ngtman3500
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Introduction from new memberI am Harry Munro, I live in Ayr, SW Scotland.
I am a mature (70+) late developer and recently I have started to collect model buses representative of those from the area around me. These include Western SMT, AA Services (Dodds), A1 Services, Stagecoach Western and a few others including some on the periphery such as West Coast Motors from Campbeltown and Oban, also now in Glasgow.
I have been intrigued by the code 3 models occasionally available including those from Mike Coorsh in London. I recently missed a Western SMT Bristol VRT prepared by him. A bit pricey but he is entitled to a premium for his labours. I would like to replicate one of his models and I have his permission as long as it is not for commercial purposes.
Before tackling the real thing I have been practising on old model cars, identifying the problems that I am likely to be faced with. As an aspiring amateur modeller, like all modellers, I am keen to ensure that I get everything just perfect and to this end I am seeking all the help and information I can muster.
I have also taken an interest in model railways, but only to the extent of building small, simple layouts for a children’s area in town. I am not a knowledgeable model train enthusiast as my layouts are not technically correct and I tend to use 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 engines with small four wheel carriages. I gather that these carriages may not be authentic and probably an invention of Hornby. However, they look good and in a few months I have managed to acquire rakes of 4-6 of each of the eight versions of this carriage I think are available. My first layout was a Christmas scene with circus, showground, bus garage, fire station, etc., all sitting on a blanket of snow. There were two moving trains on continuous loops which ran for several hours a day. Sidings held other trains. I am now working on a new layout, hopefully with three continuously moving trains this time. The children appear to get great fun from watching them.
Up until now I have been guddling away on my own and I am delighted to find this forum where there are so many experienced modellers with information that you are all willing to impart to assist others. I am already very grateful to a number of members who have, very quickly, responded to my first request and I look forward to experimenting with their advice.
I apologise if I have rambled on a bit but if there is any further information anyone would like (hardly!) I will be happy to provide it.
Thank you all for you time and assistance.
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Corgi kid
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 Hello Harry,
Nice to have you on board. I am new myself and can tell you its a superb forum. Everyone goes out of their way to help where they can. Wish id joined years ago. Enjoy your time hear.
Best Regards
Gary.
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ALI-G
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 in it ngtman3500
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scotty
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keesie25
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Welcome to Ngtman!
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Duncan
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Hello & Harry - good to have you with us. 
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Gaz
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A very warm welcome Harry, I hope you'll pop in often, as you'll find were quite a friendly bunch with the same hobby as yourself
You'll find there are a few members who are bus fans like yourself, and we do have a couple of train fans too.
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Steven David
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Welcome from "The Great White North"
Carry on the Buses... 
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Mark G
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Nile
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Newbie From the U.S.
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junkman
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Welcome Harry - from the east coast of Canada. I hope you get as much out of this forum as I have. Please don't take all comments seriously as there are a few jokers on here. Enjoy your stay
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Cam
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And welcome from the West Coast of Canada. You will enjoy your trips here Harry, and the folks here are more than willing to help with your hobby. Take care.
Cam
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