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A huge shout out to Colin for sending me his video of the Kerr Stuart Geared Steam locomotive he received and painted recently. The Kerr Stuart uses the Kato 109 – a favourite of the 009 modeller. I like the choice of livery 🙂 always great to see somebody bring the model to life!
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The kids have been learning some modelling techniques and have come up with some concept ideas for derelict or scrapped locomotives. Some are fantasy pieces while others are base don known locomotives. At this stage they are just concepts and we will see if there is any interest in moving some of these ideas to…
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We are currently looking at becoming a stockist for 009 bearings as we need to buy them to supply with our own wagons. The last few months of development has shown that good bearings are essential for 009 wagons. At the moment we are working with several suppliers to produce some trial bearings and will…
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SOLD OUT – RETURNS IN OCTOBER! A highly detailed OO/OO9 scale model inspired by one of the most unusual surviving steam road vehicles in Patagonia – the Mann steam lorry preserved near Punta Arenas in southern Chile. This is also quite a personal model for Shoreleave Models. In the early 2000s, while working aboard Antarctic…
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It is probably no secret by now that we have been spending a considerable amount of time working on a range of De Winton vertical-boiler locomotives and similar Vertical Boiler Locos. They have received a remarkable amount of attention over recent weeks, and the level of interest, suggestions and feedback from fellow narrow-gauge modellers has…
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I’m always genuinely excited to see the painted examples people create from our models. I’ll be the first to admit that painting isn’t exactly my strongest skill, so seeing one of our plain grey resin prints transformed into a beautifully finished little locomotive, wagon or piece of machinery never gets old. I’ve Ed to thank…
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Today i’m working on a test wagon concept based on a Orenstein & Koppel style Tipper Wagon. Its in the early stages. The main focus point is how to produce the outside frame wheels effectively…. watch this space