The last entry showed the 'test cut' done by Jonathan. Everything looked good so an order was placed for an 'A4' sheet of 0.5mm MDF - this would give more than enough for the club's needs.

A couple of weeks later a package arrived...

this shows the requirements for the subway balustrade.

The gap between the bottom of the railing was set by using a jig from 30 thou platiskard -

and using this the fencing sections were soon emplaced. -

On to the corner pillars. A little lateral thinking was required here. The square/rectangular rails would need to be made from plastikard strip. A quick test showed that the relevant sections could be made from 'Evergreen' strip - part no's 8102 & 8202 fitted the bill. This however caused a problem as 'Butanone', 'Mekpack' and superglue wouldn't hack it! Finally I used a 'fast-grab' thick PVA and I am relying on the fact there are no tensional stresses involved....

The corner bars are longer, and set into the base whilst the middle rods only extend between the lower & middle frames. So another plastikard jig was made -

One of the frames was also used as a jig to drill holes for the corner rods -

Once those had been made, assembly of the corner pillars proceeded slowly but steadily, being a bit of a fiddly process even in 7mm!.

Once the pillars were assembled, the caps were made from three rectangles of 10 thou plastikard, and fixed to the top of the pillars, which were then finally assembled to the base.

All that's left now is to paint the assembly - and here there is a problem. The common paint-scheme would be 'Light & Dark Stone'... However, 'Chocolate Maroon' and black are also contenders. Any definitive answer would be gratefully received.

Finally - I've got some packets left over - anyone who is building Bristol Temple Meads - or wants some decorative balustrading - can contact me by PM for a price!