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Woodie - sorry, forgot to mention the sheds etc. I sure would appreciate a look at the kits as much of the Oz stuff (sheds more than other buildings , altho some of the pubs too) are very similar to Kiwi stuff. Drop me a line when you want to send it over. Thanks & cheers mate :)

Critical accroutments for any outhouse : BIG can of bug spray Bottle of strong disinfectant (pine scented of course) Lots of newspaper (NOT for reading) Readers Digests (for reading) Fly Swat (or refer #1) Piece of string (to tie to the door handle in case lock is broken) And the...

and the Toads got caned ...:( oh well, next match maybe - as long as they get rid of Gordon I reckon

Toads of course! being an ex Banana Republic resident, how could I not support them :D And as for the Bledisloe Cup, big stink over here about just how fast the tickets did sell out. Lots of scalpers apparantly so the canterbury rugby union is in the gun it looks. Good luck to the Swans -...

Rory your layout progress is fantastic to watch and looks really great. You are providing millions of tips for many who are just watching and learning things for the first time I bet. But damn man! I have tried and tried with the split picture thingy, and all I been getting is sore eyes and a...

On this topic, I have been experimenting with diffrent paints/colours etc, and have to say that in spite of the thickness of the paint density, best results/colour so far (on rolling stock anyway) has been a Humbrol colour 100 - a sort of reddish brown that when dry does have a very close...

Woody - time to become a Blues man ?? :D ;) As for the switches - I agree with what you say and don't really plan on fitting them away from the turnout. I have seen some plans where the switches are quite distant (sort of, but you know what I mean) and I have no intention really of doing...

oh yes - nearly forgot. the thermometer is measuring the temperature where exactly? inside or out ?? :D :D :D :D :D

Vic your dunnies look great ;) The one on the far left would be very common down here (out in the bush that is :D ) and we call them "long drops" (self explanatory I guess). I am definitely going to build a couple for my bush train layout.

Hey Everyone - thanks very much for all the tips on painting. Will definitely try a mix of everything. I like the different ideas for rust colours. I haven't seen anything in ready made paints that really looks like rust anyway. And besides, there's rust AND rust. :D Woodie : Great photos ...

Woodie : off the tracks again - but I heard on the news last night that the Swans have been getting booed at by their own supporters... Could this be true? An Aussie booing at his own team?? What has the world of sport come to.......... And David : I looked at the Hornby point motor...

I just read an older thread regarding this issue and it appears that many do this. Is this the norm? Does it add such a depth of realism that the time spent is well worth it? (And I know what you will say already Woodie ;) :D ) And if so, paint before or after laying track - which is better?

David I agree with your comments on the cutting out for the switch machines. I have at least 10 to fit and being basically a lazy sod think the extended pins a better option. Have you any fitted on top of the baseboard? I am thinking of using at least one like this concealed in a signals hut...

So David - in your opinion, the use of the extended pin should be ok, and my theory of having the motor most accessible under the baseboard is not too hoary then ???

Western Bulldogs? The Swans were taken out by a team from WA??? Good Lord Woodie, what has footy come to if teams from Perth can come over and deal to the ex-pats from Melbourne in Sydney... oh woe is the state of AFL :( And as for the Waratahs, the least said I think. Although it is...

I'm sorry Charlie, but I think you got it wrong. The foreman had asked Vic (the guy on the opposite side of the tracks with the bag) where he got his cheeseburger, and Vic was pointing out the new BK store down the road :D But it's still a great shot.

one word only Shamus - Wow !

aah Woodie, Woodie, Woodie.... How many times do we have to tell you that we speak only the Queen's English over here.:rolleyes: It's just that you guys only listen to us with Aussie accents mate :D And besides, a Kiwi can be understood easily by any other English speaking person, no...

Did I say I was a Blues supporter?? I meant to say the Jets, um... I mean the Bombers.... or.. ahh..... the Cats?? No it was the Swans, I'm sure of it.....:D :D :D Never mind, the Mighty Blues will rise again :rolleyes: Actually I have fond memories of holding up the bar at a pub...

Throw it away?? Now I know that's REAL railway modeller talk, but holy hannah Woodie, I just couldn't do that. All that hard work. All those hours plannning those intricate little details... Nah - pack it up and put it somewhere you can drag it out now and then to say to yourself "well that...