Other features included prototype reference material, a detailed article covering Ross on Wye's ex Broad Gauge goods shed and the intricacies of modelling Brunel's baulk road. The issue was rounded off with an exposition on working auto couplers based upon the "Sprat and Winkle" etched product and a feature entitled "Portfolio" which for this preview issue highlighted the breathtaking architectural modelling of George Iliffe Stokes. Floorboards, battens, beams, branches and boles - indeed timber of every description once rode the rails. Believing that he had found the ideal modelling material, Dave Rowe used sheet polystyrene extensively - indeed, almost exclusively in the case of his remarkable Milkwood dioramas. Strange happenings and nagging doubts led him into an extended series of tests, the results of which - unscientific as they are - represent findings of enourmous importance to modellers.

The magnificent layout of the Southampton Area Group of the Scalefour Society, described by Peter Squibb. Peter Totman continues his exploration of the 16-ton mineral wagon's complex family history and looks at ways of representing examples in 4mm scale.

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The near-universal adoption of computers and CAD technology has opened up exciting possibilities for model-makers seeking an easier, more accurate way of producing items as diverse as locomotive valve gear and lineside fencing. Gordon Gravett - creator of the award-winning Pempoul - gives some valuable pointers on preparing DIY artwork for photo-etching, a technique that's now available to everyone, home builders included. First however, he describes how it's done the traditional way... In MRJ issue 104 Bob Barlow relinquished the editorial chair after 14 years and 105 editorials and announced that Martyn Welch would be succeeding him. Chris Leigh – Scottish station nameboards in 4mm.Graham Farish – BR Mk4 DVT.P & D Marsh – New owners and road cones.Gateneal Ltd. – Agents for Sagami motors.DJH – 7mm BR Standard Class 2.MJT – Working BR gangway.Roundfield Engineering – 7mm ex-NER 10T dropside wagon.Ratio – 7mm GWR signal.Model Signal Engineering – 7mm ex-SR signal and lever frame.Richard de Camin – Peco 7mm GWR van conversion.

From issue number 65 in 1993 MRJ changed its cover design for a second time to the style illustrated by issue number 97 on the right. The number and range of contributors was growing, although there had also been some departures As expected, the appearance in MRJ No.26 of Bill Richmond's wonderful dead-scale 4mm layout based on the main line out of Euston caused quite a stir. Here is a further selection of photographs. BR / British Railways / British Rail, diesel locomotives, RTR / kit conversions, RTR / ready-to-run, wheels The search for information on this distinctive load finds Martyn Welch poling across polluted ponds of the past, prattling with Pirelli, engaging with the electricity board (to no avail, like most of us) and rambling round a railway yard. Deadline day came and went somewhere in the middle.A step-by-step guide to constructing a beam-compensated GWR 48xx/14xx 0-4-2T in 4mm finescale, using the Dapol body, Perseverance etched chassis and various detailing components. Includes prototype drawings and photos. Why waste time compensating wagons when you can waste time trying to avoid it? Dave Reynolds shows you how.

Returning to MRJ, John Dornom had found a new way to add real "atmosphere" to his models using a disco fog producing machine and after a brief introduction in MRJ 92 he provided a full article on his extraordinary experiments in Issue 97 as illustrated on its cover. Ginginjini; 4mm Cambrian 3 plank wagon transfers. Robert Evans; book on The Pantewan Railway. Wills; station canopy in 4mm. Branchlines; 4mm chassis kit for LSWR 'Terrier' +3mm kit for a push-bike.The Caledonian Railway Association; 7mm scale drawings. Impetus; Ruston 48DS and Hunslet 15" 0-6-0ST in 4mm & 7mm. Peter R Lewin various parts for model boats. Proops; new premises. London Road Models; LNWR coach, and 'Watford Tank' kits. It is catered for both beginners and experts, and is full of expert tips, techniques, and professional advice to help you improve your modelling skill and take your model trains and railroads to the next level. Bob How tries a new leaf-spring system on his 4mm wagons - and accepted wisdom goes out of the window.Bob How's King's Cross in P4 featured in MRJ 195. Here is a glimpse of the junction which feeds into Gasworks Tunnel.

All magazines sent by 1st Class Mail UK & by Airmail worldwide (bar UK over 750g which may go 2nd Class). As Part of Trevor Hughes' ambitious project to build a 1/32 scale model of Tywyn (Towyn as it was called in the period modelled) Pendre, Peter Kazer somehow volunteered or was coerced into building the two timber buildings which existed in about 1905

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Beth Evans, keeper of the all-important Scalefour Stores, discusses the growth of the society's trading armand the occasional problems of modellers confronted by a woman who really knows her stuff. The 'we', incidentally, refers to Beth and her husband Clive, who happens to be the society Chairman. Connoisseur Models - 4mm pointwork. M&L kits - move to Nucast. Cherry Scale Models - drawings, lining pen and paints. Clays Railway Circle - 2mm LNER/BR wagon kits. Mike Bryant components - move to Precursor Models. The Engine Shed - Bilteezi card kits. Island of Northumberland - LSWR 20T brake kit. Cotswold Models - Humbrol No 133 availability. Ratio - 2mm plastic building kits. Branchlines - new etched brass kits.