luke_stevens Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: Unfortunately, no. Could you take next-doors garden? Luke 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2021 50 minutes ago, luke_stevens said: Can we fit the whole layout on the paving? Luke 16 minutes ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: Unfortunately, no. Mike. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Have been working on the pelmet and one of our worst fears came into reality - dropping a section on its corner............... As you can see we were lucky that it did knock the entire corner off and so there is the basis to build it up. With that in mind I have decided to strengthen the corners by adding a metal plate on the non-viewing side...................... Needs a bit of cleaning up, but it should help - will gradually do all ply corners like that. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Um... If the L-bracket is only glued in place and not screwed and bolted, then the joint is no stronger than the bond between the glue and the ply. Luke 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, luke_stevens said: Um... If the L-bracket is only glued in place and not screwed and bolted, then the joint is no stronger than the bond between the glue and the ply. Luke A nice hard and sharp metal edge on the corner now. What's the betting it gets dropped on the scenery, next time..??!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, F-UnitMad said: A nice hard and sharp metal edge on the corner now. What's the betting it gets dropped on the scenery, next time..??!! That's not a bet I would take! I believe it is a racing certainty... Luke 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2021 I would imagine that the results of dropping a piece of ply that size onto scenery would be similar with or without the re-inforcement. Mike. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 We've been looking at adding signals to the layout. With the standard of China Rail light signals models on the market being very poor quality, we've drawn our own up in CAD and ran a test print. The ladder is a bit on the fragile side, but the rest look ok. Trail fit due in a couple days to assess it for final adjustments. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNCB7754 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Al. said: We've been looking at adding signals to the layout. With the standard of China Rail light signals models on the market being very poor quality, we've drawn our own up in CAD and ran a test print. The ladder is a bit on the fragile side, but the rest look ok. Trail fit due in a couple days to assess it for final adjustments. That is, as with all design decisions, the difficulty with 3D printing; which parts are best suited to what production process and/or materials. Probably better to make the ladder (or use a commercially available item if possible) in etched brass as a separate item, especially for an exhibition layout (can’t imagine a ‘plastic’ one lasting very long). Steve 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Al. said: We've been looking at adding signals to the layout. With the standard of China Rail light signals models on the market being very poor quality, we've drawn our own up in CAD and ran a test print. The ladder is a bit on the fragile side, but the rest look ok. Trail fit due in a couple days to assess it for final adjustments. There are quite a few Soviet-designed signals kits / models out there. Do we know what we need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Soviet 1:87 H0, LED-SIGNALS https://miniaturmodelle.net/en/1:87-h0/led-signals 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Something for the bankers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Just catching up on your thread and a suggestion for the next show from someone who doesn't show anything, i.e. an instant expert! Why not approach the organizers and openly advise them that you would see this 1st show as a practice session because You and your team have not been able to get together. You cannot be alone in this predicament and any show organizer who doesn't recognize the problem is not worth a whole lot. For the actual show make a notice for the punters stating the situation and that things may not work the way they should. I suspect that there might be a lot of sympathy/empathy from the show goers. Regardless Good Luck. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) I have been told that I haven't been posting much recently. OK - you asked for it! Here is a better photo of the new toilet in place on the layout ... Edited May 6, 2022 by TEAMYAKIMA 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 And here is the first 3D printed signal - just for evaluation.... Thank you Al. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) Lastly, here is the pelmet - so far. Nearly there now .... Edited May 6, 2022 by TEAMYAKIMA 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: And here is the first 3D printed signal - just for evaluation.... Thank you Al. Could you park a DF4 beside it so I can see the signal lamp height in relation to the cab windows. Also, what are your thoughts on the base? Loots a bit high to me. The top of the concrete plinth should be about the same as sleeper top height. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: It looks a lot better than I expected. You and Gordon have done a good job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted June 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: Lastly, here is the pelmet - so far. Nearly there now .... I was a bit "meh" on the idea of adding a pelmet to the layout but seeing the results it makes a statement: - Without Pelmet = Work In Progress, With Pelmet = Complete layout and worth having a look. What's the show schedule now Paul? Kev. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted June 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) On 08/06/2021 at 08:00, Al. said: We've been looking at adding signals to the layout. With the standard of China Rail light signals models on the market being very poor quality, we've drawn our own up in CAD and ran a test print. The ladder is a bit on the fragile side, but the rest look ok. Trail fit due in a couple days to assess it for final adjustments. Think that I might give up on the ladder and add an etched one. Edit: Sorry, an echo! PS: Paul, really glad to see that you have your mojo back with this interesting project. Edited June 11, 2021 by Joseph_Pestell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: Paul, really glad to see that you have your mojo back with this interesting project. Joseph Thank you. TBH I don't think I ever lost my mojo, I just got a bit side tracked occasionally with other railway hobby issues. The main pressure on me is that after 30 months off the exhibition circuit, and me having been furloughed for most of that time,I will have absolutely no excuse if the layout is not 100% PERFECT when it finally goes on show again. 99.9% perfect will NOT be acceptable. Edited June 12, 2021 by TEAMYAKIMA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: Think that I might give up on the ladder and add an etched one TBH I was quite impressed with the lower part of the ladder - the straight bit - it was much stronger than I thought. If we can get the top bit sorted I think the ladder may be better 3D printed - over to the design team on that one. The photos I posted are on an industrial railway. I will try to find some of China Rail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) The few China Rail ones I have were taken out of train windows. Industrial ones don't seem to have defined bases but China Rail ones do..... Edited May 6, 2022 by TEAMYAKIMA 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 6 hours ago, TEAMYAKIMA said: Al Here is that photo It doesn't seem tall enough to me. In the photos I can find the signal heads are much above the top of roof, especially for diesel. Luke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 If anyone is interested in Chinese Railways Light Signals... https://www.sh1.org/zhongguo/sl.htm Luke 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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