Monthly Archives: June 2015

Cliffhanger

Posted on 28/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

For the convenience of the hard working prospectors management have provided a “long drop” toilet at the mine, and when I say long drop I mean LONG drop. Buttock clenchingly long, so please don’t try holding your breath until you hear the … Continue reading →

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A wee boosh

Posted on 25/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

Many years ago I heard a joke by Billy Connolly about a walker who fell off a cliff and managed to grab hold of a small bush sticking out from the rock face… But that’s got nowt to do with this blog … Continue reading →

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Wet and dry

Posted on 24/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

But not in that order. The rock faces on the Jones River module are now looking just about as I wanted them to, weathered limestone, after repeated painting. First the filler was applied with brown poster paint mixed into it, … Continue reading →

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Forneycating

Posted on 22/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

I obtained this locomotive some years ago direct from the USA, it arrived with damaged valve gear and Bachmann refused to supply a spare part because of the Transatlantic purchase. Anyway, after some discussion on the internet a UK based … Continue reading →

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On your marks…

Posted on 20/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

Though the scenery on Jones River is not yet completed the FCPyF is now in a condition fit to be operated and I have loaded the staging yards ready for the first session. The traverser now forms what is in theory … Continue reading →

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Going underground

Posted on 17/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

Some people might say my life is in a rut But I’m quite happy with what I’ve got… Good lyrics from The Jam, but nothing to do with this blog entry! My original intention was to use the Unit Models … Continue reading →

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Bodging at its finest

Posted on 14/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

Readers of the Model Trains International forum have long been aware of Jordan Foster’s School of Comedy Soldering, an art that I aspire to myself (inset 1). To further the skills of fellow model railway hobbyists I am proud to announce the … Continue reading →

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Plastered

Posted on 13/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

How to get plastered on a Friday night, without touching a drop of alcohol! The rock face of the river gorge and around the tunnel are looking better after a bit of work on the module last night. I’ll let … Continue reading →

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Beyond hope

Posted on 12/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

‘Tis true, I am incorrigible. No sooner had I set out a suitable arrangement for a mine scene on the removable section of tunnel top on Jones River (outlined in red) than I thought “Oh, that would make a good … Continue reading →

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The gorge

Posted on 11/06/2015 by Bob Hughes

With the end profile boards added the new Jones River module is starting to appear in 3D as I’d imagined it since the outset. The river follows an incised meandering course along the gorge with the far end being disguised by … Continue reading →

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