Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 As always, far to much paint on my Pallet, so I decided to do a little more along the back. I did say there may be JUST ONE Building on BBB 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Barnaby said: Ref push fit choc block. Yep I've just been using them on my build just one thing; remember to have the live feed to the female side just in case you separate them while the power is on. I also have coloured one end of the block to polarise them as I have them hanging free under my boards and not screwed down like Andy's. The wires are bound in spira-wrap and they are attached to the board underneath via self adhesive cable retainers. Best Thanks Barnaby, Great Info. although I have never thought about the polarity aspect and never had any issues with that side of things. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) And again, something like this. Edited October 20, 2020 by Andrew P 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted October 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, Barnaby said: Yep I've just been using them on my build just one thing; remember to have the live feed to the female side just in case you separate them while the power is on. Discovered that the hard way with mains aged about 10!!! Paul. P.S. Don’t try this, I may have got away with it as I have very dry skin. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Another bit of FUN. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Still bored, can you tell 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, 5BarVT said: Been meaning to ask for a while . . . Do these work as a friction fit, or do screws needs to be tightened/loosened every time you split the boards? Paul. Friction fit, Paul. Only two sets of screws on the outermost rows. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 hours ago, 5BarVT said: Discovered that the hard way with mains aged about 10!!! Paul. P.S. Don’t try this, I may have got away with it as I have very dry skin. 46 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Friction fit, Paul. Only two sets of screws on the outermost rows. I hope you don't mind John, but I've just BLOWN UP your picture. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) This morning I made a start on the Embankment along the rear. Firstly with some bits of Cereal packet and then with a splodge of paint, before the Flockage, (as Al would say) goes on. The Wallage may well have some more stones removed from the tops yet, but I will see once I start the Flocking. Edited October 21, 2020 by Andrew P 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2020 Nice paintage mate, and the wallage looks a lot better with bits missing. Looking forward to the flockaging. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Alister_G said: Nice paintage mate, and the wallage looks a lot better with bits missing. Looking forward to the flockaging. Al. Thanks Alage, ? Frontage to do next, haha. Edited October 21, 2020 by Andrew P 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) A quick update from this morning. I only spent an hour on BBB today, but managed to get the Hot Glue Gun to do it's stuff and with some more Cereal packet fitted the front Embankment once a bit of scrap wood was found and cut to shape to form the Frontage, I do like a good Frontage.. I've also taken a few more bits off the top of the walling, but will now wait until it is Flaockaged behind before doing any more. Edited October 23, 2020 by Andrew P 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) A couple of little jobs this morning after 11's. First a Running Session to test everything again. Then I decided to do a centre support for the Bridge, I know it probably wouldn't need one, but it now acts as both a view blocker, and distinguishes between the Main and Branch Line. Edited October 24, 2020 by Andrew P 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Next up was out with the Air Brush and give the Track a blow over to weather the Rail sides and Sleepers, then wipe off the tops, apart from the Siding ends. I also gave the walling a light dusting to tone it down a bit. 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 And finally, I added the Ballast, It's not been treated yet so is still dry in the pics. The old Main Branch Line along the back has a mix of; Woodlands Scenics B73 Buff B71 Dark Brown Gaugemaster GM115 All are Fine / N Gauge. Then to the end of the Line, i.e. the Headshunt I added some Woodlands Scenics Fine Cinders to darken that area. For the Line from Budoc Bridge, I added more Gaugemaster GM115 to the mix to make it more Grey, and then for the centre area where the Points are, I added more Fine Cinders. Lastly for the two Sidings, I used neat B71 Dark Brown towards the ends blending out to the above mixes nearer the Points, and finally the two Sidings and the end of the Headshunt was sprinkled some Woodlands Scenics T49 Green Blend. More Flock and Static Grass will be added after the Ballast has been fixed. All will be fixed next. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Looking at the pics above, I may add a lot more dark Brown through the Air Brush to the Old Main Line, it's looks far to clean for an almost disused Branch.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2020 That's all coming along rather nicely, great progress. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: That's all coming along rather nicely, great progress. Thanks Cpt, at least my original plan hasn't changed this time, most unusual for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2020 You have been a busy boy - well done! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Andrew P said: Thanks Cpt, at least my original plan hasn't changed this time, most unusual for me. Yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Bogie said: You have been a busy boy - well done! A bit done, but being small it makes it look like I've done more than I have, the whole lot didn't take 2 hours Bogie. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 8 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Yet. Don't start, haha But Yes, it surprised me as well. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looking good Andy ... which point motors have you used if you don't mind me asking? Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 22 hours ago, Andrew P said: Then I decided to do a centre support for the Bridge, I know it probably wouldn't need one, but it now acts as both a view blocker, and distinguishes between the Main and Branch Line. 22 hours ago, Andrew P said: Andy, I don't like being critical but that steel bridge doesn't look right with the centre span. I know your thinking, it is a view blocker but would putting wing walls to the two abutments do the same thing? An alternative would be to construct the bridge sides as brick built which IMO would blend better should you keep the existing centre pier. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, MarshLane said: Looking good Andy ... which point motors have you used if you don't mind me asking? Rich Hi Rich they are Gaugemaster / SEEP type, I found the ones with the Frog switch and the ones with the over centre spring un reliable, but as I've used Gaugemaster DCC80 Autofrogs these are fine and are working off 12V DC which is a bonus. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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