brianusa Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This evening's modelling project (building a set of Traverse units), has been replaced by trying to fix No 2 son's pc, which won't boot after an enforced Windows 10 update. Sounds typical! Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 21, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I've just ordered some pvc tube, for the point control, from here : http://www.pvctubeonline.co.uk/ 10m for £6.35. Edited February 21, 2018 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 22, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2018 Track (plain, points & fishplates) was bought yesterday, both 16.5mm and 9mm. Plus a couple more NG wagon chassis and some couplings. I'm debating whether to use a couple of layers of 5mm foam board to raise the standard gauge up a bit. this will provide a visual break between the lines, plus ease the incline to the exchange siding. Just not sure how stable the foam bard will be long term. Need to plan the routes of the WIT as well, so as not to foul any other track work, or the FY exits, and decide where to put the control switches (inside the layout, accessed through a side hole, or outside on a small shelf). Good job I'm not being filmed - imagine that added pressure.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 22, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2018 A bit more work on the winding house. I shall be adding gutters as demonstrated by Coachman here - simple use of rounded edge plastic strip - genius. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2018 A short clip of the wagon carrying wagon in action: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) The standard gauge track is cut to shape and correctly fishplated for DC. I need to obtain some cork sheet on which to lay the track, then create the 10mm rise for the wagon carrying wagon transfer facility. After that it's wiring and point control ( surface mounted WIT, hence the need for the cork), then ballasting and first fix scenery. Edited March 5, 2018 by Stubby47 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2018 I've made a second wagon carrying wagon. Just needs a coat or two of paint. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2018 Some cork sheet cutting has occured. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2018 Some cork sheet cutting has occured. 20180307_190832.jpg 20180307_190843.jpg Like the ski-jump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 8, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2018 Loco workshop & offices: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2018 Loco workshop & offices: 20180308_1304451.jpg A bit flat for offices and workshop! Ain't it. Hat, coat and on me way to the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 8, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2018 Sorry, I've only got a 2D camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 8, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2018 Now in 3D: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 The ground-level underground doorway has been started. This will feed into the FY, allowing an exchange of wagon loads. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 "4mm something" - best layout name I've heard for a while, I hereby challenge you to keep it I've been playing with images for the layout name... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted March 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Not sure I get the connection, but it looks great! PS: It's ok, you can change the name now :-) Edited March 9, 2018 by Mikkel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 DM stands for Defence Munitions... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9, 2018 DM stands for Defence Munitions... For the navy, they used to be RNADs. Royal Naval Armaments Depots, until they got privatised or agencyed, I don't know what the other services had. ISTR that there has been mention of Dean Hill on this thread and that was a RNAD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 Googling images of Dean Hill will show a picture of a newish sign with a DM prefix, though as you say it was a RNAD site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2018 Doors now added to the underground entrance. These will be working ( opening / closing) doors, once I work out how to arrange the levers for the servo. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2018 I've decided to raise the std gauge track up by the 10mm needed to use the transporter wagons. Glueing will commence later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted March 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2018 Very nice. Are you at 10000 yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) #9999 More progress in various areas. The two layers of foamboard are stuck down, and the cork sheet marked for the WIT tubes. The ground level underground doorway has been clearance tested with the 08. The office block has had a coat of primer. Edited March 10, 2018 by Stubby47 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2018 #10,000 A quick video of the transporter wagon being loaded. I need to add some support under the wagon's end to prevent it dropping - I had already planned on adding some fixed guides to ensure track alignment so this will all be done once the tracks are fixed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2018 #10,000 A quick video of the transporter wagon being loaded. I need to add some support under the wagon's end to prevent it dropping - I had already planned on adding some fixed guides to ensure track alignment so this will all be done once the tracks are fixed. Very nice Stu. Can you remove the hook from the wagon coupling so that it doesn't bash the NG loco, or do you need hooks at both ends - in which case a barrier wagon might work? Meanwhile, how about this for your next project? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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