RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2023 So, a New Year, and time to plan how to build this layout in the next 90-odd days. I've decided to break away from my normal simple wiring method by running a bus and droppers to each rail. Even though I'm still using DC, the added reliability for an exhibition layout is reassuring. Plus, the points will be tweaked to electrically join the stock rails to the blades, leaving the frogs switched by a relay. Ballast will be a fine earth powder, rather than stones, just for variety, with the quayside section inset in a brick or stone finish. So much more to think about... 11 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 13, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2023 The relay board for the point frogs has been installed & wired up. The two loose wires ( orange & white) will be connected to the main bus wires ( green & brown), once the correct polarity of the relay switches is known. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 20, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2023 5 of the required 7 point servos have now been installed. I've used modesty panel blocks, mounted above the baseboard, to give a solid connection between the horn and the tiebar. This results in a controlled, slow movement. The 4mm mdf piece is to give an extra little bit of clearance for the cut-down horn. I'm also using the closest hole, to maximise the possible adjustment for what is a very small degree of movement to throw the point. 6 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 31, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2023 The Scale Model Scenery CP002 control panel has been mostly put together and holes have been drilled in the front piece. It's also had a coat of paint. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 31, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) And with all the switches added. Red toggle are points, blue toggle are Isolation and yellow push button are uncouplers. Wiring tomorrow. Edited January 31, 2023 by Stubby47 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 1, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2023 Wiring is now complete. 2 set of 8 wires, which connect to each side of the Modulus Input board, and 2 common return wires (pink) which connect to the GND terminals on the board. Just need to power it up and configure it. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2023 Have just confirmed another exhibition outing for Newham. • April 15/16 - Helston show ( at Pool Acadamy) • April 23 - Taunton SWAG Member's Day • May 13/14 - Hayle show I'd best get a wriggle on. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Stubby47 Posted February 17, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2023 Starting to get the warehouse looking like I want. 14 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted February 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2023 I've just walked back upstairs into my 'den' carrying the sets of doors and window for my kit having just sprayed them..... the first suitable spare can I'd put my hands on was.... dark green! Tamiya Olive drab I think it was... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 17, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2023 I used Humbrol Dark Green Matt Acrylic spray, but I've run out! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2023 6 hours ago, TrevorP1 said: I've just walked back upstairs into my 'den' carrying the sets of doors and window for my kit having just sprayed them..... the first suitable spare can I'd put my hands on was.... dark green! Tamiya Olive drab I think it was... 4 hours ago, Stubby47 said: I used Humbrol Dark Green Matt Acrylic spray, but I've run out! I generally use Humbrol 30 for this sort of thing. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 21, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) All the Modulus kit is now installed, just needs some of the servo angle values tweaked and correct orientation of the frog relay switching. Next will be testing, followed by uncouplers, followed by ballasting. Meanwhile progress is being made on the 3rd section of the warehouse. Scenically I need a goods shed of some sort, plus finish the station building & platform, plus low relief cottages for the backscene. Edited February 21, 2023 by Stubby47 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: All the Modulus kit is now installed, just needs some of the servo angle values tweaked and correct orientation of the frog relay switching. Next will be testing, followed by uncouplers, followed by ballasting. Meanwhile progress is being made on the 3rd section of the warehouse. Scenically I need a goods shed of some sort, plus finish the station building & platform, plus low relief cottages for the backscene. Please can you tell me a bit about your coupling/ uncoupling strategy?! I am at the point where I need to decide what I will be doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 22, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2023 16 hours ago, Rob K said: Please can you tell me a bit about your coupling/ uncoupling strategy?! I am at the point where I need to decide what I will be doing. I think strategy is a strong concept for what I'm attempting. I'm intending to use the standard Bachmann 009 couplings, although these do seem to be variable in operation, even between what should be compatible wagons. Uncoupling will be via a servo-operated raising plate between the rails, just enough to lift the side arms of the loop off the upstanding pin. Coupling will be 'push 'em together', but I'm considering whether some wagons will need additional weight, so they join, instead of skittering off along the track. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2023 Have been making a ladder kit for the warehouse today. Needs the wall fixings adding, and a coat of paint. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 23, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2023 #national-take-a-plank-to-work-day 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted March 23, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Stubby47 said: #national-take-a-plank-to-work-day You are Eric Sykes and I claim my five pounds. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2023 Some progress over the weekend whilst sat demoing buildings at the Hayle Model Railway Show. For @SteveyDee68 This is the Newham station building: KX057 Derelict Barn, KX063 Outbuilding, KX084 "Polsue" Barn & Stores. https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/oo-farm-buildings-47-w.asp 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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