tender Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi George. Back on RMWeb now thanks to some help from AndyY. Couldn't login for a few days, but that's another story. Back to the track and Templot. I really think it's worth persevering with Templot. It took me a few goes to get my head around the basics but it's worthwhile. I'm still no expert but can string a few turnouts together and some track and for the more tricky stuff there's the Templot forum for help or I guess there's plenty of followers here who would be willing to give you a helping hand, me included (as long as you're not in a hurry). Using templates is ok but you'll always be constrained by them. I.e by the radius of the curve. In Templot you can have a curved piece of track of any radius and insert a turnout into it and it will take the shape of the curve. I found trying to copy the first tutorial video really useful as it takes you through most of the basics, it's only when you want to do slips and tandems that things get tricky, but there's a tutorial for them as well. We missed Martin at ExpoEM North and was thinking of going to ScaleForum and would have liked to meet up with him but we have too much on to give up a whole weekend. Too far for us to go in one day. Shame as we really enjoyed it last year. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello Ray, Thanks for the info mate, but as l only need a few points and some diamond crossings ? l will get some templates elsewhere, l can't sit for hours trying to make it work for me hahaha lifes too short ? on the scalefour website there is a guy who can supply me with a set of templates for £15, we'll see what they are like, Cheers George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello Ray, Thanks for the info mate, but as l only need a few points and some diamond crossings ? l will get some templates elsewhere, l can't sit for hours trying to make it work for me hahaha lifes too short ? on the scalefour website there is a guy who can supply me with a set of templates for £15, we'll see what they are like, Cheers George That WONT be OO and so the sleeper spacings may be different as well as the track gauge, just get a set of Marcway (£6 inc postage) or C & L ones if you cant make Templot work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted September 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi George, You don't need to pay anyone anything. If you really don't want to use Templot yourself there are lots of Templot users who will happily post printable template files here for you. Me for example. Here's a couple of A-6 turnouts in 00-BF attached below. That's 35" radius (894mm 35.2"). When printing them, make sure you set scaling = None or 100%. The blue printed grid lines should be 50mm apart. Here's the file: a6_00bf_for_george.pdf regards, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello Martin, Thank you very much for the download, they are great, and much appreciated...... Regards george Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That should help you mate, now we can see some new track emerging soon I recon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello Ray, Thanks for the info mate, but as l only need a few points and some diamond crossings ? l will get some templates elsewhere, l can't sit for hours trying to make it work for me hahaha lifes too short ? on the scalefour website there is a guy who can supply me with a set of templates for £15, we'll see what they are like, Cheers George Hi George, You don't need to pay anyone anything. If you really don't want to use Templot yourself there are lots of Templot users who will happily post printable template files here for you. Me for example. Here's a couple of A-6 turnouts in 00-BF attached below. That's 35" radius (894mm 35.2"). When printing them, make sure you set scaling = None or 100%. The blue printed grid lines should be 50mm apart. Here's the file: a6_00bf_for_george.pdf regards, Martin. There you go George, plenty of help here, if you need anything specific just shout, if Martin doesn't hear I'm sure I could help with a few straight or curved templates or even a diamond. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Evening George, As I have found in the most positive manner, we've got the most superb and supportive bunch of people on RMweb as shown by Martin's kindness, backed up by Ray's comments. You can always rely on Bodge as you know, along with many others - how lucky we are, I'm sure you'll agree! I'm off to bed with a warm smile now, Goodnight all, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hello Jock, Hope you slept well, you are spot on there is a lot of good help on the RMweb, in whatever you are stuck with someone will always help you out..... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Morning Ray, Thank you very much for the input on the issue of the track, and the offer of more track, Martin has sent me two nice point drawings and l have printed them out, could do with a diamond crossing next, hahaha thanks again...... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Couldn't resist this beautiful Class 108 in BR Green, l know it would never have ventured so far south, but you never know on a summer saturday special, have to get some destination blinds hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Couldn't make my mind up with the control board wether to put it in the fiddle yard, or clip it to the fron, then had a chat with the Baron, and decided to make it smaller and fit it into the board...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Afternoon mate, I like the 108, very nice, I cant wait to dig mine out and have a play. Also I think the control panel will be better mounted direct to the board like that, very neat (ish) and will be easier for ME to operate when I come up. hahahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 Great photos of the 108 George, especially like the first one with the brewery in the background, the whole layout looks really good. I got worried when I saw the big hole under the bridge though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Got a proper bus too! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Got a proper bus too! John But NO DRIVER, he's probably gone for a Bacon Buttie, hahhaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hello Al, Yes l was a bit worried when l started cutting the hole out, but you have to be brave hahaha, glad l did it as lt looks much better there out of the way..... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hello Andy / John, Proper bus, can't beat a Bristol, but you are both spot on, it seems that the crew have stranded the bus, and it does look wrong with no crew, or passengers, another job for when l'm not too busy, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2014 Couldn't resist this beautiful Class 108 in BR Green, l know it would never have ventured so far south, but you never know on a summer saturday special, have to get some destination blinds hahaha I'd be glad to learn how easy you find changing the blinds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Morning mate, the whole layout is coming together nice, I need to do destination blinds for my 108 for Bath Green Park and Bristol Temple Meads. It will be interesting to see how a PROFESSIONAL does it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Morning RayH, The idea was great, doing it is another thing, hahaha l will come up with something ??? for the buses and the train George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Morning All, Had a chill out this weekend so nothing much going on, l will order my tortoise motors on thursday, as l need seven to complete the track work on 'Ashcombe', then l can get something running again ? l had wanted to buy some sort of chimney for 'Brickwoods' at coventry the other week but did not see one l liked so l made one out of some bus ticket roll middles, (plastic) didn't turn out too bad also finished off the roof, (sorry about the flying scotsman, birthday pressy from caths mum) hahaha. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hahaha forgot to post the pictures,,,,,,,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Morning George, Inventive bit of re-cycling there! I'm sure it will look just right when 'bedded in'. As to the picture - remember it's the thought that counts and it has to be on show in case they visit HaHaHa! Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Morning mate, The Brewery's coming on nice, I cant wait to be able to get up there to see it. Well done on persevering with Ashcombe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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