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    Easton, Isle of Portland

    in Modelling real locations

    Posted · Edited by Gilbert

    Two things I do which may help:

    1. I use neat PVA to lay a thin (3-5mm)boundary strip of neat ballast along side the sleepers overlapping the cess (which I generally lay prior to ballasting). This helps set the boundary when dry-ballasting and helps hold the shoulder in place. I have used masking tape for the outside of the glue strip when I want a particularly neat finish. I think I picked this up from a US magazine.

    2. I use the wet water very fine spray once the rest of the dry ballast is in place and I now use matt medium rather than dilute PVA for the final step(but both work).

     

    This is my latest effort...you'll notice there's no cess.....doh..

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    I also do a bit of an overspray once its down. (Phoenix Precision weathered sleepers..)

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    Chris

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    Your last visit to a Model Railway Exhibition

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    1 hour ago, doilum said:

    Pontefract. Had another enjoyable show before the impending doom dawned on us.

    We also had an excellent show at Pontefract. Much enjoyed.

    This was my favourite layout. Burnroyd I think?

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    and these were my co-conspirators on Derwent Road (09) by Bill Flude (on the left in this photo)

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    and this was one of Roger Nicholl's

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    Pictures at an Exhibition

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    3 minutes ago, Calnefoxile said:

     

    One of my favourite shows, that I really enjoy Demo'ing at, it's always one of the first in the diary and not just for the cake, honest guv :P:P:P

     

    Hopefully next year......

     

    Regards

     

    Neal.

    Nothing definite yet but thought is being given to what may be possible by 2022.

    Chris

    Railway Modeller Subscription - Delivery Issues

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    I've just seen a lengthy local BBC news item about the pressures (including T&T) currently being experienced by our local posties..I think we need to recognise the pressure they are under. I thank mine whenever possible.

    I appreciate our hobby and magazines keep us all sane (ish) but they are not in most cases a matter of life and death. Please be nice.

    Chris

    Your last visit to a Model Railway Exhibition

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    2 minutes ago, Rivercider said:

    I saw two shows in January 2020, I'll mention both.

     

    The Cardiff 'Small' Show was the last exhibition I went to, these are always enjoyable occasions with good modelling and good company.

    Prior to that I went to my local show, the Weston-super-Mare 2020 Trainshow organised by Keith Price with all profits to Weston-super-Mare Hospicecare. Sadly that will be the last of those events as Keith Price passed away late last year after a long battle with cancer,

     

    cheers

    Keith will be much missed on the local circuit.

    I understand there is an emerging proposal among some of his old team to put on a memorial show in January 2022.

    Chris

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    Ebay Automatically Adding 20% to Item List Price - UK Buyer/UK Seller

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    10 minutes ago, Quarryscapes said:

    From ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/listings/default/vat-obligations-eu?id=4650#section1

     

    Note the important bit here is: "All sellers listing on eBay.co.uk will have to provide a gross price and separate VAT rate, so that eBay can determine the correct amount of VAT to collect from consumers. For non-EU/UK sellers, unless you have included UK or EU VAT in your pricing calculations, the VAT rate will usually be 0%."

     

     

    To be clear this is from the section about cross-border trade:

    "Changes to VAT treatment of imports into the UK"

    Easton, Isle of Portland

    in Modelling real locations

    Posted · Edited by Gilbert

    Mick

    I find lightly tapping the rail with the spoon will dislodge most of the errant ballast making the brushing a little less onerous.

    I'm sure a carefully distanced airbrush could do the wetting if you don't find the first choice tool....

    Chris

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    Missenden Railway Modellers go on line ...again.... Virtual Spring Weekend 6 and 7 March

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    Given the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions on gatherings we have decided it will not be feasible to meet at Missenden Abbey in March 2021. We will therefore run the Spring weekend on 6-7 March as another virtual event similar to the Autumn 2020 weekend.


    Content will include:

    • Backscenes
    • Scenery
    • Locomotive Kit Building
    • Fitting DCC Decoders
    • 3D Printing
    • Laser Cutting Buildings
    • Wiring Best Practice
    • Point Building and Tracklaying
    • Weathering
    • Kitbashing Buildings

    With live sessions:

    • JMRI Demonstration
    • Weathering
    • What’s on the Workbench?

     

    Chris Hopper

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    Pictures at an Exhibition

    in Exhibitions

    Posted · Edited by Gilbert

    Stow Rail - a small charity show in a splendid venue .

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    with excellent cake (free to exhibitors...)

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    The organiser is Andrew Eastabrook - "The Colonel" to his serfs (of which I am undoubtedly one)...standing at the back of this crowd in this photo feigning applause....

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    Lockdown’s Last Lingerings - (Covid since L2 ended)

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    2 minutes ago, Nick C said:

    Went out for our walk at lunchtime, and at one point came across two middle-aged women coming the other way, side by side taking up the full width of the pavement. We moved over into a driveway to make as much space as possible to pass safely - they didn't even acknowledge us, let alone make any concessions for our safety. :angry:

    You're not alone...

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