Whilst at the Bilton Model Show I was really taken with the tramway models on display and so thought that I could give it a go.
I needed a change from 1/700 ships.
The first venture would be a small street scene, in 1/76 scale. Something to display a tram against, when the model arrives.
Kingsway models do some free downloads in card and I decided to give one a go.
My printer has run out of coloured ink and so, I thought that I could scratch build something similar out of card.
My efforts so far.
Hand laid brick courses and slates from smallll bits of thin card.
The next chapter begins ;D ;D ;D
Looks like its going to be another great thread.
Nice work, shades of Beamish?
Chimney stacks.
Quote from: cph64 on June 20, 2026, 06:49:51 AMNice work, shades of Beamish?
Now that's a thought, just think of all the era's he could do in one diorama.......
Don't give him ideas or it will soon be as BIG as Beamish 8) 8) 8)
This is simply mine and a Paper/ printed model from Kingsway Models.
No sign of the sweet shop which sells fantastic jelly babies, lol!!!
Quote from: cph64 on June 23, 2026, 07:22:53 AMNo sign of the sweet shop which sells fantastic jelly babies, lol!!!
Just the Funeral Directors as we are all getting on a bit!
You sound like one of my dads comments -- he used to meet up with some pals for a drink and bite to eat in a pub, said it was great as "help the aged" was on one side and a "funeral directors" on the other. As he said everything to hand, as well as food and drink, what more could you ask for ::) ::) ::)
A massive street scene to come. You are cracking on with this.
The Wesleyan Chapel in progress.
I had better look out for thunderbolts when I walk past yoho yoho
Quote from: MSea on June 25, 2026, 03:25:06 PMI had better look out for thunderbolts when I walk past yoho yoho
It's the Mustangs that will probably get you.........ho ho ho
Quote from: Bigkev on June 25, 2026, 03:58:34 PMQuote from: MSea on June 25, 2026, 03:25:06 PMI had better look out for thunderbolts when I walk past yoho yoho
It's the Mustangs that will probably get you.........ho ho ho
Spitfires probably!!!
Quote from: zak on June 25, 2026, 06:32:35 PMQuote from: Bigkev on June 25, 2026, 03:58:34 PMQuote from: MSea on June 25, 2026, 03:25:06 PMI had better look out for thunderbolts when I walk past yoho yoho
It's the Mustangs that will probably get you.........ho ho ho
Spitfires probably!!!
Dakker,dakker,dakker.......
Railings. gate, noticeboard and drainpipes added.
Excellent modelling, looks very realistic.
You can almost hear Jesse Yates on the organ!! Looks great.
Looking good Dave.
Excellent but I am still on the lookout for thunderbolts :P :P :P :P
The progress continues......
The street's looking good.
I need to make a tram or two now though and lay some track and add some granite setts.
Great stuff Dave, it's looking great.
This is a white metal kit from Bec in 1/76 scale and quite old, comes complete with a motor
Quite a lot of fettling to be done. lots of filing and straightening out of parts.
Progress so far, most dry fitted.
Are you 'sinking' the tramway or will the rails be 'proud'?
Inlaid rails, granite setts at the moment.
That'll keep you busy for an hour or so. Looks good.
Painting in progress.
That looks like a nice even coat for the following paint finish.
Airbrush or Aerosol.?
Quote from: Bigkev on June 30, 2026, 06:29:14 PMThat looks like a nice even coat for the following paint finish.
Airbrush or Aerosol.?
Maybe a hairy thing, I believe they are called brushes!
Well I never......
Hairy stick job, very nice and even.
Also on the go a Hadfield plastic kit of a Blackpool "Princess Alice" in 1/76 scale.
Spray painted.
Nice so far.
I can smell the fish and Chips already! Looks really good.
Can't wait to see the illuminations.
Princess Alice (non motorised) tram almost finished.
Looking great - will you have a man with his bike tyre stuck in the tram lines ?????
Or perhaps Rita escaping the clutches of her bullying husband
Excellent Dave. What about the overhead wires?
I have to put in the setts first, then the overhead...... be patient Chris!
Quote from: zak on July 03, 2026, 09:04:39 AMI have to put in the setts first, then the overhead...... be patient Chris!
It's just that we are all excited about this project. Nice work Dave.
Very nice work Dave.
Bob c
So, the arduous task of adding cobble setts begins.............. and will go on and on..........
Nice to see your 'setting' the usual high standard of detail to the project.
Sorry couldn't resist the pun. ;D ;D
Yes Dave is not like me - I just cobble a load of junk together - yoho yoho yoho
Quote from: MSea on July 06, 2026, 10:32:44 PMYes Dave is not like me - I just cobble a load of junk together - yoho yoho yoho
I am
settling into the task!
Quote from: MSea on July 06, 2026, 10:32:44 PMYes Dave is not like me - I just cobble a load of junk together - yoho yoho yoho
I couldn't possibly comment....... ;)
Looking very neat Dave. Looks like a big job.
More cobbling and painting the white metal tram.
Nice shade of blue.
......and more of the same
Looking great - do you have planning permission to turn it into a full city or even a metropolis ::) ::) ::) ::)
Lookijg great Dave.
Looking wonderful Dave. Envious of your skill and attention to detail.
Wonderful setting. Oops there's the pun again.
The RH end just about there, even the tram will run down this end of the track and through the points.
The road way cobbles are from DAS air drying clay.
The cobbles need some work, just had a layer of dark wash at the moment.
As a kid I seem to remember cobbles having gas tar between them?
Looking very nice Dave. Such dedication.
The whole shelf, so far.
Super Dave!
Is that a cinema on the left of shot?
A truly outstanding build.
Quote from: Bigkev on July 15, 2026, 10:10:38 PMSuper Dave!
Is that a cinema on the left of shot?
A truly outstanding build.
Yes, a cinema.
What are they showing 8) 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: MSea on July 16, 2026, 03:41:18 PMWhat are they showing 8) 8) 8) 8)
I am Legend if you are in town!!!!
Zombie Apocalypse?
The Day of the Zombie
Zombie Dawn
Zombie
The Last of the Zombies
Zombie Night
Zombie Wedding and it goes on and on........................
Could you add a Building with a padded cell for Martin? hahaha. ;) ;)
What are you trying to say Kevin - yoho yoho - book me a seat Dave for all the films but not I am legend as its on the tv this week 8) 8) 8) 8)
Brilliant Dave. Has Martin bought any tickets for the cinema yet?
White metal tram almost complete, and it actually moves!
Click on the file at the side of the picture to see the tram move.
Looking good, my grandson says it's VERY good.
Cheers Kevin and grandson.
The next is a Keil Kraft plastic tram from the 1908's I think.
This is a simple build but will benefit from some added details. especially around the top balconies.
I will also motorise it.
Will it be in the livery shown on the box art or have you got another scheme in mind?
Quote from: Bigkev on July 30, 2026, 04:28:26 PMWill it be in the livery shown on the box art or have you got another scheme in mind?
Still in the planning stage, just undercoated at present.
I need to add glazing, none was supplied in the kit, and it does not show any on the basic instructions.
Looking great Dave.
Under coat 1 and then undercoat 2.
While the paint dries, this is another white metal kit from way back when.
BEC tram kits Feltham Car no14.
Used in both London and Leeds.
The white metal sides were quite distorted and took some straightening out.
The rubber bands holds all in place as the glue dries.
Where do you find all these old obscure kits?
Quote from: Bigkev on July 31, 2026, 04:17:09 PMWhere do you find all these old obscure kits?
The dreaded eBay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trams R us.
White metal tram under construction.
Good delicate work.
Trundling away very nicely.
looking good.
Some nice detail showing.