RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, bgman said: Further to this and by way of illustrating the flexibility of the trial sample I have bent this in two places with absolutely no ill effects / cracking to it. Perhaps you should have used it to build your double slip. Just sayin' 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, St Enodoc said: Perhaps you should have used it to build your double slip. Just sayin' Nuff said ! Hahahaha ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) Right then..... Bridge now put safely to one side ( thank you John !!! ) I have re-commenced the Signal Box for the 7mm layout. I've enjoyed doing this today and suddenly remembered the original scratch built version ( photograph 3 ) which was never completed, mostly using my Silhouette Cutter. I found it whilst looking for some materials to carry on with the new build, hey ho! And as mentioned put side by side the one which decided to hide from me ...... G Edited April 18, 2020 by bgman 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bgman said: Bridge now put safely to one side ( thank you John !!! ) You're welcome. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted April 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 13:36, bgman said: Further to this and by way of illustrating the flexibility of the trial sample I have bent this in two places with absolutely no ill effects / cracking to it. G Ah, so it looks rubbery because it is rubbery. Not a bad thing. Thanks Grahame. As roads go, that is a little steep though. Looks like something an LMS engineer would have designed 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bgman Posted April 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2020 More progress today on the box.... G 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, bgman said: More progress today on the box.... G I've seen that lever frame before... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Apologies if these updates are boring but it helps for my records, windows added, window rail added requires painting and slating commenced which actually highlights a couple which haven't stuck down on the bottom row so it is useful to photograph each stage for my own sanity ! G 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Still plodding on with the box..... G 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted April 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2020 What a difference the windows make. They really are the defining features of a signal box. This is definitely more than a "smattering". Not that I mind! (rubs hands). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2020 16 hours ago, bgman said: Still plodding on with the box..... G Nice box. Rob. 2 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Nice box. Rob. Thank you Rob, much appreciated. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted April 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Nice box. Rob. Looks a tad uncomfortable when stuffed down ones whites as one is facing their fast bowler. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Looks a tad uncomfortable when stuffed down ones whites as one is facing their fast bowler. Someone had to say it at some point....... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) The box now has a name, a prelude to the proposed 7mm layout. Before anyone asks, it is fictitious, mainly due to that old chestnut of space constraints but there is a semi-believable back history, more of which to come eventually. And with the S & T Plates fixed I initially considered ordering some etched plates but, as I have a Silhouette Cutter I thought I would push its limits slightly and am pleased that I did. All the lettering has been cut from 10thou plasticard with a little bit of trial and error ( only one failed letter ) this is what was produced. G Edited April 23, 2020 by bgman Another photograph added to show S & T plates 10 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2020 What depth do you put the blade to cut 10thou sheet? I have problems cutting 5thou right through with the cutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: What depth do you put the blade to cut 10thou sheet? I have problems cutting 5thou right through with the cutter. Hi mate, I set the blade to 10 and two passes, no problems thankfully......living on the edge eh ! Take care, G 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2020 Ah, that was the bit I'd forgotten - 2 passes.... d'oh! Cheers !! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 With rain forecast I thought it was wise to scratch build a few gutters and downpipes this afternoon...... G 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 A basic interior has been added now, whilst it's something that should possibly modelled i am not one for adding lighting generally to my models. It is only a representation before closing the walls and unless lit it can't really be seen hence my decision. G 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2020 8 hours ago, bgman said: A basic interior has been added now, whilst it's something that should possibly modelled i am not one for adding lighting generally to my models. It is only a representation before closing the walls and unless lit it can't really be seen hence my decision. G I'm with you on lighting Grahame. Anyway, as far as the interior goes you'll know it's there. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 At the risk of getting boring I have now completed enough of the interior so its time to close the box up. Signal bobby added An arial shot of the box which highlights more work to be done on the roof And a shot of the mock interlocking frame underneath it all, no real detail but it gives an impression hopefully ? G 6 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2020 7 hours ago, bgman said: no real detail but it gives an impression hopefully ? It certainly does! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 I've put the buildings to one side for today and started something a little bit different... G 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 28, 2020 “Oh, the Deadwood Stage is a rollin on over the plains, with the curtains a flappin and the driver slapping the reins.....” 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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