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Drop-in wheel conversion for Farish 64xx Pannier Tank

The Farish 64xx Pannier Tank is the latest model to have a drop-in wheel conversion kit. This conversion consists of new bearings, wheels, coupling rods, etc.. and simply drops into the chassis in place of the N gauge wheelset.
A superb running Finescale steam locomotive in ten minutes !

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:05:27 GMT

Sample Magazine available for download

A sample of the 2mm Magazine is available for prospective members to download.

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:02:36 GMT

Magazine Backnumber Update Available

An update to the Magazine backnumber is now ready from the members only section (password required). This updates your copy of the backnumbers to the end of 2015.

Full copies of the Magazine backnumbers from 1960 are available from Shop 1. Since December 2013, these are supplied on USB memory stick.

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 17:19:36 GMT

AGM 2015 Photo Gallery

A gallery of photographs of the entries in the 2015 annual model making competition classes.

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:48:04 GMT

Track - new book now available

"Track" is a major new publication from the 2mm Scale Association. The book is applicable to modellers in all scales, not just 2mm/ft. It covers the prototype, how to make parts, jigs, painting and finishing. Available to purchase from 10th January, 2013.

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:00:34 GMT

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Air Ministry Tank by Andy Carlson, from a 2mm Scale Association kit. Part of his winning entry for the Barker Trophy at the 2016 AGM. Further images from the Annual Model Competitions are in the AGM Gallery

The AGM for 2017 will be in Aldershot on 14th October. Further details are found on the Events Page

The 2mm Scale Association exists to promote and facilitate modelling at the scale of 2mm:1ft. The scale has a long history as the smallest practical finescale standard.

By joining the Association, members gain access to a wealth of knowledge and our exclusive component range designed to enable simple and accurate construction.

Find out how to get started in 2mm FineScale; with the products available from the 2mm Scale Association its easier than you might think.

Our component ranges include jigs and alignment tools which remove the guesswork and need for specialist measuring equipment from precision model making. We also produce booklets which explain the construction techniques which have been developed over the years.

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June 2017 meeting Source: Forth & Clyde Area Group | 13 Jun 2017 | 8:00 am BST

Six of us gathered in Edinburgh for June's get-together. The early morning rain was all to the good: it banished thoughts of healthier outdoor pursuits and gave an excuse for a day's modelling. There was a fair bit of blethering but we also got some work done on Sauchenford, the group's layout.Jim h ....

Minor fixes post-Bournmoor Source: 2mm Kent and Essex Area Group | 12 Jun 2017 | 6:23 am BST

The layout returned from its Bournmoor expedition in the cars of two of the Group members - which were unfortunately parked some distance from the destination at Wilmington. Many hands made light work, and the parts were rapidly brought inside, then we adjourned for an extended tea break.The basic l ....

Quick milestones. Source: Pennine 2mm Area Group | 10 Jun 2017 | 12:34 am BST

A fairly brief but successful visit to the club on the 27th.After my last visit I wasn't able to get to the club for quite a few months. This time I didn't get there as soon as I'd have liked but despite the reduced time available I was able to make progress.Firstly, after removing the cover f ....

Jinty Progress and the new Test Track Source: Pennine 2mm Area Group | 6 Jun 2017 | 11:32 pm BST

With moving house there's been little time for modelling, however I have been getting some done - firstly my Jinty conversion, using the association conversion for the current Farish model, is progressing nicely - indeed all it needs now is painting, renumbering and weathering once I've done a bit m ....

Goods shed progress Source: Anthony Yeates' 2mm Blog | 6 Jun 2017 | 10:09 pm BST

The goods shed was actually the first structure that I started, a few years back now. I recently decided to progress it further, which basically meant adding the roof, doors and windows. It is entirely modelled in styrene, except for the paper strip roof tiles (printed by computer), the brick paper ....

Bournmoor Supermeet Source: 2mm Kent and Essex Area Group | 24 May 2017 | 11:26 am BST

Saturday 20 May 2017 A celebration of 35 years of the North East Area Group 1982-2017Lightermans Yard travelled to Bournmoor Co Durham to take part in the celebration of 35 years of the North East Area Group which was well attended by 2mm Association members. Four from the Kent amp; Essex Group, Pe ....

(No title) Source: Finescale N in Norway. | 22 May 2017 | 10:28 am BST

Here my intention is to show the results of testing the chassis on the track. Unfortunately the videos are reduced in resolution from the original made on Iphone 7. I have asked help in Blogger Forum on the 08.05.2017 , but no answer with a solution so far today, the 22.05.2017. The same videos can ....

May awayday Source: Forth & Clyde Area Group | 22 May 2017 | 8:04 am BST

We don't get out much in the FCAG, so when we heard the 2mmSA was combining the 2017 Expo with the North East Area Group's 35th birthday party, we licked our lips. Not only because of the prospect of a whole day's drooling over other people's models, but because of the catering.First there was lunch ....

Spot the Difference? Source: Hydraulic Heaven | 19 May 2017 | 9:12 pm BST

A little puzzle for you... On the left is a new tank which has just escaped from the paint shop. ICI supplied chlorine to Hayle in the early years before Ethyl/Octel had their own chlorine works at Ellesmere Port and there was a period during which both Octel and ICI tanks were seen together. ....

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