RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 27, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2012 In the end I have just ordered a 16x25mm 4 ohm speaker off coastaldcc.co.uk and am hoping for a quick delivery so I can crack on with it. I also think I may have to machine part of the chassis off above the motor, remove the dcc plug and hard wire instead, in order for the decoder to be low enough fr the top to fit back on. Dave Hi Dave, Welcome to the very dark side of DCC sound. I presume that the decoder is a ESU v4. Is the existing speaker 4 ohm? Wiring a v3.5 to a 4 ohm speaker will probably result in the magic smoke effect. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Yes Mick it's a v4.0 so I fitted a 4 ohm speaker. I'm very pleased with the sounds so far. I am slightly limited as I only have a select controller. I can't change any CV values with a Select so I am hoping I can fix the issues without having to. DCC Sound is like a drug though isn't t? I'm already looking round for Class 66 chips and I'm thinking of clearing some of my old stock this weekend to fund the next chip! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Go for it Dave, just having one ticking over in the background is enough to add to the atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi Dave Just watched (and listened) to the 08 - fantastic. I can see why you've got the bug. Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks Phil. Today I have had all of my modern stock out of the loft and given them a run in on a simple loop. The problem with building layouts for so long is that your locos end up just sitting there gathering dust. Once they were all running again I couldn't resist putting them onto First Avenue to make a quick video. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 28, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 28, 2012 DCC Sound is like a drug though isn't t? Dave Sound is very subjective - some like it, some don't and it's been discussed many times on RMweb before. Whenever I purchase a loco, there's always the provision of a sound decoder to consider. In some ways, DCC sound is good for me, otherwise I'd have waaaaaaay too many locos, rather than just too many. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 After all the fun of the sound loco last week, I thought I had better crack on with something productive this weekend so I have completed the scalescenes concrete bridge that I started quite a while ago. I have sprayed the end panel under the bridge in a matt black and I just need to glue the bridge in place and add the expansion joints between the separate road panels to finish it off. Apologies for the poor photo, but it was 11.00pm in the shed with my phone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi Dave It's looking really good now - I'm planning on doing a similar effect on Beresford North with the scalescenes bridge and a black end panel. Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had actually forgotten all about needing to paint under the bridge until last night when I was looking how to stick the bridge down. Fortunately I had a matt black aerosol in the shed and it has covered the plywood very well. So much so that I am thinking of spraying all of the outside of the layout in the same way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had actually forgotten all about needing to paint under the bridge until last night when I was looking how to stick the bridge down. Fortunately I had a matt black aerosol in the shed and it has covered the plywood very well. So much so that I am thinking of spraying all of the outside of the layout in the same way. Hi Dave That sounds like a good idea - I got my wife to make me some very basic black 'curtains' that cover all the rubbish under the boards, and it made a tremendous improvement. I can't remember, are you planning on exhibiting it, i.e. is it moveable? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi Dave, The bridge looks great.. It's all coming together rather nicely isnt it.. Keep up the good work Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I can't remember, are you planning on exhibiting it, i.e. is it moveable? Phil Yes it is moveable, as I would like the option of taking it outside in the better weather, but I'm not sure it will ever be up to exhibition standards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Time for an update! Although I have been quiet on here for a few weeks, I have continued to make progress on the layout. The backboards have been painted a blue/white colour, although I will probably need to go over this again and make it a little bluer. I have been playing around with a photo backscene for over the bridge and I am quite pleased with how this has turned out. I have also added a few trees, a relay cabinet, and some more scatter that were all bought at the Derby show. Plenty of other temptations at the show such as a class 70, a sound decoder for a 66, and the NCE Powercab, but as I couldn't decide which to buy I came back without any of them. Anyway, enough words ... Here are the pics : And my favourite pic so far: Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That last photo is so real, good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jamest Posted May 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hi Rammy, Liking the scalescenes bridge - I have this download and its a very versatile item to have, and a great scenic break. After our discussion on Grasmaster vs sound - I have to say that 08 sounds good! I have no idea how authentic the sound is - it just sounds good!!! all the best, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I have no idea how authentic the sound is - it just sounds good!!! I agree. No idea what an 08 really sounds like, but i sounds good to me! Dave That last photo is so real, good work. Thanks. I am really please with that photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishman Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Quick report from construction factory....After making a test piece in N gauge I am now starting work on the shed for First Avenue. First issue - 4mm is so big! Making progress (honest bro!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 I have started some work on it too bro, so maybe we should have a chat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 My brother (Englishman) popped round at the weekend to try out his prototype scratch build of the shed end. A little tweaking to the size is required (as I changed the sizes and forgot to tell him!) but it looked great. We then spent another hour discussing all of the finer details that need adding. I have helped a little too by designing the roof layout. I am really looking forward to seeing the finished article in the coming weeks / months. Pictures to follow as the shed build develops. Also I have finally taken the plunge and started laying the hard standing. I have opted for some smooth filler which I have coloured with a little black paint to make a light grey. Fingers crossed for something worth photographing soon! Off to DEMU this weekend to see what can tempt me! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi Dave, How's it going with Fifth Avenue? Any sign of the shed (building) arriving? Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Scott Not much progress lately as I always seem to be busy with family commitments at the moment. I have started the concrete areas using filler, but still have lots to do. I know my brother has been making progress with the shed design, but still a little way from actually building it yet I think. Fingers crossed for some reals progress soon. Thanks for asking though mate! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Managed to grab half an hour in the shed today to make a little more progress with the 'concrete' laying and to take a couple of pics. Quite pleased with the results so far, but lots of track cleaning needed before anything's going to be running around here. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yorkshire Pud Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hi Dave Cracking layout mate !! I do like all those Freightliner locos together ....... great photos too. Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 HI Dave, Hard standing looks great, as does the rest of the layout. I think you're capturing the area very well. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 This is an awesome layout - Any chance of seeing some pics of the ScaleScenes Gantry Crane? I could do with one for Blockwall Junction and I don't have £500 for the Faller/Kibri kits... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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