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Guv'nor
Having faced the fact that whilst perfect for 7mm, Ashburton wouldnt work for me in 1/32 (there are various reasons, but mainly the level of detail needed in the buildings) I have been casting round for a suitable alternative.
A chance conversation and a commission for a cutting a 1:35 engine shed led me to look at Wallingford. I have always liked the GWR Thames valley branches (probably because it is the area I grew up in) and Wallingford does lend itself to a moving diorama approach, which is really the direction I am going, better still I can get the main elements in an area 8'x3'6" with a later pre planned extension of a further 8'.
So having done most of the CAD for the shed my thoughts turned to a mock up in foamboard, I lasered the shed fullsize (1/32) and then the brain wave came to do it half size 1/64....... that way I can get a 4x2 sheet of kingspan and plan it all on that.
Tonights work has seen a quick outline of the three main structures in Autocad lasered onto some foam board
![IMG_4248.JPG IMG_4248.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7543-10cb50aadd6235a978f93750428cb642.jpg)
This was quickly released with a sharp scalpel ( foamboard doesnt laser well as the core tends to meld but it is possible to just cut the top layer making it very easy to finish with a scalpel)
![IMG_4250.JPG IMG_4250.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7545-a13db62f7bd302d594ea055a94a59204.jpg)
and 20 minutes later, glue drying and waiting for roof fitting tomorrow.
![IMG_4251.JPG IMG_4251.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7546-469d3abf9f65e327e3227f147f51ea6a.jpg)
Finally a shot of mini me
![IMG_4252.JPG IMG_4252.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7547-167436af2daf8784e4daba098527a73e.jpg)
A chance conversation and a commission for a cutting a 1:35 engine shed led me to look at Wallingford. I have always liked the GWR Thames valley branches (probably because it is the area I grew up in) and Wallingford does lend itself to a moving diorama approach, which is really the direction I am going, better still I can get the main elements in an area 8'x3'6" with a later pre planned extension of a further 8'.
So having done most of the CAD for the shed my thoughts turned to a mock up in foamboard, I lasered the shed fullsize (1/32) and then the brain wave came to do it half size 1/64....... that way I can get a 4x2 sheet of kingspan and plan it all on that.
Tonights work has seen a quick outline of the three main structures in Autocad lasered onto some foam board
![IMG_4248.JPG IMG_4248.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7543-10cb50aadd6235a978f93750428cb642.jpg)
This was quickly released with a sharp scalpel ( foamboard doesnt laser well as the core tends to meld but it is possible to just cut the top layer making it very easy to finish with a scalpel)
![IMG_4250.JPG IMG_4250.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7545-a13db62f7bd302d594ea055a94a59204.jpg)
and 20 minutes later, glue drying and waiting for roof fitting tomorrow.
![IMG_4251.JPG IMG_4251.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7546-469d3abf9f65e327e3227f147f51ea6a.jpg)
Finally a shot of mini me
![IMG_4252.JPG IMG_4252.JPG](https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/data/attachments/7/7547-167436af2daf8784e4daba098527a73e.jpg)