Waka Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Hi there, brand new to this group.....I have a 10 year old grandson who is on the autism spectrum....he is totally obsessed with anything to do with power transmission line equipment especially pylons. I have made him several power pole and line models about 300mm high and would like make his a pylon or two. Trouble is I cant find any plans or templates to assist me and I'm at a loss as to type of material to use...I would think wood is the best. Can anyone help please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 username Pylon King in this thread builds pylons https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/74067-show-us-your-scratchbuilt-building/&do=findComment&comment=4550341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEdwardII Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 There are complete models and kits of pylons available like these: https://www.hattons.co.uk/13281/hornby_r530_overhead_power_pylons_pack_of_three/stockdetail.aspx https://www.modelscenerysupplies.co.uk/brands/Kirbi-models/Electricity-pylons-OO https://severnmodels.com/epages/eshop1179816.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop1179816/Products/D12 The last one gives one idea as to possible materials if you want to create your own, since it is mostly made from metal - you can buy fine brass or nickel silver strips and "L" sections from various model shops, e.g. Eileens Emporium. Not so sure about getting scale drawings for pylons. There is this site, but it ain't free: https://www.cadblocksfree.com/en/electricity-pylon.html Good luck, Yours, Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted August 25, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25, 2021 Plenty of pylons here: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) On 25/08/2021 at 05:57, Waka said: Hi there, brand new to this group.....I have a 10 year old grandson who is on the autism spectrum....he is totally obsessed with anything to do with power transmission line equipment especially pylons. I have made him several power pole and line models about 300mm high and would like make his a pylon or two. Trouble is I cant find any plans or templates to assist me and I'm at a loss as to type of material to use...I would think wood is the best. Can anyone help please. The Science and Industry Museum Manchester website have a few CEB pylon design drawings from 1928 . They make excellent templates should you want to scratch build them . The finished models are in 1:76 scale and made from Plastruct/Evergreen Plastics. Edited February 5, 2022 by Pylon King 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Severn Models brass kit photos. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2021 There may be some mileage in the 'Pylon Appreciation Society', an online group that spoofs hobby sites with vicious accuracy, but some of it's contributors seem seriously knowledgeable. I would suggest that you need to 'filter' you son's access to it, though, as one of the features of autism is an inability to detect humour, satire, and spoofing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted August 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 22:29, Pylon King said: Severn Models brass kit photos. Hi PK, absolutely stunning models. Considering having a bash myself; there are many pylons of differing types in my area for reference. Having to order the materials online, I would you be able to recommend which of the various Evergreen angle strips to buy. Many thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) On 29/08/2021 at 10:31, Right Away said: Hi PK, absolutely stunning models. Considering having a bash myself; there are many pylons of differing types in my area for reference. Having to order the materials online, I would you be able to recommend which of the various Evergreen angle strips to buy. Many thanks. For lower voltage models (33-132kV) I would recommend using 2mm angle (outer) with 1.2mm angle (inner) for the tower corners , double bracing will make them far more stable as the plastic tends to expand/contract when bonded . The majority of cross bracing uses 1.6mm angles which are manufactured by Plastruct . Edited November 13, 2021 by Pylon King 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Right Away said: Hi PK, absolutely stunning models. Considering having a bash myself; there are many pylons of differing types in my area for reference. Having to order the materials online, I would you be able to recommend which of the various Evergreen angle strips to buy. Utility poles poles are another option to model which are generally far easier to scratch build. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted August 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2021 Thank you so much for the info. Speaking from the prototypical side, passing our local area there were four rows (or whatever the correct term is) of pylons, 3 rows carrying 132kV and 1 carrying 33kV feeding from the Brighton “A” and “B” coal fired power stations. The “A” station was first to go in 1976 and the “B” station was later replaced by a gas fired installation. There are now only two rows of pylons, one with single conductors and one with twin conductors. Out of interest, the warning plates on these pylons no longer state the voltage; is there a specific reason for this? Apologies if this would be better on a new thread elsewhere, but the subject matter deemed it quite relevant here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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