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Very nice... Remindeds me of Caractacus Potts contraption for delivering the breakfast which would be well complimented by your line for delivering the... um.. condiments. http://youtu.be/RBJGpNTP_lY These brilliant contraptions were designed by Rowland Emett and some are currently (May to Sept 201...

A heartwarming'story in these days of 'progress and obsolescence'.

With more than 28000 views there is obviously some interest in the subject!
Now the trend has been revitalised perhaps more participants will continue in similar ways?
We hope!!!!!
Well done for your reports.

I'm delighted to be part of a 'Last of the Summer Wine' team myself... Here in remote Carmarthen we (seniors) have formed a modelling group (and social gathering!) and get up to all sorts of things whilst growing old disgracefully. Fun, isn't it?. If only more people could appreciate the simple plea...

Nice short story, well presented and filmed.
Lovely!

I agree, that is an improvement on the first try.
What have you decided to use in the end?

I'm in a real dilema now as I want to see the result of all this work when it's finished and running.... but I'm enjoying the process so much I don't want it to end!
I do hope you have a follow up in mind.

I can't help with the thatch (at the moment!) but for information I can tell you I have just sent a note to the suppliers of Polyfoam, (the ones you identified on ebay), to ask whether they are still able to supply. If I get a response I will post details.

Incredible!!!!!!!

You are right to be cautious about the use of the flowers outdoors as they seem to be made of absobent material. However, because of that they might take varnish or sealer quite well and therefore be ok? I like the ballast on the second picture as it looks well established but my baseboards are cove...

Yes, an arch over the front gate has been in my mind as part of this eventually, anyone got any suggestions for 16mm roses? Quite realistic flowers (including roses) are available from many Craft Shops and 'The Works' as decorative additions to gift cards etc... I have used them myself and I think ...

Thank you Philip for your detailed description which gives me a head start once I have the correct material.... this is now a concen because I thought of foamboard as a paper coated material but now I learn that you might be using a plastic coated sheet which makes much more sense to me if this is t...

I am seriously impressed with your use of foam board and determined to try it myself.... Any tips on construction and especially marking out stone or bricks would be helpful.
Also..... what ballast and adhesive (if any) are you using?

That's very tidy work there..... I bet you have made a few aeroplanes in the past!

Andrew, I so agree about the 'thinking time' involved in scratch building, but for me that is the key to solving the problems encountered in producing something unique and by your own hand.
Paying someone else to think for me is not my idea of personal achievement!

The line is a complete circuit with two termini... one outside and one in the shed. ./myff/1744920/IMG_1126.JPG I can run trains in either direction on the circuit as well as changing direction before entering one of the stations and running round the train for a return journey. I tend not to operat...

Invicta, my concern with tube glue is simply one of distribution and excess.... With liquid solvent applied by brush only a measured amount is applied and the rest evaporates. Tube glues are really a gell and more than you need is often squeezed out causing it to spread over the model and make a mes...

laurence703:100212 wrote:Silly question... Where can I get some Plastic card? I can never seem to find any!

Model shops, craft shops, exhibitions and on-line.
If bought on-line, some very large sheets are available and are much better value.

I remember your post and sent a response at the time about the detailing which I thought was very good. It doesn't appear to be the wrong thickness as there are no obvious gaps or other problems. The only way to tell is if you struggled to cut and shape the card because of the thickness, in which ca...

I'm watching this too as I recently bought my first steamer, Roundhouse Billy, and will be doing the same thing myself.
All advice gratefully received.