An 8th scale model of the revised layout

It's very rough, but is has helped me with some construction ideas.

Stage Left

Stage Right

Frontal View

There still needs a few of the ancillary buildings to add (sand house, lamp store, etc.) and I might add a bit more detail on the buildings (like the openings to the running shed). I can also continue to play around with the sighting of trees in the background as well as the front. The single tree in the front is to act as a viewing break. Overall though I feel it has been a worthwhile project as it gives me a good idea how it will look. 

After looking at the model a few times I'm beginning to think I've set proscenium pelmet too low. Something to consider possibly altering when I built the layout, me thinks. 

I realise that the inclusion of the shed plate on the model will be contentious to some, but in my alternative history Rospeath Lane would have been 83G. Time will tell if I'm brave enough to keep it on the finished layout.

Scalefour Society Jubilee Challenge

As can be gleaned from the lack of posts during this last six months past, I lost my mojo for Rospeath Lane.

My problem with Rospeath Lane has been the damage to the baseboards, along with its size. The damage must have occurred during our move to Cumbria and/or during its subsequent storage. Its size will infringe on the space required for the Boscarne Junction project. With these thoughts, I've been struggling to come up with a solution for the layout, that is, until the Scalefour Society announced the Jubilee Layout Challenge.

In essence, the challenge is to build a layout to Scalefour standards, with a scenic footprint no larger than 18.83 square feet and for the completed layout to be transportable in a single car including two operators.

Now this got me thinking, would it be possible to condense Rospeath Lane into 18.83 square feet. If so it might be able to exist in the Man Cave along with Boscarne Junction. After a couple of days mulling over this opportunity, then a few more days drawing plans, I think I've come up with a plausible solution.

After checking the dimensions and some minor amendments I was able end up with a plan that complies with the 18.83 square feet footprint.

As yet, I've not filed my intention to enter the challenge because there are still problems to solve. These being, formulating how to construct the baseboards, how to transport them securely, how to support the layout, along with its presentation and lighting, so it can all fit into my current car. I have until 31st August 2024 to register the design, the best and most complete layouts will be invited to Scaleforum 2026.

So... 3 years from now, not long really, especially as I want to start constructing Boscarne Junction soon. But, I see Boscarne Junction as a long term project of ten years or more and it will require a rather larger vehicle than a single car to transport. Rospeath Lane could now become a cost effective stopgap for an exhibition layout.