February 2020

Schuco has delivered some models that are interesting for the 1950s to 1970s. A new large tractor is coming for the present day.

A diesel locomotive needs fuel from time to time. So a small filling station is integrated into the gauge 1 diorama. This also increases the play value.

After the positioning test and three glued-on walls, literally basic work is carried out in the engine shed. Parts of the interior fittings are also made. Inspired by imagination, a useful workshop utensil is created, which I have never seen in any model before.

A small chipboard, a started and a finished kit and a piece of track. This gave rise to the idea of developing a diorama that provides plenty of activity and fun even during the building stage. While doing handicrafts, it quickly became clear that once you started, the ideas develop by themselves. Perhaps also with you, dear readers.

A few projects and prices have been added since the last release. 175 gauge 1 projects with more than ever uncertain delivery dates.

3D-printed figures in natural poses and fine accessories - the 1:32 range is growing. Inspiring close-ups of samples.

It is much work to cover a roof with model tiles. But the effort is worth it if you strive for the highest model-making quality.

The battle for market share is gradually taking on grotesque features. Now, MBW as third player announces three-axle conversion cars.

Lasered roof tiles come in many shapes. If you have very high demands on model making, lay them one by one. Here is a source for high-quality roof tiles.

Recently, the Bavarian milk wagon and a hand sample of the CL passenger car from Fine Models also appeared in front of the camera. 28 photos that make you look forward to the gauge 1 models.

Michael Wyrwich has finished a Bavarian S 3/6 in green state railway livery for gauge 1.

Here are a few photos.

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In 2019, Gauge 1 reached its zenith. At least in terms of the number of projects, because in addition to the still pending announcements, often several years old, there were numerous novelties, plus some double and triple announcements against all good sense.

In 2020 the project list is shorter, but countless projects are to be delivered this year. Will that work?

The newly announced figures from Noch for gauge 1 are worth a closer look.

Steiner Modellwerke abandon O gauge. However, the gauge 1 models remain in the program.

MO-Miniatur is expanding its small assortment for rail-bound vehicles and announces Roll on/Roll off Cars. There is also a novelty for the depot.

For the 300th birthday of Baron von Münchhausen Preiser is bringing an Elastolin figure. It matches the conversations in the model railway hall at the International Toy Fair.

Beli-Beco presented its extensive range of lamps and illumination for model railway scales in Nuremberg. A novelty for gauge 1 was included.

In the obscure world of military model making there are sometimes useful accessories for civilian purposes. Besides the traditional 1:35 scale, there are also models in 1:32 scale, matching the 1-gauge.

MarGe Models has new modern trucks in the pipeline - and really long trailers that are shaping the 21st century's roads.