7mm Layouts and Dioramas by Stephen Fay, including Pontycwm, Newton Mills and St Stephens Bank

[Compton castle]

I have a commission to do a diorama of Box tunnel, here’s the lineside buildings for it from the superb Intentio range ( they are also cutting the tunnel mouth it’s self )

 

[Pencarrow]

Slate roof on and ridge tiles. I’ll sort out the wonky tiles once the guttering is on. View attachment 165312View attachment 165313View attachment 165314

Something I do now to reinforce the first row of roof tiles is to run thin superglue along the underside. This soaks into the card and, when set, makes the tiles more resilient. Best done before painting.

 

[Compton castle]

Something I do now to reinforce the first row of roof tiles is to run thin superglue along the underside. This soaks into the card and, when set, makes the tiles more resilient. Best done before painting.

I just had a similar thought, I may add a thin strip of plasticard along the entire length, of course taking the roof on and off isn’t helping keep things straight but once the guttering is on it should sort it out.

 

[BrushType4]

I just had a similar thought, I may add a thin strip of plasticard along the entire length, of course taking the roof on and off isn’t helping keep things straight but once the guttering is on it should sort it out.

There is supplied with the slates a strip that should be laid first. That strengthens the slates, starts them off correctly and fills the gap. I’ll show you an example when I can find a picture.

 

[Compton castle]

There is supplied with the slates a strip that should be laid first. That strengthens the slates, starts them off correctly and fills the gap. I’ll show you an example when I can find a picture.

Ah yes I have that, I’ve overlaid the tiles so the ends are prototypically hanging over into the ModelU guttering, it’s because I’m handling it so much they’ve gone wonky as I need the roof removable to get the interior in. A thin strip of plasticard will do the job

 

[Compton castle]

Marches road shed resurrection, 6’ x 2’ A lot like Aberpandy but with an industrial back drop.

 

[Compton castle]

St Stephen’s bank out in the sun, One side of Westbourne bridge now has fascia and a coat of black.

 

[Compton castle]

Day one on Creechly sand and ballast, Also Tree day delivery from MBR, superb trees, these are supposed to be for St Stephen’s but may get planted on Creechly.

 

[john lewsey]

All Looking great Steve

 

[Compton castle]

Day two completed on Creechly

 

[pricei]

I love the siding that's overgrown with grass. Excellent work.
Ian

 

[Compton castle]

Telegraph poles in today and wired up, just one more run to do once the goods shed is in place.

 

[Al Tait]

Wish I had you patience & skill!

 

[Compton castle]

Thanks to the good folks at Sankey Scenics Creechly now has station signs

 

[Purple-haze]

Gurt lush Steve!!!

regards Rog

 

[Compton castle]

Gurt lush Steve!!!

regards Rog

I’ll have it over on the 21st July for Chris to photograph

 

[Tim Hale]

Did you buy direct from MBR and Lars Hof?

Tim

 

[Compton castle]

I use https://www.modelscenerysupplies.co.uk/lars-op-t-hof-scenery-uk and for MBR I purchase direct, if you use the bank transfer option you get a 10% discount

 

[Compton castle]

Fascia on Westbourne Bridge and painted up and a little cross London goods heads for the transfer yard

 

[Compton castle]

The signalman’s veg patch is looking well stocked.