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Well I have 2 types of bacterial infection in my ear, both types immune to the antibiotics I had been prescribed. I have now been given a new antibiotic which may kill the bacteria, so here's hoping as the last 3 weeks have been hell. The trials we go through to continue modelling.

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And there's me fretting because my operating space could end up being reduced to 7' long :-/

 

Fascinating 'industrials' and great scenics in a super-compact space - real inspiration!

 

David

 

PS: I can vouch for the existence of Bumble Hole. It has it's own lock with a slightly 'ockud' approach from the bottom through an eponymous bridge on the Staffs & Worcester canal. If you like unusual place names it's not million miles from Stewponey Wharf ;-)

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Social history, Beatrice Joes cleaner remonstrates with young Kenneth for using Maggies notice board as catapult target practice, whilst Joe passes the time of day with John Brown. While over at the factory Sam takes a cigarette break, Bob leaves the office and Harold the Foreman awaits the next van.

 

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Maybe like all good Fairy stories it should start with "Once upon a time" However, now I've started believing all of this, well it is real isn't it?
 

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Now for the mundane, Legs fitted, they fold up under the baseboard for transporting, the display board hinges up and also acts as top protection and the front panel which will be covered in cork folds down.

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Lighting rig ready , just the painting of panels and tidying up then its ready for Warley. Spinners End will be at Redditch and Cradley shows before possible retirement.

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All very snug and cosy Mike yet very workable.

Not sure if I missed it but when is it on show?

 

 

Ahhh just spotted your visiting Telford tomorrow will your layout be with you,  Checking my Guild guide doesn't list you so probably not this year.

 

 

Regards

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Its foldup, fold down, hinge up and hold. Reely nearly ready, photos not showing lighting rig or drapes. Information sheets not fitted to the cork face front panel. Sunday was a day of play (testing) and what a joy with everything working including the under-board uncoupling magnets.

 

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The Reely Grate sign will be replaced with a photo-shopped enamel sign which will include signs of wear around the edges.:)

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I am looking forward to seeing this first class layout at Warley. I may have a little goody you can borrow to run on the Saturday.

Well if it's the one I want to purchase, I'm Reely looking forward to it.:)

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Behind the scenes. Just thought I'd show you how the legs fold and lock into place. A simple arrangement for the lighting rig and an operators view. Time for self to set-up 5mins max and about the same to break-down. Simples, just like me:)

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It had been my intention not to build a new layout over this coming year. However, I had thought about just a scenic diorama add-on to Reely Grate, but then.... why don't I build a workable micro layout that could be used as an extension to Reely. So here goes, I have roughly sketched out my idea but, have since changed the structures which really ought to reflect the canal with canal side factory, transhipment shed and foundry complex, anyway here's my original and modified thoughts. as the add says "what do you think?"
 

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