4mm Polsarrett: BR(S) N Cornwall Clay, The Final Countdown

[GrahameH]

I also meant to add a while back that I definitely think the inadvertent removal of the roof and the "scar" it left is a real bonus and certainly adds to its charm.

 

[Pencarrow]

And in other news, I may have got the first exhibition invitation for Polsarrett yesterday. Got to send off some details and get the confirmation but I now definitely need to get it 100% for Feb 2023.

 

[GrahameH]

I was more thinking along the lines of the Panniers protecting the backscene.

They're tough little b*ggers don't underestimate the power of a Pannier !

 

[Pencarrow]

I also meant to add a while back that I definitely think the inadvertent removal of the roof and the "scar" it left is a real bonus and certainly adds to its charm.

You've got me on that one Gbloke... Which roof are we talking about old fruit?

 

[GrahameH]

You've got me on that one Gbloke... Which roof are we talking about old fruit?

The gable end of the clay dries ( or am I making it up ? That's the problem with having soooo many Birthdays ! )

And congrats for the invitation......so get on with it !

 

[Allen M]

They're tough little b*ggers don't underestimate the power of a Pannier !

I know what you mean. I once dropped my BMW motorbike on it's side and the Pannier stopped any damage to the more delicate parts.

Regards
Allen

 

[Pencarrow]

Anyone spot the schoolboy error?

 

[Pencarrow]

Well that took much longer than I thought!



Definitely worthwhile for the lack of sharp corners in the backscene IMO.

 

[Pencarrow]

The gable end of the clay dries ( or am I making it up ? That's the problem with having soooo many Birthdays ! )

And congrats for the invitation......so get on with it !

Well, it wasn't so much inadvertent...unless 30mins cutting and chopping with a multi-tool can be called inadvertent?

 

[Pencarrow]

Well, I had a look at the backscene this morning and now the glue has thoroughly dried I can confirm that the corners are very solid and drum tight. No flex at all. Sorted.

It's taking time for me to step away from my usual heavy engineered solutions to subtler, lighter solutions but progress is being made. Lightweight filler instead of plaster, card and foamboard instead of ply. Will be interesting to see if I can still shift the layout on my own!

 

[GrahameH]

Well, I had a look at the backscene this morning and now the glue has thoroughly dried I can confirm that the corners are very solid and drum tight. No flex at all. Sorted.

Good news indeed !

 

[GrahameH]

Will be interesting to see if I can still shift the layout on my own!

Don't worry you've got those burly Panniers to help.

 

[gwrrob]

Saw this rather nice looking layout was down for the Gaydon show and thought of you chum.

 

[Pencarrow]

Saw this rather nice looking layout was down for the Gaydon show and thought of you chum.View attachment 150039

That's nice, what's it called? Not seen it before.

 

[Pencarrow]

That's nice, what's it called? Not seen it before.

Amazing, Google Lens identified it as Corwenna model railway! Looks like I'll see it at Stafford next year 2022.

I note Rob that you picked the photo with the Pannier, not the others that had a BWT in. Shocked!

 

[gwrrob]

Amazing, Google Lens identified it as Corwenna model railway! Looks like I'll see it at Stafford next year 2022.

I note Rob that you picked the photo with the Pannier, not the others that had a BWT in. Shocked!

Old habits die hard.

 

[Pencarrow]

Some LSWR afternoon delight:



The M7 is a bit of a Rule 1 in these parts, and the Adams Radials had all gone East in this period, but everything else is good.

 

[Heather Kay]

A show of strength to keep those naughty green things at bay for a bit.

 

[GrahameH]

A show of strength to keep those naughty green things at bay for a bit.

Hopefully not for tooo long !

 

[Pencarrow]

A show of strength to keep those naughty green things at bay for a bit.

It's all getting a bit tense again...