Category: Modelling
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Digital Making at the Shed
When we were consulting members and the community about facilities that they would like to see available at the shed, one of the things that came up was 3D Printing and similar technologies. When building out the factory that we bought in October 2023, we included two small rooms that could be used for such…
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New Model Railway Layout Progress
Progress on the MRG new layout continues. We now have both loops running and track work is being finished off on the upper level. Scenery construction has started with a base layer on the 4 track section and is ready for scenic materials to be applied to bring that area to life.
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Update on New Model Railway Layout at the Shed
A brief update on the Model Railway Group: We’ve got the framework fitted and plywood laid for the main lines. This comprises two large dumbell tail chasers plus a parallel pair of lines initally set up as an end to end operation. We are now laying foam track bed and track and have had a…
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Model Railway Group Works on its New Layout
The Model Railway Group have now started building their new layout and hope to have at least one track laid and running by the end of April. We already have about 70% of the base framework built and have modified our test layout to make more space. The new layout will be two large loops…
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HMS Zenith in Dry Dock
Some time ago our modelling group at the Shed was given a radio controlled model of HMS Zenith. We are just now starting to look at what it would take to carry out a refit and get her sailing again. Yesterday I carried out initial assessment. The general hull condition is good. The model will…
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The Model Railway Group Starts 2025 with vigour!
The Model Railway Group have started 2025 with vigour. The plans for the new club layout are being developed, the shelving for members own layouts as well as the 2 club exhibition layouts is being built, sale of surplus items to raise money for Shed funds is underway and several members have started preparing baseboards…
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DCS Modelling Group Meeting Regularly
The Modeling Group at the Shed continues to develop. We now have ten members participating in our Saturday afternoon sessions. Current projects include aircraft, remote control tanks with sound and railway coaches. We have also been donated some flying aircraft and remote control ships that need renovating. If modelling is something that you think might…
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HMS Zenith Comes to DCS Model Group
The Shed was delighted to be given this large radio controlled model ship by a local gentleman. This is the HMS Zenith. She was a Z-Class Destroyer built by William Denny of Dunbarton laid down in 1942 and launched in 1944. She never saw service in the war and was sold to the Egyptian Navy…
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Fun for Young and All at Greenock Model Railway Exhibition
The DCS MRG were at the Greenock Model Railway Exhibition this weekend exhibiting St Morten and a new donated layout called Nutty Slack which proved to be hit with the youngsters as they were allowed to operate it. The picture shows one youngster thrilled at the opportunity with his Dad and Grandad. (Parental consent for…
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Model Railway Group Exhibiting at Greenock 19-20 October.
Members have been working hard at getting the exhibition layout St Morten rewired for the Gourock Model Railway Exhibition at Lyle Kirk in Greenock this weekend. Final testing will take place today, Friday 18th. We also had another layout donated to us last week, for which many thanks. While it is only 4′ x 3′…