IT IS time to delve back into the world of traditional modelling, almost as a counter to the swathe of outstanding rolling stock models being released by several manufacturers. One only has to look at the quality of the new wagon models reviewed in this issue alone to appreciate how much the hobby has progressed in the last decade.
It is easy to forget the satisfaction of adding kit-built wagons to the fleet when there are so many new off-the-shelf models to collect. Once, the mainstay for increasing a collection size was the plastic kits for traditional BR wagon kits from Parkside Dundas, together with departmental and air-braked wagons from Cambrian Models. Despite the wide range of new rolling stock available to the D&E modeller, some significant gaps remain, which can be filled by assembling and detailing plastic kits.
Such techniques lead us back into the immensely satisfying world of building something for ourselves to add the all-important variety to a collection. It is aided by some excellent transfers from Railtec Models and detailing parts from Lanarkshire Models and Supplies among others. Using materials from both these suppliers, this edition of Kit Corner looks at the MSV/ZKV 26t iron ore wagon which is also closely associated with aggregate traffic.
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