Model Train Media | Japanese Model Trains | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/groups/japanese-model-trains/ Activity feed for the group, Japanese Model Trains. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:28:11 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 b25e7bb3bc9ed6f484c011ba1f3aa531 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Just some of the boxes on show. A versatile machine […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/20462/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:35:25 +0200 Just some of the boxes on show. A versatile machine on passenger or freight.

]]> 0 3991416a9962e7e683a2cd9f235f997a DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Modelled something a bit different back in 2012. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/20213/ Wed, 20 May 2026 07:01:49 +0200 Modelled something a bit different back in 2012. Utilising track that couldn’t support a running railway anymore, I made up a small winter scene. I did paint the base brown and apply grass before using the snow, just because I felt it was best to get it a bit more believable to me.

]]> 0 85aca574493f4f3fe9be5cfffaefa9f3 MisFitRailSystem posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: I picked this up at a train show recently. Managed to […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/19684/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:09:51 +0200 I picked this up at a train show recently. Managed to upfit it with a Loksound Micro board, which added interior lighting.

I was able to keep the assembly as close to factory as possible. I do like how the Japanese models are put together, even if some of the clips can be tricky.

Kadee #148s fit right in with a single washer underneath to…

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]]> 0 a4f17bcd66197c659154b52a1e7fe11c EdoftheTrains posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Alongside my Kato collection, I have a small collection […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/19637/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:02:54 +0200 Alongside my Kato collection, I have a small collection of Micro Ace trains. One of them is the JNR C62 3 “Niseko” locomotive, and the other is the Galaxy Express 999 movie version sets

]]> 0 ecb4601c6ed686781ac26c454b696a09 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: I actually forgot to update this particular platform […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17509/ Mon, 11 May 2026 04:25:46 +0200 I actually forgot to update this particular platform that our very first showcase took place in March 2026, how very silly of me.

The Perth Japan Festival 2026 was our first visit in our current identity (more of a promotional tool than say a club organisation) and the Unoki layout debuted to the public. A demonstration of the maglev Linear…

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]]> 1 12b834511fbb0d358ae713d09d102a0a NbobZ posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Joetsu Station https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16020/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:37:31 +0100 Joetsu Station

]]> 0 d2a5f3230fcd397847150f9352bb2d00 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13831/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:54:55 +0100 1 6011c758546a1020f16167db54771e0b DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13338/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:16:06 +0100 0 ddf33ea32ef455f3148900a72579240f DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13332/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:15:14 +0100 2 d62f3a219f0c4f05ddb536002c38b7fc DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: The trees are now in. Looks like we are set for exhibition time. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10876/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:31:28 +0100 The trees are now in. Looks like we are set for exhibition time.

]]> 0 fba80d4e38fceb267bc5503d77d02331 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10257/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100 0 5318d0560b956257b11647d6f16262eb DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10251/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100 0 1f19bd3ad3786252a6dab6b1457f1975 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: 183, E351, E257 and E353 all feature. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10245/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:10:50 +0100 183, E351, E257 and E353 all feature.

]]> 0 00bce2478c9ffd79422f59a114627c8d DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Here are the board layers all together and re-attached […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9744/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100 Here are the board layers all together and re-attached to the layout.

The to do list priority next is to put some scenery break at the back to make it a bit more consistent.

]]> 1 291320f8e1e08c2bc64b9d0998c7f9e3 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: After matte black spray was applied to the sky layer, it […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9738/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100 After matte black spray was applied to the sky layer, it was time to shape some templates.

The mountains shape was transferred roughly to card. This was to allow a light spraying of red oxide primer to follow the mountains shape. The sun followed in matte white, a round cutout to make the shape. An old piece of wood allowed some lightly…

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]]> 1 be6d9ea3860ded853fe41b06f143cdd6 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Next part to tackle was the backscene […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9732/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0100 Next part to tackle was the backscene improvement. Disassembly of the layered mountains first off, and then time to measure and cut a new sky backdrop. The mountains were recoloured in pale green, Tamiya clearcoat smoke and a scraping of countertop chalk finish grey spraypaint for snow caps. A re-application of smoke followed by matte black…

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]]> 0 7d54a1faf294d83404724b28623c7024 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: By MicroAce https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9587/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:50 +0100 By MicroAce

]]> 1 ce4fe474690f1cc87d31bdc1874196d1 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8801/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100 0 052734d8af24a77fa5890a43e3a2fab4 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Just some from the archive. Weathered wagons and locos (EF64, DD54) https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8894/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:57:46 +0100 Just some from the archive. Weathered wagons and locos (EF64, DD54)

]]> 0 ca2582ec2de4fd8c6bf374fcbdf21334 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: He's back. In TikTok form. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8742/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100 He’s back. In TikTok form.

]]> 0 351c963385e29521845033366e59944b DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: An HOe scale model layout. It will be our first […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8770/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:13:45 +0100 An HOe scale model layout. It will be our first exhibition project, receiving renewal soon.

]]> 0 b732c6d702028836ccdda9be6355437a DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: A series of videos involving possibly the most […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8741/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:31:47 +0100 A series of videos involving possibly the most ridiculous coaches of all time…

]]> 0 e7888bb165bc538c28434b38ede87bd6 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: For this finish, you will need:- Mr Weathering […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8682/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:35:25 +0100 For this finish, you will need:

– Mr Weathering liquid

– Tamiya powder

– Tamiya panel line accentuator

– Tamiya matte clear spray.

Remember, a little goes a long way.

]]> 0 06931ab77c575ee7c7f5fe1b3ec3d0a8 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: A temporary access of all my locos, MUs and wagons. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6443/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:39:51 +0100 A temporary access of all my locos, MUs and wagons. At least until I move again.

]]> 3 c37af85f054e3b30f9a88e0fab528d4b DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5647/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:37:29 +0200 2 4dfd517c014ddc80178a8bbb9b36c822 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5644/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:35:57 +0200 0 84ec3eaad3430dae6cd85453de331b46 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5638/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:35:12 +0200 0 df6285f5955b35e88ccdf14df3fefd81 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5632/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:34:03 +0200 0 00308859974c470d81487ca9745d75e4 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5626/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:32:46 +0200 0 ca1cbf0ed1498972d9ae804657036c2f DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5625/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:24:03 +0200 0 928d6f7c4013a3aa895e2ca075d1cfa8 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5621/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:23:01 +0200 2 d69c56fcb5e9ee464ebc79569ed7e1d6 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5620/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:22:10 +0200 0 6b0ed18710aca43ea8a15d0406ff1dfb DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5615/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:20:52 +0200 0 56063d05d22621a5d7ffeff97a950cbe DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Frustrated to find this exploded in a box and no […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4830/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:53:20 +0200 Frustrated to find this exploded in a box and no one admitting to it. It’ll need $13 worth of parts so it’s not a big issue luckily.

]]> 1 3a65ed53e3d96ea684ad58ba61893a42 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Bought secondhand with the side rail missing, it was a […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4784/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:56:14 +0200 Bought secondhand with the side rail missing, it was a 2 year wait until parts became available. Well worth the wait though.

]]> 2 8b1127a0ab88cbbc8605978a0ed8a23a DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: A special train in Kyushu, model by MicroAce. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4607/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:02:32 +0200 A special train in Kyushu, model by MicroAce.

]]> 2 543dda924dd7af9933ee4296f036fce8 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: There's a picture for all scenarios. Does this mean I […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4533/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:11 +0200 There’s a picture for all scenarios. Does this mean I have been topping up the tism all these years?*

* – Satire post. I would not be taking medical advice from ANYONE other than those who study medicine for a living. Just a thought.

EH10 receiving detail parts, hence the headache busters.

]]> 0 11e46bcbd096a471ec1d9bb0e5aa770f DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: Hisatsu Orange Railway https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4291/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:06:22 +0200 Hisatsu Orange Railway

]]> 0 76c3a29627aafb8d0286a0ad44ad9d4a DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #star SundayHokutosei and Cassiopeia variants shine […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4243/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:11:15 +0200 #star Sunday

Hokutosei and Cassiopeia variants shine in today’s showcase.

]]> 0 3c0170acf063d5446b42bcea44ce922e DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: 11 years ago, I acquired some secondhand ED75s in […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/4087/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:53:11 +0200 11 years ago, I acquired some secondhand ED75s in various states of running capability. One even turned out to be an original release Tomy product from the mid-1970s.

All six were ran, the 70s version reverting back to static display.

]]> 0 3a134f0a4d9e6bdf0d0f077c49cf1151 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #wamu WednesdayThe WaMu is a four wheel box wagon type […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3929/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:52:31 +0200 #wamu Wednesday

The WaMu is a four wheel box wagon type that was in use until the 2000s.

]]> 0 0d5b254969b5d7535dc3fa7b29878be6 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #sleeper Sunday.Sadly, the Blue Trains fell out of […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3532/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:54:12 +0200 #sleeper Sunday.

Sadly, the Blue Trains fell out of favour and sleepers tend to be very rare now.

]]> 0 bf6384bb6b62a7cdddbd66ad5cb8845f DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: A continuation of #seki Saturday.The EF64 and DD54 pose […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3422/ Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:03:06 +0200 A continuation of #seki Saturday.

The EF64 and DD54 pose on what was my more ambitious uncompleted layout.

]]> 0 c0b715a89db63901db5114a770c8d842 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #seki Saturday.The typical coal-carrying wagon of the JNR era. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3398/ Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:41:44 +0200 #seki Saturday.

The typical coal-carrying wagon of the JNR era.

]]> 0 5c0e552bee9c32134bad4fb45a946123 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #freight FridayVarious freight wagons on show. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3313/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:53:13 +0200 #freight Friday

Various freight wagons on show.

]]> 0 2c84b6b8d819889bf2ead64717a2770d DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #thunder Thursday.The freight EF510s carry the […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3195/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:28:04 +0200 #thunder Thursday.

The freight EF510s carry the “Red Thunder” logo on their sides.

]]> 0 c5a13a3fbf64269192e62dd0264ab246 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #weathering Wednesday.The DD54 was notorious for […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3084/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:05:11 +0200 #weathering Wednesday.

The DD54 was notorious for coating itself in oil when worked hard.

]]> 0 db00e9b9601ff74b6bd2705d5f6ea0aa DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: #taki Tuesday.TaKi represents tge tanker class of […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/2807/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:18:22 +0200 #taki Tuesday.

TaKi represents tge tanker class of freight wagon. Various liquids have been transported over the years, from oil and fuel to fancier things like carbolic acid.

]]> 0 205cda097d33b10ea10c03cd9c5df27e DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: The large logo JR Freight EF65 was a mild curiousity […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/2380/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:01:54 +0200 The large logo JR Freight EF65 was a mild curiousity when depots went to extraordinary lengths to trial colours on their allocated locomotives. Personally, as a fan of BR’s large logo era, I think this really hit the mark as far as liveries go.

Do you think BR or JR did it better?

]]> 0 db55656288a07e4c6f33e979b4311cf2 DavoDentetsu posted an update in the group Japanese Model Trains: This was the basis of my layout Rosesu. The […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/2366/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:47:23 +0200 This was the basis of my layout Rosesu. The inspiration came from Rothes, a town in Moray, Scotland. The station trackplan featured yard space for general freight, which included coal, livestock and distillery traffic. As my stock is 95% Japanese, it was easy to utilise the trackplan and reimagine a change in scenery and location. The…

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