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05/08/2026 9:26 am
While continuing with the platform today, I decided to make a change. Instead of a step, I am now adding a ramp to the side of the platform, where the step was going to be placed. It would make it easier for rolling luggage and for people in general.
I began by scoring the balsa wood, first, then giving it a slight bend, which will eventually have a 'brass' strip in place to denote the elevation change for passengers. After which I built the base and mounted it to the platform. I wanted to be certain I retained the bend in the ramp while the glue was setting, so I placed a piece of the wood underneath it, while it was upside down. Later, I will stain it to match the platform.
You may notice I sanded the platform and I am not happy with how it turned out, so I will redo the surface, to bring it back to what I had created, originally. Two steps forward, one step back...
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05/08/2026 5:19 pm
Update: The ramp has been completed and now has its first coat of finish. I also went over the platform with another coat of finish, as well ,and I feel it is much improved as a result. I may have neglected to note the scale of this vignette is 1/24, which is the size of the figure I used to see how it would look, tonight. You may recognize him. So far, so good.
05/08/2026 6:41 pm
@gdh thanks guys for your kind comments. I think it may have been this seller? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174347617408
Although he doesn't appear to be selling anything at the moment. I'll keep an eye out.
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08/08/2026 1:57 pm
Well, the long-awaited stone drive for the parking area arrived, today, bringing with it a dose of disappointment. Usually, when I order something like this that is on paper, self-adhesive or otherwise, there is some sort of cardboard support inserted, as well, to protect the 13 Euro sheet from being 'disturbed.' Not so, in this case. This is how I found it in our mailbox:
The printed side is creased in several areas, rendering it unsuitable for purpose. So, while I wait for a replacement, I will divert my attention to another ongoing project.
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