Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) This is the Crane at Demodara Station Goods Yard - .. and this is the model made from 10 & 20 thou styrene with a small length of nylon thread - The model stands 55mm high and is not a working model The gears do not rotate, and the gear teeth are scaled at twice scale size, otherwise it would be impossible to cut them Edited October 29, 2017 by Ron Heggs 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2017 This is the Crane at Demodara Station Goods Yard - BO9A0338.JPG demodara goods sheds 0011.JPG .. and this is the model made from 10 & 20 thou styrene with a small length of nylon thread - PICT0011.JPG PICT0012.JPG PICT0013.JPG The model stands 55mm high and is not a working model The gears do not rotate, and the gear teeth are scaled at twice scale size, otherwise it would be impossible to cut them As always, great modelling. I hope that we can soon see some updates of your latest creations from Sri Lanka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I've only just been drawn to this thread by the latest postings. Stunning work, and I'd hazard a guess that when you fancy a break, the view from the modelling room is pretty special too. Inspirational stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 I've only just been drawn to this thread by the latest postings. Stunning work, and I'd hazard a guess that when you fancy a break, the view from the modelling room is pretty special too. Inspirational stuff. This is the view South across the valley here in Jalon, Spain - The local Co-operative Bodegas is the reddish building lower left with the tanks holding the wine just behind. Benidorm is a few kilometres the other side of the Bernia mountain range (Thank goodness. That's the main reason we live this side of the mountains) Ron 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Benidorm is a few kilometres the other side of the Bernia mountain range (Thank goodness. That's the main reason we live this side of the mountains) Wise choice. Benidorm's great, but it's even better from a distance. I plan to put at least 10km between myself and it. A mountain range inbetween is a definite bonus! Do keep up the good work, it's always a pleasure to view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archirasika Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I was really amazed to see this topic and to see beautifully crafted upcountry railways of my country. I think this will be the best of all here. will keep in touch with this page and would love to see some locomotives in action as well. thanks again. !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 The layout is now taking shape on Kirala Island close to Colombo in Sri Lanka The Demodara Station section has been transported to the island, and is still under wraps. The section being built is the line between Demodara and Ella passing through Kithalella, with a number of tunnels, viaducts, and a bridge en route Ella Station Kithalella Station 3 Arch Viaduct 4 Arch Viaduct ... and the famous Nine Arch Viaduct There's just a little landscaping ahead A few items just shipped to Sri Lanka for this part of the layout An underbridge close to Ella Station Tunnel 41 portal and a portion of the curved tunnel Tunnel 40 portals and tunnel. Yes, this part of the line is straight The Water Tank at Ella Station An Administration/Storage Block at Ella Station Under construction for Ella are Two Goods Sheds, a Disabled Toilet Building, an abandoned toilet block and a Shrine ... and to complete the main models for this section the Kithalella Bridge is also under construction - The bridge is built as three separate spans and four piers, to enable easier and safer shipping from Spain to Sri Lanka, and clipped together for the layout build The handrailing has yet to be fitted, and the pier tops finishing The underside is just as important Painting and Stonework to be done over next few days Anyone wanting to follow the action can do so on Facebook page Kirala Island@ChrissLeisure 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Perera Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks for posting Ron. Shall keep you updated of the progress once the landscaping takes place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Nice work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 A few pictures of the latest models winging their way to Sri Lanka A disabled toilet building for Ella Station The abandoned toilet block at Ella Station A brick built goods shed at Ella A steel framed & corrugated steel clad goods shed at Ella The Water Tower at Ella Station - fitted with lighting under the tank The Small Shrine by the Ella Station Entrance The Small Shrine is fitted with lighting - A small figurine of the Lady Buddha is required inside ... and what post from me would be complete without a bridge? Kithalella Bridge - between Kithalella and Ella A few additional Semaphore Lattice Signals are under construction at present 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2018 As always, Ron, great modelling. I always look forward to updates on this project, but mostly Manchester Central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 As always, Ron, great modelling. I always look forward to updates on this project, but mostly Manchester Central. Have the rail, sleepers, timbers and the Templot prints for the next section of the approach trackwork on Manchester Central. Just need to finish the Signals for Sri Lanka then I will be back to the 2.6 metre workbench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted March 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2018 A few pictures of the latest models winging their way to Sri Lanka IMG_0111.JPG A disabled toilet building for Ella Station IMG_0112.JPG The abandoned toilet block at Ella Station IMG_0113.JPG A brick built goods shed at Ella IMG_0114.JPG A steel framed & corrugated steel clad goods shed at Ella IMG_0110.JPG The Water Tower at Ella Station - fitted with lighting under the tank IMG_0108.JPG The Small Shrine by the Ella Station Entrance IMG_0109.JPG The Small Shrine is fitted with lighting - A small figurine of the Lady Buddha is required inside ... and what post from me would be complete without a bridge? IMG_0103.JPG Kithalella Bridge - between Kithalella and Ella IMG_0104.JPG IMG_0105.JPG IMG_0106.JPG IMG_0107.JPG A few additional Semaphore Lattice Signals are under construction at present Looking fantastic as always, But, have I missed the traditional bridge stress testing session? Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Is there any forum to discuss SriLankan Railways? I'm planning on making a small diorama based on "Randles Hill" near Kandy. And some images of the area would be nice. I'd also like to know if locos and DMUs like the M8, M10, S10, S11 and S12 are a common sight at Randles Hill as these are the locos and DMUs I have access to technical data to replicate in HO scale. Edited March 25, 2018 by MGR Hooper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Perera Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Is there any forum to discuss SriLankan Railways? I'm planning on making a small diorama based on "Randles Hill" near Kandy. And some images of the area would be nice. I'd also like to know if locos and DMUs like the M8, M10, S10, S11 and S12 are a common sight at Randles Hill as these are the locos and DMUs I have access to technical data to replicate in HO scale. I would be interested in getting the S12 DMU done. Any idea of the price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) I would be interested in getting the S12 DMU done. Any idea of the price? Sorry, absolutely no idea on the price. I plan of 3D printing masters and then having them resin cast. And I am currently working on the M8 and it's Indian cousin the WDM-2/3A. Scale will also greatly affect the price. In N gauge there's readymade mechanisms at a low cost and 3D prints are not expensive. However in HO scale mechanisms are harder to get and 3D prints are costly. Edited March 25, 2018 by MGR Hooper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Perera Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hi All, Thought of adding some images of the progress being made on this project in Sri Lanka. It's coming along quite well. The project is located at Kirala Island, a small island a short distance away from Colombo, on the Bolgoda Lake. Access to the island is by boat. The island also has a restaurant open daily from 10 am to midnight. I am hoping to open the model for the public in about another 2 weeks. It's behind schedule but costs and manpower has been an issue. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Absolutely magnificent. Spent some years in India, though never went to Sri Lanka. I’d love to visit! Yes, people to populate the stations will add, as will the carts, and huge piles of luggage (and the clutter and litter), but these are details that can be added over years. Great job! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 One of my mates is from there and he also has a bit of a thing for railways. Gonna send him a link to this thread ps well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Asian figures in HO/OO scales are just not available. Have scoured the usual manufacturers and sellers in Europe, China and Japan, and they do not make them. There are the odd Arab and Japanese figure, but no others. Most of the usual Western figures are not usable or convertible without a great deal of work. Dress, hats, briefcases and luggage are just not right for the vast majority of Sri Lankan rail passengers and the populace in general in the Highlands Unfortunately, I am not a sculptor otherwise I could have few 3D printed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Have completed another eight lattice style semaphore signals Now have a few Tuk Tuks (three wheel taxis) and Single decker buses on the worktable. These were drawn up on CAD and 3D printed as the scale detail was beyond even my skills for scratchbuilding. Will post pictures/details later in the finishing processes Other items are looking to be produced which will add further local colour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2018 Will Ella station be painted umber?!! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 Will Ella station be painted umber?!! Mike. Hi, Mike As of March this year, it was still a pink tinted cream with doors and window frames in umber The car parking area has been increased and paved with brick paviours with white picket fencing to the station boundary Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I will be visiting Sri-Lanka in March 2019 - will it be available to visit - even as a 'layout in construction'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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