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The construction of Calshot - Part Two

SouthernRegionSteam

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Next job on the list is to construct the framework for the underneath of the board. Then I need to buy 3 right handed 009 points and two yards of flexible 009 track. I will be able to get some builders insulation for the rest of the board (to keep weight down) in the week so a start can be made on the basic relief of the land. The next job then will be to drill holes for the point motors and then pin all the track down.

Really glad this project is getting going - it has taken me too long to plan it. I've been thinking about the new layout for months now! The seaplane has been built awaiting painting and today I went to the real place to take some prototype photos (Over 100!). Looks like this layout might meet it's deadline...

Time spent so far:

30 mins - ply base

1 hour - ply track supports

2 hours 30 mins - trackbed

Total:

4 hrs

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JohnDMJ

Is the trackbed fully assembled, or still separate pieces?

 

When you get the points, ask for a SEEP PM1 point motor as well (just one!); this is easier to mount than the peco one and has the single pole switch built-in.

 

If the pillars are as yet unfixed, then you can adjust their position so that the point motors can be mounted. Then, as has been mentioned elsewhere, you need to consider how to gain access to the fitted motor - just in case!

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Hi John,

I've sent an email to you which should help answer your questions smile.gif

 

Note to myself: Must upload some pictures of the prototype visit from yesterday!

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