[Gwent rail]

"bricks"? "mortar"? It will never catch on! You say you are using 1:1 scale, is this a "finescale" modelling term or another edict from Brussels? The other question that puzzles me is the plan. Will this be a freelance design, or an exact copy of a known prototype. If based on a prototype, remember that the "mortar" between courses must be of a consistent ( and prototypically correct ) width.
Best of luck.

 

[Gwent rail]

To post a serious reply to this project, I have nothing but admiration for the efforts you have made to secure the future for both the club and the hobby in your area.
It must have been difficult to secure charity status, as I remember at least one other club failing in an attempt to do so. It seems the the Charity Commissioners have become a lot stricter in recent years and even churches ( I'm told ) have had to formalize a written constitution to comply. Would be interested to know of any difficulties you had in this direction.
Please pass on all good wishes to your members, both from myself and the members of Newport Model Railway Club. Who knows, perhaps I'll be up your way one day and can call in to a club night.
Best of luck