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  1. Mar 23, 2018 #1
    Steve Fay

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    I bought a piece of 9mm ply today measuring 6’ X 2’. This will form the centre point of my new exhibition layout the Riviera line.
    I haven’t included Mermaid Cove on my Work shop bench thread as from the first day I started it I’ve had interest from some one who wants to purchase it. If the sale falls through it will form part of this layout.
    There will be a 4’ board either side of this one and a 6’ board on the ends measuring 26’ scenically. Each will be an individual entity in its self but will flow in to each other. I will do it this way as if in the future I sell one board I can always replace it.
    I need to finish Mermaid Cove first then move on to this project.
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    York Paul

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    I think the way the proposed modular segments will work is technically impressive Steve, in effect this layout could become any length you wanted and suit a variety of display spaces.

    York Paul
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2018 #3
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    Is that scrap aluminium used for the land forms?

    Cheers
    Tony
     
  4. Mar 24, 2018 #4
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    looking forward to seeing this follow through.

    I like to see the concept as its laid out there Steve. :thumbs:
     
  5. Mar 24, 2018 #5
    Steve Fay

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    No it’s card, I will use polystyrene cut and carved as the basis for the sand stone rocks
     
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    Steve Fay

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    I’ve commisioned a suitably wind swept tree and another will follow
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    I’m also going to use this twin aspect GWR colour light signal on the centre board. This was built for Ranelagh Bridge but as you can see it lives right at the front of the layout and is in a pretty precarious position. I have to admit at knocking it over a few times. In reality it controls the next line in the foreground that I did intend on adding in place but I’m at my maximum reach so I’ll make better use of it in the Riviera line!
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    Ply top Boards for boards 2 & 4, these are the 4’ boards or will Be once cut.
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  7. Mar 26, 2018 #7
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    649AFFD5-339A-48B0-ADDE-81B5FDC4FDC0.jpeg Board 1 drawn out
     
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    Steve Fay

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    The Banner Repeater Signal under construction with Jon Fitness, this will be on Board 3.
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    A835B0C8-6991-4E0E-AF3C-DE0F74A9CB97.jpeg BF41A656-9929-4636-8847-8D8FA7E2DC57.jpeg The Banner Repeater Signal ready for paint,
    For more on Jon’s work check out his web site www.boltonsbits.com
     
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    AD4118B6-5A55-4AB9-92A5-3E2A7C86D329.jpeg Not as sunny today
     
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    York Paul

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    WOW Steve that's fantastic, thanks for posing Lightning against the Dawlish backdrop :tophat::tophat::tophat:http://www.click I knew it would look superb. That is one heck of a lovely looking engine...:scratchchin: ... ah I'd best not dream too much I'm focused on the Standard 4 build.:avatar:
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2018 #12
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    9E7D90F1-E5B5-45BC-9803-8F748846318F.jpeg FAD9D616-DF49-42AB-AC59-D0990DE5168D.jpeg 217F7334-9F67-457E-BCF6-CC10450FF0F2.jpeg Jon has the Banner Repeater Signal in paint, just the obligatory rust to follow we are by the sea don’t you know!!
     
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    Looks great Steve, he doesn't hang about do'es he!!

    Pete.
     
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    York Paul

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    In a word Steve it's Impressive... the banner is brilliant.:thumbs:
     
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    13C67C3C-22E4-4941-9687-CB6067A29744.jpeg 488518FE-6364-4555-9F77-7CCC32A208FD.jpeg Another suitably wind swept tree for the centre board under way with Mike Whatton.
    This time I fancied a Scots pine.
     
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    Must be very windy there, a really good build though! :thumbup:
     
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    5AA20EE6-FFCE-409B-BF7B-5E038890D988.jpeg A1000C75-DD71-424C-A884-82562DFEE34E.jpeg Jon has been hard at work and the next Signal for the Riviera line is ready bar a little dirt.
     
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    Toto

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    Congratulations on POTW Steve. A terrific scene.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    Congrats on POTW the diorama is superb, and the signals ain't bad either :avatar:

    Paul
     
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    Steve Fay

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    All credit to Mike Whatton who made the tree, that’s his diorama that he uses to photograph his finished trees on.
    I’ve made a list of the timber I need so hopefully construction of the first official section of the Riviera line will begin shortly this section will include both the trees pictured above.
     
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