RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted June 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) On 10/06/2020 at 21:43, daifly said: There is a large variety of names - clearance bar, depression bar, fouling bar, locking bar and no doubt several others but they perform the function described above. Dave Is this the same as a facing point lock - another term I've heard - or is that a different thing again? Edited June 12, 2020 by Hal Nail Typo - facing pint sounds better tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted June 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Roof obviously just resting on top atm. Be careful here! I've read its worth fixing asap as the veranda end frame is prone to being snapped off. To do that you need to fix the glazing so need to have painted round the windows. All minor but sufficient hassle, with the prospect of the handrails to come, that mine has never been started! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Is this the same as a facing point lock - another term I've heard - or is that a different thing again? You might want to read through this thread Dave 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Thanks for the tip on the roof, annoyed with myself for not painting around windows before fitting them. Might be worth completing veranda fittings, painting area then fix roof. Kind regards Julian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Don't forget the interior: I was advised to glue the roof on. The end supports are fragile. John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Been to the local merchant today for some 2x1 for my run off board/fiddle yard. Folding legs next. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Then realised an obvious error on one of the braces so it is now rectified. legs built to yesterday. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 The handrails are turning out to be a nightmare. Have asked peco for some extra wire to finish larger rail and they are sending me some which I am very thankful for. The smaller rail holes are smaller than their counterparts opposite. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 I found a Heljan blue large logo class 37/4 locally the other day in a model shop I dont want one but just bought it on the spur of the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 09/06/2020 at 21:15, Baggies1961 said: Can anyone tell me what the rodding leads to in front of the point on the inside of the right track in the photo please and what does it do? Just look how neat that ballast shoulder and cinder path beside it is. Must be post about 1956 as Bourton Vale Secondary Modern School tennis courts are in shot and the school opened in 1956 I understand. So many otherwise good steam age layouts spoiled by scruffy 2000s style ballast 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said: The handrails are turning out to be a nightmare. Have asked peco for some extra wire to finish larger rail and they are sending me some which I am very thankful for. The smaller rail holes are smaller than their counterparts opposite. I mentioned on my Toad thread that better wire for main handrails is 0.9mm and 0.5mm for the door. Wondering if Peco provided a template for shaping the handrails. Parkside do but I think I had trouble with it not being accurate (too many photocopies of photocopies). Something I found when building Parkside kits is that CA works very well to secure ABS plastic parts. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hi David, Id guessed around 1957 as you say the school was relatively brand new. It was a fair few years before I graced my presence at the school September 1972 to be precise. I vaguely remember the bridge the photo was taken from being demolished in 1973 ish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baggies1961 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 A couple of aerial views. The clutter on the platform are the running boards and brackets for the brake van. The spares requested from Peco have not arrived as yet. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looking really good now Julian, superb in fact mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks Andy, following your thread to with interest, looks like the layout is going to be even better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Been away this weekend and just got back to Peco’s spares letter. I can now finish my brake van. Also a modelu delivery with some single point rodding stools and some figures. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Unfortunately Peco have sent me two short lengths of wire which means it will need two solder joints so will take a trip to the localish model shop to see if they have some in stock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 All this talk about 33’s whilst I was away so thought Id blow the dust off mine. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brossard Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said: Unfortunately Peco have sent me two short lengths of wire which means it will need two solder joints so will take a trip to the localish model shop to see if they have some in stock. Like I said before, go to Eileens Emporium for your wire (and many other) needs. https://eileensemporium.com/ I visited my "localish" hobby shop today for the first time in a long time. I made the effort because I want to support them. However, many of the things I wanted were out of stock. Really, it is not worth driving 20 km in city traffic to a store only to come away empty handed. I think I'll order on line from now on. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34006 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Hi John,It's about a 20 mile round trip to my nearest model shop.What I do is order what I want over the phone and then when it arrives,have a ride out to collect it and have a bit of a chat.Very obliging chap is Barry. atb Phil. ps never come away empty handed,there's always some thing I need. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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