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Cheslyn - Fascia and Lighting


PaternosterRow

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The fascia and lighting units and have now been installed - nearly there! I use a glue gun to speed things along and have found it an invaluable tool when it comes to baseboard construction. If you're going to use one though, spend a few quid on a good one as I learnt the hard way with a cheap Aldi type first. I bought a Stanley gun and it really heats the glue up - the hotter the better - you have to watch your fingers mind!

 

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I picked up a couple of display tube lights in a sale, but think I need another tube to brighten it up a little more. These pics were taken with just the display lights on in a darkened room. The yellowness may disappear if there's a bit of daylight hitting the front so I'll try again on a bright day.

 

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There's the fiddle yard, some more electrical work, scenics and a loading bay to construct yet. The list gets longer!

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  • RMweb Gold

Nice work Mike - nothing like seeing a well framed view.

 

Are you going to paint the fascia...if so, which colour?

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  • RMweb Premium

Hi Pete,

 

Thanks - yes, I was surprised how adding a frame can lift the whole thing. I can see why they put them around pictures now.

 

Thought a dark brown or black maybe? What do you suggest?

 

All is not lost in the garden by the way - lifted my Charlotte Potatoes and was quite pleased with the result. This self-sufficiency lark isn't so bad after all! Mind you, I'm glad to be back at the modeling all the same.

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  • RMweb Gold

I used to use black but now prefer dark grey which I think looks very smart (have a check on Kyle/CJM to see what you think) but thats just my opinion.

 

As for the spuds, I'll book a flight and drop by if I may for supper :D

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You could try daylight corrected fluorescent tubes to correct the yellow look. They can be bought from any good electrical factors.

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