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What a mess Grant, I'm sorry to see it that way, you certainly have some tidying to do.
Those trees look heavy and could have inflicted serious structural damage, it could have been so much worse.

Are the words... 'inspect repellent' a genuine typo or cautionary words of warning?

If it's short, four wheel coaching stock you have in mind, you have up to eight in your hands already. Your four bogie coaches have the potential of being cut down and modified whilst improving your scratch building skills at the same time. If it is possible to re-gauge the wheelsets, axleguards cou...

Iron Cross & Wreath...gone, from the to-do list! One of the things I've avoided till now is the question of the couplings. . As an experiment, I tried completely printing the whole thing as one item, and to my amazement it actually works. :shock: So, this is printed complete, no joins :D Coupli...

Rather than possibly repeating the failure I would strip all the roof section off the coaches and replace with either thin ply or HIP. I certainly couldn't live with that appearance after all the detailed work in the coaches themselves.

I take model railway magazine 'hand-me-down' issues to the Care Home where our model group meet every Friday for breakfast. Many of the residents know us and show interest in our activities, which we display there at events. The older generation have many interests and hobbies which they might not b...

Thanks very much for the responses; one query, when the gravel boards dry out have you had problems with them slightly warping across the width so, say, 4 laid side by side creates a slightly wavy surface making it difficult to keep track flat? As shown in my picture, I have more than four planks s...

I agree with both replies, my gravel boards (decking boards by another name) which are pressure treated, 6"x1" softwood, have shown no signs of deterioration during the past eleven years. Supported off the ground and covered with roofing felt they are still firm foundation. A coat of prese...

She (?) ... (James) is a real beauty and the surface finish is superb, another print masterpiece, well done Rik. I'm still not convinced about the use of sound, but if you like it, why not?

I posted a similar question just a few months ago and followed up on a suggestion from Rik and bought 'Perfect Plastic Putty'. My findings are that it does what it says on the tube! .... A smooth, one-part, fine paste which is easy to apply with a spatula. Designed for use on fine grained gaps and d...

That sounds more like a challenge than a pleasurable experience Rod, and I bet it wasn't cheap either!

I said from the start I'd be watching with interest, and I still am. This is looking great and will be even better with your weathering skills applied.

I'm delighted to say the magazines are now sold and a generous sum donated to the Forum by the purchaser.... thank you.

Phil, nothing in my PM box still, I have sent you a PM to check communication.

How about removing the nails and letting it expand to its max, then pinning it down again?

Nothing coming through to my PM inbox Phil. (message sent 22.34)

Such a shame Phil, the expansion is quite pronounced in just a few degrees of raised temperature. The summer heat is likely to create further damage.

Steve, you're either an untidy worker or proud to show off your wonderful collection of screws and bearings. A most impressive assortment!

A wonderfully nostalgic journey through magnificent scenery and outstanding and impressive civil engineering.
No wonder it failed, they spent too much money doing the job correctly and in some style.

The VW bus is finished and runs well under test on my indoor layout. Pictures show it outdoors but the railway isn't tidy enough to even attempt a circuit. All of the RC control gear is in the rear of the model and well hidden. A black painted plasticard screen conceals everything from view through ...