4mm & 7mm Llanfair ....

[LarryG]

Mid-Winter Update : I have always been wedded to a platform-mounted signalbox and so having eventually settled on the tiny 'Llansantfraid' box, the platform end was lengthened this morning to take the steps. Obviously, a right handed box like Llanfyllin would have been preferred.



Track has been lying around loose for several months just to remind me of the layout, but I hope to glue something down before long. Marks on the baseboard show the previous position of tracks. The whole set-up has been much reduced since disposing of all the corridor coaches.

 

[LarryG]

Larry, it sounds like the O gauge itch is still irritating "a little" ,

Hi Muddy, It has occupied my mind since 2018. 0 gauge looks so realistic and I also prefer 7mm laser cut buildings. Having to reach beyond the confines of my shed to build a return loop in the garden is a bummer. And carriages...........Well, I just don't enjoy building other peoples kits.

 

[LarryG]

Not far off completing the construction of a goods shed ~ again. Probably my 7th or 8th just to keep my hand in at the workbench. All were built differently, this one has the bargeboards fitted for a change. The inner platform clips out so it can be detailed...

 

[LarryG]

What's up Doc? I removed the roof from the office, lowered the angle of the wall tops and then extended the side walls and roof. This was done because I wished to fit two large shed doors which would have covered the side window in the open position. It's all good fun....

 

[LarryG]

Now that I have recovered from a minor bout of 7mm-itis, an identical 4mm version is on the go with extended office and lower pitched roof. The larger shed won't be painted now, so if anyone is looking for a 7mm goods shed, there's one here. At least the laborious task of gluing on roof slates is done and it will also have shed doors by the time it is advertised for sale on here....

 

[LarryG]

Making the little things, like the 4mm goods shed doors. WillsSSMP220 Tongue & Groove plastic mouldings plus various thicknesses of styrene sheet...

 

[LarryG]

Latest incarnation of the LaserCut goods in 4mm. Awaiting weathering....


The whole building was sprayed with Halfords Matt Lacquer, but becasue the darker bricks dried glossy, I had to pick everyone out with Humbrol Matt enamel. The sliding door runner in particular needs weathering...

 

[michael mott]

A corner lot, looks nice, as does the weather, it was -27c when I got up this morning, and it is still white outside. Thankfully the garage and workshop are heated.
Michael

 

[LarryG]

This is the old station building, which is currently being replaced....


The new building will be full width, as designed...

 

[timbowales]

Larry, what is the origin of the station building kit?
Tim T

 

[LarryG]

Larry, what is the origin of the station building kit?
Tim T

From 'Laser Cut'. It's based on a restored GER station building.

OO GAUGE GER STATION FINE SCALE

www.lasercutrailwaymodels.co.uk

 

[timbowales]

Larry, thanks for the link. Interesting stuff albeit east anglian in flavour
Tim T

 

[LarryG]

Basic assembly of the waiting room and toilets is completed now...

The decoration around the Ladies toilet door is missing from the kit...

The Booking Office that goes between these two buildings will follow next. I haven't worked out which alterations to make yet....

 

[Martin Shaw]

Larry
Can I ask which glue you use to stick laser cut parts together?
Thanks
Martin

 

[LarryG]

Larry
Can I ask which glue you use to stick laser cut parts together?
Thanks
Martin

Tubes of UHU Wood glue, available from hardware stores etc. I presume it is a fast drying PVA. It shrinks on drying to a transparent finish.

 

[Martin Shaw]

Thanks Larry, I had been told to use a "Fast Grab PVA", but I couldn't really find anything that fitted. UHU sounds familiar enough.
Martin

 

[simond]

Martin,

I have used the exterior grade evostik pva (blue bottle) for all my laser cut buildings

Hth
Simon

 

[LarryG]

In order to gain access to the interior to fit glazing etc, only part of the floor is fitted, basically to prevent the walls from bowing...



Alterations during construction included shortening the length of the end waiting room and bricking-in the roadside entrance. The back of the building will be private with a small courtyard and a lean-to kitchen on the station masters house. Further work cannot proceed until the kitchen arrives....

 

[LarryG]

A laser cut hut kit arrived from Intentio, so the firs move was to extend one side so it will support a sloping roof...



The other end was made from scrap MDF...


The kitchen extention in place with a new roof and guttering...

 

[LarryG]

It is surprising how much time can be spent on little details...