Andrew P Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 When fitting DCC Chips to Hornby Locos I usually remove the TV Suppressor for better running Al. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2019 These Pecketts are charming little chaps. I have a couple and I have to say this thread is making me question whether or not I should be building a little somewhere for them to play on. That Ruston thingy from Hornby hasn't helped either........... Rob. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew P said: When fitting DCC Chips to Hornby Locos I usually remove the TV Suppressor for better running Al. Bet the neighbours love you... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Bet the neighbours love you... DCC Chips have built in suppression Stu, so all still happy, (I hope) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 08/10/2019 at 23:39, Alister_G said: Hi Stu, It's more a question of trying to identify problems before they happen, really. Because nearly all the rolling stock and the locos on this layout will be short wheelbase, and the curves are tight, there's more of a chance of them shorting than would be the case for longer wheelbase locos. And I just don't like the idea that the "open" switch blade could possibly be the wrong polarity, I much prefer that the closure rails and switch blades stay the same as their adjacent stock rail. So to answer the question, no, there probably isn't a need to do this, it just makes me happier. Al. All of my engines are short wheelbase and most are 0-4-0, plus all of my rolling stock is short wheelbase and there has never been any problem with this, so I don't think what you've done is necessary. The only point I've ever had a problem with was a Peco 3-way. I'd make very sure that everything runs well over that filled in gap before putting ballast down, so that you can change the point before it's too late. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thanks Dave, you of all people should know how small loco's cope with points, so that's fair comment. Nothing is stuck down yet, so plenty of time to test and replace if I need to. Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2019 I do like 0-4-0 locos, so much so I’m definitely considering a number of them on my next layout.....but another layout is very far in the future 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 19, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2019 I've been busy completing the decorating, but now that's out of the way, I can get on with Cawdor. I did some extensive testing of the track over the last week, and so last night I sprayed the track, and then glued it down, apart from the top curved siiding, which I need to consider further. So this evening I wired it all up: First, I attached the PowerCab panel: And added the frog juicers. This means that for the moment I can run the layout just using hand power to change the points, but I can add Seep motors later if I want to. So here we are, all wired up and working: I can start thinking about ground cover and scenery now. Thanks for looking, Al. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 19, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2019 First bit of scenic modelling then, is the retaining wall between the lower and upper sidings. This is a strip of Slaters' 4mm random stone, with a 6.4mm square section styrene rod stuck on the back for strength: The coping stones are a sections of Plastruct 6.4mm half-round rod. Ever the masochist, I use a razor saw to cut slits across the rod every few mil. Then I clean off the swarf: Then I use a scalpel to open out the slits: I may be some time... Thanks for looking, Al. 6 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2019 Top stuff, Al. Another classic taking shape. There's nothing wrong with pokey finger points, by the way............ Rob 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: ......pokey finger points You and your fancy technical terms 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2019 6 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Top stuff, Al. Another classic taking shape. There's nothing wrong with pokey finger points, by the way............ Rob Thanks Rob 6 hours ago, chuffinghell said: You and your fancy technical terms yeah well it's digital, innit... Al 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2019 I really like how you’ve done the coping stones I’d have never thought of that, very clever! Chris 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2019 This evening, a bit of landscaping. Ive started to build the quarry face that will provide the backdrop to the scene. It will be higheer than this, but I'm doing it in stages to make sure it's all stuck together solidly. It's made up of layers of 25mm insulation foam, and once all dried, this will be faced with filler, and sculpted, and then painted, but for now it gives an idea of the final result. Then I started to add the ground cover, again using filler, roughly smoothed for the moment: So far, this is turning out just as I imagined it: Thanks for looking, Al. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted October 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2019 Coming along great, enjoying looking in. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Some clever stuff going on in here again Al, very clever indeed mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi Al, I am not going to make any mention of the axle stands, I presume that you ran out of bananas. All the best Adrian. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, westerhamstation said: Hi Al, I am not going to make any mention of the axle stands, I presume that you ran out of bananas. All the best Adrian. He still has to eat! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 13 hours ago, AdeMoore said: Coming along great, enjoying looking in. Cheers Thanks very much Ade. 4 hours ago, Andrew P said: Some clever stuff going on in here again Al, very clever indeed mate. Cheers Andy, it's beginning to look how I want it now. 3 hours ago, westerhamstation said: Hi Al, I am not going to make any mention of the axle stands, I presume that you ran out of bananas. All the best Adrian. Thanks for not mentioning them Adrian. Sometimes bananas just don't cut it, and I have to resort to the axle stands. Be grateful it wasn't the breeze blocks! Al. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 I'm thinking of doing a similar sort of rock face for T-CATS, but I'll raise one end of the stack so the strata lines are angled. Are you using any special kind of filler, or just powder / water mixed (or ready mixed) stuff ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: I'm thinking of doing a similar sort of rock face for T-CATS, but I'll raise one end of the stack so the strata lines are angled. Are you using any special kind of filler, or just powder / water mixed (or ready mixed) stuff ? Hope you've got some axle stands 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 Just now, chuffinghell said: Hope you've got some axle stands Cans of cider 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Hi Stu, I'm using some el-cheapo ready-mixed stuff, but it does claim to be flexible, so I'm hoping it doesn't all crack and fall off... I'm going to try and replicate how I managed the cutting sides on my Bakewell layout, which turned out OK, see here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64977-bakewell-peak-district-line-br-layout-views/&do=findComment&comment=1494038 Cheers, Al. Edited October 21, 2019 by Alister_G 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alister_G said: Hi Stu, I'm using some el-cheapo ready-mixed stuff, but it does claim to be flexible, so I'm hoping it doesn't all crack and fall off... I'm going to try and replicate how I managed the cutting sides on my Bakewell layout, which turned out OK, see here: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64977-bakewell-peak-district-line-br-layout-views/&do=findComment&comment=1494038 Cheers, Al. WOW! that looks fantastic, very clever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: WOW! that looks fantastic, very clever Thanks Chris, That was done a long time ago, I hope I can remember how I did it! Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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