A big missing detail on the NG7 layout, at least in my eyes, was a way of operating the point in the scenic section. What I wanted, was a nice casting for a hand lever, but couldn't find anything suitable in this scale.
Asking at Northumbrian Painting Services at the 7mm NG show a few weeks ago, they said they had a mould for something suitable, so I said if they cast it, I'd buy one the next time I saw them at a show.
Well, a few weeks ago, a box arrived. It contained some TT:120 figure, a 7mm bench, and my point lever. Not just a casting, but a laser-cut base to go with it. Oh, and four Empire Bisuits!
Happy days. As I chomped on delicious baked goods, I gave the lever a quick coat of paint, on the Thursday eveningbefore the show no less, and popped it in the box with the rolling stock.
On the Friday, while rocking the hi-viz look (a requirement for shows in exhibition centres during setup) I scraped away some of the car park, so the lever and base could be stuck down with PVA. I had to work neatly, as the materials to patch things up were a couple of hours away, back up the M1!
After all this, you'd expect a finished photo, but sadly, I forgot to take one. Trust me though, it looks great. And yes, I did finish the buscuits!
2 comments:
Nice, though on such a small layout I would mention the Severn Models operating point lever. I have several of the 4mm versions to assemble. i'm just glad they don't do a 2mm version...
I like the look of the Severn Models kit, but Andy has never sent me Emprire buscuits with anything. I am easily bought...
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