Jaz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 when you said ....Harvey turned up......I thought for a moment that the model one had appeared....... ....mums the word.....mouth zipped........will be very careful if I should see the Wg Co......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Unfortunately not, I suspect someone rattled the box and though "jewelry" ........ Grrrrr!! when you said ....Harvey turned up......I thought for a moment that the model one had appeared....... ....mums the word.....mouth zipped........will be very careful if I should see the Wg Co......... Aaghh! - Where ....... ..................... ...................... Eeerrr - Oh, yes .... I see ...... Phew ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Your hen packed.......and if she ever reads this thread......your 'goose' will be well and truly cooked........LOL......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted January 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2015 Now you see them .... Now you don't ....... I see a flaw in the plan. The door hides them wonderfully until you want some privacy to use the bathroom... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 She would have to ....... Your hen packed.......and if she ever reads this thread......your 'goose' will be well and truly cooked........LOL......... ............... un-cook it first!! ........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Shh!! ........................... I see a flaw in the plan. The door hides them wonderfully until you want some privacy to use the bathroom... ............. I have a Dressing Gown ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Time to see how this lot fits together ............. Shopping time too ......... ......... Sshhh!! ........ she's out again ......... .............. this way, quick ..... ................ the reason behind the odd sizes, for the Boards .................... and the hole in the middle ..... Now you see them .... DSC00316 by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Now you don't ................ ... DSC00315 by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Hence the 350mm [14"] width to the Boards .................. and the position of the Mould-Maker's Dowel Pins for alignment, being on the sides of the boards ..... that way the Boards can stand on the flat ends ..... Quick, put the Door back ...... I think she is coming back ........... ............. Off with the Dressing Gown ........... and downstairs to see what is in the packages ...... This is what Tim provided for fixing the boards together ......... What is in the Pack by JulianR 2013, on Flickr There are 2 kinds of Dowel on in the pack .... and they would go in like this ...... Intended fitting by JulianR 2013, on Flickr The pre-cut holes for the Dowels are 6mm deep so there are also 25mm diameter Shims to go behind the Dowels .... as you can see they are slightly less thick than the dowel bases, so the Dowels will have their fixing base-plates slightly recessed, to avoid clashing ........ Shims by JulianR 2013, on Flickr The Laser cutting is so accurate that the Metal Dowel bases are an extremely tight fit, so I did a tiny bit of filing on each hole, so they went in snugly, rather than with a hammer .... How accurate the Laser cut is by JulianR 2013, on Flickr After a couple of hours, fitting and matching each joint, it was time to test the results to see if the boards fitted as intended ........ Dowels and Bolts Fitted by JulianR 2013, on Flickr ..................... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Once it was screwed together in was given a full inspection by Mr Harvey Chein ............ it passed but only after a rather "Sniffy" hesitation ....... at least he didn't bring that Pipe indoors ..... Inspection time by JulianR 2013, on Flickr It went together very well, including the Infill bit, which Tim had said was probably too wide, by 4/5mm. He offered to make a new one, but it seemed to me that a bit of fettling would probably see it fit ok. In the event it wasn't too far out and would actually fit - but with rather more tension than I thought reasonable. 15 minutes with the Tungsten Sanding block and back and forth checking progress, saw a snug fit. It was easy to check, as the dowels on the end cross-piece, slid in neatly when it was sufficiently rubbed down. Infill Width check by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Up on it's legs and it seemed very firm [despite one trestle being still in the shed .. ] Takes a bit of room by JulianR 2013, on Flickr It seems to take up a bit of space, so I guess it may get used more in the Conservatory, than here .... Dog Tired by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Apparently there is enough space underneath for MD and the first piece of scenery seems to have arrived ....... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Your never gonna be able to hid(e) all that behind the bathroom door.... Edited February 1, 2015 by Jaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Your never gonna be able to hid(e) all that behind the bathroom door.... .................... Can too .................... DSC00316 by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 There is one minor snag ....... so far it has been put together inverted on the floor ............ that isn't going to work if it ever .... eerr .. when it gets track stuck on it ... It can't be put together the right way up on the floor, as the bolts can't be reached, so this is something which needs to be sorted ...... It might be possible to do it on one side [ATASTTB] .... so let's have a go .............. First one side laid on the floor and the End Board at the opposite end from the Infill Board connected and bolted tight ....... second, the Infill Board on top of the Side and bolted tight ........... Bottom, side and infill by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Now the second side can be rested onto the Infill Board while it is joined to the End Board .... once tight, that second side can be bolted to the Infill Board ... Nearly there by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Once those are all tight, the other End Board can be put up against the Sides and Infill Board .......... the structure is light, even when put together it is easy to lay it flat and hoist one end at a time up onto the Trestles ........ Ummm .... still a bit "Clunky" ..................... I will have a try at Trestle juggling today, I have had a "Baldrick Moment" ... could be fun trying to keep the boards up whilst joining them ............... Hummm ...... now then, they might only weigh 4 Kg each, but Laser cutting does leave exceedingly fine sharp edges, so where are those steel toe-cap boots and cricket pads ..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Not a quick set up then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I suspect not very quick .................. however ...................... PPP = PPP .. Not a quick set up then? ............. now where did MD leave that stop watch? ...... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 On your Mark ................................... Set ......................... Ready - go by JulianR 2013, on Flickr .. GO! .................... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... [i think the Navy must be marching nearby ... ] .......................... ........... taking it easy, as it is first time and there is Trestle Juggling to be thought out .................. really don't want to end up throwing it part assembled onto the floor ....... Done ..................... including trying the Infill Board the other way round to give access to some 25mm holes - didn't work so put it back the original way ...... only used 3 Trestles too and 4 may be a bit easier. [Just too lazy to go out in the cold to get the 4th Trestle ] Done by JulianR 2013, on Flickr And the time ................... not quite as bad as I thought .............. 17 min 20 sec ......... [Just had a thought ................. since it seems so important for the Euro-lush lot to make everyone limited to decimal working ............. ........ how come they missed out Clocks? ......... ] 17min 20sec by JulianR 2013, on Flickr It seems likely that around 15 mins should be a fairly stress free time, so, all considered not bad ......... Oh - is that the sound of a car returning from shopping .......................... I wonder if I can get it back in 15 min seconds ...... Phew .. Dressing gown wardrobe by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) My [?] Icon has gone Walkabout ............. anyone else missing their's .......... leaving us feeling less "Iconic" than before ....... Edited February 1, 2015 by jcredfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 My [?] Icon has gone Walkabout ............. anyone else missing their's .......... leaving us feeling less "Iconic" than before ....... Not just that but the "mi no comprendo" button's gorn too. There's that nice Flying Officer Kite down Salisbury way who used to like sandwiches trying to assemble a WWII Halifax behind his bathroom door. Poor Quoi? Its like being on the French exchange on RMweb these days - no idea at all whats going on around me now. "Non ferstehen mate!" I said "NON FERST..... Me ? SHOUting? Mi dispiace... where's the &%$£ing Broon? dh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Well alright then ...... 15 seconds was a bit on the tight side .................... On your Mark ................................... Set ......................... Ready - go by JulianR 2013, on Flickr .. GO! .................... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... [i think the Navy must be marching nearby ... ] .......................... ........... taking it easy, as it is first time and there is Trestle Juggling to be thought out .................. really don't want to end up throwing it part assembled onto the floor ....... Done ..................... including trying the Infill Board the other way round to give access to some 25mm holes - didn't work so put it back the original way ...... only used 3 Trestles too and 4 may be a bit easier. [Just too lazy to go out in the cold to get the 4th Trestle ] Done by JulianR 2013, on Flickr And the time ................... not quite as bad as I thought .............. 17 min 20 sec ......... [Just had a thought ................. since it seems so important for the Euro-lush lot to make everyone limited to decimal working ............. ........ how come they missed out Clocks? ......... ] 17min 20sec by JulianR 2013, on Flickr It seems likely that around 15 mins should be a fairly stress free time, so, all considered not bad ......... Oh - is that the sound of a car returning from shopping .......................... I wonder if I can get it back in 15 min seconds ...... Phew .. Dressing gown wardrobe by JulianR 2013, on Flickr How about 15 mins ............................................................. or even ........... Down time by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Down time ............... under 10 mins by JulianR 2013, on Flickr under 10 minutes ............ joking aside - that seems to be quite reasonable and doesn't look like it would become irksome, particularly in Summer when it could be left up for longer in the Conservatory. Also ....................... I couldn't resist seeing if track might fit on the top ..................... well just to see, you understand .......... Then I thought it might be as well to see if the track had got woodworm or something similar .............. honest - just scientific of course ........... Then - what do you think came round Spectacle Corner ............................ Spectacle Corner by JulianR 2013, on Flickr I thought it was really nice of the Great Snipe to pay a visit to test the track and managed to get another couple of shots as it strode off into the distance well round the oval ...... Great Snipe 3 by JulianR 2013, on Flickr and turned away Great Snipe 2 by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Then the Yanks rattled up with one of theirs, in the interests of exploration, naturally ..................... 4-4-0 USA by JulianR 2013, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Your hen packed.......and if she ever reads this thread......your 'goose' will be well and truly cooked........LOL......... Yes Dear !! On your Mark ................................... Set ......................... Ready - go by JulianR 2013, on Flickr .. GO! .................... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... Tic - Toc .... [i think the Navy must be marching nearby ... ] .......................... ........... taking it easy, as it is first time and there is Trestle Juggling to be thought out .................. really don't want to end up throwing it part assembled onto the floor ....... Done ..................... including trying the Infill Board the other way round to give access to some 25mm holes - didn't work so put it back the original way ...... only used 3 Trestles too and 4 may be a bit easier. [Just too lazy to go out in the cold to get the 4th Trestle ] Done by JulianR 2013, on Flickr And the time ................... not quite as bad as I thought .............. 17 min 20 sec ......... [Just had a thought ................. since it seems so important for the Euro-lush lot to make everyone limited to decimal working ............. ........ how come they missed out Clocks? ......... ] 17min 20sec by JulianR 2013, on Flickr It seems likely that around 15 mins should be a fairly stress free time, so, all considered not bad ......... Oh - is that the sound of a car returning from shopping .......................... I wonder if I can get it back in 15 min seconds ...... Phew .. Dressing gown wardrobe by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Wrong Department Matey , want the Tic Tocman, try, Bomb Disposal....... Edited February 1, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 My [?] Icon has gone Walkabout ............. anyone else missing their's .......... leaving us feeling less "Iconic" than before ....... No...but the emoticons are less in number....they got rid of the pesky indecipherable........oooh that is going to scotch someone LOL...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted February 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2015 No...but the emoticons are less in number....they got rid of the pesky indecipherable........oooh that is going to scotch someone LOL...... ...and also the disagree. Seems we now all need to be positive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Julian, it's all starting to come together now, the baseboards look a really good piece of kit. I like spectacle corner, is that a lenz controller Just hope you can get it all hidden away behind the door in time. your time starts NOW. All the best Adrian 10 9 8 7 6 5 .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Oh quick question, or did I miss you say, is this for the 00 or the N? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Jaz, This is for the OO, but you are right, I'm not sure I mentioned it ....... I have to see if I can squeeze the plan at the previous page top in and have a platform long enough for the Potting Shed Choo-choo and coaches. Oh quick question, or did I miss you say, is this for the 00 or the N? .......... The N gauge board is constructed and is currently waiting in the wings resting in the Conservatory ............ I do have a sort of plan for it but not sure if it is appropriate ..... I only have 2 Locos for that with a few wagons and a lone coach, although I do have the track ..... there is a moderate sticking point over soldering droppers onto tiny rails like that too, but I suspect I might have a Baldrick for that .... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I wuz jus' drivin' araan the new tressle estate ......................... an it jus' fell orf, 'ones' guv ...... Hi Jaz, This is for the OO, but you are right, I'm not sure I mentioned it ....... I have to see if I can squeeze the plan at the previous page top in and have a platform long enough for the Potting Shed Choo-choo and coaches. .......... The N gauge board is constructed and is currently waiting in the wings resting in the Conservatory ............ I do have a sort of plan for it but not sure if it is appropriate ..... I only have 2 Locos for that with a few wagons and a lone coach, although I do have the track ..... there is a moderate sticking point over soldering droppers onto tiny rails like that too, but I suspect I might have a Baldrick for that .... It jus' fell orf guv by JulianR 2013, on Flickr Ummm ...... wot naah? Edit = Hapo-stroph apostle apostripe upper level comma Edited February 9, 2015 by jcredfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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