martin finney

A simple out of the box build whilst waiting for etch work for the W1. This should help with the 1:32 build in so much as any areas that need tweaking will be found on the 7mm quite quickly and save time and photo tools for the larger version. Prototype engine is a late BR wide cab with 4500...

I thought best to start this as a separate thread as it's a real break away from my usual North Eastern builds. That said if I were to choose to build something from another company, the LSWR stable isn't that far removed from all things Worsdell so i'm by no means unhappy. My chosen loco will...

Hi, I am delighted to report that I am one of the new owners of Martin Finney's 7mm range of locomotive and tender kits and accessories. I have spent today with Martin Finney and we have completed the purchase of his 7mm business, taking possession of the 7mm assets. I would like to record my...

Hi, A bit of an indulgence this, as it's not Heyside related, but what the heck:). It's a kit I have had for a number of years, another of my part-started bargain buys from a show. In fact little had been done (front footplate and bogie from memory) but what had, had been done pretty well. It...

Hi, This is something of a placeholder. Nick, Mickoo and I are all building W1s. We all want slightly different things out of the project; Nick and I are starting with the DJH limited edition kit, Mick is adapting a Hachette A4 body. The project is that Mickoo is going to design some etches...