Generator room extension
Gas holder
Laurence was doing his bit for the advancement of medical science again, so just the two bods.
The gable brickwork panel was thought to be a bit big and needed something to break it up. Enter a tin of old Grandt Line plastic windows, from which a circular frame was chosen. The hole was chain-drilled and then opened up with a milling tool (very satisfying job). The desired effect was achieved.
There have been misgivings about the extension, but it is starting to look more 'at home' now. Add some gutters and downpipes, a bit of paint and grime, and it'll probably be OK.
Geoff returned to the gas holder area. The steel frame was mounted on an odd shaped base, which we assume represented concrete. After much discussion, it was decided to remove the ring firstly in part, but then completely, leaving just the nicely modelled steel base plates. To protect the edge of the hole into which the gas holder dropped, a new steel plate ring/upstand was devised. To mount this, a sheet of 2mm plastic was cut and shaped to the general floor area and a suitable hole cut for the ring.
Lastly, laminated plastic bases were made and glued in place under each stanchion base. The effect was one of greater practicalness and finesse (It looked better). The original bolts will be cut down to just heads and refitted. 'Gravel' will be laid throughout the area and up to the new bases and upstand ring, which will receive some small, riveted plate details.
Finally, we discussed the method of coke delivery, storage and distribution, together with the corresponding ash removal process. To create a believable scenario, these all require much more thought than given before. Full wagons can be temporarily stored on the adjacent road (to the workshop) and the contents shovelled into small staithes or tubs by the main opening. Likewise, ash from the gasifier and scrubber will need to be removed. Part of the track may need to be filled, to allow carts in and out. All interesting stuff!
