Zumo2567 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hope there's no major damage to the layout. I remember I had my layout on the table with a fair amount overhanging the edge. The cat jumped up onto it and the whole layout started to tip. Luckily i was there to stop it sliding off the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not much been going on, due to work commitments. Had my brother down for the weekend who created this video for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpEffEUbCW0&feature=player_profilepage I popped into the local model shop today and picked up some more ballast, a pair of Bachmann Samskip intermodal wagons, and some N gauge track - I was thinking of doing a mini layout for the 2011 challenge (in my spare time). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, I'm now back into the swing of it after is probably about a month of being busy with other things. As I've finally made the decision to go fully DCC, I've been sorting through all the loco's and working out what to put up for sale. I can't quite part with my old Grids just yet, although I don't think I'll ever convert them. They can just sit in an un-connected siding for now. I've then been searching for boxes, photographing etc. ready for their sale. Oh and I've done some modelling - adding the door detailing to the Samskip containers: I'm sure you're all saying that they look a bit clean, so I'll have to dirty them up a bit. Back to Beresford Junction - next task is to drill the holes for the point motors and fit the two to the bit I want to ballast. I'm sure no-one is interested, but without a bit of pressure I wouldn't get round to doing it, so announcing it here seems to drive me forwards. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 like this layout, wish i could get on with mine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've got several containers that are all spotless, but weathering is way down my list of priorities at the moment! lol I know what you mean about posting on here sometimes gives you motivation. Sometimes I will post the slightest update and the responses spur me on to get things done. Good luck with ballasting around point motors mate. Not tried any ballasting myself yet, I keep putting it off. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've got several containers that are all spotless, but weathering is way down my list of priorities at the moment! lol Can't you get your brother to do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crompton103 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Looks a cracking layout, and them Containers don't half look fiddly!! Regards, Cameron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Can't you get your brother to do it? I like your thinking! lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 In preparation for the work this evening, over lunchtime (I have an office at home), I popped down to do some measuring, and guess what - one of the two point motors is directly above a batten. Given the amount of wood that holds it all together, I'm sure I can just saw through it. I can always add another one 6" to one side if needs be. A 5 min job to drill two holes has turned into a 30 min job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ok, not quite a 30 min job - I couldn't resist doing it now, but have you ever tried to saw upside down - it's quite hard ! I know you can't get too many baseboard pictures, so here we go... Before During After Cheers - now back to work.... Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 cool id get sawdust in my eyes... (as usual). shame about the 70, cant you go to leeds and get a sledge hammer and do it for real ? nah, id cry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishman Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I like your thinking! lol I guess I better find out the weathering powders and paints! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I guess I better find out the weathering powders and paints! In that case, I've got a few that need doing - economy of scale and all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Holes drilled for the point motors and the track glued in place. I found when I did the ballasting last time that the grit kept getting under the track so I'll see if this improves things. It's been weighted down overnight to dry, ready for the ballasting tomorrow evening. This is the original layout: but on further investigation four points laid directly above a batten, so I've had a bit of a bit of a re-think: The station now has room for a second building: I'll sleep on it overnight.............. Cheers Phil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 but have you ever tried to saw upside down No, but last week I tried using a hot melt glue gun upside down I definitely won't be doing that again! I'll sleep on it overnight.............. That should hold it down Phil! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 That should hold it down Phil! Yawn - morning all - great nights sleep - I would definitely recommend overnight track laying.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Well I did it - fitted the point motors and did the ballasting. Here is is laid before fixing - I'd learned my lessons from last times sample that time taken before wetting is well worth it, but I bet I spent about an hour messing about with it before I was happy. Tools for the job After the application of shower cleaner There were a couple of bits that I must have missed with the shower spray, and what a difference - the glue just sat there. Glue applied - not sure if I put too much on? The keen eyed amongst you will notice that I haven't painted the rails rusty yet. Not sure if I will bother, and might see if it's easier afterwards, or perhaps just spray some dirt/grime on instead? Here is the point motor badly fitted - Memo to self - next time fit all the electrics before you put the boards in place - a lot easier! Now I have to wait for it all to dry. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hope this photo shows you what I achieved using a very dilute PVA and water mix. It took about three days to dry out but you can still see individual stones in the ballast even though they are all glued down hard. Theoretically i can turn the diorama upside down and only the tree will fall off. Cider Sidings on The Steamy Pudding - an English Gentleman's Whimsy. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hi Phil Your really cracking on now, nice one. One thing I would do is keep on flicking the points over before the ballast fully dries, just incase there is a bit of glue on them. I did it with mine and managed to release them before they stuck fast! Guy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hope this photo shows you what I achieved using a very dilute PVA and water mix. It took about three days to dry out but you can still see individual stones in the ballast even though they are all glued down hard. Theoretically i can turn the diorama upside down and only the tree will fall off. Cider Sidings on The Steamy Pudding - an English Gentleman's Whimsy. Hi Ian Thanks and great picture - is that 'The Stig' in the background? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 One thing I would do is keep on flicking the points over before the ballast fully dries, just incase there is a bit of glue on them. I did it with mine and managed to release them before they stuck fast! Good tip Guy. I must admit, I wasn't over liberal with the glue round the points as I was worried about them getting stuck. I suspect I'll have to do a bit of patching when it's all dry in a few days. As you can see I also missed quite a lot round the back of the embankment but hopefully this will sort it out. I'm actually quite liking the look now, although obviously it need a bit of dirt, foliage, detritus etc. adding to make it more realistic. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Yes - it's The Stig. Courtesy of the BBC and Stig in a Soap. Bought three for myself at Christmas. (Well, no-one else in my family would think to do that, would they?) Because I work in 1:24 and Gn15, the track is really Peco SL100 and The Stig is actually correct scale for my layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Regular followers of this thread will be fully aware of my frequent change of plan. Well as I was waiting for the ballast to dry, I got to thinking...... If I moved the station across by 6 inches, it wouldn't be on top of the baseboard join, and so I could have whatever points / motors I wanted Platforms will need a bit of re-jigging, but I'd be left with the original two main platforms, plus a third backing onto #2, plus a siding at the edge of the board (I'd put a raised embankment to stop the cats knocking things off, obviously). Off to Brockenhurst tomorrow to see Leaford, failing any disasters. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted May 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2011 Off to Brockenhurst tomorrow to see Leaford, failing any disasters. Look forward to meeting you there Phil, please make yourself known to all of us tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Look forward to meeting you there Phil, please make yourself known to all of us tomorrow. I'll be the one with PVA and ballast all over my hands.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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