RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted February 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2017 You will be modifying your gronks soon (roof height reduced). A. Portal Burry Port & Gwydreath Railway then? http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/sector/h33CD867E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 18, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2017 As the bridge footings are now in place, thought it best I try a 45xx through. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 19, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) The green stuff is starting to arrive. Foam board formers, cereal packet strips stuck with hot glue, paper towel pieces stuck with green tester pot paint. A second and third layer of towel will be added, followed by random spraying with green & brown paint. Edited February 19, 2017 by Stubby47 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted February 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2017 Are you trying to send us hidden messages Stu? One side has seen better days, and on the other side the grass is always greener? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2017 Ballasting has finally started. Fine gravel with Klear polish. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hmmmm. Despite having been left for some hours, the Klear has not solidified so the ballast is still loose. What am I doing wrong ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 26, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2017 Having left the ballast overnight, it does appear to be much more set, so as advised I will add a little more Klear and wait . Today's session will see the improvement to the cutting and possibly some more ballasting. SWMBO and No.1 daughter are going to a wedding fayre, so I should have a few hours to myself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2017 Prototype questions : How far (miles ?) were locos allowed to push wagons along an industrial branch line ? Could any wagons be pushed, or did they have to be preceded by a brake van, or be fitted without a brake van - could un-braked wagons be pushed ? I know the BWTs did some strange things through Hellandbridge, just wondering if this was more widespread if the branch had no run-round facilities at the end. TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold halsey Posted March 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Klear Polish for ballasting?? - I'm new to this and yet to ballast anything (ever) please explain........................ Edited March 2, 2017 by halsey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 2, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2017 Once the ballast is laid dry around the sleepers, neat Klear is gently dribbled on. I use a long plastic pipette. This soaks in and when it dries becomes solid, fixing the stones in place. I need to add a second application and also allow a longer drying period. Hope that helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 It's been a wait but worth it to see this project thus far. I like the rough stone hedges which must take a lot of patience and be difficult to make in this size. The bridge has plenty of room considering the one at Coombe which looks even shorter can take modern diesels which just seem to fit. The forge came out well in the end. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold halsey Posted March 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2017 Once the ballast is laid dry around the sleepers, neat Klear is gently dribbled on. I use a long plastic pipette. This soaks in and when it dries becomes solid, fixing the stones in place. I need to add a second application and also allow a longer drying period. Hope that helps. Thanks - there seems to be debate about old and new Klear - can you clarify what you use - why is this better than PVA - you say it "soaks in" so what ballast do you use with it?- is it good for general areas or just track which has some "containment" and how long does it take to dry? BFN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2017 Halsey - sorry, haven't replied yet, will do later. Meanwhile, as I can't find the original tumbledown shed, I've made another one. Some filler needed, and obviously a roof. This will sit front left, buried in brambles & weeds. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2017 A bit more work today on the terraforming. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hmmm... That could have gone better. Best get the saw out again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hmmm... That could have gone better. 20170325_142441.jpg Best get the saw out again. I know that feeling all too well!!!!!! Looks like you don't need to take too much off. Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted March 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hmmm... That could have gone better. 20170325_142441.jpg Best get the saw out again. to the car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 2" lopped off ( the wood...), layout fits perfect now. Just need to finish it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 The baseboard has now been extended, the back wall should be able to support a couple of shelves for cassettes. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2017 Contentious issue warning ! I wandered arout the excellent TrainWest show yesterday, comparing heights of layouts, specifically the floor to railhead distance. I want TF to be viewed at a reasonably high height, so the viewer is stood on a hillside, rather than in a helicopter. So hopefully today's woodwork session will see the creation of some trestles of the right length. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Legs... Rail height is 51 1/2 inches. Edited April 9, 2017 by Stubby47 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2017 Eye level when I'm sat down. Are you providing chairs too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2017 Couple of, Ihope, more helpful questions: What stops the legs splaying out further? How will they cope with uneven floors? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'll be adding some light-weight chain to stop them spreading. I might get some of those adjustable feet to help with uneven floors. (Though most exhibitions seem to have fairly flat floors, plus I've always got plenty of card strips available). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted April 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9, 2017 how stable is it given the layout is not very wide ? Nick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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