00n3 Special Interest Group. Report for meeting 4/10/22.
Six attended the meeting – Alan, Barry, David, Martin, Simon and Paul.
Mark tried to attend but there seemed to be access issues. There were 6
apologies.
Alan gave a presentation on the next 0-6-0 chassis he is working on.
After completing both Innishowen (LSR) and Besborough WCR he
thought he would try making a saddle tank locomotive from the
Ballycastle Railway. This is the 'Countess of Antrim'; a test of new
modelling skills as he has previously never made a saddle tank loco.
Barry had purchased one of Jamie's Nasmyth Wilson 0-6-2T 'Aurrera'
3D body prints to fit the Berlinerbahn 0-8-0 chassis. The livery has yet
to be decided and the chassis will need painting from its bright red.
We are looking forward to hearing of the progress with this model.
David reported on plans for his 00/00n3 layout that would include a
'dub', a sheep wash pen found by a steam in the Yorkshire Dales (UK)
There are plans to restore the one at Hetton (seen in the centre of
the photo on the right).
Paul reported on 2 work in progress projects.
The Model Engine Works
(Thingy Maker) 3D print of
the C&VB Beyer Peacock had
progressed and was now
painted. Once a driver had
been installed the cab will be
glued in place and final
patching, painting and
weathering will be done.
His Lispole diorama was planned for a revamp and this includes a new
station hut. The original guess was wrong and a better idea of its
appearance came from seeing Cam Camwell's cinefilm of the T&D. The
framework is card, Slater's corrugated plastic card will be used to cover it.
Jamie had sent his apologies.
He did provide an image of his latest 3D project – a iron-ore wagon from
the B&L railway.
News:
1. Members of the 3mm Society will be able to buy discounted Romford
quartered axles soon.
2. Phil had sent Allen Doherty the drawings for the CVR 3 plank wagon
body (as noted in the last report) and Paul has ordered 2 sets of
etches which will arrive at some point. Others who are interested are
encouraged to do the same.
As usual there was a good and helpful discussion about the various projects
that were underway.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the meeting.
The groups next meeting will be on TUESDAY 22nd November at 8.00pm.
Hope to see you if you can make it. s.p.t. 16-10-22