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This afternoon I sprayed the walkways and caged ladders with a different grey as I was not happy with the previous colour. Before the grey seemed to have a greenish tint which was not nice, it certainly didn't look right and annoyed me, so there was no option but to respray them.

Now I am happy, they can be weathered and then added to the silos.

 

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Will has been working on some fencing to go around the cement terminal, I believe a kit from Knightwing, here is how it is looking so far:

 

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Looking good. Especially like the use of proper track. With all the people turning to handbuilt stuff these days it may just send the message to the big boys that we want better track!! Following with interest.

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Thanks David, Bob, Cav, Neil and Class60lover!

 

Over the past few weeks Ive been adding and ordering various details for the layout including the trunking, security fencing, point levers and the warehouse as well as ordering the ballast for New Southwich and my photo plank. Work has also been carried out on the photo plank, using plaster cloth to make the shape of the hillside. Photos to follow:

 

Mock up warehouse:

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

Am thinking this is a little too high!

 

Security fencing and detailing:

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

37707 at New Southwich:

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

Scenic board:

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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New Southwich by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

Thanks,

 

Will

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Thanks MM and David :)

 

Something a little different!

Tonight I've started a little side project, which is creating a mk3 set of one/anglia coaches. I intend on fitting lighting and re spraying the coach myself. Tonight, with the aid of grimley senior, I have taken the roof off, cut a strip ready for the LEDs and filed the roof so it fits in minus the glazing. Photos to follow

 

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MK3 detailing project by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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MK3 detailing project by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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MK3 detailing project by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Will

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Watch the lighting in the old lima coach. The roofs are clear as you know and the light will bleed through them like hell. I would suggest a heavy coat of grey primer on the inside and outside and then some black over that both side to ensure not leakage. Like the way the details are going down on the layout. The warehouse doesn't look so big. There are many warehouses much bigger about and I think that one would add some good height to the backdrop at that point.

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Evening all,

Over the last few days I've been working with my grandad on the scenic board. It has now been extended to 6ft long. First off the frame was built using my usual method, then raised with glued wood and screwed on deck. The last job of this afternoon was to fit the two fluorescent tubes to light the layout, which really do light the layout! I am considering a new thread for this new board, as well as a name, so any suggestions are much appreciated! Anyway, photos to follow:

 

First off during the 90s:

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

Then in a more modern setting:

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

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Scenic board layout by southwichrailway, on Flickr

 

Any feedback is much appreciated!

 

Thanks,

 

Will

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