Ron Heggs Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ron, I'm aware of similar sockets with an 0.05" pitch (1.27 mm) should you need them. Thanks. I can only find the Male variety so far. The Female arrangement would be most valuable for all the signals, lighting masts, etc. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hello Ron, have a look on the Technobots web site (www,technobots.co.uk). Then look in electronics > connectors & headers > female PCB headers. The female headers start at 2 pin up to 20 in a single row or 40 in twin rows. The prices are quite good starting at 5p going up to £1.44 for a 3 X 8 connector. I'm sure that you'll spend a happy hour looking at some of the bits on sale. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(W) Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hello Ron, have a look on the Technobots web site (www,technobots.co.uk). Then look in electronics > connectors & headers > female PCB headers. The female headers start at 2 pin up to 20 in a single row or 40 in twin rows. The prices are quite good starting at 5p going up to £1.44 for a 3 X 8 connector. I'm sure that you'll spend a happy hour looking at some of the bits on sale. OzzyO. Do you mean this address?: http://www.technobotsonline.com/ If not, sorry. Cheers, BR(W). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Do you mean this address?: http://www.technobotsonline.com/ If not, sorry. Cheers, BR(W). Thanks for that it looks like the one I was after. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Waiting for so much to be delivered (electricals, styrene, etc.). Decided to make a bit more progress on the Train Shed roof structure, and fit the floors to the GN warehouse - Got to get some of these structures completed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 With just 49 transverse beams remaining to be constructed for the Train shed, I thought why not try using the cutting machine to increase productivity First redraw the beam structure in three separate layers, and produce arrays of items to fit 20thou styrene sheet 305mm x 225mm – 26 - Inner layers & 4 type #2 Outer layers 26 type #1 & 16 type #2 Outer layers - extra cut lines added to ease removal Then cut 2 sheets of each, plus an extra sheet with just type #2 Outer layers Examples of the three separate layers – The top beam is a typical hand cut - piece by piece example …. and laminated – The top and bottom flanges need fixing, then all is complete 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ron, Can't tell the difference, just proves they can make a machine as good as you ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ron, Can't tell the difference, just proves they can make a machine as good as you ! Yes, but it still needs me to press the button 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJChurchward Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I do hope it's not tempting fate to suggest that it's over 4 days since we heard anything, and after your recent healthscare I hope all is OK, Ron? Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I do hope it's not tempting fate to suggest that it's over 4 days since we heard anything, and after your recent healthscare I hope all is OK, Ron? Andy Hi, Andy Thanks for your concern - one of the effects of taking all the pills is they make me tired - so modelling is going slower than expected, even with the efficiency gains using the cutter Have about twenty five beams to complete with the last of the small flange pieces - Should have all 51 complete tomorrow, then I can start assembling all the remaining roof spans, etc. Cheers Ron 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Know all about meds that make you feel sick and tired. Bored with being sick and tired now! You should be proud - your methods of multi-layering has reached the depths of Brisbane in Australia. I have just designed a bridge for one of my layouts that needs five layers to create the curved span next to the tracks and three layers to create each under arch. A large plastic bag of laser cut parts that make up into a much more complicated and accurate model than I would have ever achieved using my usual methods. I really must do all this in a CAD programme though - inaccuracies come into the cutting when some of the lines are inside the box (my choice) and some are created straddling the outline (designing with bezier curves), etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi, Ian CAD certainly helps when producing multiple layers, and registration becomes easier Glad to hear of your success with multi-layering Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 The final section of the Train Shed roof basic structure is complete - The intermediate tie braces and cross braces need fitting next 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9JEF Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Ron, Thought about hitting like or craftsmanship but I don't think they do justice. Fabulous work - thanks for sharing Jeff PS. Glad your health is improving 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) The new machine must make these sorts of jobs a real breeze now! Being able to design, cut and build a complete train roof in a couple of days must be a revelation. My attempt at the Ron factor - Edited February 8, 2014 by artizen 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 The new machine must make these sorts of jobs a real breeze now! Being able to design, cut and build a complete train roof in a couple of days must be a revelation. My attempt at the Ron factor - P1080772 800px.jpg Hi, Ian Looking good Are these for the trackside over arch ? Which of your various layouts is this for ? Now don't leave us in suspense. When you are ready, show us the completed bridge - The span beams were already built awaiting the smaller transverse beams (17 per bay). I think 2 days per roof section is rushing it a bit, even for me Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 The fixing of the over arch ties is in progress - The ties are fixed on the top of first transverse beam, and using two spacers the first tie is fixed onto the next transverse beam The spacers ensure the transverse beams are spaced uniformily, and the ties follow a linear path over the roof The second tie is fixed using the spacers ... then the third tie ... and the fourth tie This picture shows how the ties curve over the roof arch, and await fixing using the same two spacers The ties will be completed tonight, and then the windbracing will be installed 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Windbracing? Does this mean you need to get a blower vac and test it for wind strength as well as a weight test? In answer to your reply to my photo of the Ron factor - the bridge is quite small as it is for a 1:24 scale Gn15 layout I am building called The Steamy Pudding. Once I finish the photographic plank for my range of 7/8ths scale rolling stock, I will be hopefully getting back to The Steamy Pudding. Not sure if that sort of layout would go down too well on the layouts section of rmweb though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 The bracing ties fitted - The overhanging transverse beams either end of the roof section will have the bracing ties fitted when the roof section is fixed to the adjacent roof section and gable end ... windbracing next 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) .... and the windbracing is complete - ... now to fit all the transverse beam/tie brace braces (576), before painting Edited February 10, 2014 by Ron Heggs 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Windbracing? Does this mean you need to get a blower vac and test it for wind strength as well as a weight test? I wouldn't be surprised if it involves a curry.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Haven't decided on a suitable test at this stage - there will be one 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 A reminder of what the transverse beam/tie brace braces look like and where they fit - The braces are the small triangulated items 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 As this section of the roof is approx. 850mm x 800mm, fitting the braces on the underside is a bit tricky and arm & back stretching A simple setup makes life a little easier - The roof is suspended, underside facing, on a rectangular section of aluminium tube off two chairs. This enables close-up working at comfortable height whilst seated. The working area can be varied by moving the tube to a different place within the roof structure, and the roof can be reversed top to bottom to give access to the extremities ... 25% complete, even if you cannot see the small bracings 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wonder how long it would take, not to mention how much it would cost, to 3D print this in one piece... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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