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Lovely pictures Knell, I love the copper steeple on the chapel and the busy body style vicar. No trouble with kick sledge over here but if we get a winter like last year it may become problem

So sorry to hear that Tom. It is strange hobby and it often leaves me wondering why I bother but I always bounce back and I hope you and the RWLR do at some point. You have my vote to continue running the forum and offering help when we need it. Keep posting and look forward to a reincarnation when ...

It will probably fade as it dries as you say. Any work I've done with masonry colours or cement never dries the same colour as wet. Like Phili says the tarpaulin is going to be needed today! I like the wider shots that show how the village blends in and how the road crosses the railway. Here's hopin...

Got to agree, that is a beautiful conversion. Almost pm'ed you last week as we were staying at Hawarden for the week. I did see the Peckforton Hills in the distance from Chirk Castle :D Always happy to see fellow modellers. Next time .....? Rik Didn't realise how close we were until Tueday evening,...

Thanks guys. It was always a bit catch 22 in that I didn't think a small build would be a test for the build process. Using foamboard on its own wasn't so good either needing a lot of reinforcement. Tempted to make it a corrugated shed to salvage something. Tis only a toy!

Well, some of the doubters said wood woodn't work ....and they were right. Whilst helping my 2 year old grandson dig up my ballast I noticed the first bit of wood warp. At least it lasted 8 weeks 😀 Harvey the grandson had already knocked the doors off the "house" using it as a garage so a ...

Got to agree, that is a beautiful conversion. Almost pm'ed you last week as we were staying at Hawarden for the week. I did see the Peckforton Hills in the distance from Chirk Castle

Sorry to have missed your comment, on holiday! Glad to hear of decent customer service from Mamod. I am enjoying the debate on the tram loco on another thread. I do sense that their construction methods seem a little old school but perhaps that's part of their charm?

Catching up, sorry. I like those panels, it looks like a technique to try just got to figure where! Brilliantly de-furbished.

Just back from holiday and catching up! A lovely set of pictures, I really like behind the shed with the baby's tears and the tree....super!

Doesn't help but can't see without a lathe how you would get four consistent wheels. I am not a metalsmith though. What diameter are you aiming at? Is it something not available commercially?

I recall that whoever did it advocated a soak in water overnight before splitting. Have to say that lucky man on the video seemed to have more than one lifetime! I don't think I have that patience......

Unfortunately Derek, he has now gone back abroad with his cycling job until the end of September and then he plans on having a holiday with his family. But I can always ask…. :thumbleft: :thumbleft: Always tongue in cheek Rod, reckon I'll get by! Got a train fix yesterday as we trudged up a cloudy ...

Son in law has done a good job, could he do my decking replacement?

As Tom said, you have track....all is good.

Like the build and love how it has been blended in, really does look like the railway came later. Wasn't sure when you said past its best and missing a few teeth you were describing me, but then my name's not Stanley (it's Irwin Jack) I have had a block cut to size to go under a bridge...must get sc...

Are your trees evergreens? You don't seem to be getting too much leaf fall. We've had an unusually hot, dry summer that has given rise to an early, persistent dropping of leaves by our wysteria. British farmers are renowned for always having the wrong weather, too wet, too dry etc Perhaps us garden ...

I always like a shop where the owner doesn't sell you things you think you need....i asked for a new piston assembly and he advised a few runs with steam oil first. I've got a feeling he was right.

Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....

https://youtu.be/M8NIXavyVe0 A 51 quid bid paid dividends last Sunday. The pressure valve was leaking but a trip to Forest Classics produced a valve, new drive belt and a washer for me bung hole for the princely sum of £13. Incidentally he should be holding Regner locos at some point. All this and ...

Be interesting to see whether it measures up to a Brunel size or steamer size. I'll stick to my traction engine although I quite like tram engines.

Impressive stuff Mr B , can't wait for the next round of photos.