Marcus 37 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looking good George. It's nice when you start adding the embankments etc as it starts to give some depth to the layout. Nice work on the bridge by the way. You're definitely a dab hand with the plywood . Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hello Marcus / Duncan / Andy, Thanks for the vote of confidence ,l have changed the 2mm plywood for some nice white 2mm card, as its a lot cheaper and is not so bendy as the ply plus it sticks a lot better with PVA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hello Marcus / Duncan / Andy, Thanks for the vote of confidence ,l have changed the 2mm plywood for some nice white 2mm card, as its a lot cheaper and is not so bendy as the ply plus it sticks a lot better with PVA Morning George, I think you'll find Duncan is actually Steve / sp1, anyway better luck with the new card mate, its all looking good, are you still going for DAS now that your using card, as I'm wondering if the moisture in the DAS might warp the card? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 You are right Andy, l am still half asleep (hahaha) sorry Steve, the polystyrene is from Wicks sold in 4'x18" it does look the mouldy cheese l agree but that's all l could find at the time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 A few progress pictures, liking the white card nice to work with... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looking good mate. Mind you I wouldn't like to say other wise as that carving knife looks a bit menacing. Have you ever tried using foam board before? That's a nice medium to work with. Easy to cut, nice and sturdy and light weight. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looks good mate, but I still haven't worked out your Track Plan, any chance of a aerial shot or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Morning George, I think you'll find Duncan is actually Steve / sp1, anyway better luck with the new card mate, its all looking good, are you still going for DAS now that your using card, as I'm wondering if the moisture in the DAS might warp the card? To help stop the card warping paint neat PVA on both sides when applying the DAS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks Marcus / Andy / Ray, The card is standing up to all the tests l have made, and instead of covering the whole structures with DAS l'm thinking of scribing the card itself using a black pencil, the pictures show some first efforts the bricks are just drawn on then rubbing using a scotch-brite to colour...more tests to do ?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Will you still be able to get relief and texture by drawing the Bricks on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hello Andy, Scrapped the idea with pencil lines drawn in, so it will be DAS... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 A word of warning. I see that your wire appears to go through the polystyrene blocks. I have read that the uPVC coating on wire can react to polystyrene. This is just one reference. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42801 , but googling will provide many more. Thought it may be worth having a heads up before the scenery gets finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 A word of warning. I see that your wire appears to go through the polystyrene blocks. I have read that the uPVC coating on wire can react to polystyrene. This is just one reference. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=42801 , but googling will provide many more. Thought it may be worth having a heads up before the scenery gets finished. Jules is right George, I too have read reports of the dangers of putting wires through polystyrene, it may be worth looking at re routing before going to far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 When I used polystyrene, I bought some aluminium tube to run it through. Much cheaper to buy at an engineering supplies or metal stockholder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hello Andy, Scrapped the idea with pencil lines drawn in, so it will be DAS... Have you thought about using Foamboard as a structure material for the Bridge, like David Wright uses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks for the tip on the electrics Jules / Andy and l have removed the poly from the wires... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Come on Young George, No up dates today yet mate? we need to see what your up to on CA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2016 He's adding a J cloth factory! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 He's adding a J cloth factory! Now there an idea Ray hahaha, no l have been mucking about with some ideas of a dairy on 'CA' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I do like that mate, it fits the corner perfectly and the Chimney hides the corner a treat. Like very much :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 You have great imagination when it comes to getting the right building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi George, good to see you today at New Mills MRE. Hope you made of with a few bargains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi George, good to see you today at New Mills MRE. Hope you made of with a few bargains. Hello Ray / Polly, Good to see you both and CQ again loved the sound locos too, also grabbed a bargain ...a lovely N class 31816... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 You have great imagination when it comes to getting the right building. Hello Peter, Nice of you to say, but really l have been looking at 'Much Murkle' and 'Hintock' for the inspiration... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Did a bit more on the dairy before going to work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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