RMweb Gold Donw Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 Drat and double drat, just realised that there is a point operating mechanism in the way of one of the legs so I need to redesign the unit. the point mechanism or the leg? So easy to find something conflicts. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Mike although I am finding the BullFrog actuators very good and reliable I intend to use my build time on my next layout for, well building buildings. To that end the Blue point actuators would speed up the process ie something less to build but....... I can see NGT sell them and obviously all over the USA but is there anybody else who sells them here in the UK? Best 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 We used the Blue point actuators on "Scratchy Bottom". I went for them as I was feed up with frying point motors half way through a show when we were operating our old shunting layout "Ultramarine Works". We have now operated at 4 shows and never had a failure. The only problem we did have as the wire that moves the point blades needed to be reinforced with some brass wire. This could have been needed because the track is sat on top of 25mm insulation board and not directly on top of the base board. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Mike although I am finding the BullFrog actuators very good and reliable I intend to use my build time on my next layout for, well building buildings. To that end the Blue point actuators would speed up the process ie something less to build but....... I can see NGT sell them and obviously all over the USA but is there anybody else who sells them here in the UK? Best NGT is as far asI'm aware the only UK supplier. There used to be a supplier in Kidderminster but, alas its no longer there. I do change the actuator wire to 040" as the wire supplied is not stiff enough to throw and hold scratch-built point work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks for the update on the BluePoint actuators Mike. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Wiring is now complete on both boards but, as I'm getting Wellington Street for Exhibition on the 11th I can only show one board working. https://youtu.be/critdDuZ2wI 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Drat and double drat, ... Dick Dastardly lives!! the question is; who's Mutley??!! Edited February 4, 2017 by F-UnitMad 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Well today a mile stone or should that be mill stone has been reached in that all the track is now laid, well I still have the fiddle yard to lay, but who's counting. I have also sorted a niggling little intermittent fault on Wellington Street out, so all in all a good day. Just now need to sort out the pig sty ahem, I mean the gentleman's retreat/ activity bunker. As my wife often reminds me, I'm not the most tidy person in the world. I have also just downloaded 73 photos taken at our Golden Wedding Celebrations last year. Now for a very large Gin with perhaps a splash of tonic. Edited February 16, 2017 by Mike 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Well with the track-work completed as well with all the electrics, hooray, yes it all works and engines have run, I have started on the buildings. The main structure which dominates the rear siding is the Harts Hill Iron works at over 2ft long give or take a smidgen. I'll post some photos this week so that you can see its not all smoke and mirrors, although I am making it up as I go along. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Work in progress Harts Hill Iron Works. Components just propped up for the photos. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very impressed with the circular windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 "Dear Santa, can I please have a Mike Bragg layout next year..." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 A little more work on Harts Hill Iron Works, waiting for the glue to harden off then it's out with the filler, file and sandpaper etc. Internal walls and floors next before fitting the capping, windows and roofs. The pub in the background is just for effect and is not fitted on the baseboard. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 A little bit of tinkering/bodging/building work, or just making it up as I go along. Harts Hill Iron with a change of entrance, progress: 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Modelling has been on the back burner while I have been getting over Psoriasis almost gone now: Soon be back at the bench and boring you all with my doodling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Today was perhaps a good day in so much as the visit to the urology department at the hospital went reasonably well for my wife. For the past 9 years she has been regularly monitored after her cancer surgery and today we thought she would get the all clear. Sadly she was informed that it will be at least 2019/20 before she will get the all clear. Somewhat puts modelling well down on my list of priorities. Edited April 3, 2017 by Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Today was perhaps a good day in so much as the visit to the urology department at the hospital went reasonably well for my wife. For the past 9 years she has been regularly monitored after her cancer surgery and today we thought she would get the all clear. Sadly she was informed that it will be at least 2019/20 before she will get the all clear. Somewhat puts modelling well down on my list of priorities. I hadn't realised it's been 9 years for your Mrs, Mike. Considering how cancer so often goes, that's hopefully, something positive to view on the bright side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2017 Better they keep checking Mike than give her the all clear just for it to come back. Nine years sounds quite hopeful to me. I do understand your worries. My wife has the start of Glaucoma. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Today was perhaps a good day in so much as the visit to the urology department at the hospital went reasonably well for my wife. For the past 9 years she has been regularly monitored after her cancer surgery and today we thought she would get the all clear. Sadly she was informed that it will be at least 2019/20 before she will get the all clear. Somewhat puts modelling well down on my list of priorities. Best wishes to your wife. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 A very big THANK YOU for all your support. I'll not be posting much for a while, but will continue to follow all your posts. Here is a photo of my wife and I taken at our 50th wedding anniversary last September, so you can see just how important she is to me. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Wishing you all the best!! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johng Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 A very big THANK YOU for all your support. I'll not be posting much for a while, but will continue to follow all your posts. Here is a photo of my wife and I taken at our 50th wedding anniversary last September, so you can see just how important she is to me. Bragg6.jpg Best Wishes to both, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Lovely caring photograph of your wife and yourself Mike. Best wishes for the "all clear" for your wife going forward. Best regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 A very big THANK YOU for all your support. I'll not be posting much for a while, but will continue to follow all your posts. Here is a photo of my wife and I taken at our 50th wedding anniversary last September, so you can see just how important she is to me. Bragg6.jpg 50th Wedding Anniversary..?? Get away - she don't look old enough.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just the state of play on Harts Hill Iron Works which is still under construction and won't progress much until after a few days away over Easter followed by tea at the Ritz and a friends big party bash at the end of the month. Looking after my good lady with a few treats. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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