Steve-e Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I wans't sure which thread to put this in as there were 3 following the same thought for basic design, laser cut and lack of curved boards so made one on its own Now for some good news. While I appreciate some like a bit of carpentry my hope is that this will also open up the modular principle to many who may not have the skills or confidence with the first step which is the Baseboards. Therefore opening the Modular principle to many more who once have attended a meet will get to know others with a similar interest and will then maybe for their next board take on board how others have produced their own boards from scratch and possibly move on to that stage. But for now I hope this opens the door for some and hopefully can be seen as a positive step. I myself highlighted many months ago my main fear was that I would get to a meet and my board wouldn’t work so while I applaud those with the skills to produce their own boards but for those first steps I prefer a head start. So the following may come in handy for those interested but unsure of the basic start. I have been working with Tim Horn http://www.timhorn.co.uk/ (well Tim has been working I just gave him a basic length required,paids the money and Tim did the work .) Other than that I have no connection with Tim just a happy customer. My requirements were for a boards in approx. 3 ft lengths built to the RMweb Standard 1st was a straight 3ft by 18inch straight board and the 2nd an approx 3ft curved board. Yes the single was probably within my capabilities to produce but there was no way for now I would ever attempt a curved board and as per another thread we could end up with everyone arriving at a meet with straight boards…. giving the organisers a headache hopefully this can now be avoided. Tim however came back with another option he’d looked at which was a junction board. The specifications for the curves and junction are “The segments are 45 degrees, so 4 will make a semicircle, and the junction board is the same 3 foot radius. Other radii can be used though so I’ve just gone for the minimum spec so far.” So at the moment these are in the test stage but Tim has kindly sent me a photo of the junction board and the curved board which is here. These show the tops only. This is also the diagram for the junction. As I say these are both in the Test stage at the moment so I don’t have them in hand but they will form my contribution to the RMweb modular challenge so I will give updates once they have arrived. So if they look what you’ve been waiting for drop Tim an email he is very accommodating in working to your needs. As the Britmod-OO spec is the same as the Freemo UK guys spec these may also be useful for them. So get moduling Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are Tims boards designed with the ends to the spec clamp wise? 6mm on his standard boards seems a bit thin on the ends to keep it rigid and take the clamp pressure. Might need a pad to spread the load? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are Tims boards designed with the ends to the spec clamp wise? 6mm on his standard boards seems a bit thin on the ends to keep it rigid and take the clamp pressure. Might need a pad to spread the load? Not to sure as to thickness. I was looking at incorparating some extra clamp area as part of the leg structure, but will work on that when they come. Hopefully I can get them up and running for the 27th June then give them a good testing with others boards and feedback to Tim any issues. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Is there a Y-point that fits this arrangement? As above they are in the Test stage really especially the Y board, the Y board will probably just be blank for the 27th June even to the extreme of taking some Y points that are available some lengths of track and looking at the options. I will discuss with the meet planner as to the best requirements to put it through its paces which is what Tim has asked for us to do. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted March 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hi Steve, I already asked Tim about curved baseboards at 4ft radius to match the RMWeb standard for end profile. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hi Steve, I already asked Tim about curved baseboards at 4ft radius to match the RMWeb standard for end profile. Thanks Many thanks for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 As above they are in the Test stage really especially the Y board, the Y board will probably just be blank for the 27th June even to the extreme of taking some Y points that are available some lengths of track and looking at the options. I will discuss with the meet planner as to the best requirements to put it through its paces which is what Tim has asked for us to do. Cheers Having looked at the options and having had an early morning modular discussion I'm also looking at the possibility of the People SL-199 3 way point which fits the curvature and I have ideas for the straight ahead. So once the boards arrives I'll have a look again. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Are Tims boards designed with the ends to the spec clamp wise? 6mm on his standard boards seems a bit thin on the ends to keep it rigid and take the clamp pressure. Might need a pad to spread the load? Hi Paul, Most of my boards come with 12mm ends as standard. Kind regards, Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks Tim, I like the interlocking construction so even though I'm quite happy building boards I can't do big cuts easily at home at present so it's got me thinking and that answers my only query. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Tim, Any idea what prices you'll be looking at for curved baseboards? Originally I was thinking of a short straight board, but I can see that curved boards are potentially more useful for modular meets if their only purpose is to increase the length of run. Like Phil above, my preference would be for a nominal four foot radius ply construction rather than three foot radius. Still debating whether to commit to a Challenge 2015 module. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi all, Price wise, I'm trying to keep the 3ft boards down to £40 each, 4ft at £50 in MDF, as a kit of parts. The curved ones a slightly more complicated in construction, but again, starting from £35 for a curved board at 3ft radius (45degree segments) As with all of my boards, I've pretty much done all the sizes up to 4ft by 3ft, but any change to a board does require adding the order to my list of orders I'm afraid. I haven't enough hours in the day, and I'm on my own pretty much all the time Cheers Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted March 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2015 I think that Tim's boards are very good value. Perhaps a bit more thought needed on design. I have been working on junction boards for a while now and it ain't easy to match pointwork geometry and curved tracks to arrive at edge of baseboard at 90° and in the centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks Joseph, I must admit I do build my own point work so I'm a bit out of touch with the ready to lay stuff, but I do have my friend Ernie who pops in to issues advice and wit when required! Cheers Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted March 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks Tim & Steve, I think this is a great step forward. Like many who are either returning to the hobby or short of time due to work/family etc, I would hope the availability of pre-made boards will encourage more to start modules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi all, Price wise, I'm trying to keep the 3ft boards down to £40 each, 4ft at £50 in MDF, as a kit of parts. The curved ones a slightly more complicated in construction, but again, starting from £35 for a curved board at 3ft radius (45degree segments) As with all of my boards, I've pretty much done all the sizes up to 4ft by 3ft, but any change to a board does require adding the order to my list of orders I'm afraid. I haven't enough hours in the day, and I'm on my own pretty much all the time Cheers Tim Tim, I understand that it is unrealistic to expect next day service for effectively a bespoke product, but how long is your list of orders: days, weeks or months? I'm interested in the curved boards of nominally four foot radius in Birch Ply. How would I go about placing an order for a product not listed on your website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi, Thanks, realistically its going to be at least two to three months at the moment. I've got a few huge orders to get done in the next several weeks along with many other singles or double sets of boards. All of my work is bespoke to some degree at the moment, every board I've made has been asked for in that respect by the customer through my website e-mail address. I should and do hope to get some curved boards and straight boards in stock for direct ordering soon, off the shelf! So watch this space Cheers Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 So things are progressing with my modular board that Tim produced. The Y board is on hold at the moment as Tim is still working on the detail of it but he sent me the other two boards so I could crack on with them. They went together really well and I'll start separate threads on them in the Brit-Mod Challenge to show some of the construction but here's a photo of the finished article. Cheers Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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