RSS Fetcher Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I was hoping to use Balsa wood for this part but could only find Bass wood ,which is fine , but looks less aged and grainy. However, it was probably a bonus on the stability front. I thought a base for the whole platform would aid stability as the platform was to be built around the front of the signal box. I had already purchased a Skytrex GWR Pagoda and intended to upgrade this as well as use the whitemetal platform supports to save me much time. Then I got on with producing old sleepers for the platform surface and produced a crude dye for embossing impressions of where the chairs had been attached. I fabricated lamps from the SD Mouldings range of parts, adapting them to fit on the end of the wooden posts which were then hollowed a little to take grain of wheat bulbs and wiring. The Box is fully detailed and lit. The Inspiration Attached thumbnail(s) View the full article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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