shaunthesheep277 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I am going to start taking bits n pieces of Entering the yard so the layout is now no longer going to be used Every thing that can be re used will soon start to appear on the new layout The three way point issue The two lines nearest to the road is working be the one to the loading yard still isn't working The only thing I can think of is the point motors changing the polarity so I'll look into my wiring again Pictures soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Well... I've gone and done it Everything but the track and trees Here it was before for those who never got to see it Here it is now for them of a scream ish nature look away now Here are all the bits The building is now in temporary position as wall as the lorry and the digger Tomorrow the lights will be placed All the bits safe in a little box I'll soon get ballasting once the point problem is sorted, doesn't mean I can't start on something else Oh dear no turning back now 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I think the point problem is solved The problem, well I'm using Gaugemaster PM-1 point motors and after checking the voltage with a meter I discover that there is in fact power to the track Checking the point alignment with the motor switching I noticed the right hand motor was not aligned properly so sorting all that out all now runs smooth with no stalling So if it's still working tomorrow I will start ballasting what I can up to the bridges 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Today I received a parcel so I couldn't wait to open it Once opened I soon realized it was from Terry with Glebe Road Junction which I would like to say thank you to for allowing first dibs on buying them The class 70 Freightliner and the MPV (yeah) So I've opened them up and taken some pictures 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 It's always a pleasure to open this type of parcel ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Fantastic layout following with great interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I haven't done a lot lately because it's that time of year at work were I'm there more than at home Anyway I have done the yard surface and I must say I really pleased with the result I used Chinchilla dust but what happened next is how I got the finished product I mixed it with paint and glue which when I started was a complete mess and I was panicking a bit So I got my sieve out and started separating it cause it was in great big clumps As I was sieving I realized it looked like course tarmac effect so I added a bit more dust to add a bit more colour Then it was a case of treating it like ballast with the process of spray of water then the 50/50 mix of glue with a drop of washing up liquid So here is some pictures, also I have got down a first coat of airbrush weathering Both fences are up too Some time soon I'll try again with the weathering and maybe some potholes 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Great ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Another update A little scenic details added just to make it more presentable Now if I can just get a day off work oh wait I'll soon be able to have three (yeah) Point issues again however my wiring fine the issue is with the polarity switches so I'm adding a switch to change the power myself and is a lot more simple because the way I've wired the point and tested there is no stalling what so ever 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just a thought but a good one I'm thinking of making the yard bigger The line the yard matches up to will be embedded within the yard itself and the middle line will be where the yard ends Here's the idea in picture form The far line meets the yard making it smaller towards the end The extension will make the yard larger and will add more detail to the area making the line detailed too embedded into the surface I might do this but what are your thoughts 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Some very nice detailing here my mate... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Where did you get the DAF lorry from? Great layout following with interest Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Where did you get the DAF lorry from? Great layout following with interest Chris Created by myself using a Herpa cement lorry plus it has lights on it too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 yes the DAF truck looks great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Any new updates my mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm afraid not I've just had to do some re-wiring because it kept shorting out so I've just pulled all the Wills Chequer plate up around the track so it's a mess I don't know what it is but I can't be electrically minded because it's all gone wrong today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Your not on your own my mate think we all have bad modelling days.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 I've done a bit more recently, the yard is now extended with new line entering the yard made by yours truly and I'm pleased with the result By the way it's still a little wet Here's the line itself With a man for a marker for the magnets Also some lights have been fitted but nothing is wired up yet so there just for show for now I've taken the ladders off the old lights and placed them on a few of the new ones Some new additions to the collection now, first a Hornby class 56 in EWS livery All weathered just needs chipping A Heljan class 33 in EWS livery And finally three little wagons just cause I liked the look of them 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford1981 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 what a great layout. i love the road in the line, hard to achieve so you should be proud. great atmosphere! keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That's more like it Shaun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford1981 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 That's the beauty of imagination, it's not based on anywhere or anything it can be what ever I shape, yes it's not protypical but in the end it will be for their entertainment as well as mine it may not be the "normal" prototype, but i have actually seen some depots with this type of point and arrangement. i will find out and send a link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Ok you may have noticed I've change the topic name But what I want is a new name for the layout The layout as you know splits into three lines, one enters the scrap/recycle yard with the other two lines lines branching off with two disused road bridges The whole area is raised higher because around the outside (when I get time to do it) will be a working road, yes with moving vehicles on it So any Ideas? I was thinking of something ending in yard I don't know that's why I'm blank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Good stock. But I really cant see where you are going with your track plan. Seems so detached from your previous good efforts Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Good stock. But I really cant see where you are going with your track plan. Seems so detached from your previous good efforts Ian I was starting to think that myself, hopefully once work starts to calm down a bit I can take a step back and look at the layout again I'm still trying to keep it as a scrap yard but slightly larger though its looks like it's gone wrong at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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