Bristol Armoured Division

[silversurfer1947]

I'll give it a go.

[silversurfer1947]

Rob, can you tell me what material the existing roadway is made from, please?

[wibblywobbly]

I think it is just a piece of ply or hardboard, probably hardboard. I did it so long ago I honestly can't remember?

[silversurfer1947]

Thanks. I've now got an idea how I'm going to attempt it. I just hope it works. It could get very messy.

[TKcommander]

Not sure about the grass down the middle, but apart from that, love it.

[silversurfer1947]

The reason for the grass is that I find that country roads and dirt tracks tend to build up debris in the middle, where the wheels/tracks don't run. Grass tends to grow in patches there, but I can always remove it if people don't like it. Let me do the ramps so that Rob's tanks can get access, and then decide.

[silversurfer1947]

I've done one end, as requested. Could not match the colour, but hopefully it does not look too bad.

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The other end will bit a bit trickier. The angle of the existing road means there will quite a long slope to reach ground level. As a consequence, the final piece of scenery would be enormous. I am going to make this end as a detachable piece that (hopefully) will lock in underneath. It will involve the judicious use of cling film and expanding foam (don't ask). More photos when complete.

[wibblywobbly]

He never had a model railway! lol

Ok, seeing as I spent a little while costing out Clark boards from different suppliers, I thought I would post the results here as we had a chat about them and the cheapest suppliers etc. I am not recommending any one of them, just letting you know what the differences are in case any of you decide that you want one in any upcoming projects.

ClarkModel
TK22
£62.49 plus postage £3.47. Total 65.96
TK24
£86.79 plus postage £3.47. £90.26
Also essential:
IR 5 pin - Can't seen them listed but he does sell them. Probably $2.
IR 2 pin CAB001 $1
Muzzle flash 2 pin CAB001 $1
All are free shipping with the board

DKLM
TK22
£69.43 plus postage £2.92 (i think?). £72.35
TK24
£93.73 plus postage £2.92 (i think?). £96.65
You will still need the three plugs for the IR muzzle flash, but I don't see them listed by DKLM.
They can be purchased from Clark separately at $1 postage.

Tankzone
TK22
£69.95 free postage.
TK24
£84.95 free postage
You will still need the three plugs for the IR muzzle flash, but I don't see them listed by DKLM.
They can be purchased from Clark separately at $1 postage.

So, subject to exchange rates, there you go, just in case you ever wondered!
Remember that if more than one board is wanted, or more than one person wants a board then Clark only charges $1 extra per board, so if anyone is thinking of getting one then it might be an idea to put a joint order in.

Either way the differences in delivered prices isn't huge no matter where you go.

Rob

[Bogeyman]

Nice one Rob, just remember, we may run the risk of import duties being applied on 2 of the three, I am not implying to buy from the local option, just something to be aware of.

Nice work Richard.

[silversurfer1947]

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That's pretty much it, gentlemen.