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    'Tuning Fork' layouts - operational potential

    in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas

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    On 11/06/2019 at 23:35, south_tyne said:

     

     

    Hi Marc, 

     

    Many thanks for taking the time to reply to me. There's some great suggestions there and plenty to mull over. 

     

    I am really keen of your idea of adding a loading/unloading aspect to the layout for added operational and visual interest. I'm thinking of basing the design around a small engineering works or factory, which will give a chance to use a variety of vans and open wagons and of course incoming goods such as coal. I could definitely utilise that idea for the open wagons and coal. 

     

    The wagon turntable is another fantastic suggestion and something to think about. I'm sure it will be easier to do in 7mm scale too, where the added bulk and mass should work well. I'll have a look to see if anyone produced one in 0 gauge. 

     

    The sector-plate/traverser idea is something I have been considering. I always admired your first 7mm layout which utilised the one point but could be operated as an inglenook. Obviously I was a huge fan of Poynton Sneer too! Both of these have proved inspirational and have been shaping my thinking over design. I have always wanted to try a 'pointless' layout one day, that would very much hell in saving space - whether it is two sidings or three fed from a traverser would need to be weighed up but it does appeal to me. I have also been considering the use of your clever 'mirror trick' too.....

     

    Thanks again for sharing, it's great to have your input and I really appreciate you taking the time to help me :)

     

    Just found this link on another 7mm thread here for a wagon turntable:

     

    http://www.kitwoodhillmodels.com/o-scale-wagon-turntable/

     

     

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    The Osney Story: 0 Gauge Cameos and Dioramas

    in Layout topics

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    Hi Alan, Barnaby is right about the bendy mdf but I have not used any. Originally I used 2mm mdf which was easier to get hold of, and scored the rear of it every half an inch or so which enabled me to bend it but this time I have used mounting card, from a local craft shop. It probably wouldn't work if I had to get it wet using , for instance, watercolour paint but as I am using a vinyl photo backscene it should be ok, hopefully.

     

    Rob

    Hi Rob, I have been looking at 2mm mdf but can only find small sheets locally. I will keep looking.

    The Osney Story: 0 Gauge Cameos and Dioramas

    in Layout topics

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    Hello Alan, what you could use is Flexible MDF see here >>> http://www.bendymdf.co.uk/stockists.htm most DIY outlets supply it.

     

    Basically the MDF is cut half way through on one side in 1/2 inch stripes allowing the board to curve..

     

    Best

     

    EDIT: better picture off ebay >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexible-MDF-Sheets-Flexi-MDF-Bendy-MDF-Flexi-Board-Curved-MDF-6mm-/182543296032

    Thanks Barnaby. I have seen this stuff but concerned about the weight.

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