Cut the perspex for the new pond.
Add electrostatic grass, foliage and the road surface on the Edwards boards extensions.
Extend the pipework to the factory building.
Geoff made an extended template for the new pond using the existing perspex sheet and some card. Masking tape was laid around three edges and the template used to mark the cut-line. Jigsaw blades were tested, a lovely smooth cutter was chosen and the perspex cut to shape.
Geoff then finely polished the perspex surface to take the shine off, then applied paint to the underside to represent the greenery around the edge, quarry sludge at the tipping area and an overall murky grey.
Road extension topping: Stephen practiced laying chinchilla dust on a sample panel. When happy, he applied diluted matt Mod Podge glue, let it dry, applied another layer of the glue and sprinkled the dust over.
Geoff and Stephen laid electrostatic grass on both Edwards boards together with more foliage clumps. The water supply pipes needed to be extended, but the route caused some problems. Two pieces of 5 & 3.2mm brass rod were cut to length and some of the 3D printed flanges located. We anticipated concrete blocks and straps, but the ground rises towards the front edge and the pipes didn't look right running up a slope. Cranks were considered and dropped. Geoff then located some of the 3D printed rainwater downpipes which looked good. Eventually, it was decided to cut a trench in the ground to keep the pipes horizontal and then disappear into the ground.