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Well done!

I stand corrected. Maybe my tendency to scrounge everything is getting a bit out of control! PM me when you want to make a start on fencing.

What about more Japanese signage and furniture? These must also be available somewhere.

With or without the massisive speaker?

That stuff is horrible when hit with all powertools. Respirator a definite must. Looking dforward to seeing the river go in.

I can see how that would annoy you. I think you have showed incredible perserverance- I would have chucked it across the workshop by about part IV......

Wow- That went together fast! Looks great. How about some collaboration on fencing. I have a pillar drill and a vertical drill stand that might speed up the process. We could do all the ones for both our layouts in a single (Tedious!) day.

Thanks. I thought that might be the case!

Hmm- I have a feeling I will just wrap the wire round the post and fix it with a dab of superglue. Are the ratio ones any good?

I was thinking of copying Missy's brass box section and superfine wire idea. What did you use on Avonwick?

Good timing on the coaches- I am looking at my b set now! Whilst not having to re-wheel them I was looking at the couplings too. I understand that B sets were usually left close coupled in the middle as a pair when in opperation. If this is your plan, why not simply use some model chain for the middle coupling and whatever type you like on the ends where your loco will go? This is cheap and easy and means you can just leave them together in a cassette when not in use.

Ballast looks fine to me- I have learned its better to try for the best standards and accept that you won't always meet them rather than to be so self critical that all modelling becomes a disappointment. Love the dirty Deltic!

I would do the roofs by inking some grime into the low spots at the end, then using a good drybrush (usually square shaped, fine brisles about 5mm wide) to stipple sooty deposits along the top. You could use this same method to do the underframes. I would also run a bit more ink into the joins on the planking. Most pictures also show more dirt on the flat ends of the wagon, often brown mud/brakedust, sometimes wiped off around warning signs or load indicators. I am no expert but I like the look of the work so far.

Nice shape- get templotting. What prototype were you thinking of for these?

I would ignore the sprayer altogether and use a pippette/dropper. If there is enough detergent in the PVA mix it doesn't bead up at all, I had about 3 bubbles when I did mine- See Track Ballasting for the result.

I would also recommend sand as a ballasting material- Medium filtration sand from aquarium shops is good for 4mm. This can then be dyed whatever color you like by adding ink to your glue mix.

I agree about little helpers- Not the best for this kind of job! Did mine in the shed out the way.

Lots of N and 2mm finescale fans on here. Whats the pictured layout?

Yep, your distance issues are certainly bigger than ours! You are in the right place for finescale inspiration though. Get hold of the Templot or similiar rail cad computer programme and start drawing your layout- its cheaper on paper! You have the baseboards so you can set up your mock up then get building- post pics here as you go and I'm sure if you hit any problems someone here will have the answer.

Welcome to bloggers corner!

I too have marvelled at the work produced by others here and have learnt alot. Planning makes a huge difference, I would never have done half my layout without construncting it entirely on paper first. I found using a prototype of some sort as a base helped as it stopped me going off at a tangent and gave me the initial formation of track etc.

Post some pics of board construction. What sort of control are you using?

LOL! It was really nice to finally get something moving!

Cool camera angle. I have never understood why more people don't use these cams for model railway filming- We are making a filming wagon for my layout so I can do the same as this. Looks really great!

Nice work- I like greenstuff putty too, really nice to work just takes a long time to cure.

I grew up with an architect for a dad and he made some beautiful building models, as did my grandfather and I don't think I have seen anything as astonishing as the work on your blog. Quite amazing

Lol- Phones and cameras should not be mixed! Especially on work this nice.

Did he use some "kraftwerk" on the Trans Europe Express?

Awesome work- Love the workshop equipment and lights.

Buy a tripod, I got mine for less than £5 in charity shop.