Author Archives: Gavin Hince

The January 2023 issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder hits the streets this week. Features for this edition include: The Puerto Borracho acquires a new On30 Heisler – Gary Beatty shares his trademark humour and artistry, including techniques for modelling galvanised … Continue reading →

By popular request, we now offer high-quality digital editions for many of the early editions of NGDU that have been long out-of-print and unavailable. These are gradually appearing in our online store – just choose the issues you’d like and … Continue reading →

July’s issue of NGDU is packed with ideas – from Peter Kendall’s description of “starting with the story” for his freelanced On30 Apple Cove layout; to details from the rear sides of retail shops; to the amazing diversity of amusement … Continue reading →

The April issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder features the Colorado & Southern’s Clear Creek line. This mid-sized On3 line was built by NGDU’s editor Gavin Hince, and aims to capture the iconic narrow gauge line amid the Rockies. This issue … Continue reading →

A new year and a whole new slew of narrow gauge fun! Get the January issue of Narrow Gauge Downunder today… 2022 kicks off with a visit to Laurie Green MMR’s On3 layout, which puts readers in the place of … Continue reading →

The October issue of NGDU goes large – very large! Scott Robertson solved the dilemma of “what to build next?” by adding large-scale scenes above his already-finished On30 layout. Scott’s artistic rendering of gold-rush era scenes is stunning.We also cater … Continue reading →

July NGDU is now available! In the July 2021 issue, we visit the artist-inspired On30 layout of Bruce Treloar. Bruce’s eye for colour and composition shines, in the intricate structures and waterfront scenes along his layout. Active builders will enjoy … Continue reading →

Several readers have asked about the January 2020 issue which featured the HOn3 “Bobcat County”; the rebuilding of the Nighthawk Branch, and many other great articles. We’ve sold-out of the printed copies but now offer a digital download, so you … Continue reading →

The April 2021 issue marks 25 years since NGDU was launched at the first Australian narrow gauge convention. We take a look back at the early years – and catch up on progress at Peter Jackson’s On3 “Eureka Valley Narrow … Continue reading →

The January 2021 issue is out now, and packed with interest. We’ll visit Dirk Becker’s tropical-themed On30 “Kaijh Machhapij”, set amid palm trees and blue waters… then to England’s canal country with “Cromford Canal” by Michael Flack. Scratchbuilders will enjoy … Continue reading →