Yesterday 7th December was the 188th anniversary of the establishment of the first railway in Germany between Nürnburg and Fürth, also known as Lüdwig’s Railway. Since then, many provinces started their own main and branch lines before the nationalisation and … Continue reading Happy 188th Anniversary Railways in Germany (1835-2023)
Every quarter, Märklin Insider Stammtisch MIST-61 members meet for our weekend operating session. New models will be taken out for the first run and in full display for all to admire and awe. Quarter 4 sessions usually attract the most … Continue reading MIST-61 Ends 2023 With Q4 Run-Session
After almost 2 years of on-and-off construction. I am proud to see that Loewenherz module 1b is (almost) completed. Almost because there are some greening at some spots and adding street furniture and figures (permanent and non-permanent). Otherwise, the main … Continue reading Loewenherz Module 1b Completed
For the past 2 weeks I have been making various simple styrene models, practising how to cut styrene squarely. It was a good learning experience for me and that brings me to consider buying a mitre cutter. I have a … Continue reading Review: GSW Mitre Cutter for Precision Cuts
In commemoration of the Bahnpark Loewenherz modules’ maiden appearance at Märklin Insider Stammtisch MIST-61 operating session on 25th and 26th June 2022, I ordered a commemorative car MIST-61 x Bahnpark with the UIC number 23 806 2022-1. One side is printed with Bahnpark Loewenherz signet and the other side with MIST-61 logo. Visitors can now purchase the Bahnpark Loewenherz refrigerator car (both sides Bahnpark Loewenherz signet with car number 80 61 972-9; the year the park was officially launched) at our park shop. This car is unfortunately not available on our online shop. Continue reading MIST-61 x Bahnpark Loewenherz Commemorative Car
On my Loewenherz modules as well as on my work desk, I have display tracks, where I put a few freight cars on “permanent” display. To prevent these cars, which are relatively light, from sliding off the tracks due to … Continue reading Making Rail Wheel Stoppers
Scratchbuilding ultimately offers us the opportunity to make a model unlike anyone else’s, or a model of that subject that you love but no one makes; …… It is the pursuit of perfection in what you make with your own … Continue reading Review: Modelling From Scratch: Enhancing Your Model or Diorama
Internet, books etc. are good sources and resources for scale modelling, I have been interesting in architectural models and for my modules, I have made a few models: here, here and here. From AK Interactive Learning Series 15: Modeling from … Continue reading Modelling 101: Scaling Your Drawing to Scale
Since the reopening of Loewenherz railway park, the park has been receiving a constant stream of visitors and railway fans from near and far. Beside enjoying the idyllic surroundings, the array of railway exhibits that pocket around the park becomes … Continue reading Loewenherz Replaces Exhibit Tracks
Superglue (or cyanoacrylate adhesives) is a common glue that we use to bond materials together e.g. wood, metal, plastic. But storing it is a sticky situation. It hardens fast especially in the application dropper; thus, rendering the rest of the … Continue reading Getting Out of Super(glue) Sticky Situation
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