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After many months, I've made a far bit of progress. Fiddle yard sector plate made, but need to lay the track. Point operation to be sorted, but I have a plan! Painted and ballasted the track. Need to clean up and make sure that everything runs through ok. I will be taking along to RMWeb SWAG at Taunton in less than two weeks for display and possibly run a loco back and forwards! Will be part of my Mudmagnet Models stand with my 3D printed items. Hope to make a start on mocking up a building or two as well. Photos to follow,

My RTC safely delivered yesterday, left in my safe place at home, although the DPD notification showed a porch which I don't have! Never mind, arrived safely so that is that matters! Great packaging and superb coaches. No where to run them at the moment so instead taken to remove from box, enjoy looking at them and then putting back! Bought and received a set of blue / grey Mk2B as well and wished that I had also ordered a few Mk2C, so hopefully be able to purchase a couple later.

I, like many others are eagerly awaiting delivery of my set, but having waited for many months for delivery a few days isn't important. Yes, wanting to receive them soon, but surely contacting support burdens them with additional work? Just wait patiently for delivery. The support should be there for non-delivery and quality issues and not 'why haven't you posted my order yet?'.

Had a very enjoyable day! Much like a RMWeb day at Taunton, but narrow gauge minded. Was great to air some of my old NG locos / wagons. A very fitting tribute to Howard, who would have enjoyed the day I'm sure.

Sorted a few of my narrow items for display, from their hiding places having not seen the light for a long while!

Great work James!

Two new products added to sales website. SER station seats in 4mm scale / 00 - pack of 3 and Lineside cabinets, also 4mm scale / 00 Also need to add the T spanner to the PW kits, just need to find some details / photos .....

I am currently working on a commission project - more details to follow - but part of the work will be to include a fuel tank and associated pump house. The photos show the prototype version, which will be used on my own project. These are all 3D printed, although the roof needs re-printing.

On the back of adding these tools, I've created a new pack of permanent way tools.

Coming soon, will be a range of 4mm scale / 00 3D printed yard buildings. A sample of one of these being the leaking roof yard office.

I really must get these sorted in packs to sell on my sales page! One of many things to get finished. However, there is one new product added - 7mm scale / 0 gauge permanent way tools.

Looking good James!

Another wagon kit completed - A Slaters Conflat A which will spend time behind my 03, when I get the layout underway! I've added a few of my own 3D printed parts, which will end up in a pack to sell when I've decided on the best mix of parts.

Many thanks. The Modelu figures are superb, but I've recently started using Games Workshop 'contrast' paints (I've used their other paints for years), which work really well to highlight the details.

Excellent work on the station and walkways.

Sadly, no progress on the layout, having got as far as laying the cork. Not been doing very much modelling at all for several months, but an occasional project does get completed. I bought a Wickham trolley and trailer from Ellis Clark at Warley in November and fitted a DCC decoder and Modelu3D crew. Weathered up and added some tools onto the trailer, some from the Modelu pack and some of my own 3D prints.

Hi Alex Sadly progress has stalled due to various reasons. I had hoped to get some more work done of Christmas holiday period, but nothing further. I really must get back to it! Richard Many thanks. As a postscript, my plans have changed a little and decided that will probably simplify the scenic plans. More to follow.

Superb work Dave. The photos don't do the backscene work justice having spend a long time looking at these at Warley!

@Nick G @37114 Nick, I can have a look at 3D printing these for you - if you have any more photos etc - please drop me a PM.

Another image from Bridport Town and K1.

Another shot from Bridport Town shed. Taken on 50mm macro lens with deliberate shallow depth of field.

Had a fantastic weekend operating Bridport Town. The first time I've been operating for a few years. Took a few photos and have posted this one elsewhere, but worthy posting again. I have a few more to sort out.

Porter hard at work on Bridport Town ( @DLT ).

Glad I got in early, arrived safely this morning. Just flicked through, but certainly an interesting read and as James mentions on his video, a book that can pick up and digest a few pages.

Just ordered. Should be an interesting read as really enjoyed James' first book.