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Grantham Coaling Plant 2mmFS - Update

cornish trains jez

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Good evening all,

 

Just thought I would update on the progress of my first and main structure for this mini layout. I have now added the sides to the top section and the base of the feeder floor, which was a bit of a nightmare to fit as I had to reposition the front two legs which were originally glued in place slightly too far forward.

 

Here are a couple of progress shots with my first strip of bullhead track now completed.

 

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A ground level view.

 

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A view of the Eastern face.

 

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I have also had a "rumidge" through the box of bits and made some interesting and relevant discoveries for this layout. Some mineral wagons which I had built from kits, probably 20 odd years ago and had started some rust effect weathering using the good old maskol technique! Also discovered was a Silver Fox Baby Deltic kit, unmade and crying out to built! I must have purchased this all those years ago when I had my mini ECML layout in my bedroom!!

 

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I must also mention that I popped long to my 2mm area group on Saturday and met some of the guys there. It was great meeting them and I had a most enjoyable few hours working on the A4 and having some great discussions about modelling. I also had the driving wheels on the A4 turned down to 2FS standards while I was there by one of the members (thanks again for this if you are reading this blog) with just the pony trucks and tender wheels left to do. I have to say that dismantling the Dapol A4 is an absolute nightmare and I was glad I had some experts on hand to help me through this painful experience!!! Just need to work out now how to put it all back together!! :O :o :O :o :scratchhead: :scratchhead: :scratchhead: :scratchhead:

 

I plan to spend a couple of evenings this week progressing the tower so hopefully it will have its full height by the weekend and a further update on progress.

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

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Will J

Looking good, I reckon that tall layouts are in vogue, small 'footprint' with a tall object or two, coaling stage, helter skelter, tree, take your pick!

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cornish trains jez

Looking good, I reckon that tall layouts are in vogue, small 'footprint' with a tall object or two, coaling stage, helter skelter, tree, take your pick!

 

Thanks Will! I agree with you on the tall layouts, It certainly adds depth to the moving picture!

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