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On Empire Mills, the MRC’s now sold EM layout, we had a dry about 1m long based on a rather unique dry with a central furnace (the name of the real dry escapes me). We had to reduce the length of the model by about 1/2 to 2/3rds and it still looked massive! See the defunct EMpire project blog especially the photos from the Alexandra Place 2015 show:

Annie, PM en route. Duncan

Mike, Outstanding work. I think the use of vinyl overlays would be the way to do the livery. - but you'd need multiple layers and have a lot of removing of panels/beading to do on each layer. I think a compromise of using paint - probably sprayed on for the main body colour(s), with the vinyl used to overlay beading to give the colour and lining on raised mouldings. That said, if you could match paint to vinyl colours you could do cream panels with the thin chocolate line around them as per Wenlock's recent blog posts on his 7mm bogie Brake Third. Keep up the excellent work. Duncan

So since the last update I’ve painted the track for the left baseboard, removed it from the work board and temporarily installed it to mark out the wiring runs and turnout operating runs. To lift the track off the work board I used a very thin cake slice. Kate is currently wondering where it went. I’ve also (finally) cut the hole for the fold up control panel. My prevarication was ended by Kipford taking pity and lending me a plunge cutter to do the job. This led me to think about the Powercab panel position and the plunge cutter made light work of it. It also occurred to me that the empty space when the control panel is down could be used to make a holder for the Powercab handset. Some final finishing of the edges is still to be done. Finally, with the work board clear the track plan for the right baseboard has been stuck down and I’ve started cutting sleepers to length ready for staining. Duncan

The Culm Vally coach looks fantastic as does the BG tender. What’s next? I cant wait to see... Duncan

Mike, as always I learn a great deal from your posts and experiments. Long may the blog continue! Duncan

NB I’m still waiting to get my hands on a 4mm Ricer class. Been promised one is possibly en route, but.... D

Dave, Wonderful work. Can’t wait to see the finished coach being pulled into Sheraton, maybe by a River class! BTW, I’ve a load of 4mm coach sides that will need lining if you feel you’re not getting enough practice... Duncan

The vinyl might be a very effective way of doing pannelling. A South Hants member has lent me a 2016 S4 society newsletter which has on article on producing Isle of Wight ex LBSC and SECR bogie stock in just that way. DrDuncan

Can you post a link to the earlier discussion? DrDuncan

Thanks! D

The test track looks very interesting too! DrDuncan

Congratulations on the job. I hope it works out for you. Duncan

Mike, An outstanding piece of work! Looking forward to the next project. BTW how long was this coach in service? Did any make to to the end of Broad Gauge? DrDuncan

I think the setts look extremely good. How long is it taking you to do how much? D

Can you post a picture of the modified brush? drduncan

How about a GWR Broad Gauge Hawthorn class 2-4-0 saddle tank? DrDuncan

No space! It’s Broad Gauge. The gap between the frames is almost as big as if it was a SG 7mm loco!!!!!!! D

Which kits are you referring to? A BG 1076 per chance?

Brilliant work! DrDuncan

Very impressive! Can’t wait to see the Rover cleaned up. I’m sure it and the Dean 6’4” bogie will be in great demand. We’ve got EM rtr track maybe BG will be next! DrDuncan

Linny, Happy birthday and good luck Thursday. drduncan

Linny, Happy birthday and good luck Thursday. drduncan

Not in Portsmouth Palmerston Rd Smiffs either... ☹️