a 7/8"s scale battery op estate loco for the squire to go out on 't' moor

I have been making lots of different figures for people and doing work on my own things as well... this is a selection

An Edrig convertion to 7/8"s scale using a 'Simply 7/8"s' new body and the painting skills of Simon Harris,Plates by Alan Briggs

latest figures in 16mm scale

recent additions to the Busybody range

Introducing the first masters for a new set of cast resin figures in 7/8"s...these figures are for you to make and paint...although there will be finished painted figures availiable to order.
Also you can have your own head or a friends sculpted to go on the figures for more information email
robert.bennett2@virgin.net

Erics battery locos ...made from card and wire and scraps

FIgure orders and to-ings and fro-ings at Weston Miniature Rlwy

Gerald Grimshaws buildings on my 1:12th garden line

1:8th scale figures for 7-1/4" guage locos

Got track down this easter..first pictures of steam on the line

Ill be putting in here progress on my 1:12th raised line. I have recieved several buildings I comissioned and Im waiting to lay the track...very soon

1-6th ,7/8"s and 15mm figures and coachwork

Pictures of Eric Llyds line on the 7th feb '07 .Went to see Eric for lunch...took some pics of his garden line as the frost looked great...Erics line has been down for around 20 years and his use of rockery plants have grown into wonderful ground coverings...hand built track runs through some very photogenic landscapes.
The other pictures are of the Wrexham Model engineers line near 'The Flash' Wrexham... the line is raised and runs 3 1/2" and 5" gauge...more pics on this later

new stock for 1:12th 15" line on 32mm track and an Emett coach in 1:12 for private collector

new developments...

Left Calcutta where we were staying on the 22nd on a domestic flight to Bagdogra from there got a jeep up to Darjeeling £12.00 approx took 3 hours! wonderful views...(next time when, I have 7 or so hours Ill take the train up from Siliguri) the jeep seemed a bit of a long time as its a twist and turn ride...and the train...thats one very slow ride!!. We spent the next day in and around the train, took the 'Joy ride' to Ghum...or Ghoom pending on which sign you are looking at!! stopping at Batasia loop and Ghum itself for a good wander round and pictures...the trip takes 2 hours approx and is about £2.00 each return...those heritage prices are crippling!!!;-).After that a long walk up the mall market for craft stuff...Das studio for old pics...the Chowrasta for 'Pekoe tip' second
flush darj tea £5.00 a big bag (try buying it in Fortnums for that price!!)...a leisurley stroll around the mall for the views then up to the Windamere for tea! and later a sit in the cosy bar. 4.00am next day 24th dec trip to tiger hill to see the sunrise and the
Himalayas lit up...wonderful...jeep down to Bagdogra for 2.00pm flight back to Calcutta back to the Taj Bengal Hotel for christmas eve do and Christmas day Champagne buffet by the pool weather being around 27c so had to have a swim..

Bashed and re-painted collectors tin models and later maybe mamod engines too with drivers or any other figures they may need...having these sizzling at the side of the track...very atmospheric

Here are a selection of Illustrations of railways I have drawn for postcards cards and posters

Here are some pictures of coaches and figures I make to order for Darj enthusiasts in16mm scale

A selection of WW1 figures in various attire and poses,standing and sitting, there will be a driver to fit the IPEngineering Simplex...figures would compliment Swanswood WW1 wagons and vans

16mm troops for the N.A.A.F.I

These are 7/8Ths scale crew for the Appleton estate sugar plantation...this sugar is used for the excellent Appleton Estate Rum. The line is set in Jamaica...but lives in California

My 7/8"s scale line running on 45mm track, most of the track is hand laid code 215 brass flat bottomed rail spiked on creocote (subst) and sump oil soaked sleepers all nailed to a sub frame under the ballast. It is only an oval with a passing loop and spur road in the front going down to Wrekin Havock and a road at the back to the wood yard. The line is mostly used by the preservation society and Hawkstone Quarries

Saturdays jaunt to Aberdyfi and on to the Talylln rlwy atTywyn for a ride up to the falls at Dolgoch...beautiful weather sitting in an open carriage taking in the stunning views. It was a last minute plan... just popped up to the Tywyn station from Aberdyfi and the train was there!