francis3351 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 How would you model the girders holding up the roof of the canopy at Whitland ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) The only girders I have seen that come ready made and are anything similar are these https://www.ema-models.co.uk/index.php/scale-representation/trusses-beams.html They come in different sizes. It might be worth seeing if any of the laser cut building suppliers would be able and interested to make these. The other potential source would be the 3D printing brigade. It is the sort of fairly modern component that would add variety to the range of materials available. I have a feeling that some overhead power structures use something similar. Edit . I have just found this photo which confirms that. So there may be parts out there already or there could be a market, if a manufacturer was interested. https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/anglia/improving-the-railway-in-anglia/anglia-ole-renewals/ Edited February 22, 2021 by phil_sutters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis3351 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thanks for the link to E.M.A models - looks like problem solved . Not an easy one to do in OO gauge , will need some improvisation . Will take some photos if and when ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis3351 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 The red brick waiting rooms etc will be a nightmare too .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, francis3351 said: The red brick waiting rooms etc will be a nightmare too .... Piece of pie - it's all straight lines! That's what embossed plasticard and microstrip was designed for! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis3351 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Thanks Paul , my inexperience is showing ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2021 The girders are already available - found while looking for something completely different! https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx161-castellated-i-beam-10mm-pack-of-6-1789-p.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis3351 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 That is brilliant Phil , I already subscribe to their web site - no patience me ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2021 You are welcome. Don't forget that they produce stuff in numerous different scales. So if the 00 beams are too big for your canopies, maybe a smaller scale version is available. I haven't checked whether the ones you need have different scale versions, but if you need to it would be worth having a look. Sometimes searches don't turn up what you want because you are using the wrong term - I had been looking for girder, when these are described as beams, a term I would use for timber. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis3351 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I've ordered one OO set from Scale Model Scenery - about £11 so we'll see - think it'll be ok . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now