Ron Heggs Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Painted Beams and Canopy trusses fitted - The 4 Hoist housings will be next. These will provide a much needed vertical support for the canopy glazing, etc., as the truss end fixing is not strong enough to provide the cantilevered structure complete support Waiting for delivery of the styrene to start the housings - should be here towards the end of next week Will make a start on the windows in the meantime 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted July 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2013 Hi Ron As ever only a string of superlatives to describe the craftsmanship you have employed so far, it is absolutely stunning. SS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Whilst still building the remaining 10 canopy trusses. the drawings for the 4 hoist housings have been prepared - GNW#5-1.png GNW#5-2.png GNW#5-3.png North face West face South face Are we going to see individual planks cut and lapped Ron? Superb craftsmanship as always. Having been to Manchester recently and seen some of the structures you have embarked upon on recreating being in 'complete awe' does not come close now!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 SXHALL, on 07 Jul 2013 - 12:26, said: Are we going to see individual planks cut and lapped Ron? Superb craftsmanship as always. Having been to Manchester recently and seen some of the structures you have embarked upon on recreating being in 'complete awe' does not come close now!!! That's 6"x 3/4" planks with 1" overlap, or 80thou x 10thou styrene strip overlapped by 13.3 thou. I think that may be going too far for accuracy and detailing. May use embossed sheet - I was expecting somebody to ask about working hoists, which of course wouldn't be visible inside the housings Thanks for your much appreciated comments Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Fitted the canopy rafters, and the backing board for the canopy awning - The 80thou x 20thou rafter strips show a bit of waviness, which will be sorted when the canopy glazing bars are fitted A couple of hoist housing sides The first of the four hoist housing bottom supports fitted through the facade wall for extra structural support 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 breathtaking, is all I can say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) breathtaking, is all I can say The man is something else. We'll never see anything else quite like this in what remains of our lives, Edited July 8, 2013 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The man is something else. We'll never see anything quite like this in what remains of our lives, I agree that Ron has produced some stunning modelling that the majority of us can probably only hope and dream about producing. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Built the first hoist housing structure - One of the window units - The window unit clipped in place - Construction, so far - Edited July 8, 2013 by Ron Heggs 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Found a couple of pictures, which were published in The Engineer 2-09-1898, showing the external canopy and the high level internal platforms under construction - 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
92220 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hi Ron, I've lurked, followed and "liked" your work for ages, and want to thank you for the help and inspiration to set to with piles of plastic and vats of solvent on my own workbench. Seeing how strong you could make the train shed, bridges and so on made me realise that this was the best way to go for some of my own structures. Thanks, and keep going! Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hi Ron, I've lurked, followed and "liked" your work for ages, and want to thank you for the help and inspiration to set to with piles of plastic and vats of solvent on my own workbench. Seeing how strong you could make the train shed, bridges and so on made me realise that this was the best way to go for some of my own structures. Thanks, and keep going! Iain Hi, Iain I'm glad to see some of your work includes an impressive trussed bridge in plastic - Regents Park Road bridge - and a phenomenally long pedestrian bridge Keep up the good work Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJChurchward Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Two whole days since the last post showing more progress. It wouldn't surprise me to see the other three hoist housings built and all four affixed to the warehouse. Such is the rate of progress I've come to expect when visiting this thread... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Two whole days since the last post showing more progress. It wouldn't surprise me to see the other three hoist housings built and all four affixed to the warehouse. Such is the rate of progress I've come to expect when visiting this thread... I hope you are not suffering withdrawal symptoms The first hoist housing is complete, but still awaiting the styrene delivery from the UK to construct the remaining three housings. Then they will all be painted and fixed in position on the warehouse. The hoist housing window units have been constructed as a frame without the glazing, so that they can be painted before the glazing is fixed. The first window unit frame was separated from the glazing after the picture was taken The warehouse windows are still under construction, and the method of constructing the canopy glazing is under review - Styrene strip fixed to clear sheet - Quick and easy, but not so convincing or Styrene glazing bars 64mm long with individual overlapping glazing sheets - approx. 2' x 5' 6" (8mm x 22mm). The bars being fixed to a wall batten and supported by the rafters off the trusses. Finished off with lead flashing, valancing and guttering I will probably go for the latter, as it will be in full view about 300mm from the layout baseboard edge Cheers Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I hope you are not suffering withdrawal symptoms The first hoist housing is complete, but still awaiting the styrene delivery from the UK to construct the remaining three housings. Then they will all be painted and fixed in position on the warehouse. The hoist housing window units have been constructed as a frame without the glazing, so that they can be painted before the glazing is fixed. The first window unit frame was separated from the glazing after the picture was taken The warehouse windows are still under construction, and the method of constructing the canopy glazing is under review - Styrene strip fixed to clear sheet - Quick and easy, but not so convincing or Styrene glazing bars 64mm long with individual overlapping glazing sheets - approx. 2' x 5' 6" (8mm x 22mm). The bars being fixed to a wall batten and supported by the rafters off the trusses. Finished off with lead flashing, valancing and guttering I will probably go for the latter, as it will be in full view about 300mm from the layout baseboard edge Cheers Ron Ron How about laser cut windows, I have some in card (large 4mm) for an 0-16.5 building which should be fine for an engine shed, and with a bit of chopping about for both the signal box and station building. I guess with a large number you could strike a good deal with someone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJChurchward Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yes, definitely getting withdrawal symptoms! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Housing with all four window frame units in place, but not fixed - Hoist housing placed temporarily against warehouse wall - Canopy glazing bars fixed to wall batten and eaves beam, this part will fit between hoist housings - - the glazing unit is being extended to encompass all four hoist housings 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Completed the canopy glazing support bars - (bars - 20thou x 40thou, wall batten - 20thou x 100thou, eaves bar - 40 thou x 40thou) - next, spray the assembly, and then fix the glazing strips from 100micron clear overhead sheet, and finish with 10thou x 20thou over glazing bars 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 The canopy assembly painted and part glazed - The glazing strips are 22mm deep overlapping by 0.5mm - - next, complete the glazing, and add over-glazing bar strips 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted July 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2013 The canopy assembly painted and part glazed - Hi What glue did you use to fix the glazing? Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 The canopy assembly painted and part glazed - Hi What glue did you use to fix the glazing? Cheers Paul Hi, Paul Superglue applied with a long pin Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Just been having a problem with Mozilla Firefox. Changed to Google Chrome and everything back to normal Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass0four Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Once upon a time I used to model aircraft of the very light, floating type. Suddenly, the complexities of your build are quite open to me. Just plastic, not balsa. Thanks for that! Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Once upon a time I used to model aircraft of the very light, floating type. Suddenly, the complexities of your build are quite open to me. Just plastic, not balsa. Thanks for that! Tony. Hi, Tony Going back 'er hum' 60 years I used to make up Keilkraft balsa aircraft kits - balsa formers and stringers, and doped tissue with tiny two stroke prop. engines and the odd solid fuel Jetex engine - not complex just a bit of patience and plenty of fun Cheers Ron Edited July 13, 2013 by Ron Heggs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This thread never ceases to amaze me! We've seen some superb modelling over the years, and just when it appears to reach a peak, along comes Mr. Hegg's to raise the bar even further! Totally absorbing and a joy to behold! Regards Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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