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Not mine alas, but of Weston WCPR. Thanks to all who came and said hello this weekend at Camrail. A good show to finish on. I really should crack on with Clevedon.

Built from Stephen Harris etches and weathered using methods previously described in past posts. Transfers are from the Fox range. EDIT: Underframe image for Andy.

Back to reality. I've given the virtual world a bit of break for the minute, instead turning back to the 37 bogie in the, possibly vain, hope that I'll have one assembled for Telford. The picture above shows the last of the motors undergoing final adjustment (cf. bodging) and testing before assembly. I am pleased to confirm that they all actually work, having been tested on my ancient Hornby controller. More soon!

After lots of procrastination I finally bit the bullet and started to scratch build a farm house. The interior the exterior The fire place The building is made from 2mm framing card. ( I found it surprisingly easy to cut ) Some of the glueing has been done with PVA and some with hot glue for speed. I probably would not use the hot glue as much again. Chimney was constructed from card with air dry modelling clay smothered on it and carved with a knife. If i was to do it again, I would apply a thinner layer of clay. It results in a better looking chimney when clay is removed to the card level. Thats alot easier to do when the clay is thin, Also i found it gives slightly more rounded stones, which looks nicer. future jobs are to finish off the bottom, I plan to fully furnish it and decorate it and potentially light it up. The top will be empty and dark.

You learn so much the first time you do something. As frustrating as it feels to consign sweat to the bin with tears starting again can sometimes be the best way forwards. Best wishes for v.2.0

No probs Mark, drop me an email - Phil (Bartlett) has the addy.<br>