Stephen Freeman Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have now got around to fixing the Modelu 2mm scale GWR signal lamp to a tubular post having drilled through the lamp with a No 80 drill. I have inserted a Fibre-Optic into the post and aligned it underneath with an ultra bright 5mm warm white LED. the lamp end has been inserted into the lamp from where the backlight should be. Photos tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Good Morning, Here is a first photo. I've included the crocodile clip to give a sense of scale (2mm). I might be able to get it a bit brighter, we shall see. I will replace the fibre anyway (I've got enough for several lifetimes), once the signal has been painted and do some more photos once the arm is fitted 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Hi, Here is a photo with arm in place However as you can see I am still plagued by the ghost laddering even in 2mm scale. I have checked and it only appears when the image is rotated, so I'll have to take my photos in landscape now and trim down accordingly. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to make a difference which program I use to make the rotation here is a non-rotated photo. The arm hasn't been fitted with an operating rod yet. Edited January 20 by Stephen Freeman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Work on the next signal for Robin is now progressing well after discovering I didn't have to wait for the next delivery of 1mm L angle, as I had overlooked an unopened packet! The Modelu parts are on their way and the arms are done. The superstructure is at last starting to look like that Shrewsbury Signal, now that the bracing is all in place. There is every likelihood of a photo or two by the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Update Postie has just been and delivered the consignment from Modelu, so lamps and finials replenished. Also arrived further length of 1mm L angle, so well sorted for that at the moment. Edited October 19, 2016 by Stephen Freeman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Having sprayed the signal superstructure with Etch Primer, a visit to Halfords first to obtain another white primer spray can is now in order. The current can didn't quite turn the parts to be white, white enough and has now totally expired. I can't do the black bits until then, so maybe a photo later tomorrow with a bit of luck or perhaps Sunday. Edited October 21, 2016 by Stephen Freeman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) I am just about ready to start putting the arms on now. Since taking the photo I've tweaked the handrail a bit as you will see on the next photo (when I've taken it). Now for fitting the arms. Edited January 19 by Stephen Freeman 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Arms and weight bars now on. Just have to connect it all up now. Photo tomorrow possibly and then its back to 2mm scale stuff for a few days before I revisit that other Devon favourite on the former LSWR and/ or trackwork in the East Midlands depending on the mood I'm in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Arms and weight bars now on. Just have to connect it all up now. Photo tomorrow possibly and then its back to 2mm scale stuff for a few days before I revisit that other Devon favourite on the former LSWR and/ or trackwork in the East Midlands depending on the mood I'm in. Got a bit delayed as I have been working on some 2mm scale stuff plus trying to get some info on the signals at Kingswear (I do have Vol2 of OPC Great Western Stations, so that helps a bit) . Arms on etc and generally finished - photo tomorrow when hopefully we will have something resembling daylight. Edited October 30, 2016 by Stephen Freeman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) Nearly finished. Edited January 19 by Stephen Freeman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Good Morning everybody, The Shrewsbury based signal should hopefully soon be installed in its new home, fingers crossed that it has arrived intact. I think my signalling focus will be staying in Devon for most of the rest of the year, although not necessarily GWR in flavour. A brief sojourn to the east on ex LSWR metals is now in progress, which will hopefully be followed by a return to the west with a distinctly nautical flavour to it. Anyway I've made a start and the baseplate is done, parts are ordered. More soon. Main Post and Stevens cruciform finials arrived this am, from Alan Gibson (Workshop). I already have the arms and lamps etc on hand whilst the bracket will very much be a bespoke confection of 1mm strip and L angle mainly, topped off with a couple of MSE stevens lattice dolls. Anyway to work, the Gibson etches won't emboss the rivets themselves. Edited November 3, 2016 by Stephen Freeman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2016 shrews2.jpg Nearly finished. Even better in situ. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) This is the next signal started (clue, it's prototype is in Devon but not Brent related or indeed even GWR). Now for the rather large bespoke bracket. The post is an Alan Gibson etching finished off with 1mm brass L angle. The post was made up as per instructions, the angle was tinned and then solder to the post using a London Road Models RSU. Edited January 19 by Stephen Freeman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hi, In this instance Robin does not require working lights. However for those cases where it is, then for tubular signals, wires go down the tube, for square posts, a slot is required in the posts filled in with filler after wires in place. I have toyed with the idea of doing some square post etches to save me some work but not got very far with it as yet. Lamps have to be hollowed out to take a warm white smd led. I've always liked the idea of illuminated signal lamps in my own signals, but the first time I seriously contemplated it was for the current project, 'Callow Lane' (Midland practice). However, I was eventually persuaded by the suggestion that the relatively weak light from the paraffin lamps (as I know from personal experience), would probably not have been visible on the layout, except when viewed as if by a locomotive driver. That, and the few amounts of time that I would envisage doing anything with the layout in the dark, persuaded me to save time and not fit them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 It has to be said that the signals being shown here, and in some cases also demonstrated on their owners' layouts, do make a powerful argument for investing. I hope Stephen is in good health and intends to continue his ministry to the needy! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 This is the next signal started (clue, it's prototype is in Devon but not Brent related or indeed even GWR). Now for the rather large bespoke bracket. seaton7and4basepost.jpg I'm sure that there are many of us who are looking forward to photos of the completed signals and particularly when they are in situ on the intended layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'm sure that there are many of us who are looking forward to photos of the completed signals and particularly when they are in situ on the intended layout. Not least the layout owner! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) It has to be said that the signals being shown here, and in some cases also demonstrated on their owners' layouts, do make a powerful argument for investing. I hope Stephen is in good health and intends to continue his ministry to the needy! So true.There's a lot to be said for looking at the bigger picture with model railways.Another loco purchase or investing in something that gives the layout more credibility.I wish I could scratchbuild to this quality. Edited November 6, 2016 by gwrrob 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Good Morning, I am currently doing a mix of LMS and GWR in 7mm scale, all fairly straight forward single post stuff, only of note in that they are to be fitted with working lights and servo motors. At the same time I am just starting on something a little more interesting, namely signals for Kingswear in 7mm scale. Again these will have working lights and servo motors. Now fitting working lights to signals is not too difficult if the post is tubular or lattice but for square post jobs is. In the past I have put a groove in the post to hide the wires but it's quite a lot of work to do this, much easier if the post was hollow. Remembered that Lochgorm kits does a 2 part etch in both 4mm and 7mm, so am giving them a go this time. Waiting for delivery from MSE to progress these. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Good Morning, I am currently doing a mix of LMS and GWR in 7mm scale, all fairly straight forward single post stuff, only of note in that they are to be fitted with working lights and servo motors. At the same time I am just starting on something a little more interesting, namely signals for Kingswear in 7mm scale. Again these will have working lights and servo motors. Now fitting working lights to signals is not too difficult if the post is tubular or lattice but for square post jobs is. In the past I have put a groove in the post to hide the wires but it's quite a lot of work to do this, much easier if the post was hollow. Remembered that Lochgorm kits does a 2 part etch in both 4mm and 7mm, so am giving them a go this time. Waiting for delivery from MSE to progress these. Didn't know about those Lochgorm etched signal posts! I'll be giving those a go methinks (for the same reason as your good self!) Many thanks Jon F. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Didn't know about those Lochgorm etched signal posts! I'll be giving those a go methinks (for the same reason as your good self!) Many thanks Jon F. Hi, Be prepared for some heavy duty soldering. I now have a 100w iron in addition, which does the job pretty well. Otherwise I was just about managing with 65w TC iron and gas torch before but it's easier with the big iron, though I still find myself using the Flame Master torch a bit (it's very handy as it can be used hands free). Also on the next one, I think I will try pre-trimming the rather over-generous tabs a bit to save a bit effort cleaning up the joint but shall have to be careful not to overdo the trimming. Edited November 18, 2016 by Stephen Freeman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Hi, Some pictures of the latest 7mm scale stuff, there should be one more but I think I will have to upload it separately Edited January 19 by Stephen Freeman 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Here is the missing photo . It will be another week before I can do more as I have other pressing matters to attend to. Now for a few details: The GWR signals have Modelu finials and MSE lamps (I know the Modelu lamps are very good but as they were to be working ones it was easier to use the MSE ones, which in 7mm scale aren't too bad). SMD LEDs Posts - Tubular - Brass tube, Square Post - Lochgorm etched brass Servos - HobbyKing HK15178 Edited January 19 by Stephen Freeman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi, Well it's another year and it's now time to start tackling the ever-growing mountain of signals I have to build. The next project, which I made a start on some time ago is GWR/WR signals for a 7mm scale model of Kingswear. Research now completed see my thread on this for details, if you wish. Progress should be fairly rapid now, more soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sadly, I appear to have cleaned out Lochgorm of 7mm scale etched brass square posts with my last order. Still I have enough for Kingswear and part of the following project, so that's one post that will be harder work unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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