Friday Update: Seventeen Seven Twenty-six…

Funny old week here, it seems much longer than it has been despite it being shorter! I was travelling back from Bath and last weekends wonderful holiday on Monday, and since have been finishing off a number of commissions. I suppose the throughput has made it feel busier than normal - grab a drink and a biscuit and let’s take a look…00-12, my idea to use the new Hornby TT train set chassis under a 4mm body, has been around for several months. I’m still not quite there with release, the Manning Wardle (right above) needs some adjustment as I won’t easily ne able to supply some of the 3rd party parts so will draw up my own versions - and quite possibly replace the cab for production. Whilst this has been occupying my thoughts I’ve churned out a Townsend Hook from the EDM Models print - this turned into a bit of a chore, to adjust the resin to fit. Lots of breakage and repair but now, looking at her with etched plates, the work seems strangely worth it.Elsewhere on the bench the NGG16…