Geoff had 3D printed the plugs to fill the old switch holes in the control panel and they were painted white. When dry, they were popped into place. Saw cuts were made in the switch to extend the indicator lines and the slots painted white. We'll decide if any cosmetic mods to the panel/diagram are worthwhile in due course.
The main business of the day was to review the board joint running through the crossover. Initial thoughts were to paint the slot sides green to camouflage the gap, but Geoff suggested the idea of highlighting the edge of the timber walkway with white warning stripes, to take the eye away from the gaps. It was worth a try and so Stephen applied a pale grey line to the timber walkway ends. We were so pleased with the white lines that they were also were added to the rest of the timber crossovers.
Meanwhile, Geoff worked on adding mixed foliage further along the joint, and then some gravel material to extend the walkway to the point lever area (to justify the walkway existence!).
The quality was very good and with 8 channels, there were lots of things to play with. However, it was too big, but as it ran so well, thoughts turned to a 'conversion'. Without the forklift and the cab something must be possible - maybe a delivery van? Altering the wheels/tyres looks like the hardest task.
