SimonME46 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm finally able to start work on retirement project #1, which is the layout and rolling stock for Bradford. Other retirement projects including restoring a 100yo 40' ferry and house renovations snuck in the queue ahead of this. I have had the layout operational as of 10 years ago, but haven't been able to do much since. So this is how we are right now, with the layout in my new 11m x 7m insulated, lined and air conditioned shed..I've also started widening the baseboards by 250mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll post pics shortly-the ones on my phone are too big.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Looking forward to this very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 pretty shabby pics given nothing lines up. Must widen the other 2 baseboards. I'm having too much fun designing the next building.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Next up is the goods warehouse. I've been doing the artwork preparatory to a session on the laser cutter. It would be smarter if I did this in 3D, but I've taken too long to get familiar with Inkscape. Today's progress was the trusses for the roof. Of this, the red will be cut from 3mm MDF, Blue will be etched (straps and joins). And I'm sure it will all be invisible. I've added the end profile of beams etc just to remind myself of the bits I will also end up cutting out. I thought about using basswood etc for the beams, but blow it, it's not actually going to carry any load. I've got the basic floor plan done, along with the loading bays and the lattice girder trusses. I think the next thing will be the wall cladding, and then the roof covering will be the final step, otherwise adjustments will be needed to tie in to the wall sheeting. an over view of progress to date is attached as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I got the main structure together, just sitting on the layout on a flat bit of future goods yard. It will end up against the backscene. The 21 roof trusses were glued in on the front end only, and the front bargeboard support hung, which enabled the end bargeboard to be laminated (3mm ply covered by 1mm card) and test fit Then the detail front barge board was added, along with a batten to hold it straight and clamp the top edge, foldback clips for the bottom edge. A bit of mucking around to get the back batten in place, and then line up and glue the back of the 21 trusses to the truncated and hence blackened back wall. The left hand end bargeboard was fitted and some roof beams added. And a final shot down the valley between the roofs, things have lined up pretty well. I should check they are all the same spacing at the pitch. I probably shouldn't have glued in the run of roof beams. Ah well. I need to re-cut thr roof beams for the right hand end as I made the overhang/bargeboard supports 3mm too long (1 thickness of ply) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted September 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hi Simon, I've just come over from 3D printing. I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on. I commuted from Hebden Bridge to Leeds every day, and this was the first time I'd ever been on a train that reversed from a station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hi Jason-thanks for your help with the columns. Shapeways order has been placed, and printing is underway. I've had some good progress, more pics coming. With the commute, did you go via Bradford exchange? Was this post '72 and therefore the interchange? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted September 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2016 Ah, the interchange, not the exchange. Coming from Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire was practically abroad when I was a kid I hope the columns were the right size, etc. Cheers Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I am looking at this with interest as my layout is based on the same line, although its a different scale, a different era, and closer to Leeds. I like the tram loco, also the lever frame in post 2, the buildings look like hard work to me, I like kit building but scratch building is not so easy and that gets a lot of respect from myself. I am looking forward to more updates Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I do have a question ( or two ), what type of DMU is the unpainted one in this photo, also will all the stock be based around what would be seen in Bradford Exchange ? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_08_2016/post-11161-0-85055100-1470804461.jpeg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 The tram loco was an indulgence..part of the deceased estate, and my kids were young then.. The lever frame is Modratec, really enjoyed that exercise. Signals are high on the agenda. Buildings with a laser cutter feels a lot like kit building! The DMU is a Bachman Brassworks Derby Lightweight. It will be sold as is when the JLTRT one comes out, and I'll buy their kit. Yes, rolling stock will be typical. So far I have built a Jubilee (acme), Black 5 (tower collection), 2x Fairburn 2-6-4t (DJH), a J50, and an Aspinall 2-4-2t (scratch built). The to-do cupboard has a Black 5 (David Andrews), B1 (DJH), Crab (JLTRT), fowler 2-6-4t (2 normal and 1 limousine), Stanier 2-6-4t, and an N1. Lots of carriage kits too. Should keep me occupied for years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Slow progress-Jason (JCL) helped me with the 3D rendering of the columns, so I am awaiting delivery of those. I've been re-drawing the girders, which will never be seen, they have now been cut out and assembly started. Barge boards have been fitted, along with window frames and some roof beams. Roofing has been sketched out and just needs to be extended, but I don't want to fit that until after the columns/girders and ground treatment are complete. So I'm off for a 3 week driving holiday around Tasmania instead.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2016 Just found your topic Simon - looking good. I'll be using Modratec frames as well. I see that yours is back-to-front so to speak - I will probably do the same so that the locking will be hidden under the baseboard. You going to the BRMA Convention while you're in TAS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 The modratec frame is great. If I had my time again I'd go some more realistic levers, but the standard ones are fine. Flipping it was easy to do, no real traumas at all. We are already back from Tasmania, so no chance of doing the convention... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2016 Is that the usual Slater's O scale stone walling on your retaining walls? If so, looks remarkably good with the finish you have managed to give it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 They are indeed. Thanks for your kind comments, however now that I had a play with the artists gouache, I'm not happy... I've been waiting for my columns to come from Shapeways. They finally arrived today. They are tiny. Something went badly wrong with the scaling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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