However, further to the above, I have a need to finish off Ewe which still has a few things left undone. In addition, both Bleat Wharf and Sheep Dip have a few exhibition appearances ahead of them and both need a bit of tweaking before I’m happy to put them in front of the paying public.
The exhibitions this year are as follows..........
Sheep Dip-Exeter. Matford centre. 25/26th June 2022.
Bleat Wharf- Penarth. St Cyres school 2/3rd July 2022.
Bleat Wharf-Exmoor. Minehead 6th August 2022.
Sheep Dip-Cardiff Show. Ice arena Wales 20/21st August 2022.
Bleat Wharf-Taunton Railex. 22/23rd October 2022.
Hopefully over the next couple of months I can sort out both. The additional tweaking mainly revolves around the buildings and arises from the simple fact that since I originally painted and weathered them, the way I finish buildings has changed slightly. I want to therefore bring them into line with more recent efforts.
Both layouts could also do with a slight refresh on the scenics as well. Then it’s just stock. Bleat is primarily a S&DJR layout but I would like to operate it in it’s alternative Ex-SR mode now and again. This will use “a selection of ex-Southern small tank engines”. Probably B4s, Ps and the odd (?) Terrier for variety. So one of each will be weathered as per. I also have to pluck up the courage to “distress” my lovely ex-Midland 1P, 58072. Very much a S&D signature engine. This will accompany the existing 3F and 4F.
So plenty to be going on with.
Rob.