Not much to report this week, preparation continues on Model World, and the display.Still trying to figure out switches for lights on 53 from old photos, and the interior area of the cabs.We need photos and plans!

You might question a model appearing on the blog, but Mr. John Howe of Kingsway Models, a fine purveyor of card kits has designed this simple yet realistic 4mm to the foot 53.Today I received two made examples in the post, and though the pictures are not the best, I am knocked out.You can pre-order yours, I will be getting a CD to the printers soon! Can't give a price just yet though. The 53 booklet is emerging, so a lot will be new at Model World!

Good day, today, Brian Cooper gave the society a very robust tool box, and when i got out to 53, Ian and Malcolm were on site! Ian and his wife connected more lights, see pics, whilst Malcolm had been rubbing down the cab wood work and assessing what needs re-placing.
I carried on with 225, the roof is now finished, and more painting has taken place, though I am not sure about Purple and Royal Blue! Also used a lot of wood hardener on both cab ends of 53, some rotten wood there, but this is not unexpected. Almost went through floor at the covered cab end, this is a damp area.Also did second coat on black metal work.

Preparations are under way for Model world, still waiting for the ownership papers, and 53 is getting a little more paint as per last month's picture.I hope to be out there next weekend,we have plenty of paint and sandpaper, so we can continue the first stage of protecting what is there and making 53 look less like a shed.225 will also be painted more, and a gloss coat can be applied to the upper body shortly.Still need one or two more Model world volunteers...

Got a £10 cheque today form one of our pensioner members, a very kind gesture.If any non members wish to receive the newsletter, please contact me, it is free.More paint and materials have been purchased for the two trams.

Out at 53 today, Ian has done more to the lights and added the shade to the top light. Cannot put into place, due to rotten wood on top deck, oh dear! Ian has also done some painting , so today I painted a bit more on 225, then on 53 inside the cab, sprayed clear varnish on both cab ends, painted all floor metal work black, and did a little painting on the outside. Please note a lot of this wood will need replacing, but I felt it was still worth painting a bit of primer on her!

What a great start to the year, my dear old dad had given 53 a £40 donation, bless him! Will be out at 53 next Tuesday I hope, you are welcome to join me!