SeanNeedham Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 That's the beauty of adding beer in cans one at a time, you can see and feel if things are going awry, and then comfort yourself if they do Just putting that one down in my modelling notebook! Can't wait to see some photos of the painted up structure, Ron! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I've just come back to have another look at this. I am utterly amazed. *rifles through dictionary for more superlatives* ....*fails*....*sighs* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've just come back to have another look at this. I am utterly amazed. *rifles through dictionary for more superlatives* ....*fails*....*sighs* I'm with Horsetan on this what can one say, if it was 7mm I'd be impressed but in 4mm I'm very impressed. Keep them coming Ron. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Just putting that one down in my modelling notebook! Can't wait to see some photos of the painted up structure, Ron! Hi, Sean Thanks for that - Pictures probably on Sunday, if weather holds out - still a bit unsettled down here Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've just come back to have another look at this. I am utterly amazed. *rifles through dictionary for more superlatives* ....*fails*....*sighs* Thanks for your continued views and comments Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I'm with Horsetan on this what can one say, if it was 7mm I'd be impressed but in 4mm I'm very impressed. Keep them coming Ron. OzzyO. Thanks - more pictures this weekend, hopefully - depends on weather (painting and drying conditions) Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNeedham Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi, Sean Thanks for that - Pictures probably on Sunday, if weather holds out - still a bit unsettled down here Cheers Ron Ditto here, Ron... We've a mix of foggy mornings, overly bright sunshine mid part of the day and then torrential thunderstorms, not conducive to research jaunts (but if the weather holds out this afternoon, me and my camera are going to do one) or scenery building as I can't leave things to cure out on the balcony. I look forward to the images! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 ... the deck beams are complete, and fixed in place with the deck fixed over them before I build the overhead cross-bracing beams, there is just time for the customary topping-out test 18 cans in place this time to give it a real test and one pic to show the deflection from the 5.94kg load just 1.5mm at the centre of the span ... well that was a good test - now for a drop of the amber nectar -- Cheers ... to be continued >>>>> Do you hold your breath every time you place a can on the bridge Ron? The whole viaduct looking superb. Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Do you hold your breath every time you place a can on the bridge Ron? The whole viaduct looking superb. Colin Hi, Colin No, is the quick answer You can feel any movement if it occurs, which didn't It remained completed firm and stable throughout the test, but I didn't have any more cans , and I felt that testing any further wasn't going to prove anything constructive Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Besides, if that was a 24 can slab you must have already enjoyed at least 6 cans during the day!!! Isn't it amazing what you can achieve with a small mountain of very small pieces of flat plastic and a couple of large bottles of glue. I have learned three things since coming back to the sport of railway modelling - respect (for those who can do what I can't), humility (when you realise that you can't do something no matter how hard you try), and patience (coz Rome wasn't built in a day). You certainly have my respect and I feel humble watching this as you continue to press on single mindedly with an extremely large and therefore ambitious project that is the envy of all of us on this forum. Off to bellow at the ref at a football match now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Besides, if that was a 24 can slab you must have already enjoyed at least 6 cans during the day!!! Isn't it amazing what you can achieve with a small mountain of very small pieces of flat plastic and a couple of large bottles of glue. I have learned three things since coming back to the sport of railway modelling - respect (for those who can do what I can't), humility (when you realise that you can't do something no matter how hard you try), and patience (coz Rome wasn't built in a day). You certainly have my respect and I feel humble watching this as you continue to press on single mindedly with an extremely large and therefore ambitious project that is the envy of all of us on this forum. Off to bellow at the ref at a football match now. Actually Ian, my week off was because my youngest daughter and her husband were over here, and that's where the other 18 cans (out of 3 x 12 packs) went, I only drink a couple of cans a week It's marvellous what you can do with many small pieces of plastic, card, etc., and plenty of drive I presume your only going to watch, because the result is a foregone conclusion, so the ref will get it if it turns out all wrong Enjoy and cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Actually the ref turned out to be only a year or so older than my boy and the result was a forfeit because the opposition didn't have enough players turn up! They all had a bit of a thrash around the park for an hour or so and we retired to Maccas for morning tea. Looking forward to the weekend painting. How are the plans for the basement coming on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Actually the ref turned out to be only a year or so older than my boy and the result was a forfeit because the opposition didn't have enough players turn up! They all had a bit of a thrash around the park for an hour or so and we retired to Maccas for morning tea. Looking forward to the weekend painting. How are the plans for the basement coming on? Hi, Ian I bet your son was happy with the result, if not disappointed he never got to play Weather here rather damp, so painting postponed No news yet. Don't forget this is Spain Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted May 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2011 I have only just come across this thread and like everyone else I'm extremely impressed (an obvious understatement). As a piece of plastic structure modelling it must already compare with the very best and there is more to come, anyone contemplating industrialised repetition on that scale deserves a good deal of admiration. I just wonder if you go to bed dreaming of lattices Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 I have only just come across this thread and like everyone else I'm extremely impressed (an obvious understatement). As a piece of plastic structure modelling it must already compare with the very best and there is more to come, anyone contemplating industrialised repetition on that scale deserves a good deal of admiration. I just wonder if you go to bed dreaming of lattices Hi, Thanks for your much appreciated comments No, I don't have time to dream or have nightmares Thinking time is early morning over breakfast Late evening is time for drawing, planning and research Actual modelling is sometime in between Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 ... the last photos, before painting tomorrow The completed bridge pictures will be posted tomorrow ... to be continued >>>>> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Well gentlemen, this is the end of the construction for this bridge which has been suitably topped-out with invited guest SWMBO, beer for me and a glass of water for her Commissioning date to be announced at an unspecified date sometime in the future The sandstone detailing of the bridge abutments and piers will be completed when the brick viaducts either end of the bridge are built, to ensure reasonable matching of the brickwork colouring, etc. Then all will be weathered suitably for Manchester in the period 1950-1969 (wet and grime ridden, especially over the canal wharfs) Here is an extensive collection of photos of the finished article - Hope you find them of some interest The next project is the Castlefield Viaduct which is immediately adjacent to the Cornbrook Viaduct There will be a slight intermission whilst I gather all the necessary materials, etc. together Expected start date will be early June subject to contract agreement with SWMBO, and hire of suitable building site within her jurisdiction Cheers Ron 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankemp Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hi Ron Looking good there! All we need now is a few pics of a loco hauling a few coaches going over that bridge! Keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrailltd Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 how thick is the plasticard your using for the deck? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 how thick is the plasticard your using for the deck? Hi, The deck plating is 40 thou - the full deck build details were shown in a previous post - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/28293-manchester-central-castlefield-viaducts-modelling-structures/page__view__findpost__p__363717 Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Simply stunning Ron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Simply stunning Ron. Hi, Steve Thanks, much appreciated Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNeedham Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 That's looking superb, Ron. Nice work indeed! I can't wait to see how the Castlefield Viaduct develops, and waiting patiently for the instalments with that project! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 That's looking superb, Ron. Nice work indeed! I can't wait to see how the Castlefield Viaduct develops, and waiting patiently for the instalments with that project! Hi, Sean Thanks for your comments, much appreciated You can tell that the weather down here improved, so that I could get the bridge painted today Gathering all the info. for the big push. Although still awaiting some drawing details from National Archives, which can't be obtained from site (closed access), only photographic details possible See your photoshoot around the station went OK - Still watching your blog, etc. Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Lovely work Ron as always. How much more can you build before you need to move into the basement? I'm really looking forward to the overall roof for some reason. Something about that screams complete madness in 1:76 and yet it is so huge! Can't wait for the next instalment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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