING 3D FIGURES Phil Parker shares a few tricks to make painting figures easier with a project that modellers of all abilities can achieve. It's the BRM team in miniature! ADD ETCHED DEPOT PLAQUES Simon Bendall provides a mess-free solution for adding depot plaques to Railfreight-era locomotives. HOW TO SET-UP A DCC DECODER Ian Mellors guides you through your first programming steps to suit driving or operating requirements. BUILD AN ACE P2 IN OO GAUGE Tony Wright constructs an ACE Models' P2 in OO: Britain's most powerful express passenger steam locomotive. MAKE A FIR TREE Howard Smith creates two distressed fir trees from a multi-pack kit by Coastmans. LINE YOUR STOCK Michael Russell’s guidance will break your fear of using a lining or gel pen on your most cherished models, to achieve a quality finish. PRODUCTS, FEATURES & REVIEWS DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Pip Dunn explains the history of depot plaques and their association with the re-birth of Railfreight. TRADE NEWS Product news from Warley including new announcements from Heljan, Bachmann, Rails of Sheffield and more… GOODS INWARDS A bumper haul of the latest modelling accessories and tools for your layout. SCALE MODEL SCENERY CATENARY STRUCTURES These new laser-cut kits in OO offer a modular system, but are they easily assembled and how do they look? DONCASTER SHOW PREVIEW Doncaster show is nearly here and with over 30 model railways and more than 80 quality traders, here are some reasons to visit this year's show. TAIL LAMP Fran Burke, Irish Railway Models’ Director of Communications explains how a new model railway brand for the British market was developed by enthusiasts over a pint in the pub. Winter is cold, so keep warm indoors by the fire this festive season with a digital edition available now (from pocketmags.com/BRM) or print copy (on-sale January 3) of your favourite modelling magazine, BRM. From all of us here at BRM, we hope you had a great Christmas and we wish you a happy new year! Howard

They look great - good choice of colour. Anyone else?

...for procrastination? Might be interesting to read. That said, I've always too many projects on the go!

Perhaps I was a bit early asking how you've been using your new brushes, but come on, let's see what you've been up to! And, who's modelling what over this christmas period? Let's see who has the most ambitious modelling plans... Howard

Yes, only we can't find the CV to mute the volume Only kidding Andy!

Very colourful! Who else has been painting recently? Howard

Have you put your brushes to good use yet? Plenty of time this Christmas period to make a start on something... Let's see what you painted with them below... Howard

Hi Izzy, Please email brm@warnersgroup.co.uk and we'll get a replacement sent out. Thanks, Howard

Hi Tony, please email me (howards(at)warnersgroup.co.uk) your address and I'll get one sent out. Thanks,

Hi Ian - all sorted... Howard

Steve has been publisher for some time now... The bulk of content editing is being done by yours truly with some help from Steve until the new editor begins. Our plans to keep BRM a great magazine will continue...

So, let's hear it - what do people like/dislike about this edition?... All feedback welcomed...

Hi Andy, Not today I'm afraid... But if you fancy your Friday video fix, you can watch Phil and Andy's tour of the Warley Show, heading to all BRM Express subscribers today. Normal service will be resumed soon!

Then I'll see you there as we're filming a piece. FB live is every two weeks, though I'll be doing some pieces from Warley this weekend...