Looking good, Dave - and, yes, you might as well fix it now, or you will regret it later. I sometimes find it hard to go back to things I think I have already done, it's often easier psychologically to get on with something new.

Nick.

39 minutes ago, magmouse said:

Looking good, Dave - and, yes, you might as well fix it now, or you will regret it later. I sometimes find it hard to go back to things I think I have already done, it's often easier psychologically to get on with something new.

 

Nick.

Thanks Nick, completely agree about the difficulty of going back to rectify something you’ve got wrong!
 

26 minutes ago, Miss Prism said:

That's quite a conversion, and the moving of the moulding for the eaves panel depth has worked out a treat.

 

Thanks Russ, glad you think it’s worked out ok🙂  The worst part was making that first cut, no going back once that’s done!

That's an excellent job, Dave, looks like a seamless joint.

I didn't know Slaters provide parts separately, that's a nice touch on their part, can't be a big money maker for them.

18 hours ago, Mikkel said:

That's an excellent job, Dave, looks like a seamless joint.

Thanks Mikkel, a bit of Milliput filler works wonders!🙂

18 hours ago, Mikkel said:

I didn't know Slaters provide parts separately, that's a nice touch on their part, can't be a big money maker for them.

Yes I’ve found Slaters to be very helpful.  It’s not advertised on their website, but the staff on the phone helpline are really good and generally happy to help.  Not sure what a phone call from Denmark would cost you, but if you told them it was for Farthing then they would probably fully reimburse you!😀

BW

Dave

Excellent work there, Dave. Given how in-period everything else is on the layout, it would have been a shame to spoil things even if 15 years doesn't seem that much at this remove.

Ready and painted by Thornbury, what are the chances?

5 hours ago, Barry Ten said:

Excellent work there, Dave. Given how in-period everything else is on the layout, it would have been a shame to spoil things even if 15 years doesn't seem that much at this remove.

Thanks Al, yes I’m glad now it’s done and doesn’t nag away at the back of my mind!
 

5 hours ago, Barry Ten said:

 

Ready and painted by Thornbury, what are the chances?

That’s definitely the aim, here’s hoping life doesn’t get in the way!
 

BW

Dave

15 hours ago, wenlock said:

Thanks Mikkel, a bit of Milliput filler works wonders!🙂

 

Yes I’ve found Slaters to be very helpful.  It’s not advertised on their website, but the staff on the phone helpline are really good and generally happy to help.  Not sure what a phone call from Denmark would cost you, but if you told them it was for Farthing then they would probably fully reimburse you!😀

 

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Dave

Thanks for the info Dave. I'll wait until I need a larger order from Slaters, as I have to pay 20£ import handling fee on everything from the UK these days (no minimum threshold).

With the V8 you will IIRC have the option of forming a nice mixed train with bogie clerestories, and some 6- and 4-wheelers. I do like these mixed stock trains and am working on something similar for Farthing.

But the big question is, will the growing number of coaches all fit on Sherton Abbas or will you have to build the junction station for Sherton so you can run longer trains? I for one would like to see that, and it would only take 10-15 years 🙂

9 hours ago, Mikkel said:

 

Thanks for the info Dave. I'll wait until I need a larger order from Slaters, as I have to pay 20£ import handling fee on everything from the UK these days (no minimum threshold).

 Crikey 20£ is a bit steep! Still an excuse to stock up on loads of “essential” bits and pieces🙂

9 hours ago, Mikkel said:

 

With the V8 you will IIRC have the option of forming a nice mixed train with bogie clerestories, and some 6- and 4-wheelers. I do like these mixed stock trains and am working on something similar for Farthing.

Yes that’s the plan, there’s something rather lovely about mixed trains with differing eaves panel heights and rooflines.  I’m very much looking forward to seeing an example at Farthing!

9 hours ago, Mikkel said:

 

But the big question is, will the growing number of coaches all fit on Sherton Abbas or will you have to build the junction station for Sherton so you can run longer trains? I for one would like to see that, and it would only take 10-15 years 🙂

 

An even bigger question to my mind is when I’m finally going to get round to building the River class that’s supposed to pull the coaches!
 

Your not alone in wanting me to build a junction station.  I would also love to, but I’m afraid lack of space precludes it🙄 Still it’s a lovely thought and nice to dream!

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Dave