Phil Howe Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Those were contract rates to the contractor including the supply of tools, etc. not wages. The worker probably got less than 2p-3p an hour. Living then was all about day to day survival for workmen Hi Ron Like many others I have been following this thread for many weeks, absolutely overawed with what you have achieved, as well as with your calm modesty. You truly are an inspiration to a large community of terrified "planners" who don't quite know where to start! You say "day to day survival." Of course, this was a little bit prior to the health & safety overkill we endure these days so it wasn't always just about hand-to-mouth living; do you have any figures on how many lives and limbs were lost during construction? The macabre inner-me can't help but imagine that there might just be a construction worker at his final rest in the bottom of one of those cylinders Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi Ron Like many others I have been following this thread for many weeks, absolutely overawed with what you have achieved, as well as with your calm modesty. You truly are an inspiration to a large community of terrified "planners" who don't quite know where to start! You say "day to day survival." Of course, this was a little bit prior to the health & safety overkill we endure these days so it wasn't always just about hand-to-mouth living; do you have any figures on how many lives and limbs were lost during construction? The macabre inner-me can't help but imagine that there might just be a construction worker at his final rest in the bottom of one of those cylinders Cheers Phil Hi, Phil I know that all rail deaths were recorded and can found in archives, but not so sure about the construction. Will try and find out for you Thanks for your comments by the way Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Top Castellations here we come - Assembly fixed on top Then the decorative cappings - Decided to make a strip assembly similar to an extrusion, so that pieces can be cut off to required length Cappings 'extrusion' Cut pieces loose fitted Lower level fixed Close-up Note the open ends of the cappings are filled with moulding clay - and now for the top level ... to be continued >>>>> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Congrats on your mention in MRJ 207, Ron. B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Congrats on your mention in MRJ 207, Ron. B) Hi, Thanks for that, wasn't sure which issue the photos would be in Waiting on my copy to be delivered, probably another week or two yet Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Hi, Colin Thanks for your much appreciated comments, although the one about earthquakes is a little near home, well about 200 km (125 miles) away Cheers Ron Sorry about that Ron, didn't realise how close you were to that area! Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sorry about that Ron, didn't realise how close you were to that area! Colin Hi, Colin Absolutely nothing to apologise for I was being as frivolous as you. Sometimes existing events intervene Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 The pier build is complete - Top castellations capped The completed pier Just the two crosses to drill & cut into the plain surface Primer painting it tomorrow just to check for imperfections, etc. ... then two more piers AA and the bracing connecting beam ... to be continued >>>>> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted May 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2011 Just the two crosses to drill & cut into the plain surface I'm surprised that you didn't cut the crosses while the panel was a flat piece of plasticard Ron, then you could have put another piece behind it for the infill. Was there a reason I've missed? Other than that it's awesome again! Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm surprised that you didn't cut the crosses while the panel was a flat piece of plasticard Ron, then you could have put another piece behind it for the infill. Was there a reason I've missed? Other than that it's awesome again! Andi Hi, Andi I forgot - however, there are two saving graces 1. The holes will vent the enclosed box and reduce any warping from the solvent 2. Unfortunately this face of the pier is almost completely obscured by the adjacent Cornbrook Viaduct I bet your now wondering why I went to all that trouble to model something which wont be seen - it was the best way to sort out any future build problems on the remaining 14 which will be seen or maybe I just wanted to see how the build looks Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2011 I bet your now wondering why I went to all that trouble to model something which wont be seen Ron, I don't think you understand the concept of cutting corners / modeller's licence ..... B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ron, I don't think you understand the concept of cutting corners / modeller's licence ..... B) HI, I cut corners but not so as they are obvious or visible Just one example - The original cross bracing The production cross bracing Because the production process constructed 25-30 at a time on a template the ends of the individual braces were not cut as individuals The casual observer will not notice such a small difference, but it is there (shortcut or not ?) Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Just finished spraying the pier with Halfords Grey Primer - nothing special Should be dry in about 15minutes - Its warm again today - Shade temp here is just over 30 deg C - Workshop is about 24 deg C Will post photos then Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Had a problem with lighting - Too bright outdoors - a bit iffy indoors The Pipe Data is showing through the primer - will have to find a way of removing/covering it If you want a close-up of any particular area, just ask and I will post it Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Was sent this photo by a friend in Manchester © Author The actual pier - see how close it is to the Cornbrook Viaduct The Viaduct on the left is the Salford branch off the MSJ&AR Viaduct Ron PS. Model needs a bit of weathering 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2011 As the prototype pier appears to made up from sections of metal, curved to form the pipe, you could use sections of paper on your model to represent this - this would also help cover the pipe information visible through the primer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 As the prototype pier appears to made up from sections of metal, curved to form the pipe, you could use sections of paper on your model to represent this - this would also help cover the pipe information visible through the primer. Now I think that is a bridge to far. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 As the prototype pier appears to made up from sections of metal, curved to form the pipe, you could use sections of paper on your model to represent this - this would also help cover the pipe information visible through the primer. Hi, G...t minds think alike Half way thro' that exact suggestion Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Now I think that is a bridge to far. OzzyO. Hi, Anything for a quiet life, and a good model Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Tried paper, but didn't work out as expected. So tried 5thou plasticard, which worked fine - Before painting - This is the face hiding the pipe print After application of primer - This is the face hiding the pipe print Definitely needs weathering, etc., but not yet ... to be continued >>>>> 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROADTRAIN1979 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow, wow and wow,patience of a saint, excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ron, that is a bridge to far. WOW. OzzyO. As A PS, are you doing the bricks on the inside of the columns as well? OK I've got my coat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ron, that is a bridge too far. "Kwai" do you say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 As A PS, are you doing the bricks on the inside of the columns as well? OK I've got my coat ... along with the 19ft (76mm) foundations you can't see I left myself wide open with the comment about not seeing most of the pier Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 How frustrating. This topic has been moved to the bowels of RMweb!!!! I have made a new direct link to your thread so I can continue to watch in awe instead of trawling through about 75 topic categories. I would have thought Layout Topics would cover the building of the bits that go on the layout? Rant over - back to fighting with Flash animations (don't ask). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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