Wednesday, October 10, 2007

With lashings of glue...

With the hardcore workers on the case it looks like cobble and gouge are the order of the day. Although we do take some time to test some new solvents.

Work progresses at fyfes and the loading bay platform is reduced in size to allow things to pass. After some discussion over where the blame should be placed it is agreed that the building and it's platform was square after all and the track is wonky!

On the cobbling Slaters plasticard 0401 random stonework sheets are joined using one of the previously tested and Mullard approved solvents. A paper template was then created and used to cut the plasticard. Its time for a Top Tip; Did you know that railway tracks are parallel.. This important fact means that both of the cut edges will fit the rails, even better if you lower your template by 14mm you can even easily cut a bit for the between the tracks as well!

Finally another Top Tip; when sticking down plasticard you can never use too much glue. Best use lashings of your finest PVA.

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