Somewhere near Cheddar ...

Thinking about the layout overnight, I wondered what the rocky outcrop would look like. A quick Google revealed that the limestone in the Cheddar region of the Mendips, where Steve's fictional quarry is set, dips by 20 degrees to the South East. Hence the layers of polystyrene on the face into which the tunnel portal will be set. There's a lot of plaster to be applied yet, but we think the result will work okay.

A Tunnel Too Far?

Well 40 hours or so later, here's the tunnel portal to date. Painted as described earlier, I roughened it with a little Tamiya weathering paint (sand and green), some Woodland Scenics dark green foliage, and Modelmates soot black. I may add a small amount of ink to highlight the coping mortar, and perhaps some green/yellow blemishes. It also needs some 'furniture' - a number plate, and perhaps some cabling. I'll be putting the tunnel in situ this weekend.

I'm not sure I want to go through all this again, but my next major modelling effort will be the L&B company offices. This comprises at least 10 times the amount of brickwork. Deep joy!