RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 14, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2016 It's been a rather slow process but today finally seen a start to the refitting of point rodding, I'm not going to rush this but hopefully it'll be finished over the next week. I've also used one of the ply boards of the original ELJ to finish this board off, I cut them to shape the other week just haven't had time to fit them. The straightened stools and rodding. And a couple of pics to show the newly fitted tops. At least now, once the rodding is finished I can start on the road bridge, embankments and fitting ELJ's signal box. Cheers 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted May 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2016 The rodding looks the dog's doo doos now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2016 The rodding looks the dog's doo doos now Thanks David it does look a lot better, I'm hoping to get another hour later on I've just painted some of the cranks earlier on. Thanks again. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Looking nice there Paul, I can imagine that in 4mm it's some what challenging to get right. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2016 Looking nice there Paul, I can imagine that in 4mm it's some what challenging to get right. Jinty Thanks Jinty it can ware the patience some what haha but I'm just taking my time Managed to just fit an hour in and quite pleased with how it's going, two more compensation cranks have been added and the first section now has all five rods installed. The newly fitted cranks just need greasing up now. Cheers 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That last picture looks a bit cranky On a serious note ,they look great mate Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 .. great work - it's really coming together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2016 .. great work - it's really coming together. Thanks mate, hopefully a bit more tonight Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2016 Another hour last night seen a bit of greasing up to cranks and a bit of tidying up of the stools. There's the odd wonky piece if rodding but I can live with that. And an overall view looking down. Cheers 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Like the greasy cranks - how did you do that please? Phil Edited May 20, 2016 by Phil Bullock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2016 Like the creasy cranks - how did you do that please?Phil Thanks Phil, just used a mix of matt black and gunmetal blue, it gives a great greasy look and good for diesel spills to Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Only about 30 minutes work last night but that seen the forward facing point lock fitted, couldn't really do much more as I'll have to make some more stools up. And a pic of the rodding. Cheers 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Now't wrong with that at all Paul, well done. Coming together nicely. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi Paul, Looking good. Very impressed with the detail on the point ridding there - very much an aspiration I have. I know this is EM and I'm in O, but what make of ridding, cranks and stools did you go with in the end? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Now't wrong with that at all Paul, well done. Coming together nicely. Mike. Thanks Mike Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi Paul, Looking good. Very impressed with the detail on the point ridding there - very much an aspiration I have. I know this is EM and I'm in O, but what make of ridding, cranks and stools did you go with in the end? Rich Thanks Rich the rodding is 0.4mm square wire from Wizzard Models and the stools are from Brassmasters, I'm sure they will be far easier in 7mm as they can be a bit fiddly. Thanks again for the kind comments. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks Rich the rodding is 0.4mm square wire from Wizzard Models and the stools are from Brassmasters, I'm sure they will be far easier in 7mm as they can be a bit fiddly. Thanks again for the kind comments. Cheers Thanks Paul, Will investigate both. Might have been fiddly and frustrating, but the final effect, especially when weathered is definitely worth it! Looks superb. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks Rich, they're not perfect but that's down to my soldering but once weathered it should hide any imperfections, hopefully Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nothing to show in the form of pics, but been spending each night doing the arduous task of making more stools nearly done thankfully. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi Paul, Nice detail with the rodding to the FPL, It's a nice touch when you can see where it goes, I agree with Phil, the grease looks so realistic. As for the question above, regards 7mm rodding and cranks, Wizard models do lovely nickel silver flat bar and whitemetal stools in 7mm. Keep it coming Paul, oh how far off is the due date by the way? Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks Jinty, I'll have to hurry up an re-wheel a couple of 08's so I can be let loose with my greasy skills The baby's due on 24th July so not long, I've got three days off next week so I've got to rooms to decorate, unfortunately one is my modelling room which is to became light pink ELJ will be stored on top of my wardrobe for now an any modelling will have to be done in the kitchen, that'll @/(( the Mrs off!! , I really need a man cave. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 A couple of pics from last nights efforts, I've now fitted all the rods leading from the signal box area to the appropriate cranks etc, next I just have the stools to fit for the two rods that will lead under the road bridge in the Bootle direction. Cheers 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Full of admiration with the detail on this PAUL. Hoping I can replicate something similar on mine in the coming months! All the best for end of July too! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Full of admiration with the detail on this PAUL. Hoping I can replicate something similar on mine in the coming months! All the best for end of July too! Rich Thanks very much Rich I'd love to be cracking on with the next board and making track but just not possible at the moment so I'm just making the most of the time and trying to get as much little things done as possible. I must admit I do love adding the little things to the layout even if no one else notices it or can see it. Once this rodding is complete I'll add the rodding to the first catch point then it's the signal pulley wires Thanks again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Nothing to show in the form of pics, but been spending each night doing the arduous task of making more stools nearly done thankfully. Cheers Painful Superb work Paul, sorry haven't been in lately and I've missed some cracking workmanship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now