well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles. The adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and the Works Apprentice, George.

[JustinDean]

Really like the variation of vegetation going on there Rob.  Wild without anything looking out of place. 
 

Jay

[Graham T]

43 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Really like the variation of vegetation going on there Rob.  Wild without anything looking out of place. 
 

Jay

 

Exactly my thoughts.  It's the variation that makes it so realistic.  Fine work!

[br2975]

On 02/04/2022 at 11:40, NHY 581 said:

 

Chateau Sheep is in a somewhat distressed state this morning. We are currently without windows as they are in the course of being replaced en masse. 

 

 

Putting a dent in the 'lump sum' Gunsmoke old son ?

[NHY 581]

4 hours ago, br2975 said:

 

Putting a dent in the 'lump sum' Gunsmoke old son ?

 

 

A smidge..........

[NHY 581]

A view over the backscene which wont be possible once the roof/lighting goes on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kevin Johnson]

Lovely foliage and greenery on this section of the layout.

[Gilbert]

This is all looking rather tidy Mr G

[NHY 581]

Thanks Chris, Kevin. 

 

There's still a lot to do. Trying to finish the green stuff this weekend and hopefully I can pop it under the layout lighting for the first time by Monday. 

 

Then we'll really see how it all looks.........

[MrWolf]

Looking really good Rob. It's definitely got that run down atmosphere now. Almost makes me wish the weedkiller trains weren't so frequent on the Great Western.

[JustinDean]

The combination of ash ballast and grass looks great. I notice you’ve still got those reeds to sort out though Rob! 
 

Jay

[NHY 581]

1 minute ago, JustinDean said:

The combination of ash ballast and grass looks great. I notice you’ve still got those reeds to sort out though Rob! 
 

Jay

 

 

Hi Jay, 

 

They've been ordered.........if they arrive in time they'll go on.  There will be some things which I simply cannot do in the next nine days  actually seven discounting what's left of today and the day of the show...

 

Take out of that two days in work plus Easter duties and it's not looking very  good at all.......oh and the show itself to keep an eye on. 

 

That reminds me, I need to rejig the floor plan

 

 

Rob. 

[JustinDean]

6 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Hi Jay, 

 

They've been ordered.........if they arrive in time they'll go on.  There will be some things which I simply cannot do in the next nine days  actually seven discounting what's left of today and the day of the show...

 

Take out of that two days in work plus Easter duties and it's not looking very  good at all.......oh and the show itself to keep an eye on. 

 

That reminds me, I need to rejig the floor plan

 

 

Rob. 

I’m kidding mate, the layout looks great regardless. You’ve got a lot going on over the next week by the sounds of it. Anything you can delegate? Happy to help you out if there’s anything I’m able to do. 
 

Jay

[NHY 581]

57 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

I’m kidding mate, the layout looks great regardless. You’ve got a lot going on over the next week by the sounds of it. Anything you can delegate? Happy to help you out if there’s anything I’m able to do. 
 

Jay

 

 

Don't worry, Jay. I know. That's kind of you  but what gets done, gets done. What doesn't etc etc.......

 

Anyhow, I'm rubbish at delegating..

 

You can always operate for a bit at the show..........

Edited April 15, 2022 by NHY 581

[St Enodoc]

6 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

A view over the backscene which wont be possible once the roof/lighting goes on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ground throws/point levers have blended in well.

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

The ground throws/point levers have blended in well.

 

Morning John, et al.

 

Yes. They could stick out like a dogs whatsists but the grass hides them to a certain extent. When I painted the track, they were done at the same time. The red oxide finish also helps and in thd future, they might well get some weathering but for now they'll do. 

 

Today, the scenic treatment continues........

 

 

Rob. 

[NHY 581]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backscene on..

 

 

 

 

[JustinDean]

12 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backscene on..

 

 

 

 

What did you use for the backscene Rob?

Im a fan of the overcast day vibes. 
 

Jay

Edited April 16, 2022 by JustinDean

[NHY 581]

Hi Jay, 

 

It's lilac mounting board, card stuff......

 

R

[NHY 581]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gilbert]

I thought we ought to get this thread back on topic...ewe looking at me?

[figworthy]

4 hours ago, Gilbert said:

I thought we ought to get this thread back on topic

 

In which case :

 

 

Moments earlier, it was trying to eat the wire on the gate.

 

Adrian

[NHY 581]

Well  that's been a fairly productive day. 

 

Layout wired. 

 

NCE gubbins installed. 

 

Fiddle yard bodged into place........

 

Track cleaned.....and cleaned....and cleaned....

 

Test run. More track cleaning..

 

More test running. Not too bad now but still room for improvement. But much better than when I started. 

 

Hoovered up errant static grass......several times. 

 

Tomorrow may well see the lighting added for the first time  to see what the layout will actually look like on Sunday. 

 

And dare I say it but that is just about it for now. 

 

I can turn my attention to some stock, namely the weathering of a couple of locos. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[Winslow Boy]

No rest for the wicked Rob. That's what they say. Positive thoughts being sent an fingers crossed.

[Graham T]

That certainly was a productive day.  I know what you mean about the static grass; it's similar to how sand keeps showing up everywhere weeks after a visit to the beach...

[St Enodoc]

4 hours ago, figworthy said:

 

In which case :

 

 

Moments earlier, it was trying to eat the wire on the gate.

 

Adrian

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