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Looks really lovely, George, Top stuff! All the best, Nick.

I don't know - rule number one for me! All the best, Nick.

Hello everyone, Thank you for your comments - apologies for not replying sooner. I'm still learning what I can/can't eat currently and have one or two good days, followed by several not so good ones. Anyway, making the most of the better days, I've been slowly plodding through the outstanding project box. The toads are pretty much done now - just patch-painting and weathering to do. I decided to crack on with a couple of partly detailed milk tankers. These were started and put in a box. I had completely forgotten about them until the weekend. I haven't done a step-by-step guided, but I thought I would share my work. These are based on earlier GWR diagrams, which were re-worked by BR during the 1950s. They are loosely based on O38 and O42 tankers and I accept they are not perfect! I have a couple more to do, which will be reworked into GWR, LMS and SR examples. Justin's detailing kits and instructions have been a godsend. The tanker on the left (based on an O38) still needs a few tweaks to the underframe. The one on the right, O42, is almost complete - just the strapping to adjust in places. I will put a more detailed description up on my workbench thread if anyone is interested. I've also been thinking about a small layout, drawing ideas from Mary Tavy and Coryton. Nothing very much yet, but some ideas are starting to come together. Take care everyone. All the best, Nick.

Hi Alex, I'm sorry for the delay in replying. The RU4 was a factory finished marking. A few years ago, Bachmann produced a Tavistock Junction RU van (Bachmann 33-301D). They still come up for sale every so often on eBay. I got mine from Antics in Plymouth in 2007(ish) along with a BR pannier and small prairie tank when I came back into modelling again after a good 7-8 year absence. All the best, Nick.

Backscene looks cracking; really nice. Did you paint it, George? The sky is excellent. Kind regards, Nick.

This cracked me up when I saw it!

Really lovely work, George. I like the open feel you have; it reminds me of Princetown. All the best, Nick.

Best of luck with your build, Harry, and welcome to RMWeb. It is great that you have started your first layout and I look forward to your progress. Kind regards, Nick.

Very sad news. A remarkable chap. RIP Nick.

Thanks, Phil. That is good to know. I must admit, I only came across this thread today and was completely unaware of their situation. I've donated to the Swanage line a couple of times since the first lockdown, as I know they were struggling at one point. All the best, Nick.

I have just donated the cost of a fare to them. It is such a horrid situation they find themselves in. I have only travelled on the line once as a kid, but remember being incredibly taken with Llangollen station in its BR WR paint scheme. It really inspired my interest 1950s Western Region steam. Be such a shame if it went. Nick.

Very fine work, John. All the best, Nick

Very nice work, Andrew. The B4 is a favorite 0-4-0t of mine. Kind regards, Nick

Thanks gents. I thought it was just being me and I'd missed it! All the best, Nick.

Hello Ken, I've really enjoyed catching up with your thread this morning. Your work is incredibly neat and clean; lots of food for thought! All the best, Nick.

Very enjoyable time reading through your thread. I've enjoyed watching your Bodmin layout at a number of shows. I look forward to future postings. All the best, Nick.

Beautiful work! I watched the videos before I saw this; no wonder it runs like a Swiss watch! All the best, Nick.

The lighting is just charming! I really like the view looking down the platform; it just looks like an early evening scene. Kind regards, Nick.

Your layout is beautiful, Dave. Edwardian splendor! All the best, Nick.

This is very inspiring stuff, Dave. I've only just come across your blog, but am very pleased that I have! All the best, Nick.

Lovely stuff as always, Robin. I do like a Hall loco! Well, any GWR 4-6-0 tender locomotive really! Kind regards, Nick.

I've just spent a very enjoyable afternoon reading through your thread, Mick: really lovely modelling! I'm thoroughly inspired by your scenic work! All the best, Nick.

Really nice to see your layout progressing. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Nick.

Hi Rob, I've only just discovered your thread. What a lovely little layout - the scene looks so natural and at one. I look forward to watching your progress. All the best, Nick.