Ron Heggs Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Added another bay to the Train Shed roof - ^^ Bay 9 added ^^ Span #12 awaiting another 17 transverse beams to construct Bay 10 ^^ ... and Bay 3 also requires 17 transverse beams to complete Bays 1 to 9 .. next step is complete the span bracings and windbracing, then spray paint these six bays before connecting to Bays 1 & 2 ... to be continued >>>>> 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looking at the first photo I think you'll be needing a step ladder soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looking at the first photo I think you'll be needing a step ladder soon... Hi, Paul It would be a bay too far The six bays alone are a bit of a problem lifting and placing on the temporary base - and will be a bit of a trial moving it into the workshop for spraying and back (although I will still have to lift it off to add the bracings before the painting stage) The remaining structures will be smaller and easier to handle Cheers Ron Thanks Richard !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 You're back! Reaching for the roof - one way of setting the bar higher! Groan - I'll get my coat now (or go stand in the corner). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks Steve !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 You're back! Reaching for the roof - one way of setting the bar higher! Groan - I'll get my coat now (or go stand in the corner). Hi, Ian Might just be getting back into the build again - although still busy with the villa supplies re-routing/re-wire Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2011 Might just be getting back into the build again - although still busy with the villa supplies re-routing/re-wire ¡Hombre! mañana...mañana... 8) Best you keep building Ron rather than waiting on those builders to finish!... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) ¡Hombre! mañana...mañana... 8) Best you keep building Ron rather than waiting on those builders to finish!... Hi, Pete Hoping not to need builders, just steelwork company to supply and install the steel beams The main building work is strengthened concrete pads for the acrows to support the floors above whilst the walls are demolished and the steelwork support piers built My two sons-in-law and myself should be able to carry out this work with our architect overseeing it at various stages All the services are being re-routed by myself Cheers Ron Edited October 30, 2011 by Ron Heggs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks Peter !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks Paul !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emac Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi, Pete Hoping not to need builders, just steelwork company to supply and install the steel beams The main building work is strengthened concrete pads for the acrows to support the floors above whilst the walls are demolished and the steelwork support piers built My two son-in-laws and myself should be able to carry out this work with our architect overseeing it at various stages All the services are being re-routed by myself Cheers Ron I look forward to seeing the "load test" for this construction work a lot of cans me thinks regards Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I look forward to seeing the "load test" for this construction work a lot of cans me thinks regards Eddie Hi, Eddie Will keep the cans for refreshment and personal stress relief this time The weight of villa floors and walls will be load test enough for this construction Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Sir D !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 That roof is getting ever more impressive Ron. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 That roof is getting ever more impressive Ron. Colin Hi, Colin Hoping for the final delivery of some plastic this week, so I can complete the roof - then it's spraying time Should make more progress now there is an additional hour each evening for modelling (evening meal reverts to 7.00pm for winter, instead of 8.00pm summertime) Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks Stefan !! Have made some progress on the Train Shed Roof, but still waiting on a delivery of styrene from the UK Hopefully, it will be ready for painting by the end of next week Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Have finally completed the windbracing on bays 4 - 9 - spraying is next - first, need to set up the workshop, ready for this monster mobile 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted November 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2011 It has been said before, but that roof is a work of art and a thing of beauty. You are a true craftsman. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks Jamie, Steve, Brian !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 It has been said before, but that roof is a work of art and a thing of beauty. You are a true craftsman. Hi, Ian Thank you for your much appreciated comments Just a beginner, after six years modelling still a lot to learn Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks Mike and Adrian !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 This is how it goes - I produce a layout incorporating (so far) 24,000 individual bricks. Non-modellers see it and think I am completely crazy. You produce a building incorporating (so far) 24,000 individual small pieces of plastic. Non-modellers see it and think you are completely crazy. All the modellers on this forum see your buildings and stand back in complete awe. Long live the craziness!!! :good: :good: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrailltd Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 What do non modellers know eh? the rest of us just wish we didn't suffer from fat thumbs....or other complaint to produce such work. excellent as usual Ron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 This is how it goes - I produce a layout incorporating (so far) 24,000 individual bricks. Non-modellers see it and think I am completely crazy. You produce a building incorporating (so far) 24,000 individual small pieces of plastic. Non-modellers see it and think you are completely crazy. All the modellers on this forum see your buildings and stand back in complete awe. Long live the craziness!!! :good: :good: Hi, Ian Yes, I guess we are a little crazy, but it's fun and really enjoyable Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 What do non modellers know eh? the rest of us just wish we didn't suffer from fat thumbs....or other complaint to produce such work. excellent as usual Ron. Hi, Rob Thanks for all your comments Fat thumbs - Yes, I've got those, and my Left hand suffers from nervious finger locking on random occasions, and my Right hand index finger suffers from stabbing nerve pains, again on odd occasions, but do I worry or get irritated - Not on your life It makes me all the more determined to enjoy my modelling Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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