enginelane Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Last day of self isolation and a poor night for the wife so taking no chancers. Spent part of day making up gondola stone loads. How long before all 3 D printed I wonder but for moment coffee stirrers from NYMR and scrap pieces of plasticard. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Worked on base layer weathering of the chemical plant as decided that is what it will stay as with two short spurs. decided that the gravel area behind the diner will be warehousing so all areas now have been allocated to something. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted August 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2021 Shiny stainless steel a chimney small tubes large tubes ducting and tanks in bunds. memories of a chemical plant near Bradford. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Added a single layer of weathering wash to two of the three tankers just take the shine off the plastic though in the image it seems to have added to it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Did some more on the chemical plant. Loading dock and inspection platform. I think some pipe work and that will be it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) Added the overhead pipework . Moved the tall tank to the opposite side of the works but will not be glued down to allow access to tracks. Apart from completing ballasting, ground cover and detailing just about there. Edited August 22, 2021 by enginelane Wording 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len5771 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Most of the chemical plants I have worked at would have bund walls around the tanks to capture any spillage. The internal areas being gravelled. The bunds would have access steps etc. Not sure how far back in time this would have been practised though and even if this was US practise. Another level of complexity that you might not want to go down! LOL Edited August 24, 2021 by Len5771 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Yes now I think I have decided on the position need to add this feature. Hot day so just sat and completed the Stone load for the gondola. Need to find some hairy string as most images show completed stone pieces packed in straw or hay. Edited September 8, 2021 by enginelane Spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Photos show that the finished stone products were packed in hay or straw so decided to use some teased out hairy string to try and replicate this feature. Not to sure myself and those thin strands look as if they would migrate too easily to the Loco mechanisms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Spent the last hour itching and scratching as I seem to have made itching powder by producing the fine strands of the jute string so it’s coming out of the load. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted September 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2021 Did the US railroads use plaited straw like we used for earthenware? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 I have found a number of images that suggest that 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted September 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2021 Not so much plaits as slices cut from a bale of straw looking at that picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, skipepsi said: Not so much plaits as slices cut from a bale of straw looking at that picture. Yes, I wonder if slices from a dish washing scrubber might work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Been in a bit of a trough lately but signs climbing out the other side. Decided not going to find an American fork lift for the stone mill so finished the existing model in a seen some use state. Will keep eyes open on secondhand for anything more suitable. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Added power cable poles and telephone poles this afternoon. Decided that the loading pad at CHIRM looked too open so mocked up a partial covered shed structure that looked as if it would protect goods being loaded or unloaded. If works will have corrugated iron sheeting adding 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hi The fork lift truck looks great. I assume there will be a bit more structure at the lower edge of the shelter roof as looks a bit flimsy at present and that the loading working area is at the higher end ? If not, any water will be dripping on staff whilst they are working - not a good move. Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Going for a small planked front and sides and corrugated roof. Shed supposed to keep rain etc off goods awaiting loading and dispatch rather than a goods store or shed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Painted all the stone Portland Stone colour and a dusk shot of the Stone Mill. Earlier in the day with the light brighter the goods shelter at CHIRM. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Portland Stone colour seems to suit the garage better than off white. found another box down the back of the desk and a part finished weathered Monon Box car so added a few splashes of rust and awaiting its final weathering wash before being put into service. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 It maybe just me and I fully understand that the forum has to pay its way but it’s getting to the stage with the pop up adverts, top and bottom banners and long load times that I will be visiting and posting fewer times on the forum. I hope there can be found some sort of half way house that meets the needs of the owners and of the users. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Couldn't agree more, the pop up video and adds are very distracting (to me), which is why i've stopped updating/ using RMweb as much, we could always pay to be a gold member, but that's of no benefit to me, being a HO American modeller, lots of forums are going the same way. i'll just pop in now and then, to check if i've any messages 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodshaw Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Try AdBlock Plus if you haven't yet. It's pretty good at doing what the name suggests. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Rainy day on Saturday so extended modelling time. put roof on small warehouse fenced off chemical factory and added the protective wall around the tanks. Still needs the rest of the gravel. colour of garage works well in situ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Last of the boxes I was gifted and remember why it is the last! The Boc car and underframe in 2 pits so today is to see if can save it. the mid page advert is doing my head in! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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