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One thing to bear in mind when soldering to brass screws - make sure they are actually brass screws, and not just brass- coloured steel ones! The number of times I've seen people trying (and failing) to solder to yellow-passivated steel screws is quite alarming.

@bourneagain I've queried the above with the organisers, as the stand size shown on the plan (I presume you're referring to the one on warners-shows.co.uk?) didn't tally with the size I had booked. They've confirmed that that floorplan is completely wrong (an early draft for the 2021 show that never happened) and will get the correct one up when they can. I don't know which 'drop-down' list of traders you're referring to, but presumably this list is correct as it's dated 2022, and I'm on it (and this is my first Doncaster show so I definitely wouldn't be on any old lists). Jonathan JSModels

Well I'm definitely coming Stand number 78 (though I've no idea where that is (but presumably between stands 77 and 79)). Jonathan JSModels

Garry, That's a great suggestion, thank you. I'll see what I can do. Jonathan JSModels

New Roofing Slate Sheets We're pleased to announce the launch of our new expanded roofing slate sheet range!!! This range now includes three sizes of slates (9", 10", and 12" wide slates) in both 4mm and 7mm scales, adding some variety to the roofs of your buildings! Available NOW in packs of 4 sheets in each size, you can find the 4mm scale packs Here and the 7mm scale packs Here Jonathan JSModels

That's a laser-cut kit, and I think in plywood? You can't really use paint washes on laser-cut wood in the same way you would on plastic; the wood fibres simply absorb all the liquid from the wash too quickly. The best thing I've found to use for mortar on laser-cut kits* is general household filler. Just mix it to a slightly runny consistency, and rub it in with your finger. Clean it off as best you can to get rid of the excess (again, rubbing with a finger, cloth, or similar) and let dry. Any really thin film left on the surface once dry can be rubbed off with a cloth. If you want, you can colour the filler with acrylics before applying it. *My kits are MDF - I haven't tried this method on plywood, I guess it depends on how tight the grain is? Might be worth experimenting a bit first. Here's an example of the same technique, done by Brian @brylonscamel from Braeside Models: Regards, Jonathan JSModels

I'm certainly no expert, but I'd say the answer to that question will be wholly dependent on 2 factors: a) what method of 3D printing was used to print the chairs, and b) what material were they printed from? Jonathan

@Wayne Kinney can you confirm whether the kits that are in stock at the EM Gauge Society shop are the older cast frog kits, or the newer all-rail ones, please? The pictures on emgs.org show the older style ones, but it may be that they just haven't updated the page. Thanks, Jonathan

Over in @JackB95's layout build thread, I've linked to a video highlighting the station building he collected from me on New Year's Day: Jonathan JSModels

I've just uploaded a short(ish) video, if anyone wants a closer look at the building Regards, Jonathan JSModels

Great to see it in it's new home! Jonathan JSModels

***PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE*** Our order cut-off point for delivery prior to Christmas is THIS SUNDAY - so if you're looking for a last-minute present, here's 15% off all 4mm and 7mm kits until midnight on Sunday!!! Simply use the discount code 15XMAS21 to get your 15% discount, and remember to select 1st class for pre-Christmas delivery!* *Orders received by midnight on Sunday 19th December will be despatched by Royal Mail's recommended last posting day for 1st class on Tuesday 21st December. JSModels cannot accept liability for any delays in the postage system or delivery failures. Jonathan JSModels

Mike, No, you're not wrong, it was there this morning.

Well I made it there this morning, as everyone else has said it's well worth the trip, absolutely awesome! @HeatonLodge40 Simon, you looked busy trying to sort that wiring issue so I didn't want to bug you too much, but if you need any laser cutting doing for the new station... Jonathan JSModels

After following this thread since (almost) the beginning, I'm hoping to come over and see it tomorrow. Should be there for opening time with a bit of luck Jonathan

Thanks to you too, but not sure on that one - they tend to be fairly small, rough stone curved buildings, so not ideal for laser cutting. Unless I'm not looking at the right thing, did you have a particular prototype in mind? Jonathan JSModels

Thanks, Yes, I've looked at that before. It's on a list of potential prototypes to do. The only problem is it's a fairly long and extremely slow-moving list! Jonathan JSModels

Through the trapdoor in the floor - one side of it is just about visible through the stone arch here: Do not fear, there's a clock tower version in the works Jonathan JSModels

It's been FAR too long since I released any new products, so I wanted to share some progress on a couple of exciting new things coming soon. Canal Warehouse Towers 1 & 2 are add-on kits to the 'Canalside' range, designed to hide the joints between multiple kits. Simply butt up 2 or more kits, and place the tower kits over the joints, enabling the construction of much larger building complexes! Tower 1 is a water tower, whilst tower 2 is a slightly more ornate affair, allowing the respectable Victorian business-owner to look down on his employees! I'm hoping to get systems in place so that the date stone on each kit can be customised, so you can add your own date, initials, or short wording. Exact release date and pricing will follow, but in the meantime, here are some pictures of the latest prototypes... Tower 1: Tower 2: Tower 2 has interior detail; a planked floor, internal stonework, and railings: Regards, Jonathan JSModels

I'll be there too, with my range of kits! Jonathan JSModels

Whilst it was on my mind (because of this thread) I went onto the EM Gauge Society website this morning, and ended up joining. Whether I get any further than that with the layout, who knows!

Timely that this subject should pop up. I'm contemplating building a small industrial layout (mainly to showcase my laser-cut kits, TBH) and have toyed with the idea of trying EM instead of OO - mainly due to the advent of @Wayne Kinney's point kits. It wouldn't be anything complicated, and stock-wise it would just be a few 4-wheeled wagons and a Hornby 48DS, so stock modification should be relatively straightforward. I just thought it might be a bit more of a challenge, and an opportunity to learn a new skill or two. Jonathan

That's great to hear (on both counts!) and I look forward to coming back next year. Jonathan JSModels

Mark, Glad to hear someone's bought it, it would have been a real shame to break it up. Jonathan