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Static model order is done!!!!!

Static model order is done!!!!!

The static 34GM is done!!

The static 34GM is done!!

GE 34-500 diesel loco in Cape Gauge 1 1/24 scale

GE 34-500 diesel loco in Cape Gauge 1 1/24 scale

The sacrifices we make…..

The sacrifices we make…..

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 Class 34 GE. U26C. Running at last!

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 Class 34 GE. U26C. Running at last!

The new class 35’s are up and running. Afrikaans video.

The new class 35’s are up and running. Afrikaans video.

When a colour makes you all nostalgic…..are you getting old?

When a colour makes you all nostalgic…..are you getting old?

Funky new sound settings on ESU decoders!

Funky new sound settings on ESU decoders!

What to look out for when building a 1/24 scale loco. Motorblocks!

What to look out for when building a 1/24 scale loco. Motorblocks!

1/24 scale ballast. A new plan.

1/24 scale ballast. A new plan.

How to sand a FDM 3d printed part.

How to sand a FDM 3d printed part.

I am here. And alive!

I am here. And alive!

Henred 15 cube tipper in 1/24 scale.

Henred 15 cube tipper in 1/24 scale.

Training my very own future weathering specialist!

Training my very own future weathering specialist!

Mercedes Benz LS 1928 S36 in 1/24 scale. Almost there!

Mercedes Benz LS 1928 S36 in 1/24 scale. Almost there!

Special occasion for me! Some banter on the XPD’s.

Special occasion for me! Some banter on the XPD’s.

Finally. 34GE is packed and works out perfectly.

Finally. 34GE is packed and works out perfectly.

At last! I am the proud owner of a 35GM too!!!

At last! I am the proud owner of a 35GM too!!!

1mm that makes all the difference!

1mm that makes all the difference!

Aluminium paint and the problem I had with it!!

Aluminium paint and the problem I had with it!!

Which of these weathering techniques do you prefer?

Which of these weathering techniques do you prefer?

Bush bearings vs roller bearings….. and why I stuck to my guns

Bush bearings vs roller bearings….. and why I stuck to my guns

We hit the trifecta! Triplets at last.

We hit the trifecta! Triplets at last.

And sometimes a loco does NOT want to be built!!!!

And sometimes a loco does NOT want to be built!!!!

I am building at an insane pace. Dummy diesel loco in the making

I am building at an insane pace. Dummy diesel loco in the making

Some banter… dummies and how to alienate a whole nation

Some banter… dummies and how to alienate a whole nation

The nightmare that is track ballast.

The nightmare that is track ballast.

When a loco wants you to build it…..

When a loco wants you to build it…..

Three minutes train time!

Three minutes train time!

RTFM!!!! Admitting to a male weakness and other philosophies.

RTFM!!!! Admitting to a male weakness and other philosophies.

Ecosboost arrived!!!!

Ecosboost arrived!!!!

Ohm’s law and explaining boosters.

Ohm’s law and explaining boosters.

My nerves! Running the TK into a siding for the first time!!!

My nerves! Running the TK into a siding for the first time!!!

Lots of new stuff getting tried out tonight!!!

Lots of new stuff getting tried out tonight!!!

Not even 15 months old and already a train fanatic. “Oh WOW!”

Not even 15 months old and already a train fanatic. “Oh WOW!”

XPD-15 fuel tanker in 1/24 Cape Gauge1 update.

XPD-15 fuel tanker in 1/24 Cape Gauge1 update.

15 September 2023

15 September 2023

Man!!!!! Have I got a surprise for you!!!!

Man!!!!! Have I got a surprise for you!!!!

1/24 scale IH Paystar built by Jorg Willer. Hyster lowbed with dolly.

1/24 scale IH Paystar built by Jorg Willer. Hyster lowbed with dolly.

A 134m siding, monetisation and an ESU plug.

A 134m siding, monetisation and an ESU plug.

Two trains running. Same track.

Two trains running. Same track.

Wire routing and progress on the Northbound intersection

Wire routing and progress on the Northbound intersection

Track limits, space constraints and general banter.

Track limits, space constraints and general banter.

We have a loop!!!!!

We have a loop!!!!!

Cigarette after cigarette layout planning!

Cigarette after cigarette layout planning!

Progress!!!!! I need your input. Come with ideas! Please!

Progress!!!!! I need your input. Come with ideas! Please!

I think I wanted to throw a tantrum…..

I think I wanted to throw a tantrum…..

Historical moment!!!!

Historical moment!!!!

Attaching a Tenmille ground throw to a Llagas Creek #6 point

Attaching a Tenmille ground throw to a Llagas Creek #6 point

Some trucks are hard to find in 1/24 scale. International T2670

Some trucks are hard to find in 1/24 scale. International T2670

Build a layout, they said….. it will be fun, they said….

Build a layout, they said….. it will be fun, they said….

Western Star 4900 in 1/24 built by Jorg Willer

Western Star 4900 in 1/24 built by Jorg Willer

Can you guess the truck?

Can you guess the truck?

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 XBLJ-13 weathered to smithereens!

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 XBLJ-13 weathered to smithereens!

Cape Gauge 1 train. 1/24 scale live steam.

Cape Gauge 1 train. 1/24 scale live steam.

Cape Gauge 1 scale live steam EAR Class 59

Cape Gauge 1 scale live steam EAR Class 59

1/24 scale Mercedes bonneted 1928.

1/24 scale Mercedes bonneted 1928.

Duco aerosol from a rattle can onto resin and styrene.

Duco aerosol from a rattle can onto resin and styrene.

1/25 scale IH Pay Hauler built by Sven Willer.

1/25 scale IH Pay Hauler built by Sven Willer.

1/24 scale SCRATCH BUILT D475A-5 Komatsu bulldozer

1/24 scale SCRATCH BUILT D475A-5 Komatsu bulldozer

1/24 scale Mercedes Benz 2225. Built by Jörg Willer.

1/24 scale Mercedes Benz 2225. Built by Jörg Willer.

1/24 scale class 35GE catching some sun.

1/24 scale class 35GE catching some sun.

Its done!!!! New class 35GE

Its done!!!! New class 35GE

Lighted instrument cluster in 1/24 scale

Lighted instrument cluster in 1/24 scale

New model!!!! XPD-15 fuel tanker. And progress report on the 35GE!!!

New model!!!! XPD-15 fuel tanker. And progress report on the 35GE!!!

Stance is EVERYTHING!!! A slammed diesel loco.

Stance is EVERYTHING!!! A slammed diesel loco.

Ridiculous window detail on a 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 Class 35 GE

Ridiculous window detail on a 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 Class 35 GE

XB-5’s done!!! Cement weathering is really dull.

XB-5’s done!!! Cement weathering is really dull.

How I make wheelbearings turn. 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 bogies and axles.

How I make wheelbearings turn. 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 bogies and axles.

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 XB-5 cement tanker. Witness a birth!!!

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 XB-5 cement tanker. Witness a birth!!!

I am building like a mad man!!!

I am building like a mad man!!!

The death of a model diesel locomotive!!!! Trauma!!!

The death of a model diesel locomotive!!!! Trauma!!!

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 8

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 8

Lets weather a grain wagon. The result.

Lets weather a grain wagon. The result.

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 10

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 10

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 9

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 9

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 6

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 6

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 5

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 5

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 7

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 7

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 4

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 4

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3b

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3b

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3c

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3c

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3a.

Lets weather a grain wagon. Part 3a.

Lets weather a grain wagon. PART 2

Lets weather a grain wagon. PART 2

Lets weather a grain wagon. PART 1

Lets weather a grain wagon. PART 1

The stigma attached to 3d printing. Why?

The stigma attached to 3d printing. Why?

We have a dragon!!!!!! I seem to be invaded. And then there is a tanker…

We have a dragon!!!!!! I seem to be invaded. And then there is a tanker…

Its done!!!! 35 GE diesel locomotive kicking up her skirt.

Its done!!!! 35 GE diesel locomotive kicking up her skirt.

CG1 1/24 scale class35GE diesel locomotive dyno pull!!!!

CG1 1/24 scale class35GE diesel locomotive dyno pull!!!!

Dyno Saturday. LONG LIVE THE KING!!!! 1/24 scale diesel loco Class 34 GM “Rooimoer” for the win!!!!

Dyno Saturday. LONG LIVE THE KING!!!! 1/24 scale diesel loco Class 34 GM “Rooimoer” for the win!!!!

DYNO!!!! TTR Class 34GE strapped in.

DYNO!!!! TTR Class 34GE strapped in.

Ok ok ok…..here is what you want to know….

Ok ok ok…..here is what you want to know….

Train Dyno Test!!! USAT SD70.

Train Dyno Test!!! USAT SD70.

Cape Gauge 1 Class 35GE SMOKING!!!!!

Cape Gauge 1 Class 35GE SMOKING!!!!!

Chucked EVERYTHING out and started from scratch. This is the one dudes!!!

Chucked EVERYTHING out and started from scratch. This is the one dudes!!!

Lets try again. Added another speaker. Let me know.

Lets try again. Added another speaker. Let me know.

Cape Gauge1 1/24 scale Spoornet class35GE sound file.

Cape Gauge1 1/24 scale Spoornet class35GE sound file.

Building a brass step with an audience peeping over your shoulder.

Building a brass step with an audience peeping over your shoulder.

Preview of the new 1/24 CG1 35GE loco. Let’s pack it quickly!!!!

Preview of the new 1/24 CG1 35GE loco. Let’s pack it quickly!!!!

What makes a diesel loco stop???

What makes a diesel loco stop???

1/24 scale locomotive expressor.

1/24 scale locomotive expressor.

Tutorial on smokers and dynamic smoke files.

Tutorial on smokers and dynamic smoke files.

Most dangerous video on Youtube. How to smooth a 3d print out of a tin, as a final finish.

Most dangerous video on Youtube. How to smooth a 3d print out of a tin, as a final finish.

A quick motorblock modification.

A quick motorblock modification.

A comparison between the 34 and 35 GM and GE locos.

A comparison between the 34 and 35 GM and GE locos.

How to clad a 3d print.

How to clad a 3d print.

Its done!!!

Its done!!!

David and Goliath. Comparison of 1/87 HO scale to 1/24 Cape Gauge 1.

David and Goliath. Comparison of 1/87 HO scale to 1/24 Cape Gauge 1.

35 635 is alive! Almost there.

35 635 is alive! Almost there.

How to ballast a large scale loco. Working out scale weight. Do’s and don’t’s

How to ballast a large scale loco. Working out scale weight. Do’s and don’t’s

Why the GE is on the back-burner for now

Why the GE is on the back-burner for now

Passion builds a model. 2644 Mercedes with a Hendred Copelyn in 1/24 scale built by Jörg Wïller.

Passion builds a model. 2644 Mercedes with a Hendred Copelyn in 1/24 scale built by Jörg Wïller.

1/24 scale power!!!!!

1/24 scale power!!!!!

Lots of new stuff. 35GM in Royal blue. New 35GE in development. Watch to the end.

Lots of new stuff. 35GM in Royal blue. New 35GE in development. Watch to the end.

Goal!!!

Goal!!!

Falconetti…..the three eyed pigeon. I kid you not.

Falconetti…..the three eyed pigeon. I kid you not.

USATrains motorblocks, Llagas Creek points and a class 35GM being born.

USATrains motorblocks, Llagas Creek points and a class 35GM being born.

Looks done…. but is not!!!!!

Looks done…. but is not!!!!!

Assembling a large scale turnout. Llagas Creek goodness!

Assembling a large scale turnout. Llagas Creek goodness!

Diesel locomotives in scale 1/24

Diesel locomotives in scale 1/24

Sheer scale power

Sheer scale power

Model train layout update. Tables joined!!!!!!

Model train layout update. Tables joined!!!!!!

Loading some weight on the large scale GMAM Garratt model train

Loading some weight on the large scale GMAM Garratt model train

1/24 GMAM Garratt out for a stroll.

1/24 GMAM Garratt out for a stroll.

The silent test…..

The silent test…..

First experimental run on the layout and a new train.

First experimental run on the layout and a new train.

The class 35GM is a little monster punching way above its weight.

The class 35GM is a little monster punching way above its weight.

Building a model requires constant adaptation and modification.

Building a model requires constant adaptation and modification.

My work space and a quick layout update.

My work space and a quick layout update.

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 LA-3 Mechanical Refrigerator done.

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 LA-3 Mechanical Refrigerator done.

iPhone 14 footage experiment.The Coca Cola test, and the incorporation of a Chinerican welder

iPhone 14 footage experiment.The Coca Cola test, and the incorporation of a Chinerican welder

Some of your questions answered. Track laying 101.

Some of your questions answered. Track laying 101.

Layout update!!!!!

Layout update!!!!!

LA mechanical reefer.......fire in the hall!!!

LA mechanical reefer.......fire in the hall!!!

Explanation of the ESU 51970 I/O board and some tips.

Explanation of the ESU 51970 I/O board and some tips.

Some exciting new plans and designs.

Some exciting new plans and designs.

Quick layout update.

Quick layout update.

Merry Christmas, lights at the end of the tunnel, a new loco and hanging carcasses.

Merry Christmas, lights at the end of the tunnel, a new loco and hanging carcasses.

Layout update and a painted Spoornet logo

EMD GT26 MC class 34 body painted

EMD GT26 MC class 34 body painted

How I paint a 3d print.

How I paint a 3d print.

Layout update. And more philosophy.

Layout update. And more philosophy.

A leap forward!!!!

A leap forward!!!!

New 34GM in large scale. Some Lima banter too

New 34GM in large scale. Some Lima banter too

Done!!! 6x AY's.

Done!!! 6x AY's.

Derailment!!!!!! No!!!! Even worse....RERAILMENT

Derailment!!!!!! No!!!! Even worse....RERAILMENT

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 showing the permanently placed aluminium track

1/24 Cape Gauge 1 showing the permanently placed aluminium track

1/24 scale Class 34 GM's. Real power.

1/24 scale Class 34 GM's. Real power.

Weathering techniques....all my ways.

Weathering techniques....all my ways.

The prototype cab is here!!!!! Longish video....lots of 3d printing banter

The prototype cab is here!!!!! Longish video....lots of 3d printing banter

Babysteps boys!!!! And the flash flood test passed.

Babysteps boys!!!! And the flash flood test passed.

A little philosophy and an "almost there" happy clip

A little philosophy and an "almost there" happy clip

Evolution!!!! Brand new cab for the 1/24 GM's.

Just a quick one. What 1/24 looks like in the shed

Just a quick one. What 1/24 looks like in the shed

The first little step of our journey.

The first little step of our journey.

DCC for Dummies. ESU decoder v5 "do not 's!!!!!"

DCC for Dummies. ESU decoder v5 "do not 's!!!!!"

New sound and smoke file for the Class 34 GM. Two stroke V16 EMD 645.

New sound and smoke file for the Class 34 GM. Two stroke V16 EMD 645.

New sound and smokefile for the Class 34 GE.

New sound and smokefile for the Class 34 GE.

3D printed veneers explained. And.....the new QZJ-4 explosives wagon sneak peek.

3D printed veneers explained. And.....the new QZJ-4 explosives wagon sneak peek.

New trackplan.....my reply ro the universe shouting at me!!!

New trackplan.....my reply ro the universe shouting at me!!!

Evolution......welding gaps closed on a 3D print and a trip down memory lane!!!

Evolution......welding gaps closed on a 3D print and a trip down memory lane!!!

Explaining articulation and coast mode on an ESU XL5 decoder.

Explaining articulation and coast mode on an ESU XL5 decoder.

GMAM Garratt in 1/24 scale finally running digital. Sound and dynamic smoke.

GMAM Garratt in 1/24 scale finally running digital. Sound and dynamic smoke.

Nostalgia!!! 1/24 scale model truck. Mercedes Benz "bullnose" 1928.

Nostalgia!!! 1/24 scale model truck. Mercedes Benz "bullnose" 1928.

Progress!!!!

Progress!!!!

How is it built? A quick video to show you what goes into a GZ-10 cattle wagon in 1/24 Cape Gauge 1

How is it built? A quick video to show you what goes into a GZ-10 cattle wagon in 1/24 Cape Gauge 1

KABOOM!!! TRAINROOM!!!!

KABOOM!!! TRAINROOM!!!!

South African Railways FGLJ grain wagon in 1/24 scale "Cape Gauge 1"

South African Railways FGLJ grain wagon in 1/24 scale "Cape Gauge 1"

My mind is blown. 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 GMA/M Garratt.

My mind is blown. 1/24 Cape Gauge 1 GMA/M Garratt.

Moving bearings on Cape Gauge 1 bogies.

Moving bearings on Cape Gauge 1 bogies.

New layout planning.

New layout planning.

How to ensure a better night's sleep. Packing boxes for 1/24 scale CG1 rolling stock

How to ensure a better night's sleep. Packing boxes for 1/24 scale CG1 rolling stock

Help!!!! Weathering woes!!

Help!!!! Weathering woes!!

Roof is up!!!!

Roof is up!!!!

David and Goliath......and the elephant man

David and Goliath......and the elephant man

HO scale Roco Silent Night Vectron. Just because...

HO scale Roco Silent Night Vectron. Just because...

HO scale Trix 22874.

HO scale Trix 22874.

17 April 2022

17 April 2022

Sandstone NGG16 storming the Hoekfontein Station

Sandstone NGG16 storming the Hoekfontein Station

The real thing!!!! Sandstone Estates NGG16

The real thing!!!! Sandstone Estates NGG16

How to basically be able to shave in a reflection.

How to basically be able to shave in a reflection.

How to turn a 1/24 scale mudcake into a stunning chocolate eclair.

How to turn a 1/24 scale mudcake into a stunning chocolate eclair.

A brass model builder's workshop.

A brass model builder's workshop.

Bigfoot and the 1/24 scale class 35GM

Bigfoot and the 1/24 scale class 35GM

1/24 scale class 35GM.....FIRE IN THE HALL!!!!

1/24 scale class 35GM.....FIRE IN THE HALL!!!!

Almost there on the Class 35GM and the tanker is weathered.

Almost there on the Class 35GM and the tanker is weathered.

Washes, weathering, banter and stuff

Washes, weathering, banter and stuff

NAY-6 Ballast hopper preview.

NAY-6 Ballast hopper preview.

Layout room.

Layout room.

Some 3D printing banter. Llagas goodness and a 35GM saved from the bin.

Some 3D printing banter. Llagas goodness and a 35GM saved from the bin.

The track plan!!!!

The track plan!!!!

My model train layout space

My model train layout space

Assembling 6ft Llagas Creek code 250 garden railway track

Assembling 6ft Llagas Creek code 250 garden railway track

Happy new year!! And some Llagas Creek goodness

Happy new year!! And some Llagas Creek goodness

Aha!!!!! The start of a dream. First batch of track arrived from Llagas Creek Railways

Aha!!!!! The start of a dream. First batch of track arrived from Llagas Creek Railways

Weathering jobs......

Weathering jobs......

1/24 scale GMAM Garratt firther development.

1/24 scale GMAM Garratt firther development.

Sometimes......it's not fun at all

Sometimes......it's not fun at all

USA Trains CoCo motorblock banter

USA Trains CoCo motorblock banter

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 Class 35GM.

1/24 scale Cape Gauge 1 Class 35GM.