Gook the Goblin Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Mounds of blown snow on the bank have been added by layering the scattered snow as below. Thanks for the idea @DGO. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gook the Goblin Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 As suggested to me by @JimFin wires are now up on the plank although you cant see them! The catenary masts, beam and tensioner were all 3D prints by Jim. Fitting the tensioner between the flanges of the post meant a bit of fettling one morning which was quite awkward. Masts were sprayed with grey primer, then the concrete bases were masked and the steel bits sprayed with a steel wheels spray from a motorist centre. The metal was fairly shiny so had to be tone down with a white wash and a bit of weathering. The concrete post bases and tensioner weights were painted to look like concrete - at least you can still see the tensioner weights below. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure the masts were vertically plumb and and the beam was level and I was pleased with the results until I recognised that the live wire level looked too high at around 45mm above the rail head compared with the underside of the canopy on the shed which is at 40mm. I bit the bullet while the tools were still all out. Now all lowered to a live wire height of around 37.5mm above rail head. Sadly the concrete blocks and baseplates will be hidden below snow along with the imaginary earthing wires! I shall need to get all plumb again then glue up, fill drilled holes and make good the snow. I think it looks a lot better, glad I thought about it before it was all glued up. Nigel Nigel 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Posed outside the shed is recently completed Re-w in hardly ex works condition! One of @JimFin excelent prints. 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MrTea Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2021 13 hours ago, the Goblin said: Posed outside the shed is recently completed Re-w in hardly ex works condition! One of @JimFin excelent prints. Nice. I'd better get a shuffle on with finishing mine! I really like the way your snow lies on the bank, it's very convincing. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 New arrivals onto shed. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, the Goblin said: New arrivals onto shed. Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Is that from the new issue of the Unesco GE4/4? Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, jonhall said: Is that from the new issue of the Unesco GE4/4? Jon Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonwis Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 9 hours ago, the Goblin said: New arrivals onto shed. I'm looking forward to getting my Ds van. My Paspels layout has been in storage ever since I spent now unnecessary money on the RhB Modellbahn 3D Ds van so that's a bit irritating ! Nonetheless, my other even older Shapeways Ds van did form a pukka 'winter Albula' rake of EW I/II at a few shows so all is not lost. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted August 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2021 14 hours ago, the Goblin said: New arrivals onto shed. That’s actually the first photo I’ve seen of one of these long awaited vans - very nice. 5 hours ago, Gordonwis said: …My Paspels layout has been in storage ever since I spent now unnecessary money on the RhB Modellbahn 3D Ds van so that's a bit irritating !… As a general point, I have a theory that manufacturers do sometimes take note of the models that pioneers such as yourself make when deciding what to invest in - over and above wishlists and Forum discussions, I think they are the best proof people really do want something. I couldn’t know what research Kato did in this case of course, but you never know. Just a thought, Keith. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2021 Here’s the next project for the loco https://www.railpictures.net/photo/771888/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted August 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2021 Lovely picture! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonwis Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Keith Addenbrooke said: As a general point, I have a theory that manufacturers do sometimes take note of the models that pioneers such as yourself make when deciding what to invest in - over and above wishlists and Forum discussions, I think they are the best proof people really do want something. I couldn’t know what research Kato did in this case of course, but you never know. Just a thought, Keith. All I can say is that I did have a discussion with Hiroshi Kato at one point and did discuss EW coaches...however one of the items I suggested was a curved turnout for Unitrack - not seen that yet! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Recently out shopped XK sits on the plank. Another one of @JimFin excellent 3D printed bodies and chassis. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gook the Goblin Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 The plank finished with its display case. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2022 Very smart. I wonder if I can get one to fit my roundhouse 😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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