ScOONs Meeting Summary 2nd April chaired by Tom. 12 members attended.
Hugh - showed his Fourdees Whiting loco with a crew from PD Marsh, also a Barog using a Kato Small England chassis and has fitted LED's in the headlamps. Hugh also showed us a 3D print by David Hurst for his conversion of the N gauge Emily loco.
Alan - has purchased the Dapol model of a Scammel.
Vern - has purchased the track and points for his layout.
Rik - has received the electric drivers from Ian for his Lister Truck and will be making a start on his module shortly.
A conversation on building scenery followed
Graeme - has been carrying out some scenic modelling on his module.
A conversation on fixing down track followed and Graeme recommended UHU POR
Paul - has given his 3D Whiting model to his grandson to paint.
Ian - is making points using 2 gauges and will be making further gauges for different types of points.
Chris - showed us the latest photos of his layout and is using tin foil to form moulds for Plaster of Paris for rock faces. Chris also showed us a track gauge he has made and a sketch of a steam railcar he is planning to build.
A conversation then followed on track gauges.
David Bird - showed us his L&M 3D printed station building which was made by Tom. He also showed us his L&M transporter. David has also purchased a Baldwin loco.
A conversation followed on different paints for modelling.
Our next meeting will take place on Monday 14th April and will be chaired by Rik.
Our next exhibition will be at the Lothians Model Railway Show on the 12th /13th April at The Student's Union at Heriot-Watt University with the layout Glendhar. If you are visiting please drop by and say hello and feel free to bring along any stock you wish to run.