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Absolutely stunning work and so well thought out.

Where does the time go?... the last entry on this thread was dated Feb 12th. and although I have been reading and posting elsewhere I haven't added anything here. I will try to catch-up with recent developments now. A number of things have been added to the BURPS collection during that time, includi...

You can rely on Jerry to supply jigs with his kits, nothing left to chance!
'Gold gilding cream' is new to me, unless it is similar to that used on picture frames.

I fear this kit wouldn't find its way in to my collection, but you have made an excellent job of its construction an it would certainly look well with others of its kind.

Johnnie1000 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:37 pm

I did this one in Lockdown II & III (or was it III & IV)

Cobbled together from some bits from an IP engineering chassis and a few other bits and bobs.

'Cobbled together' ??? I don't think so. If that was available in kit form I would be ordering one now!

Really effective paintwork Aaron, great job there!

Will also be interested to see how the bonding of print to aluminium, holds up.. Especially after a few heat-cold cycles? The modelling is brilliant, it is the resistance to the elements, that concerns me. Phil.P I have concerns about that to.... my only experience with Gorilla glue is when separat...

A Mammoth task Aaron, but you have made an impressive start. I'm sure you have the enthusiasm to continue to the end now you have begun. Your description sets out clearly where you will have difficulties fitting everything in, but that will be part of the challenge, and you are well capable of solvi...

I'm astonished how quickly you are working on so many different aspects of the line. On the plus side, the weather here in the South West has been beautiful today, so perfect for outdoor activities.

Now that's a gathering! Our local group have started to put dates in our diary and it looks promising for a busy 2023.

There may be space for the track to remain level and deviate around the steps in a cutting, or even a tunnel if the top step is raised?

Andrew wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:00 pm

Plus, there are very few people who can point out what those inaccuracies are!

That's my philosophy too!

You're getting really good at this Andrew. The wear and tear to the planking is very nice, and subtle weathering is particularly good.

Steve, I may have missed it, but have you ever explained and shown how the paper lining is achieved? I would be interested to know.

I'm currently restoring a 'Peckett' style loco which is certainly a GRS product. This has 'Garden Railway Specialists' written in full, moulded on the underside of the cab roof. It is constructed of a cast resin material and shows similarities to yours. The spectacle rings are cast on the cab sheets...