Merlins Castle Line

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:00 pm

So was Mr Butler conked out asleep somewhere as I cannot see him working in those pictures?

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:29 am

tom_tom_go wrote: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:00 pm So was Mr Butler conked out asleep somewhere as I cannot see him working in those pictures?
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Big Jim » Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:23 am

Ahhh
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:45 pm

The tree stump is now gone, a few hours digging to expose the roots and the next day to cut through them. A bit of leverage back and for with a bar and the final shove with body weight and over it went.
Making the most of the view now as when the shed arrives it will be blocked out. The site is south facing so gets the sun all day ( when we get sun )lol
A lovely glass of merlot I think when the shed is up. :sunny:

I will post some pics of the houses I have made soon.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Big Jim » Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:46 pm

Please do.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:56 pm

Just Julie wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:45 pm
A lovely glass of merlot I think when the shed is up. :sunny:
Now that's something else I could help you with!
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:30 am

And me. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:49 pm

Shed arrived this morning Yippeee. Was worried about losing view, but there was no need, it looks just perfect. A long way to go yet to get railway started, but it’s going to be a great adventure. Haven’t had my glass of wine yet lol.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by tom_tom_go » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:51 pm

Very jealous but pleased for you, looks great!

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:53 pm

Here is the first cottage I made
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Post by Just Julie » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:58 pm

This one I found in a charity shop and painted it and added some people, bargain for £1.50
1 house 2 different sides
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:11 pm

Thank you tom tom, I am pleased tho, it’s better than I expected, going to insulate it next as it blows a gale here in winter.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by bazzer42 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:15 pm

It's not just a shed, it's a Mark's and Spencer shed and I'm jealous too.

I like your bargain building, don't think my eyes are trained enough to spot possible charity shop conversions.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:40 pm

Your shed looks far better than I expected and the setting is beautiful. Your houses are great and will help fill out your village scene along with the other items you already have.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Big Jim » Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:31 pm

What a shed, I am deeply envious.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:05 am

Big Jim wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:31 pm What a shed, I am deeply envious.

The 14th commandment.

Thou shalt not covet another's shed.
Jim... are you making these up?
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by steamer68 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:12 am

Fantastic shed in such nice surroundings the cottage and £1.50 bargain are brilliant. :thumbleft:
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:32 am

Love your shed Julie :love10:, and those cottages are excellent, I keep asking Anne to look for bargains in charity shops, but no luck just yet... :thumbright:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by invicta280 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:02 pm

Lovely shed. now you will be able to run trains, enjoy your modelling AND escape the worst of the Welsh weather.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by artfull dodger » Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:43 pm

Love the progress and the little buildings Julie. Love the topic title as well. I was kind of thinking along the same name as my one live steamer is a Merlin Mayflower. I just haven't found a castle that can withstand being outdoors in the weather year round here in the states. My Mayflower is named Smaug after the fire breathing dragon in the Hobbit book. Mike the Aspie
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