Model Railway Forum

Hi im Kit and I'm so happy to be a member of the forum. My interest in railway modelling is the building of wagon kits which I get alot of enjoyment from.
I'm looking forward to being involved in some of the discussions.

Kit

Hi kit

Welcome to the Forum! hope you enjoy your time with us

Regards, Steve D.

Welcome Kit.

Hello. I like kits but prefer making my own experimental scratchbuilds... Nothing elaborate. Just fun little 7mm narrow gauge scratchbuilds.

When I was into 00 I tended to mostly stick to ready made items. I think what scared me away from kits and scratchbuilding was that I could not really get my things to match the factory made standards. I also have big hands but I think it is more to do with the fine motor control between brain and hands which means I learned to adopt a different approach... Why turning to 7mm narrow gauge has been a Godsend, because I can make things which are somewhat crude, but they look consistent, so the overall effect looks good. Before I took on this approach, most of what I made in 00 sort of stood out against the lovely ready made models. I admire those who can build things up to the same standards.

I think the finest thing I have ever managed to achieve is paint eyes with slightly cross eyed pupils on a 7mm scale person. Only did the one! The other figures I have don't have painted eyes. Made my eyes squirm while painting him!

Sorry. Forgot to say. Welcome!

Welcome to the forum Kit. Friendly helpful bunch on here.

Welcome Kit - this is a great forum - you have joined the right one

Welcome Kit, I echo all that has been said about the forum, it’s really been of great help to me. Enjoy your time on it.

Welcome Kit. We look forward to reading about and hopefully seeing some of your wagon constructions.