RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2017 Well there's plenty of both of those subjects underway too I did just order a MMRG special edition split 37 to go with my Scottish stock for when Lulworth changes identity at home 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 If I a) had the money b) modelled 00 c) had the space I might even dabble in said dark arts of 00 sound. But looking forward hopefully to seeing some of these iterations at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted June 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I settled on a storage cabinet that passes the, it looks like furniture so it's allowed in the house, test pretty quickly but I was still trying to find a solution to the wheelchair user layout height issue.The cabinet is designed to stack so it can be put in the car should I choose to exhibit it and my initial idea was to support the middle board on it and then put the other boards either end with their own legs. This gives a track height of 1230mm, 4ft. I did a bit of research and found some documents on designing for wheelchair users and these give an average eyelevel of 1080mm, 3ft 6 1/2inches, for an adult in a wheelchair. Thanks to someone on the NGRM forum who checked using a friends chair this seems about right and still leaves the layout at a convenient height for me standing to operate.cabinet height for display pt2.JPGI settled on a baseboard top height of 1000mm, or 3ft 3in, to allow a bit of leeway and for the average height look slightly down on the model.I also used this to see what the eye line would be for a 6ft 4in (me) stood in front so the lighting rig doesn't block the view at this height for taller people.I'm intending to have the bacscene boards seperate so I can make them taller and still fit in the storage cabinet with extra stock boxes etc.cabinet height for display.JPG Not seen this before (I followed your link today from another thread) and think something like your graphic should be a pinned item on the layouts thread. Not wanting to restart the endless threads on height of layouts but your graphic clearly shows dimensions for the two relevant design issues (1) can both short & tall people see it & (2) comfortable height for operators. Edited June 12, 2017 by john new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspoke Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This is the drawing of how it works. magnet tube.JPG Hi, just came across this while looking for 'don't move my wagons about you kadee magnets you' solutions and it looks like a great solution. How reliable has this solution been in use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hi, just came across this while looking for 'don't move my wagons about you kadee magnets you' solutions and it looks like a great solution. How reliable has this solution been in use?I simplified it again to a drop flap with the magnet on. The main issue with the neodymium magnets is although strong it's a very limited area so stopping had to be very precise. The wider flat magnet needs to be closer but allows nearly an inch long uncoupling area so much better in use if locos have momentum for their sound chips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspoke Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I simplified it again to a drop flap with the magnet on. The main issue with the neodymium magnets is although strong it's a very limited area so stopping had to be very precise. The wider flat magnet needs to be closer but allows nearly an inch long uncoupling area so much better in use if locos have momentum for their sound chips. Brilliant, thank you. I was thinking about using neodymium magnets due to the smaller field but I see your point about having to be more precise. Did you use the Kadee magnet on the flap in one piece or did you cut it into smaller pieces to use on several flaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2017 Cut in two which is easy with a Stanley knife. I'm using that method in both layouts now. Cutting the intensifier plate is more fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspoke Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Cut in two which is easy with a Stanley knife. I'm using that method in both layouts now. Cutting the intensifier plate is more fun Thank you for the advice. Cutting the intensifier plate should be easy enough with an angle grinder! Any excuse to spray sparks everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 22, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2017 Five years down the line and yesterday I finally drew up a neat trackplan! Going to get the layout back up in a couple of weeks once the Harz one is stored away again so I can do a few detailing jobs and just play trains before it's next outing in November at the Poole show 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 4, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've got three of the DccConcepts loco lifts so I've straightened out the middle siding so there are two places I can drop them in to change trains faster. Ive put cork blocks at the closed end to put more pressure on the track for good contact and it makes the entry end lock in place more positively. I also made up plastic end stops so I don't pour the train out as I lift it Testing the Oxford Warwells on the sharpest corners with Kadee no.18 nem couplers. The Warwells have a thin wash of Tamiya XF58 olive green and then a thinner black wash to darken them a bit. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2017 Bufferstops added to the wall, just need to find the lamps now. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 5, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2017 A very pleasant day at the Poole show and the first outing for the clay works No.11 Tyneham. Just needs some light weathering. And these Charioteers were built to go in the warwells but proved too wide so I'm a little unsure of the stories of cromwells fitting on them as they share the same chassis. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I like the pictures Paul, trust that you had an enjoyable day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 Next outings for Lulworth will be; Mendip 2018 on the 9 & 10th June where we will be running 1960's both days. http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/16583-SheptonandDistrictMRSExhibition Warley 2018 on 24-25 November and it will be steam on the Saturday and Diesels on the Sunday. http://www.thewarleyshow.co.uk/4mm.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hi Paul Lovely looking layout. Well done with the Charioteers, I haven't seen those modelled before. As you say they should fit on the warwells albeit with some overhang.....unless they are to 1/72 scale. I bought some diecast Warrior MCVs for my warwells, they are tight on the limit in real life so the diffence between 1/76 and 1/72 is very noticeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 They are 'supposed' to be 1/76 and overhang about a half the track width which looks too much compared to photos of Cromwells. Still they look ok on the bridge too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I know what you mean.....Airfix 1/76 or 1/72 should not be taken literally for all their afv's. Their Panzer iv is very good but obviously no use for a load on a warwell! They do look great on the bridge. Half a track width overhang should be ok, afterall what could go wrong? :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Having thought further, the Charioteer, Cromwell, Comet etc have twinned road wheels, so although there is some track overhang, the tank (destroyer) would be resting on the deck of the warwell on the inner roadwheels, so all's well :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks Paul, talking of Lulworth 'castle', you just reminded me that the Castle Inn has not long reopened in West Lulworth, after an extensive refurb, I must get down there and have a look . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Next outing for the layout in a few weeks will be Mendip 2018 and we will be all steam that weekend, oh and the Thumper! Edited May 2, 2018 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 13, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2018 A bit of fun with paint 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2018 A bit of fun with paint Lulworth extension (3)b small.jpg I think I need you to do some for me Paul! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 14, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2018 I think I need you to do some for me Paul!Better find some timetables to modify then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted May 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2018 I like it, especially as you stuck to SouthWest Trains. But you might upset some Swanage preservation people... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 14, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2018 I like it, especially as you stuck to SouthWest Trains. But you might upset some Swanage preservation people... I'm a life member of SR One of the proposals was for a TOC to operate a service mixed with preserved services and there were a few times 159's got there in SWT livery so a not too far fetched a what if 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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