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Superb modeling David. Really like what you have achieved in a small place. The trolly Park and office building are awesome fella. 

 

Looking forward to seeing your next update. 

 

Phil 

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I must say that you really have the knack of putting together well-proportioned and appropriately-detailed layouts of the modern era, David. I've been impressed with all your layouts over the years and this one looks like another which definitely doesn't disappoint 

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Steve

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My next project is a quick and simple one. The remaining industrial unit, which is more modern, is a very basic block with little detail as it’s only ever going to be seen from the rear, and with a lot of foliage covering it.

 

I wanted to have more practice with the airbrush so I sprayed this before adding the brick paper. Next steps are the roof and signage for the front (even though they won’t be seen).

 

David

 

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Making this has made me realise just how much you can fit into three feet! The final building to make is for the front side of the tracks. I need to think carefully about the height here so it’s enough to provide visual interest but without blocking too much out. 

 

One day day I will make another proper layout for full length trains but this is proving to be an excellently timed project given the lockdown.

 

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No new modelling additions lately to the layout, but as my prize from Andy arrived, I gave a few locos a run. The 68 has some loose wires so is currently sat static until I have a look under the bonnet. Getting the 66 and 86 pair out on intermodal traffic really makes me want to build a longer stretch of track now!

 

David 

 

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I’ve been carrying out an audit of my rolling stock to see what condition everything is in and there’s a good half dozen that need attention - split gears etc. 

 

The 3D printed NR stock is in a much better condition that I expected however, interesting to see how the prints have lasted after 7 or 8 years. 

 

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No more modelling lately, but I do have a new arrival to run in. Bizarrely I’ve never had an EWS class 66 before, and so given how ubiquitous they are, I decided a long overdue treat was in order. 

 

I’m also realising the era I model is now historical, really 2005-2015 at the latest. No more contemporary railway for me!

 

David 

 

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