RMweb Premium Popular Post PMP Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2017 Excellent news, Alan has won the 2017 Gwyn Humphrey's award for innovation in the hobby for his 3D printing and scanning services. https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2017/11/26/modelu-award/ 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Well deserved! Congratulations! Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very well done indeed. Once he scans that fox for me, I'll put him forward for a service to foxes award too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 How long does the scanning take? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2017 The scan takes about four-five minutes, there was lots of interest yesterday and today, very busy and really enjoyable working alongside Alan and David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Just wondering if there is any development on London midland region point rodding. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Wellyboots Posted December 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2017 Just wondering if there is any development on London midland region point rodding. Cheers Mike Do you mean the BR/LMS Point Rodding Stools as listed here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks Martin, thats the one, I missed it. Will place an order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Actually, it would be a great help if anyone could tell me how far the bases should be spaced apart in 4mm, that way I could work out more accurately how many I need. A dimension of the top of the concrete base would be useful too, I think I will make these myself from plastic and I can have these laid now as I want to do some ballasting. Many thanks Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium gazman424 Posted December 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hi Mike, Up in Scotland, it was 9ft between roller stool bases. Gaz. Actually, it would be a great help if anyone could tell me how far the bases should be spaced apart in 4mm, that way I could work out more accurately how many I need. A dimension of the top of the concrete base would be useful too, I think I will make these myself from plastic and I can have these laid now as I want to do some ballasting.Many thanksMike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Actually, it would be a great help if anyone could tell me how far the bases should be spaced apart in 4mm, that way I could work out more accurately how many I need. A dimension of the top of the concrete base would be useful too, I think I will make these myself from plastic and I can have these laid now as I want to do some ballasting. Many thanks Mike It varied, both for the railway company and period. Also depending on the actual location, to suit position of cranks, point tie bar connections, compensators, etc. It is best to research the information for your particular railway, era, etc. The LNWR generally used 7ft spacing as far as I could find out, so that is what I used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks gents. The only shot I have is this,actually its behind the camera I am modelling but shots of this area are hard to come by , we can just see the point rodding on the left. Its CLC/LMS/BR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 A simple internet search turns up several threads, including some on RMweb. These give various figures, including 6 ft for tubular rodding, 9 ft for channel section, 6 ft to 8 ft on the GWR and possibly others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Actually, it would be a great help if anyone could tell me how far the bases should be spaced apart in 4mm, that way I could work out more accurately how many I need. A dimension of the top of the concrete base would be useful too, I think I will make these myself from plastic and I can have these laid now as I want to do some ballasting. Many thanks Mike Hi Mike, I have a collection of photos for my Barrow Road project and this one shows the run of four channel rods from Engine Shed sidings box to the single slip at the south exit to the shed. Looking at the stools in relation to the track timbers the spacing is around 8 to 9 ft. Hope this helps. Robin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2017 Would the spacing be a recommended minimum, adapted dependant on runs to suit the installation? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Would the spacing be a recommended minimum, adapted dependant on runs to suit the installation? Mike. Probably a maximum spacing, reduced when relevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Thanks for all the advice chaps. Ive marked out what I need, ive spoken to Alan and placed an order, im going to use the shallow bases, install them, then ballast etc and glue the stools down when everything else is done as they are fragile. . And ive been finding myself looking out for prototype shots, such as this at Warrington Dallam. With empty ones in the centre. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted December 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) A simple internet search turns up several threads, including some on RMweb. These give various figures, including 6 ft for tubular rodding, 9 ft for channel section, 6 ft to 8 ft on the GWR and possibly others. Channel rodding comes in 18' lengths. Rollers are at 9' intervals in the middle of the run but may be slightly different to fit in at the ends or turns. The norm would be crank - 4'6" - roller - 9' - roller - 4'6" - fishplate - 4'6" - roller - 9' - roller- 4'6" - fishplate ....etc Edit:- The reason for 8' spacing on the GWR was that their round rodding came in 16' lengths. Edited December 20, 2017 by TheSignalEngineer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Happy Christmas to all my friends and ever patient customers! Thank you for making 2017 such a great year for Modelu and for taking time to give feedback and to share photographs of your work. The workshop move has been postponed until January as I've lost a week to flu, but it is a relief to have the pressure off a little! Next year I have some exciting collaborations on the cards, some new exhibitions and some new products. As ever the biggest challenge will be keeping new things coming whilst keeping on top of orders and shows, but I'm hoping that the move to larger premises will help. The attached image is the 9 best liked photos from this years Instagram, featuring the superb layouts Clutton (Tim Venton), 1920's Westcliff (Richard Butler) and Barmouth Junction (Geoff Taylor). Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2018! Alan 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Alan, received figure the other day. Was not expecting it till after Christmas, as only got email confirming posting the day before. Many thanks. Now I have to build the layout for it! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Maybe ModelU could expand as a franchise with a branch on every High Street. Not only would this really get 3D printing goining, but you could then sit back and put your feet up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted January 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) For US and Canadian readers, this evening 7pm ET on the Showtime channel, there’s a documentary ‘This is Pop’ about the UK band XTC. Part of the narrative is told using Modelu 3D scans and prints, an unusual and interesting program showcasing the hobby and technology in a very different light to the norm! http://www.sho.com/video/59571/xtc-this-is-pop http://xtcbumperbookoffunforboysandgirls.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/showtime-xtc-documentary-charlie-thomas.html?m=1 Edited January 11, 2018 by PMP 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted January 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2018 As a lifelong fan of XTC, my DVR is set to record tonight's show. Hopefully Alan will release the figures for sale in due course (I already emailed him a while back on this, and had a reasonably positive response).. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted January 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just about getting there, much tidying up to do, although I do look better in true 4mm size, the camera at this size is pretty cruel. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 As a lifelong fan of XTC, my DVR is set to record tonight's show. Hopefully Alan will release the figures for sale in due course (I already emailed him a while back on this, and had a reasonably positive response).. Hi John, I'll follow this up again as there was some talk of possibly adding them to the XTC merchandising range! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hatton's 3D Scanning Event - February 1st, 2nd, 3rd Hatton's will be hosting Modelu at their store in Widnes for a 3D Scanning Event on the following dates: 9am-5pm Thursday 1st FebruaryFriday 2nd FebruarySaturday 3rd February The full Modelu Exhibition stand will be situated in the Hatton's shop, with 3D Body Scanning taking place at the discounted rate of £20 per scan, plus figures. Stock of figures and components from the Modelu range will also be available in N, OO and O gauge. For more information and directions see Hatton's website event page New Loco Fitter & Cleaner figures Thanks to Grahame and Dave from the North Norfolk Railway there are now two new Loco Fitters and two new Loco Cleaners added to the range. These are the first of some new shed staff figures that I'll be working on this year. The new figures are now live on the webshop and I'll have stock with me at Bristol O Gauge show on the 28th. https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/product-category/finescale-figures/railway-and-lineside/1922-1967/shed-staff/ New Exhibitions There are some new events in the Modelu calendar: Severn Valley Railway Open House Weekend - 7th & 8th April, Highley Engine House NEWGOG - Newport O Gauge Show 14th April (Note that because I can't read a calendar, I won't be able to attend ScaleFour North this year!!) Liverpool MRS Show - 21st & 22nd April Taunton Railex - 27th & 28th October In the pipeline Edwardian Loco Crews & Station Staff - CAD complete, waiting on stock production & addition to webshop. Estimate in time for BRM Ally Pally all being well... Seated Passengers - Looking to produce a new range in conjunction with Pendon Museum, scanning to start in April Additional Rain water details - new rain hoppers CAD completed, waiting on stock production and addition to webshop. Some time in March. Platform Lamps - still on the back burner unfortunately! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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