trisonic Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 More brilliance from Ron! Hooray! best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Ron, That is one stunning bit of modelling there! You're giving me ideas about to how go about "repetitive" modelling here. Just the impetus I needed! As an aside, many years ago when I used to visit the nearby then-new Bridgewater Hall on a regular basis as a music student, I used to take the train to Deansgate and got rather used to seeing these rather interesting structures. I'm glad to see them being modelled at last! Thanks, Hi, Tim Thanks for your comments, and glad that you may have picked up some ideas from this thread Modelling these structures is rather an unusual pastime. Certainly, layouts destined for exhibition would not attempt something on this scale of detail, as it would demand many hours not devoted to the trackwork and operational sides which are really required for exhibition layouts This is really going to be a large urban diorama with operational trains, etc. - a real one-man crusade B) Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 More brilliance from Ron! Hooray! best, Pete. Hi, Pete Thanks. Just devotion to the task ahead Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have only just logged back in this morning to see your reply to The Steamy Pudding! Yes - Gn15 is modelled on 16.5mm track which represents 15 inch minimum gauge at a scale of either 1:22.5 if you are a bit of a purist/European or 1:24 which at this size is interchangeable really. By going to 1:24 I have access to truck, car and dolls house materials at the right price so the population just swelled yesterday by three - a Dalek key chain which happens to be about the right scale, and two more Stigs in soap! There is certainly no rivet counting in Gn15 - it's all about having fun!!! I watch of lot of threads on different forums and yours is one of only a very few that I have directly bookmarked. I scan about eight forums daily searching for snippets of information and watching wonderful modelling happening all around the globe. The internet certainly has opened up the whole hobby of modelling to a global audience, which is why you can model in Spain and someone like me in Australia can comment daily on your wonderful work. Keep posting the photos - we are all watching!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have only just logged back in this morning to see your reply to The Steamy Pudding! Yes - Gn15 is modelled on 16.5mm track which represents 15 inch minimum gauge at a scale of either 1:22.5 if you are a bit of a purist/European or 1:24 which at this size is interchangeable really. By going to 1:24 I have access to truck, car and dolls house materials at the right price so the population just swelled yesterday by three - a Dalek key chain which happens to be about the right scale, and two more Stigs in soap! There is certainly no rivet counting in Gn15 - it's all about having fun!!! I watch of lot of threads on different forums and yours is one of only a very few that I have directly bookmarked. I scan about eight forums daily searching for snippets of information and watching wonderful modelling happening all around the globe. The internet certainly has opened up the whole hobby of modelling to a global audience, which is why you can model in Spain and someone like me in Australia can comment daily on your wonderful work. Keep posting the photos - we are all watching!!! Hi, Ian Thanks for all your info. It's good to see what other modellers are working on. As you say, you can learn a lot from others, who have gone through learning and experience curves, from very different perspectives I don't visit many forums, as at this stage I'm just a bit occupied with this bridge building process, but of course later on I will looking for info. on DCC ops., signalling and operations, all of which are completely new to me Enjoy your trip cross the water to neighbouring islands Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 .. built the underbridge walling for the east side, supporting the Cornbrook Viaduct Bridge #1 and the Castlefield Viaduct Span #1 - also built the west side support wall for the Cornbrook Viaduct Bridge #1 - needs the brickwork cladding and the semi-hexagonal parapet towers adding either end of the South side of the bridge Everything is in its temporary position to show the juxtaposition of the assemblies, although the Cornbrook Viaduct structures will be set approx. 20mm higher, as the underlying ground levels vary across this site View from South East - the Salford branch off the MSJ&R line passes under the bridge spans, whilst the Altrincham line passes to the left parallel to the viaduct The skew angle is 62o, with a turnout angle of 28o The pier in the foreground - is placed in its approx. location to support the S1 span beam (under construction at present) It's only a temporary support in the foreground for N1 span beam A view from the South looking under the bridge - the open cut-outs around the RSJs, in the upper support wall will be bricked up, when in its final build location on the layout .. and the concrete support under the expansion pivot needs adding ... to be continued >>>>> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile_Griffith Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 If I had just made those items I'd be chuffed witless with myself and dine out the rest of my modelling days on the knowledge of that. But you haven't finished yet!!!!!!!!!!! Can I book my ticket now for a viewing in Spain. Fabulous work as always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 If I had just made those items I'd be chuffed witless with myself and dine out the rest of my modelling days on the knowledge of that. But you haven't finished yet!!!!!!!!!!! Can I book my ticket now for a viewing in Spain. Fabulous work as always. Hi, Nile Thanks for your comments, much appreciated Sorry, but I haven't opened the layout for public viewing as yet - It is my intention to do so when it is well underway - possibly another couple of years yet Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 .. just three photos showing the span beam S1 on the template being built - - should be complete by tomorrow >>>>> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2011 So this is how you build so quick, two knives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 So this is how you build so quick, two knives. Hi, Actually I use the top one for cutting, and the other for placing the plastic bits, instead of tweezers Don't even ask how many knives and blades I brought with me to Spain - Let's just say they will last a fair few years Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile_Griffith Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 WAIL!!!!!!!!!!! He's only using modelling knives!...... How bloody unfair is that.... He could have said he had some custom built high accuracy mechanised chopping machine instead!!!....... Wail!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 WAIL!!!!!!!!!!! He's only using modelling knives!...... How bloody unfair is that.... He could have said he had some custom built high accuracy mechanised chopping machine instead!!!....... Wail!!!!! Hi, Nile Sorry to disappoint, but not just knives - Strip cutter (sold for balsa wood)(suitably tweaked for accuracy) - cuts strips from 1mm up to 20mm wide from plasticard sheet A self-built manual guillotine for cutting strip to length, which is up to 10mm wide - max. cutting length 120mm Link to construction of guillotine - Home made guillotine Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile_Griffith Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Suddenly I feel Better!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 .. photo's of state of play tonight - .. just tee pieces on sides of top & bottom beams to put in place ... to be continued >>>>> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ron, when you get a moment could you post a photo of your modified balsa wood strip cutter? Sounds like a useful bit of kit, I've searched on Google and found a couple of variations on the theme. Just interested to know which type you're using to such good effect. Thanks Arthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ron, when you get a moment could you post a photo of your modified balsa wood strip cutter? Sounds like a useful bit of kit, I've searched on Google and found a couple of variations on the theme. Just interested to know which type you're using to such good effect. Thanks Arthur Hi, Arthur I obtained mine from Sussex Model Centre [smc@sussex-model-centre.co.uk] SMC-T-MA4000 Balsa Stripper Price: £6.59 + p&p Two things will probably need checking The moulding of the front bearing face should be checked for flatness and filed flat if not The backlash on the thread should be minimal - there is a screw head hidden behind the cutting blade. Hold the knurled adjusting knob tightly and tighten the screw slightly - too much and the knob will not turn for adjustment Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi, Actually I use the top one for cutting, and the other for placing the plastic bits, instead of tweezers Don't even ask how many knives and blades I brought with me to Spain - Let's just say they will last a fair few years Cheers Ron Hi Ron, Great to see the progress you are making with the spans, one question though, exactly how did you get those modelling blades past customs Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ron, thanks for that, looks like a useful tool, I'll try one myself. Do you use it to score and snap as I guess cutting all the way through leads to the strip curling? Arthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Ron, Great to see the progress you are making with the spans, one question though, exactly how did you get those modelling blades past customs Colin Hi, Colin They all came over in Removal Truck as household goods (as per inventory - Tools - 8 Boxes (Woodworking & Modelling)) - same with paint & solvents, etc. - so no requirement for customs clearance, etc. Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ron, thanks for that, looks like a useful tool, I'll try one myself. Do you use it to score and snap as I guess cutting all the way through leads to the strip curling? Arthur Hi, Arthur I set the blade depth to approx. half thickness of plastic to be cut, and cut one side then turnover the plastic and cut from other side. That way it relieves any stresses and the strips come out dead straight, and you don't need to snap them off which some times puts a curl/twist in strips The blade depth can be adjusted by swinging the blade forward or backwards slightly whilst it held tight by the two screws Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 .. photo of last night's build of Span Beam N2 - the shortest at 275mm long - .. for comparison, pictures of Span Beams N1, S1 & N2 - The layout plan of the viaduct spans with dimensions - Built Spans and Piers shown in Red - Copyright richard_t .. and the prototype, with N1 to the left and N3 to the right .. off we go again >>>>> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Well I won't be doing any modelling for the next two weeks. I have two of my daughters, son-in-law and one of my grandsons over starting tomorrow .. that means days out, sitting in cafes and bars watching the world go by, down by the various beaches close by ... and modelling withdrawal symptoms ... very dangerous and stressful ... must have a drink Ron - I will be back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Found an archive picture in a copy of Backtrack, which gives detail from inside the viaduct, which is not apparent from all the other pictures I have This means what was going to be Span Beam S2 (549mm long) is now split into two Span Beams S2A (370mm long) & S2B (179mm long) The following photos were taken this evening after a couple of hours modelling - Span Beam S2B under construction, with second facing ready for the completion of the beam The start of the interlacing of the cross bracing trusses The use of the template to build 25 trusses at a time is definitely speeding up these Span Beam builds ... to be continued >>>>> 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 To keep my Train Shed build on course, I have started to construct the external canopies, in parallel with the Viaduct build A few drawings, etc. of the external canopies - The Train Shed has external canopies to all the platforms except Platform 1, and Platform 7 is a bay platform Plan showing steelwork detail - Platforms 8 & 9 to be completed A couple of 3D CAD views - A view upwards over a canopy column at the glazing Support Column detail - Plan ------- Side Elevation --------------------- Front Elevation 3D rendered image Close-up of Upper Column detail Close-up of Lower Column detail Dimensions - have added the main dimensions to the plan (below), and the support columns are 53mm high As is my usual build process, I have started with the most complex construction first - it can only get easier .. and I haven't bothered with a trial build The construction is in 20thou plasticard/strip, the curved section to the left is as prototype, and also shows a little flexing in places The flex will disappear when the remainder of the roof support structure is added The canopy valances are constructed using Evergreen, left over from Train Shed - Booking Offices The channels are the roof drainage guttering, and the apex member is 40thou x 30thou handmade tee section using 10thou strip The support structure for the glazing/bars has yet to be produced - next job The cross braced trussing has also to be constructed - just 5mm deep The gusset/brackets may be etched brass .. and the support columns still deciding on build method ... to be continued >>>>> 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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