Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Back of Beyond .Armoured Train part 2



 Some more progress on the armoured train . Martin had sourced me some more Teamsterz pieces . So I have made up another carriage and there will be another loco along shortly 


Teamsterz running gear with a balsa flat bed and MDF sides 

It takes a 60 mm base in the middle so I will make up another suitable gun in due course 


It should give the White forces some issues to deal with 


In addition I have based up all the spare On30 track I had . I had the laser room at Pendraken cut me 18 and 12 inch x 50mm straights and curves . I did a double layer and chamfered the top then added the track . Sand and PVA then added with a dry brush 


 


That gives me about 16 feet of track now , so more than enough . Time to build a station building I think .

I have an aircraft to sort out for the November big game - I have a die cast one that needs a paint job in due course . 

There is a BoB campaign game this weekend where the train might get a run out . 







16 comments:

  1. It's looking so good Dave. Who doesn't like an armoured train trundling through their wargames.

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    1. Thank - I feel a second one coming in!

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  2. very good and nice job Pendraken.

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  3. Looks spectacular! Really fine work.

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  4. It is absolutely fantastic Dave...every RCW/BOB collection needs one!

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  5. As the others have said, that looks fabulous! Sensational adaptations from the original toy 'base' model.
    Best wishes, James

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  6. Splendid work, you just need Tom Courtney in a leather coat, who doesnt love an armoured train?
    Best Iain

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    1. Indeed - I am on the look out for something suitable

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