Ron Heggs Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 No wonder i can't buy any plasticard or plastruct, i think someone on here might have nicked it all, superb modelling Ron, keep it up Retailers should have restocked by now its been 4 weeks since I last restocked Ron; I was wondering - with so many (literally tens of thousands) of joints, have you had (m)any that have failed/delaminated/simply not quite had enough Mekpak and let go, as you've been manouvering substructures into position? Cheers Scott One or two joints have failed, as insufficient PlasticWeld has failed to flow into the joint. Luckily these have been picked up while the assembly is being constructed. Not found any yet within completed assemblies Well I missed you restarting work Ron, so will have to catch up with what you have done but it is good to see the project recommence and look forward to following it once more. Colin Thanks Colin - hope to keep the work going now the railway room structural work is complete Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Good to see you 'up and running' again, Ron. Welcome back Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 A third span beam added with another batch of 17 transverse beams - The assembled beams The assembly attached to the two previous beams The completed 3 span section Status - Green - Completed Red - to be constructed (68 x 138mm transverse tie beams + 17 x 108mm transverse tie beams) 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Almost there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Almost there! Well, a bit closer to completion of the main structure - estimate at least 3-4 weeks, if planned modelling time is available 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ron Heggs Posted February 10, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2013 The result of halfway through the styrene cutting session for the remaining transverse tie beams - Two of the shorter T beams which tie the span beam assemblies to the end gable The end gable and the span beam assembly positioned ready for the T beams Two of the T beams fixed View from the West Overall view from the West T beam fixed on the West side Close-up of attachment point Overall view from SouthThe train shed roof is now in three sections - North/Front Gable & span assembly, Central span assembly, and South/Rear Gable & span assembly (2 span beams still to be added) 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I know about the tracks being on a platform that can be lowered for maintenance etc but how are you going to lift and gently place in position the roof when it is completed? From memory this roof is around two metres long? I think I need to go back to about page two to see how you made your styrene cutter - doing it all yourself must be a much more rewarding exercise when everything starts to come together as well as this build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I know about the tracks being on a platform that can be lowered for maintenance etc but how are you going to lift and gently place in position the roof when it is completed? From memory this roof is around two metres long? I think I need to go back to about page two to see how you made your styrene cutter - doing it all yourself must be a much more rewarding exercise when everything starts to come together as well as this build. The roof is being built in three separate sections, which will be brought together on the layout when the platforms are constructed on an elevated portion of the baseboard Because the general land formation varies dramatically across the length and breadth of the layout this was the reason for choosing an open cell baseboard construction. Generally, the track will run roughly horizontally (subject to the actual track gradients) approx. 200mm above the top of the baseboard (canal surface level). Roads, etc. will be built on gradients to match the actual land forms 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 This is truely epic Ron. Not only are your buildings eyewatering in their scale and complexity (not to mention excellence), but the very nature of placing them in to a scene on the layout now also requires it's own appreciation. Can't wait to see it coming together "on the ground" Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 This is truely epic Ron. Not only are your buildings eyewatering in their scale and complexity (not to mention excellence), but the very nature of placing them in to a scene on the layout now also requires it's own appreciation. Can't wait to see it coming together "on the ground" Best wishes, Chris. Hi, Chris Thanks for your kind comments At various times I have placed a number of the structures in their approx. positions in relation to one another - on the lounge floor - which has made even me appreciate how large and complex the layout is going to be. Especially, as there is approx. 95% of the trackwork, which includes 122 turnouts/slips/diamond crossings, etc. still to build (in-situ) The next task is to draw up a plan of elevation spot heights across the layout Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Howe Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Ron It's great to see you back in full-modelling-flow after several months concentrating on the underbuild. I've now caught back up with your progress and will continue to follow with interest and awe. I've said it before but the train shed truly is both a thing of beauty and a wonder to behold. Keep it up Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Ron It's great to see you back in full-modelling-flow after several months concentrating on the underbuild. I've now caught back up with your progress and will continue to follow with interest and awe. I've said it before but the train shed truly is both a thing of beauty and a wonder to behold. Keep it up Phil Hi, Phil Thanks for your much appreciated comments Not quite up to speed yet - just finished the remaining 14 Short T Beams Will attach them to the span beams tomorrow and post pictures Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ron Heggs Posted February 13, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2013 Last night saw completion of the gable bay - Two span beams and 3 bays to go Barbara 'suggested' I reduce the model storage on the dining table, so have moved Points Bridge to the railway roomDecided to put up two of the modelling tables in the railway room, and placed two sections of the Train Shed, Cornbrook Viaduct bridge #2 and Points Bridge on the tablesHopefully I can get the floor painted this weekend, to reduce the dust level The railway room looks like a TardisIts swallowed the two 1.2m x 1.2m tables 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarstonVale Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Amazing Ron, keep up the excellent work. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Have you asked Kevin for a guest spot on Grand Designs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Have you asked Kevin for a guest spot on Grand Designs? It could make two episodes.... One for the house, and the other for the railway! Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Have you asked Kevin for a guest spot on Grand Designs? No He is the biggest pessimist I know, and something always goes wrong 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 It could make two episodes.... One for the house, and the other for the railway! I hope not An episode sounds like a disasterous event Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Has anyone noticed that after Kevin visits a project nearly every wife on that show falls pregnant? Looking good Ron, I'm looking forward to seeing the railway room reaching readiness for the layout build! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) I've just popped back in to see this, Ron, and that overall roof just looks more magnificent the more I look at it. Are you going to install a working clock on the front? We should get the management and owners of Manchester Central to come and admire your layout when it's all done. Were it not for the fact that this is to be a permanent feature in your basement, how appropriate would it be to exhibit it for a while inside the real thing? Imagine how heavy and expensive this would all be if it had been rendered as etchings. This may have been asked before but, given the local climate (hot), what arrangements are in place to ensure this won't warp? Edited February 14, 2013 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I've just popped back in to see this, Ron, and that overall roof just looks more magnificent the more I look at it. Are you going to install a working clock on the front? We should get the management and owners of Manchester Central to come and admire your layout when it's all done. Were it not for the fact that this is to be a permanent feature in your basement, how appropriate would it be to exhibit it for a while inside the real thing? Imagine how heavy and expensive this would all be if it had been rendered as etchings. This may have been asked before but, given the local climate (hot), what arrangements are in place to ensure this won't warp? Yes, working clocks are ready to be fixed both externally, and internally within the concourse Etchings would cost a small fortune - plastic alone has cost in excess of £400 for the Train Shed The temperature within the railway room has been checked over last year and has found to vary between 16 and 21 deg C, which is quite an acceptable range for both plastic and card. Relative humidity is kept at 50% Dust is being kept to a minimum using extraction units, and the concrete floor and ceiling are being painted this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Last night saw completion of the gable bay - IMG_1743.JPG IMG_1744.JPG Two span beams and 3 bays to go Barbara 'suggested' I reduce the model storage on the dining table, so have moved Points Bridge to the railway room Decided to put up two of the modelling tables in the railway room, and placed two sections of the Train Shed, Cornbrook Viaduct bridge #2 and Points Bridge on the tables Hopefully I can get the floor painted this weekend, to reduce the dust level IMG_1745.JPG The railway room looks like a Tardis Its swallowed the two 1.2m x 1.2m tables IMG_1746.JPG IMG_1747.JPG Have to say Ron, that the station roof looks absolutely terriffic now, but just seeing it on the table and then seeing the room around it, shows how much work you have to do on the project. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Spot heights - The first figure is the height above sea level in feet - the figure in brackets is the scale height above the top of the baseboard Figures in RED are the track levels - those in BLACK are road levels 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonME46 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Amazing, Ron. I just enjoyed reading all 52 pages. Thanks so much for posting up the blow by blow accounts. This gives me hope that I will be able to complete the overall roof for Bradford exchange in plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Amazing, Ron. I just enjoyed reading all 52 pages. Thanks so much for posting up the blow by blow accounts. This gives me hope that I will be able to complete the overall roof for Bradford exchange in plastic. Glad you enjoyed it, and given you some help - much better for all, to show how a model is built than just to show the end result Cheers Ron 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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