Homage

“Homage:” I think it’s one of Brian Rudko’s favourite words. For years, he’s been producing small shelf-top displays that consist of a model on a plinth with a backdrop that explains the model and why it’s important to him along with a photo or two, all artfully arranged, because that’s the kind of guy Brian […]

More Thicket Armatures

We’ve had a parade of visitors this summer, and as a result, the armatures for the thicket trees are nearing completion. After creating a number of trees with 26-gauge wire and strands of electrical chord, I went back to Michaels and found they also carry 32-gauge floral wire. This turned out to be just the […]

Percy and the New Gearbox

It’s been a while since we checked in on Percy. After the failure with my 3D-printed gearbox and 6x12mm 3V motors, I decided life is too short to solve every problem myself. So, I ordered a couple of RoadRunner Compact kits from HighLevel Kits, and a pair of 0615 12V motors from TramFabriek. These got […]