Latest project – Armortek M26 Pershing First stages in constructing the Armortek M26 Pershing. I have decided to build it as one of the first series sent out to Europe in February 1945. A number formed Task Force X, one of which famously took on a Panther outside Cologne Cathedral. This means it can legitimately take Read more about Armortek M26 Pershing[…]
My own D-Day on the 6th June was when the Panther burst into life for the first time: Still a lot of work to do. Painting of the camourflage, addition of the external detail such as tools, spare tracks etc. Then there is the fitting of the motion packs for the turret & gun, the Read more about The Panther Roars….[…]
Well, we have been reading about Dolphur’s build progress over the last couple of years. The model won the Farr Trophy in December. Now it is all complete, had a test steam in the workshop & is ready to stretch it’s legs on the track. Before the paintwork got all mucky Dave sent in these Read more about A Newbie For The Track?[…]
…… did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the hardy members who ventured out on the 27th December to get a breath of steam and a whiff of coal smoke mixed with hot oil. The aroma of warm mince pies, soup & coffee from the kitchen courtesy of Paul H, Hazel M & Roddy kept Read more about Sleet & Ice……[…]
Mr Frosty made a welcome return to the Xmas party on the 20th December. Roddy laid out an excellent spread for everyone to enjoy & our thanks to him for his hard work. Not to be outdone, Dan & Alastair operated trains on the club’s ‘N’ gauge layout. Sadly the buffet service was not Read more about Mr. Frosty Returns…..[…]
The Newsdesk received this Telegram from the Works Manager: ‘Boiler was lifted into position early December, so ‘Boiler on by Christmas’ target was met. Stop.’
The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers (ESME) announced today that funding from the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) for ‘A Model of the Future’ decarbonisation project has been approved. The grant has been awarded to allow ESME to achieve a net zero target in their Heritage building at the Almondell Model Engineering Read more about CARES Funding Award[…]
Just before this article was written the Met Office were writing about all sorts of records tumbling as a very hot 2022 draws to a close. Certainly at Almondell we have had our fair share of high temperatures which we could see by the marks left in the ballast by the sleepers moving to accommodate Read more about Brass Monkey’s One & All….?[…]
Well, compared to the big boys at least! Here we see James getting the club Pannier out on the track All set up & the crew all ready for the first of four weekends…. Busy time, looking forward to the ride! Kevan taking another trainload up the track. Our Read more about Santa’s Little Helpers….?[…]
The Farr Trophy is presented annually & was set up by Mr James Farr a past Secretary of the club. The evening was well attended by members & there were plenty of excellent projects to vote on. Kevan entered this vertical engine & 5″ gauge working headlamps Alastair entered bogie frames for a battery Read more about Farr Trophy Evening……[…]
