terry.ecmr Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm just starting to build a new layout....the successor to 'Earl's Court' I like the look of the SMP plastic based points kits but wondered if anybody out there assembles them? Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexAshton Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not heard of anyone but the instructions are straightforward enought. You need a good quality 6 inch flat file around No2 cut for the blades and vee. A Xuron track cutter is a good investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Not heard of anyone but the instructions are straightforward enought. You need a good quality 6 inch flat file around No2 cut for the blades and vee. A Xuron track cutter is a good investment. Thanks for that. Maybe I'll have a go if I can't find anybody who can help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Terry I am selling on eBay a left handed one on behalf of a friend with the proceeds going to the local hospice. The kit is very easy to assemble, I have included pre-prepared Vee and switch rails (I have EMGS Vee and switch rail jigs which make life easier) Like all things if you have the tools life is much easier, all that is needed is a couple of decent files, a pair of side cutters, a pair of small pliers and a soldering iron Filing the rails is not really rocket science, threading the rails on to the bases is very easy. Just need to solder the Vee in place, switch rails to the tiebar and a couple of bonding wires, all very simple and not very hard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Terry I am selling on eBay a left handed one on behalf of a friend with the proceeds going to the local hospice. The kit is very easy to assemble, I have included pre-prepared Vee and switch rails (I have EMGS Vee and switch rail jigs which make life easier) Like all things if you have the tools life is much easier, all that is needed is a couple of decent files, a pair of side cutters, a pair of small pliers and a soldering iron Filing the rails is not really rocket science, threading the rails on to the bases is very easy. Just need to solder the Vee in place, switch rails to the tiebar and a couple of bonding wires, all very simple and not very hard Thanks for your help and advice. I did have a look on ebay but can't find the listing. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Here is a link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122641129338?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 the Vees have to be slid into position then soldered, happy to fit these and solder if it helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted August 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2017 I've got one of these in 'the cupboard' but been a little afraid of building it as I'm concerned about whether the plastic will stand up to having the vee soldered while in place. And how do the wing rails fit if they are already bent to shape? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted August 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2017 I've built these in the past. Soldering is fine as long as you're in and out quickly with the iron; a hot iron is better for this as the dwell time is shorter. The wing rails will slide in as the base will flex a little as the bent postion is eased into place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Here is a link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122641129338?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 the Vees have to be slid into position then soldered, happy to fit these and solder if it helps Thanks John. I've put in a bid! Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thanks John. I've put in a bid! Terry Thanks the proceeds are going to a good cause the Fairleigh Hospice who cared for my friends wife. Happy to fit and solder the Vee if it helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thanks the proceeds are going to a good cause the Fairleigh Hospice who cared for my friends wife. Happy to fit and solder the Vee if it helps John, I'm watching that and the copperclads too. I thought that it was strange to see SMP kits with ready-prepared vees and blades. I wondered if it might be you from the vendor's name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) John, I'm watching that and the copperclads too. I thought that it was strange to see SMP kits with ready-prepared vees and blades. I wondered if it might be you from the vendor's name. A friend who was recently widowed has downsized and wants to dispose of most of his railway collection (which another friend is doing). As my house is being remodelled cant do any modelling so I thought I would go out to the shed with some old PSM rail and using the EMGS jigs file up some Vees and switch rails which would add a bit of an additional value to the kits, all the net proceeds are going to the hospice The issue with the curved turnout is the rail length being longer than a large envelope, which increases the postal costs. As the stock rails are in 2 pieces on older prototype turnouts a quick snip will halve the postage By the way the components can be used for other turnout sizes and or gauges, with the latter the tiebars will have to be replaced Better plans available from Templot Edited August 17, 2017 by hayfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2017 A friend who was recently widowed has downsized and wants to dispose of most of his railway collection (which another friend is doing). As my house is being remodelled cant do any modelling so I thought I would go out to the shed with some old PSM rail and using the EMGS jigs file up some Vees and switch rails which would add a bit of an additional value to the kits, all the net proceeds are going to the hospice The issue with the curved turnout is the rail length being longer than a large envelope, which increases the postal costs. As the stock rails are in 2 pieces on older prototype turnouts a quick snip will halve the postage By the way the components can be used for other turnout sizes and or gauges, with the latter the tiebars will have to be replaced Better plans available from Templot Thanks John. If the rail is PSM it must be old - I bought some of their copperclad sleepers in the very early 1970s and I have several packs of their cosmetic fishplates that I might or might not get round to using. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks John. If the rail is PSM it must be old - I bought some of their copperclad sleepers in the very early 1970s and I have several packs of their cosmetic fishplates that I might or might not get round to using. The rail is fine and I am planning to use it on my next layout, It is probably of a similar age to these kits and certainly a closer colour match than C&L HiNi rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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