Märklin continues diversification
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Downscaled models are known to be the bread and butter of all model railroad manufacturers. Märklin does it the other way round.
Giessen: French UIC-Y Cars from AMJL
by Friedhelm Weidelich
AMJL has brought along three hand samples. The SNCF UIC cars are very detailed. 44 photos.
On the adjacent track? Yes please!
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the model railroad eras III and IVa, in which most of the Köf IIs from Steiner Modellwerke are running in gauge 1, their operation on the left track is unfortunately not possible with the correct signal at the train head. This can be set up with a little fine tuning on the installed locomotive sound decoder 5L from ESU, as well as a general reorganization of the locomotive operation towards more prototypical and better overview for the model railroader.
Jöhstadt and More
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A highly detailed Saxon narrow gauge layout is waiting for the detailed presentation. The first photos.
Short Messages
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Gradually, some momentum is coming back into the Gauge 1 scene.
Pictures from Maarn
by Friedhelm Weidelich
I received photos of the 01Treff from Maarn, Netherlands.
From Fair to Fair
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Now that the Corona pandemic seems to have been contained to some extent, model railroad and model making fairs are taking place again. But what about next year?
Rail Cargo Austria's Eanos from Modellbau Marcus Jaegers
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Current freight cars are painted colorful and make the modern railroad colorful and attractive. Modellbau Marcus Jaegers has produced a modern white-red painted Eanos of Rail Cargo Austria.
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Wilgro heritage from the locomotive graveyard back on track
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After the 2013 Spur1 meeting in Sinsheim, I reported on July 7, 2013 about Wilgro models that were offered at Wyko-Echtdampf. Among the heavily patinated models were also two worth seeing half-assembled kits of the class 86.
According to the comments, the models created by Mr. Groß in this condition were suitable to enrich the respective scene as rusty models on the siding or on a scrap yard.
The following report by Hans and Walter Ziegler shows that there is another way and that the two torsos do not have to eke out an existence as lifeless scrap.
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MBW's 56.20 Reviewed
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The compact Prussian locomotive as a gauge 1 model from MBW is a joy to look at. A review of the late DB version from Bw Hannover-Linden with 82 photos showing every detail.
How to Paint Figures - The Best Tools
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Figures have been a trend item in 1 gauge since 3D printing has reached a quality where the fine layers are hardly or not at all visible. This type of production allows all the freedom in the poses, since there is no need to pay attention to undercuts and the position in steel molds. Large series are no longer to be expected in this size anyway.
But 3D-printed figures are generally offered unpainted. If you want to paint them yourself, you have to overcome a few hurdles and, above all, you need the right tools for the precision work on the mini-humans. Part 1 of a series on painting gauge 1 figures.
New Deliveries at Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin will not deliver an important model until next year.
VTG tank cars by Jacek Wysocki
by Friedhelm Weidelich
After his excellent Polish Dragon, Jacek Wysocki built five tank cars. His gauge 1 models are still getting even better.
Prices of Dingler's Novelties
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler has now set the prices for the four new projects.
News from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz
by Friedhelm Weidelich
There is news from Kiss Modellbahnen Switzerland.
Switching Diorama Swiss Made
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Hundreds of Gauge 1 dioramas and layouts are secretly blooming at private homes. Here we have the last opportunity to view an elongated diorama from Switzerland, which is now for sale.
Figures and Accessories from Jaffa's Moba-Shop
by Friedhelm Weidelich
3D-printed figures in natural poses and fine accessories - the 1:32 range is growing. Inspiring close-ups of samples.
Volvo FH16 6x2 from MarGe Models for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Modern railways are no longer a pure niche topic for gauge 1. Modern commercial vehicles are needed as cargo and for road scenes. The Volvo FH16 750 truck from MarGe Models is the first in 1:32. 34 pictures of a fine truck model.