Progress tree.
Complete paving.
Add rust to window frames.
Build water pipe enclosure.
Fix engine shed roof down.
PS: Paint the back of the layout.
Geoff has been making a tree using stranded electrical wire and now applied a coat of PVA, followed by a mix of grout, then a dry dusting of grout, to simulate the bark. It's coming along well.
The step up to the loading dock didn't look quite right now it was 2mm lower with the slabs in place. A ramp might be the answer, offering a way of trolleying goods down to paving/road level. To be discussed.
Geoff moved on to applying rust to the windows on the factory buildings.
As discussed last week, Stephen made a small timber cabinet (plasticard) for the water feed to the engine water tank. (The pipe is coming underground to the cabinet, through an isolation valve, then over the rocky ground to the tank. However, while reviewing the temporary installation, the steep slope of the roof and the fact it falls towards the front (and over the door) were noticed - what was he thinking? It will be modified with a shallower roof, falling to the rear.
The engine shed roof was finally glued down. We had delayed this as we hadn't tested the lighting 'insitu' and might need full access if there was a fault that needed rectifying. Anyway, the roof is fixed now, so we'll sort any problems out, if and when we find any! (There's a set of doors around, somewhere...)
A long discussion took place about the trestles for the extended 6 board layout, and it was decided to sort them out first thing next week. We need to ensure we know where each needs to go (the two new boards go between the existing boards. We also need to see how the two new (single frame) legs can be attached/secured and how the lighting/fascia poles are to be supported. It was then noted that the new boards hadn't been painted. Geoff found the original tin of grey undercoat, so we painted the boards!
