RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 21, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2011 Stu, I might be missing something (blame it in my age if I am) but I can't find a dimension for the overall depth of the hole at the end where the track passes into/out of the module, or indeed a stipulation for minimum overbridge clearances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 21, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2011 Mike, Well spotted! Without being too simplistic, as long as standard 4mm stock will run through, then the end holes and bridge clearances should be as big as you would normally make them. Again, as the modules don't actually connect, there is no need to be exactly to any one size. I will dig out the CRM/YMR clearance guides and add them to the first post and the downloadable pdf. Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 hi guys, Just wondering how do you enter the module layout event, is there something i need to 'fill in' or something?? thanks Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 24, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi Jon, No, there are no forms or secret handshakes. As long as you're happy with the standards, jump in and make a start. If you want to show what you're doing, you can also start a new thread in the SWAG Module sub-forum. And of course, if you have any questions, please ask. Welcome aboard ! Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 A drawing of the bridges for the visualisationally challenged? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2011 I might be missing something (blame it in my age if I am) but I can't find a dimension for the overall depth of the hole at the end where the track passes into/out of the module, or indeed a stipulation for minimum overbridge clearances. These are the dimensions for the module exit/entrance holes. Picture courtesy Martin Hale A drawing of the bridges for the visualisationally challenged? This was the original design of the bridges - it was deemed un-necessary to add the two bridge walls. I just used two 4" pieces of track, with a piece of foam baord stuck underneath. There is no other support for the bridges than the fishplates. It was thought that cable ties could be used to hold the two modules together, but in practice the weight of the modules proved to be enough to keep the bridges held in place. Picture courtesy Martin Hale Hope these help. Stu Edited to improve some awful spelling mistakes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2011 These are the dimensions for the module exit/entrance holes. Picture courtesy Martin Hale Hope these help. Stu Just what the potential builder bodger ordered Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 That's great. I will be making a module after spring bank holiday. Metric measurements would help those of us who were never taught "proper" weights and measures. Is it ok to make the front an embankment? Keeping the track height correct but using an open frame construction, making the front rail smaller by using scenery instead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2011 That's great. I will be making a module after spring bank holiday. Metric measurements would help those of us who were never taught "proper" weights and measures. Is it ok to make the front an embankment? Keeping the track height correct but using an open frame construction, making the front rail smaller by using scenery instead? As long as you make your two bridges the same length, they can be measured in inches, millimeters or gnat's whatsits. The 4" (101.6mm) was a nominal length to give enough scope for taking up any variation in height between modules, without becoming too unstable. Also, as long as the track is in the 'right' place, you can do whatever you like with the rest of the scenery - pretty Devonshire hillsides, urban grot, Hall of the Mountain King, Dark side of the Mooon, Discworld, Hogwarts, even Nutwood. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 This may help All converted to foreign measurements (Man was put on the moon with Feet, Inches, Pounds, and Ounces ) I think its correct (Maybe someone could check) Hope it helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 As long as you make your two bridges the same length, they can be measured in inches, millimeters or gnat's whatsits. Now, would that be the European or the African gnat ???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 An advantage of the modules being independent and linked by the bridges is that the distances to the inter module track does not have to be accurate. The bridges give a small amount of flex in both vertical and horizontal directions. Also I guess the module/table could also be moved slightly. However, as I see the join to the bridge being the most problematic and having the potential for derailing through trains I would have erred on the side of precaution by requiring "walls" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just what the potential builder bodger ordered Stu Does this mean that His Stationmasterishness will actually be potentially producing a potential podule?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 As long as you make your two bridges the same length, they can be measured in inches, millimeters or gnat's whatsits. The 4" (101.6mm) was a nominal length to give enough scope for taking up any variation in height between modules, without becoming too unstable. Also, as long as the track is in the 'right' place, you can do whatever you like with the rest of the scenery - pretty Devonshire hillsides, urban grot, Hall of the Mountain King, Dark side of the Mooon, Discworld, Hogwarts, even Nutwood. Stu Great, so that'll be a bit of all of the above then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2011 Does this mean that His Stationmasterishness will actually be potentially producing a potential podule?! There is potentially such a possibility however it is potentially probably unlikely that it will incorporate a pasty mine so you potentially won't be getting any of these as they are outwith the potential specification (and were fresh from Mrs Stationmaster's kitchen at 12.00ish this very day). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 HI Mike They look very good indeed, when do they go on sale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 There is potentially such a possibility however it is potentially probably unlikely that it will incorporate a pasty mine so you potentially won't be getting any of these as they are outwith the potential specification (and were fresh from Mrs Stationmaster's kitchen at 12.00ish this very day). Why do I suddenly feel very hungry??? Posting pictures like that one is very cruel! :angry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2011 There is potentially such a possibility however it is potentially probably unlikely that it will incorporate a pasty mine so you potentially won't be getting any of these as they are outwith the potential specification (and were fresh from Mrs Stationmaster's kitchen at 12.00ish this very day). An official Kernow governmental spokesperson would neither confirm nor deny that the potentiality of the probable Stationmistressish pasty would or would not cause drooling or not, as the case may be (or may not be) within or without Kernow Governmental circles... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Nevard Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 We have the same salt and pepper grinders - but sadly no pasties to go with them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 They must be standard issue! Likewise here! I always think of Jordan when I use them, no idea why tho! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2011 I always think of Jordan when I use them, no idea why tho! Funny, they remind me of Egypt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted May 30, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2011 Although not currently modelling in 00/4mm I used to therefore have a fair bit of 4mm items I can use here. Only just catching up with this thread so three newbie to the topic queries:- 1) I've probably missed something somewhere but is there a target date/venue for completion/display of any module you may decide to build, for example the 2012 SWAG Member's Day? Edited Now found this thread giving the target as Taunton 2012 - revised query - is the date set for that yet? 2) The 20" x 11" x 11" challenge dimensions will be one inch undersize in either the length or width for a SWAG module but as a SWAG area based modeller if I do have time to make something extra in 4mm it would be nice if after the close of the 2011 challenge it can then be eligible as a SWAG module. Provided any 2011 challenge diorama has the front track laid 3" back from the edge would it then be acceptable to fit a 1" x 4" by 20" plain strip to the front to bring the 11" max of the challenge width out to the 12" minimum width/track spacing of a SWAG module? 3) Any stipulation on finish for the publicly visible front and end edges -i.e matt black paint, gloss varnished timber, or? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi John New Great idea to "convert" your 2011 challenge diorama in to a SWAG Module. Fitting that extra 1" x 4" piece to the front will be fine as far as I can see, As for the finish on the public side, that can be anything you choose B) The big day is Sunday 29th April 2012 again at the Staplegrove Village Hall. ( Note for Captain K. We need another 20" for the modules now please ) Great to have another module aboard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 31, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2011 John, Further to what Tigger has said, if you want to make your 2011 Challenge module fit the SWAG criteria, don't worry about making the extra 1" x 20" piece( unless you really want to) - the module sizes are effectively there so any public display of modules enables a fairly uniform look to the overall whole layout (i.e. they would all line up along the front edges). Provided your module fits the track dimensions (height = 4", spacing between = 2") then it will fit in with the rest. Don't forget you'll need to make the 4" bridges for connecting to the next module - so the note to the Captain is we'll need an extra 24" of space (not that we've actually agreed any space as yet...). Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted May 31, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2011 Thanks chaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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