PAL Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) I've gone for the yawning hole rather than the smaller neater slot when fitting Peco PL10s to a 6mm ply baseboard. I have, with much fiddling, fitted two halves of thin card around the body of each motor to fill in the gap. The trouble is, they sag into the hole. On the other hand, if I substitute something thicker, it will lift the whole toe of the point that much further off the deck, which besides looking odd - I want eye-level viewing height - would possibly affect smooth running on what is an ultra- slow-speed shunting layout. What would members advise? Edited September 30, 2018 by PAL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Have you tried plastic ? The clear stuff from food packaging or similar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bill37 Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) I used the plastic from the package the point came in sprayed it with grey primer before fitting. Bill. Edited September 30, 2018 by Bill37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-H Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I use the grey cardboard from cornflakes package. Cut to a rectangle larger than the hole. With small holes cut out for the securing tabs and the actuation pin. Then fit it between the point and motor (can be fitted after the point is laid but before fitting the motor). No sag and takes glue for ballast very well. Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks so much to contributors. Chris & Bill: at last a use for that vile blister pack plastic that draws the blood of the unwary and you have to attack with a Stanley knife. Of course like all great ideas it's only obvious when someone else points it out! Rick: cornflake card sounds a good compromise between thickness and non-sag. It occurred to me that perhaps a coating of shellac might stiffen it even more. Any other ideas from members would be most welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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