Wednesday 19th January 2022

Worklist:

Continue rock face installation.

Review 3D printed cottage windows.

Review engine shed.

Start to cover foam areas with 'papier mache'.

The first job was to confirm that the lower level rockfaces had glued successfully. Extra filler was then applied all around the panels to blend them together and with the surrounding areas. Obvious repeated features in the panels were carved to disguise them. The thinner rock strips were then shaped and glued into place.

Geoff had 3D printed a few prototype sash windows for the cottages which looked fabulous. They comprised front and rear halves, with a thin cill on the outer unit. Modifications were discussed, which will be incorporated in due course. A door and upper floor casement window will also be produced.

Stephen had developed the engine shed further although it was still in two 'L' shaped halves to allow painting and for interior details to be added more easily. Geoff described the sort of items that would be found in the 'running' shed i.e. no major works, and the type lighting likely to be used (so lights could be installed).

Finally, Geoff was keen to get a layer of 'papier mache' over the foam, so a tray of diluted PVA glue was prepared and we all took turns to layer strips of newspaper over the surfaces. These can still be modified and carved if required, but it does allow the scene to be visualised better. The stone retaining wall panel was also glued in place, with the help of some metal blocks.