RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 Much potential with the minicam I think Al, thanks for posting. Can you give us a link for more details (cost/spec's etc) please. C6T. Hi mate, the camera is this one: http://www.spyspace.co.uk/spy-gadgets/u9-usb-video-surveilance-dongle-stick-black/ Model number is Ixium U9 The Video Format is 1280x960 at 30FPS, records in AVI format. I paid £24.99 for it. You need a barrier wagon to take care of the overhang! How do you switch that camera off and on? It's small enough that it will just about get away without a barrier wagon, although I think a longer wheelbase wagon would be a benefit to smooth out the ride a bit. There are switches on the sides which control power and video/stills functions, and it also has a motion detection feature - not so useful for what I want it for. This evening I'm going to try taking some video using the camera in different static positions round the layout where it's not possible to fit my usual compact. Cheers, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 congratulations on the 2000 posts mark and great little camera view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted July 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hi Al, brilliant a rocket powered truck, what will you come up with next. all the best adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Morning Al, Cracking way to view Bakewell, well done.. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Fabulous, Al. I should have bought one of those rather than the £5 special which stopped working on about the third use and which the retailer refused to refund or replace "because I'd had it too long" (well it arrived and sat in an enveloped for a month) showing a complete lack of customer service or knowledge of the Sale of Goods Act... Congrats on 2,000 posts, too! Edited July 3, 2014 by C&WR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Whats the external dimensions of the camera Al? I guess its a bit big for N is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Whats the external dimensions of the camera Al? I guess its a bit big for N is it? Hi mate, you might get away with it: Size [mm]: 73(L) x 25(W) x 11(D) will that fit in the loading gauge for N? EDIT: Hmm, no, I guess not, N gauge society quotes 19.8mm for maximum stock width... Edited July 3, 2014 by acg_mr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 you could cover it with a wide load banner and get an escort van? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 2000 posts! Wow, hadn't realised it was creeping up... Thanks everybody for contributing to the thread, it's been great so far. Al. Crept up? I think you've roared past it! I've only just checked it out and this is already post#2015! Congrats. You keep posting and we'll all keep looking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Here here! I'm creeping towards 600 posts, and I'm 50,000 views behind you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Very nice, Al. You'll be wanting to sort out some kind of camera truck at some point so we can have a driver's eye view - please? Camtruck link below.............. http://www.branor.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 Here here! I'm creeping towards 600 posts, and I'm 50,000 views behind you I'm quite sure that once you get the layout started, those figures will expand rapidly, they did for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 Camtruck link below.............. http://www.branor.co.uk/ They are very nice, but very expensive, (deservedly so though) and there's a waiting list. I did consider one, but I thought I'd see what I could manage by other means. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 dt has just passed 2000 as well. You two are my usual drop ins each day, two great modellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 They are very nice, but very expensive, (deservedly so though) and there's a waiting list. I did consider one, but I thought I'd see what I could manage by other means. AH, yes, see what you mean...............but..................blurred vision, as an alternative mean's,............. does have it's drawback's, the longbow, spring's to mind........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 dt has just passed 2000 as well. You two are my usual drop ins each day, two great modellers. Sorry, closed my Soup Kitchen..........hour's ago....................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 AH, yes, see what you mean...............but..................blurred vision, as an alternative mean's,............. I'm hoping to remedy that with better lighting and a less enthusiastic driver Joking apart, the lenses that Bruce uses are very good, and much wider angle than the one on my USB cam, so I may consider one in the future. For now though, we'll see what I can manage to get out of the cheapy version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hopefully, when I've sorted out the lights, the track, the camera mounting and the speed of the driver, I'll be able to produce decent video We don't doubt you..... But here's a silly idea: With your modelling skills, could you fabricate a frame to sit over the front of the camera so that it appears we are sitting in the front compartment of one of the original Derby Lightweight DMUs? It was one of the really great experiences over that magnificent Midland mainline (and also the LNW line from Buxton down to Stockport) I can remember from the mid 1950s. dh 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 We don't doubt you..... But here's a silly idea: With your modelling skills, could you fabricate a frame to sit over the front of the camera so that it appears we are sitting in the front compartment of one of the original Derby Lightweight DMUs? It was one of the really great experiences over that magnificent Midland mainline (and also the LNW line from Buxton down to Stockport) I can remember from the mid 1950s. dh Ah, See your back in the land of minituraes..runs as required, I take it............. "school" is out for summer................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 We don't doubt you..... But here's a silly idea: With your modelling skills, could you fabricate a frame to sit over the front of the camera so that it appears we are sitting in the front compartment of one of the original Derby Lightweight DMUs? It was one of the really great experiences over that magnificent Midland mainline (and also the LNW line from Buxton down to Stockport) I can remember from the mid 1950s. dh Funny you should say that... I was thinking, the camera will probably fit inside the Cravens DMU - I'll have to try it once I've sorted lights and stuff. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted July 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2014 Funny you should say that... I was thinking, the camera will probably fit inside the Cravens DMU - I'll have to try it once I've sorted lights and stuff. Al, Funny you should say that, I was about to suggest it. I remember doing much the same although in what type I do not know. Congratulations on 2000+ posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I have refined the construction process of the canopy brackets, and I've now completed them. Here's a quick run through. I start with two lengths of 20thou x 80 thou stuck together at a 90 degree angle: station-canopy020.jpg I add the offcuts of tube, largest first: station-canopy021.jpg station-canopy022.jpg Then a third length of strip is pre-curved and then glued to the short edge: station-canopy023.jpg I took a section of 20thou x 60thou strip and glued it to the top edge. This particular bracket is for the end section, so the strip goes on one edge to form an 'L' shape, on the intermediate brackets it would go in the middle to form an inverted 'T' This strip keeps the top edge nice and straight. station-canopy024.jpg Then the remainder of the curved strip is stuck in place: station-canopy025.jpg As a refinement over the previous method, I add a piece of very fine microstrip - I think it's 5thou square - to the underside of the curved section: station-canopy026.jpg station-canopy027.jpg This gives the impression of the shape of the prototype iron casting: station-canopy028.jpg Here's all the longitudinal brackets complete: station-canopy029.jpg and here's all the roof supports: station-canopy030.jpg I then started joining them all together to form the completed girders. Using a small steel rule as a straight edge, I glue two of the longitudinal brackets together with a roof support bracket: station-canopy031.jpg I did the same with all the others, until the cutting mat began to resemble Butterley Works Yard station-canopy032.jpg Here's a closeup of one of the girders: station-canopy033.jpg I arranged the completed girders in some semblance of order: station-canopy034.jpg Then I started adding the canopy supports to the girders: station-canopy035.jpg station-canopy036.jpg I've set three sections up on the building, to check the geometry and sizes of the pillars, so here's a couple of shots: station-canopy037.jpg station-canopy038.jpg station-canopy039.jpg As you can see, I've used thinner pillars for the rest of the supports, and I'll swap the first one. There's a fair bit of fiddling left to do to get everything straight, but it looks OK so far. Thanks for looking, Al. Look... ........ ,...Oh, you don't want too ? What I have found today......lasercut....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted July 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2014 What a fantastic site and reasonable prices, not come across these before and will be putting an order in. Thanks David. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hi mate, you might get away with it: Size [mm]: 73(L) x 25(W) x 11(D)will that fit in the loading gauge for N? EDIT: Hmm, no, I guess not, N gauge society quotes 19.8mm for maximum stock width... Could mount it sideways but 25mm high on top of a wagon might be a problem under the tunnels. Maybe I can make one myself with a pen camera instead? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 4, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Could mount it sideways but 25mm high on top of a wagon might be a problem under the tunnels. Maybe I can make one myself with a pen camera instead? Depends how reckless you are, but you could remove the PCB from the case and use it inside a van - it might fit with a bit of furtling. I haven't been brave enough to do that, yet... EDIT: The same place does do Pen cameras though - they must be smaller, you surely wouldn't have a pen 25mm wide. Edited July 4, 2014 by acg_mr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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