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bcnPete

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Good afternoon - some more progress this week in terms of trackwork and fascia.

 

Firstly, the start of the sole turnout on this layout and remainder of the siding(s) has been started. More easitrac sleepers were prepped and prepainted as previously described and individual sleepers were then cut, trimmed and stuck onto a B8 turnout template on the layout. It was only when I dug out all my turnouts jigs and bits I realised that I only had vee crossing jigs for B7 type turnouts :angry:... so that all got ripped up and redone using a B7 turnout template.

 

Due to my previous failings with removing the crossing from the jig I decided to construct the turnout as I would a PCB one, so only the vee has been constructed and laid in position. The adjoining rails of the crossing will be added separately...well, that's the plan anyway :D The straight rail and curved rail are in place and I hope to try and complete the turnout later this week.

 

A little warping was noticed in the boards so some strengtheners have been added beneath to try and curb this...seems to be working ok.

 

Before I get too far with the fiddleyards I wanted to work a little on the fascia boards. The idea is that these fold up into the boxfiles too, but with the amount of space taken by the two layout boards and also the other with the two fiddleyard boards, it looks like I might need a third boxfile for this layout :O The idea this time...which I wish I had done with Kyle was to frame the view of the scenic area...not only to concentrate the viewpoint but also provide somewhere to install some layout lighting (again this was lacking on Kyle) The height of the fascia is 230mm which fits within the boxfile, gives about a 120mm viewing slot and allows for the inclusion (if I decide to continue with it) of incorporating a digital window frame at one end of the fiddleyard.

 

Once again, I have chosen my favourite medium for the fascia, cardboard and in particular 2mm grey artists card which is pretty strong. Bit of a pain to cut, but with a sharp 10A scalpel blade it does the job. The sides were cut, the opening formed and the two were hinged together using araldite and some wilko hinges. These panels will be painted dark grey and be bolted through the front of the layout at the base. Using holes already formed to lock the layout together in the box, additional holes have been formed along this lower edge. The fascia has been clipped short at the base to reveal the hinge which folds the layout in half...a nod perhaps to its 'boxfile credentials'.

 

For lighting, I am again using the IKEA type used on my 2011 RMweb comp entry, mainly as it is small and neat and relatively inexpensive. This clips together in small lengths so the idea is to have two long runs of it over the scenic area extending to partially cover the fiddleyards. Its sold in a three pack mainly for lighting under kitchen units...but I might try and plug two packs together and see if it still works.

 

I am quite pleased with the letterbox view so far. I have had to introduce a vertical at the back centre to support the front edge but this will also help support the lighting too and without it, I can't quite see how a fold up pack away layout can work.

 

Here's a few pics...sorry that some are not best quality...they were taken work in progress with the iPad as it was a bit gusty today in the garden...

 

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Front fascia panel folds away in boxfile...

 

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Unfolds to give this...

 

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The IKEA lighting...from their best customer :D

 

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Mock up showing fascia in place and trackwork...

 

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And from the other side...

 

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Fascia bolts into lower base of scenic boards...

 

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The IKEA lighting crudely placed on top at present to check light levels...

 

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Lower viewpoint trying to hide lighting...

 

 

After the turnout is completed I will do an initial wiring session and begin the control panel. The brass strips should have arrived from Eillens so then the fiddleyards can be started and maybe...just maybe, scenics started before Christmas...leaving a decent time to work on the rolling stock... :mosking:

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richbrummitt

Full of win.

 

I might chuck my layout in the bin and make something smaller like this (but not with DMUs, sorry). Since starting it I've since realised that it's going to be a bit unwieldy with everything folded up on it. Three box files is probably the right size.

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D869

Coming together nicely Pete. When is the joint publicity event with Ikea planned for?

 

Or maybe they will be persuading you to do a Swedish themed layout for your next project.

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Works for me Pete.

 

Thanks Don...

 

I might chuck my layout in the bin...

 

Don't you dare :nono: Littlemore is shaping up to be a classic...why not cut it into 300mm sections and have a few more boxfiles?...

 

Coming together nicely Pete. When is the joint publicity event with Ikea planned for? Or maybe they will be persuading you to do a Swedish themed layout for your next project.

 

Thanks Andy - Don't think BR blue ran in Sweden so couldn't bring myself to despite being a good customer...

 

What scenics?

 

Well...you know what I mean David...a few brute trolleys...bit of grass...bit of rust...grime, filth...gritty scenics... :D

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Blimey Pete,

 

Have you been on Red Bull and Pro-Plus? (Other forms of stimulants available of course)

 

Really lovely work. Like the framed effect and that grey is nice and retro-80's.

 

You're putting me to shame with my lack of wood working skills this week too.

 

Are Ikea introducing a new range of scenic materials endorsed by a certain Mr bcnpete? Hence the delay in commencing the scenics? :-)

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Have you been on Red Bull and Pro-Plus? (Other forms of stimulants available of course) Really lovely work. Like the framed effect and that grey is nice and retro-80's. You're putting me to shame with my lack of wood working skills this week too. Are Ikea introducing a new range of scenic materials endorsed by a certain Mr bcnpete? Hence the delay in commencing the scenics? :-)

 

A mixture of hangovers and 'outlaws' actually :D

 

Thanks Mark - the grey will get the same coat of dark grey I seem to use on all my recent projects...and no, its not from IKEA :no:

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TomJ

The framing really does the job of focusing the scene. Its that thing about making it like a stage, and drawing ones attention to the set.

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I really do like this whole project Pete, I fancy trying something like this in 0 gauge.

 

Graham.

Don't encourage him!

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The framing really does the job of focusing the scene. Its that thing about making it like a stage, and drawing ones attention to the set.

 

Thanks Tom - Let's hope the audience won't be disappointed...

 

I really do like this whole project Pete, I fancy trying something like this in 0 gauge.

 

Thanks Graham - Do it!! :yes:

 

Don't encourage him!

 

:laugh:

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Howdy Pete.

 

As already mentioned, the frame sets off the layout perfectly! Do those LED lights cast many shadows? From the photos it doesn't look like it but I would have thought that with all the individual light sources there might be some?

 

Tom.

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As already mentioned, the frame sets off the layout perfectly! Do those LED lights cast many shadows? From the photos it doesn't look like it but I would have thought that with all the individual light sources there might be some?

 

Tom, hi - not sure...will have to experiment but I don't think so. On the Moorswater viaduct diorama I arranged them parallel in three and the biggest problem with shadows was more to do with the mass of the viaduct. For this time I was thinking to run one (inset) down the front and one (inset) down the back to avoid the canopy casting a shadow. They seem pretty bright and a diffuser may help as was mentioned previously I recall...hope all that makes sense?

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Beautifully framed and lit (I can feel an IKEA display case coming on!) To think this all fits into just 3 box files - excellent planning and design. I can see this being sold en mass as a flat pack layout in a box - it would certainly appeal to IKEA lovers :-)

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Beautifully framed and lit (I can feel an IKEA display case coming on!) To think this all fits into just 3 box files - excellent planning and design. I can see this being sold en mass as a flat pack layout in a box - it would certainly appeal to IKEA lovers :-)

 

Thanks for your kind comments Mike - If I am IKEA fan No.1...then I am guessing I know who No. 2 is ;)...will keep trying to work out a sponsorship deal with them... :D

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Hi Pete,

 

The framing looks good and I like your clever idea for the lighting. Looking forward to seeing more as it progresses!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

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The framing looks good and I like your clever idea for the lighting. Looking forward to seeing more as it progresses!

 

Thanks Jeremy - this layout is trying to rectify a number of things from the last show I did at the 2010 BHMRC exhibition - firstly, integrated lighting as I was relying on the light in the room :no: and secondly height, as this will be set with rail level 1200mm from FFL whilst last time I had a table and people stooped...and kept moving...;)

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Jon020

Looks lovely Pete and continues to remind me that I'm getting nowhere with anything here... despite your suggestions and support (for which I'm grateful).... I'd not noticed the lighting in detail before, but now I can see what it is.... neat! Must schedule a trip up to Croydon soon!

 

Good luck with the turnouts... I admire your dexterity to work with such refinery at this scale. Magnifier on standby!

 

Jon

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Looks lovely Pete and continues to remind me that I'm getting nowhere with anything here... despite your suggestions and support (for which I'm grateful).... I'd not noticed the lighting in detail before, but now I can see what it is.... neat! Must schedule a trip up to Croydon soon! Good luck with the turnouts... I admire your dexterity to work with such refinery at this scale. Magnifier on standby!

 

Many thanks Jon - as mentioned, always happy to discuss ideas with you...but don't put pressure on yourself :nono: Don't look too close at my work though...I will ask Chris to put a barrier 3ft from the front of my layout...;)

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