RBE Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I picked up a good tip for insulators from Andi Dell; self-wind them using single core wire around a thicker piece of stiff wire the same size as the registration arms. I found that 15 turns was about right for my WCML Mk1 portals. The plus-point is that they are virtually free! I'm struggling to remember how I fixed them in place, possibly a dot of superglue at either end. They certainly look the part. Yes thats how I did the ones on Outon Road. Sadly no more since the chap who bought the layout had a bird in the loft incident and wrecked the lot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just found this topic, very impressive modeling and I look forward to seeing this develop - particularly like the OHLE gantries! Keep up the great work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks for all the positive comments everybody, it all helps to keep the enthusiasm up! Today’s progress is some ground cover - This much is needed before the platform tops can go on, the rest can wait until the surounding structures are in place. The more eagle eyed will also spot the rest of the trunking is now in place, as well as orange cable piping and AWS ramps. Kev. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Looking brilliant keep it up David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted November 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2015 Some very neat work there. Like it a lot! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Some more platform progress, The longways beams - And the tops on - With a Bachmman Mk1 for clearance tests. As you can see, very little of the 'scenics' under the platform is visible. At least I know it's there! Kev. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Looking great keep it up David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted November 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2015 Love the scenics it's coming along really really well Cheers, Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Very nice. Coming together nicely now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Cheers all, I'm in the groove now! Platform tops are now all down and filled/glued. The wife has also agreed that I can have the signals for X-mas. So they are now ordered. Kev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Kev Layouts coming on real well. Who have you gone to for your signals? Carl 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 I've gone for the Traintronics ones Carl. AA ones are way out of the wife's price range. (I can imagine it now - ''how much for toy traffic lights?'') Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I've gone for the Traintronics ones Carl. AA ones are way out of the wife's price range. (I can imagine it now - ''how much for toy traffic lights?'') Kev. I looked for an AA 3 aspect with 4 sets of feathers for my layout. Think I have decided on non working ones instead. Can't justify spending that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Kev, The layout is looking great. You seem to be making great progress. The track work and gantries just look superb. Will look forward to seeing this one day. All the best Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) I get what your saying regards the cost of the AA signals but I ended up taking a £180 plunge on two two aspect with theatre boxes. looking forward to your next update. Edited November 26, 2015 by Carl BR 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Just been catching up on your thread Kev, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading through it. Great modelling. I love the detail, especially under the platforms! Well done, at least you will be satisfied that it is there, even if you cannot see it! The OHLE is looking great, you must be excited about seeing those superb EMUs passing under it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 You picking me up on attention to detail made me laugh Grimley, what with your ''mega shed'' an all! Thanks for the complement. As for EMU’s under the wires, after putting on the platform tops I thought I’d better have a test to make sure the clearances are all ok. First up I stocked up the fiddle yard/sector plate - And from the other end - The two 31's and the 20 are standing in the (what will be hidden) headshunts. And the first train to arrive at Parrot Hall's platforms was - A 153!!!! This was followed by the 304 - And ready for departure - While sneaking round the back comes 08 815 with some ballast hoppers - Next to arrive is a 156 - While the 156 shunts over from platform Two to platform One (this will be an alternative move) 31 405 shunts a sturgeon wagon in the yard - Once the 156 is safely across, a 150/1 arrives in platform two - While 08 815 re-appears with a steel wagon - Before another EMU, a 310 this time, arrives - And the 81 made an appearence too - And posed just for Rik, (unitned) a flashback to the late 70's/early 80's - My Lordz!!!!!!!!! I would have to sort out a magnet for uncoupling for that move to work though. It all worked too, apart from one dry joint, which you can see the repair still needing a touch up in one of the photo's. I've also spotted the missing pipe at one end of the 304 too. Kev. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'm lost for words apart from that class 310 looks so sexy. I really need to invest in one for Alderford to accompany the two 304's and 303. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Looking great some very nice stock David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi, Love the layout and the atmosphere you are creating. Keep up the good work! Best regards, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Excellent thread Kev, looks great. It'll be a real treat at exhibitions when it's ready Thanks, Jack. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Absolutely incredible work here Kev! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted November 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2015 Great stuff any videos?? Cheers, Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legomanbiffo Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Very, very nice. The rat looks really good under the wires. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks all. No video's I'm afraid, as the track was still a little too dirty for smooth running. Kev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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