Airfix brake 2

It was was some trepidation that work began. I settled myself with the attitude that this was pence spent so no problem if it were to be abandoned halfway through and jumped on; or recycled back into Coke bottles.The floor was raised at one end by 2-3m…

Airfix brake van

 Oh yes, there’s more! On a roll and once more into the box. Well I may as well do the whole train now I’m 75% there. This is a mixed bag, and this is what I have. As per usual it came off a club stand at not much money. There are risks involved h…

Airfix Mineral wagon 4

 A few moves in quick succession: The brake assemblies. As per the prototype, single sided Mortons as per the instructions… only they’re not. The Airfix kits have a knack for making an obvious blooper, note all the wrongly fitted windows on the …