I think we should get together an' get 'im a new set o' paints! I'd hate to think 'e'll stop buildin' 'cos 'e's run out!
What a terrific set of posts. They are making this build great fun to put together. Thank you gents.
A couple of replies, if I may...
Mark. Don't you be slagging off Barratt's. As a joiner in the early '70's, through the '80's, I worked on most of their first sites, in and around the Chester area. Everything on a price, ( I never knew a steady wage) I made enough dosh working for them to buy my second house outright. And their houses are still standing!
Tony. Your wish is my command. The little brats didn't have any chalk, so they've nicked some of dad's whitewash!
Ahl seh thee!
'Fiery' Fred Truman
I've finished the model as far as is required for this stage, now it's finally time for some destruction.
It was surprisingly difficult to start. Purely because I didn't want to! Once I'd plucked up courage to get out my 'Finger bomb', plunge it into the model and realise there was no turning back, I am enjoying the process.
Obviously, I will be altering and moving stuff around, but the main destruction is done.
So after a very rough digit extractum, here is the initial stage of the damage.
Just noticed. I've caught a chimblee stack with me mit!
Also, I think it would benefit from some roof spars at the back of the model and a couple replaced at this near side. Early days just yet though. Plenty of silly, glaring alterations to do and I have solid lumps of brickwork and slates that need 'individualizing'....But it's a start.
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There you go, Mucker!
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Cheers all and thanks for your continued support.
Ron
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