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Neat work Frank. Nice to see that the art of making vacuum pipes from brass rod and fuse wire is still alive. Paul.

You did this AFTER a pub lunch. I could definitely see myself attempting what you've done Frank but the only result I would have after a visit to the pub would be burnt pinkies.

Thanks all for the kind comments...let's try and take on the SQLisms.... Thanks Tom - Have been putting that walkway for some time now...need to add a midrail to the handrails now... Thanks also Tom...coming from the Master of small detail that's a nice compliment... Thanks also Tom - This year its Fowey not Looe...not sure my wife could stand another field trip to Moorswater... I'm bringing sun...how's that?... Thanks Ian - Yes it was a split second decision to try and cover the end wall which is unfinished... Thanks James - Hopefully it has moved on since you last saw the layout...good to see you on here again... Thanks Steve - Yes, I still have a bit of Sterling on standby...you never really know what will become of the €... Thanks Kris - How's IKB progressing?... Thanks Don - That would be the *mm scale book you are referring to...many thanks for that again...

As you say Pete put it all together and it really comes alive. Very neat work. I think you may be lucky as the weather seems to be a little better. I will post that book off now. Don

Those little bits are bringing it all to life Pete.

Nice work Tom - Did you try any weathering powders on it yet? Perhaps some gentle scratching with a fibreglass stick might help give it a key first?

Really nice Pete, some very intricate work done exceptionally well. Threw me a bit with the £1 coin, was expecting a €1!

If you are building those old bogies it's a good idea once they are the right shape to solder the insides of the folds between the top/sides, otherwise it seems they sometimes crack along the join over time. Looks like the kit was perhaps missing the bag of white metal bits - vents, axle box castings, underframe gubbins or it may be sold old it didn't have them

It's looking superb Pete, really coming together, and that last shot shows an awful lot of promise. I'm struggling to process that this is 2mm!

I remember these kits, I think I may have one or two kicking about somewhere myself. I was going to suggest scribing the back of the lower sides lengthways to impart a turn under (but Richard beat me to it!) For a kit that must be almost 30 years old the result is pretty good. Ian

Pete, That's all coming along rather nicely! Not convinced that the tree helps set the scene - I think it was already set! Ian

Like Tom says bring waterproofs I think we've had about 4 days without rain this month!

That is looking so good. Its those details like the walkways and exaust stack that really take it too the next level. And the last picture is hard to tell if its the model or the real thing. I know what you mean about it maybe being a chore, I often put these little jobs off once the main buildings done but once you start its all rather engrossing. Enjoy the trip to Cornwall, hope you've packed waterproofs and a kayak! Sorry I didn't make it to Wenford for any photos - a bit optomistic as to how far we could cycle!!

Awesome stuff as always Pete. It's the little things like this that suddenly bring the scene together, and thats evident in that last photo. Love it! Tom.

Wow, that tower is really good. The walkway looks great as well!

mmmmmmmmmm 142 with sound in N gauge. i'm warming to that idea on Welham Green. :-)

Thanks Guys I dont care! It does what I want it to so it doesnt worry me! There is no reason to do that other than I love how quirky it is. There is still LOTs to do on it though, Im treating it as something to practice on using my solid modelling software. I am expecting you to 'persuade' me to let you have one at some point! I am guessing at Stormex? I will try to get one printed in time so you can take a close look. The words Couchere and Porte spring to mind, dont know why.... I am going to hold off saying that until the plastic bits are in my hand. Swanky screen grabs are one thing, seeing the model 'in the flesh' is another... Dont you dare measure mine and compare it!! You are right about the City of Truro too, its one of my all time most wanted engines, fingers crossed it lives upto its appeal to me. Im not looking forward to lining it though! Shall I put you down for one once its all finished? Hahahaha! I dont know, too busy modelling perhaps? Maybe we could come to some sort of deal with your SRM? I remember you mentioning on a previous blog post of mine that you didnt think anything would come of it too, shame on you! M