RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 14, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2018 Second layer of paper now started. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2018 This morning should see the remainder of the first-fix of the background scenery. I'm hoping it will look like a natural hill has been tunnelled into, and a man-made earth bank has also been constructed to limit the blast from any explosion. The three track exits are not easy to disguise, hopefully the low viewing angle and suitably place buildings will help. Once the basic shell of the ground is in place, I can add the first layer of static grass and finish off the ballasting. I can the start the construction and installation of the hoist shaft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Almost there. Edited April 15, 2018 by Stubby47 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2018 Are we almost there yet? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2018 There's 2 weeks to go yet. Just the hoist, winding gear, NG track, uncoupler for the transporter siding and both undergound sections to do. Plus fit the buildings in place, add roofs, and then add the general ground works. Oh, and a fiddle yard, backscene, legs, lighting & pelmet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I like people who cut things fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted April 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2018 ..have you finished all the stock then? Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2018 Good point... The wagons will need a piece of iron wire adding to one of the coupling hooks, as will the locos, unless they already have a staple. That is, once I've picked the right selection of stock from the boxes. However, I'll only need a couple of locos and about half a dozen wagons, plus the NG locos & wagons, including the two transporter wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2018 Went out at lunch time to buy some half-barrel hinges, ended up with adjustable legs (layout, for the use of), a pine shelf for the Fiddle Yard and some tester pots. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2018 Went out at lunch time to buy some half-barrel hinges, ended up with adjustable legs (layout, for the use of), a pine shelf for the Fiddle Yard and some tester pots. Did you remember to get your lunch? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2018 Lunch is always home made, by me, that way I get what I want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If your not careful Stu, You might actually get it finished. Nothing like a bit of pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2018 Surprisingly, that's actually the aim, just work, family and personal injuries seem to get in the way... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpman46 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Did you remember to get your lunch? Looks as if it was served on a pine shelf with adjustable legs!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 17, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2018 More almost nearly there. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 Another hour or so not watching Holby last night, and the hill is almost done. ( I know, I keep saying that) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2018 How will you model the underground explosions Stu? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 One of those 'Sense & Spray' room fragrance thingies that goes off when it detects movement. Obviously, at a normal exhibition it has a secondary function... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 Grass 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2018 Flock it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2018 Lord Cak turned up this evening. Having added 3 dingham electromagnets in the sidings, I had reasoned that I could use a lifting plate for the transfer to transporter position, as there would be no room for the dingham. Completely forgetting, of course, that with the added wire on the hook, the lifting plate doesn't work ( as the plate stops the wire swinging down). So I've cut up the end of the siding, and cut a hole for the dingham magnet. It will work, just not what I needed to do . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 19, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2018 First layer of paper towels complete, 75% of second layer complete, 50% of grass cover complete. Additional electromagnet installed & tested, track now glued in place. Reballasting will wait until the rest of the ballasting is done. Hoping the Mercontrol stuff arrives tomorrow, so I can lay the NG track. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2018 The 2nd layer of paper towels was completed this morning (one of the quiet mornings, when no-one else is up ). The dingham is in. This is the extent of the grass so far. I've even looked at where the NG track will be Legs 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2018 Legs (not mine): 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2018 The Mercontrol wire & tube has arrived, so should get the NG track laid tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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