I finally managed to get some time to actually start the physical work.
I made this model of me rowing a rather nice Empacher when I was at uni and have never found the right place for it, until now!
The basis of the land form has been put together and a start on the greenery. The boat will be glued down once the water has been finished.
The other bit to be reused is this platform with terminal boxes on, the boxes are ratio I think and the platform was made from plasticard and brass wire.
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/84220-20171229-221201/