RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2011 After several attempts to dig out the cabin and the bracket we decided, to reduce the risk of damage, to simply chop them out ! The gantry is modelled on a Faversham prototype, and the cabin is modelled on Honiton. The only "damage" the gantry sustained was the head broke loose, this is only glued anyway and has happened before, a few touches of superglue and it will be as good as the day Tony (Sissons) made it. The gaps were patched over. On the shelf, awaiting their fate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 9, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2011 Previous recovered assets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 OK, I give in.... what is the powered tool you've used to cut such a precise hole - and avoiding the wires underneath. Presumably it's some form of high frequency 'knife', but a make and model would be nice to know, if it is high frequency, then nothing else around the holes appear to have been vibrated loose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 9, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2011 Whatever the tool is called, Lottie seems to be suffering death by a thousand cuts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave.C Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 OK, I give in.... what is the powered tool you've used to cut such a precise hole Yes, it caught my attention as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 OK, I give in.... what is the powered tool you've used to cut such a precise hole - and avoiding the wires underneath. Presumably it's some form of high frequency 'knife', but a make and model would be nice to know, if it is high frequency, then nothing else around the holes appear to have been vibrated loose. Hi Guys It's a Fein Multimaster. I believe it's similar to the sort of thing they use (or used) to remove arm or leg casts for broken bones. Basically it's an oscillating saw but can be fitted with a wide variety of attachments and is an extremely handy piece of kit. It's not cheap but the price reflects the quality!!! http://www.mymultimaster.co.uk/default.jsp Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted January 9, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2011 Beast you have gone to a great dealof trouble to remove everything from the boards... ... are you going to charge parts and labour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymek2 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I have noticed there are several of the "sonicrafter" type of tools available from Argos and DIY emporiums ranging from £50-100. I have used one to great effect that belongs to a fellow club member which was more of a professional piece of kit but can't remember what make. The only drawback that I could see is that there is quite a lot of vibration to the item (baseboard etc) you are cutting, but it did a great job making rectangular holes to "sink" buildings into. Must get round to buying one for myself. Hope this is of help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 May I ask the make of the track on this layout? Or is it kit build? It's most realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Will the old signals be available to the preservationists? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Really glad i got to see this layout feels like beeching is back & up to his old tricks again Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2011 Will the old signals be available to the preservationists? Contact has already been made by some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 10, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well filling in the holes suggests something else is planned rather than scrapping the layout so what is it? Change of era ? I agree that's a natty saw, will have to join the want list behind the mill! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well filling in the holes suggests something else is planned rather than scrapping the layout so what is it? Change of era ? I agree that's a natty saw, will have to join the want list behind the mill! Hi Paul, see here cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 11, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2011 May I ask the make of the track on this layout? Or is it kit build? It's most realistic. It's a mixture ! - Exactoscale predominantly with some hand built. hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted January 11, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well I suppose I should make my interest in the Charlotte Road box official - providing some other lucky ###### hasn't already got it - has it been decided how the items are going to be sold - i guess competative tender? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 11, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well I suppose I should make my interest in the Charlotte Road box official - providing some other lucky ###### hasn't already got it - has it been decided how the items are going to be sold - i guess competative tender? Not sure yet, there are a few interested parties, we will be discussing disposals soon. I have my own view of where the cabin should go but I only carry 1 vote We will be in touch - and abide my the forum rules of course - soon, we want to get the main layout gone first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin46 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 May I ask the make of the track on this layout? Or is it kit build? It's most realistic. The track on CR is a mixture of C&L, P4 track company, ply & rivet, & copper clad HTH Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker87 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hi Guys It's a Fein Multimaster. I believe it's similar to the sort of thing they use (or used) to remove arm or leg casts for broken bones. Basically it's an oscillating saw but can be fitted with a wide variety of attachments and is an extremely handy piece of kit. It's not cheap but the price reflects the quality!!! http://www.mymultimaster.co.uk/default.jsp Mike Mike, I fit my models good, don't I... :D Cheers, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Re the cutter used in the video, Canadian Tire has something very similar on sale (in Canada) this week for Can$59.97. Bought one yesterday. Will experiment over the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Not sure yet, there are a few interested parties, we will be discussing disposals soon. I have my own view of where the cabin should go but I only carry 1 vote We will be in touch - and abide my the forum rules of course - soon, we want to get the main layout gone first. Why did you bother to dig out the cabin and signal then, if you want the whole layout gone? - and how much are you asking for it? JE B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker87 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Why did you bother to dig out the cabin and signal then, if you want the whole layout gone? - and how much are you asking for it? JE B) The new owner is turning the clock back to 1929, thus the color light signals and the signal box he did not require. Fortunately we saved the older box and the semaphore signals which used to grace the layout. If you were not aware, Charlotte Road was continuously updated during its exhibition lifetime (10 years) in a manner as you would expect how the prototype changes thru the years. The majority of layouts usually remain the same as built, Charlotte Road didn't being a prototype layout. Your last sentence "and how much are you asking for it?" Not quite sure what area you are asking a price of. The layout has been sold already, if that's what you mean..? Cheers, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The new owner is turning the clock back to 1929, thus the color light signals and the signal box he did not require. Fortunately we saved the older box and the semaphore signals which used to grace the layout. If you were not aware, Charlotte Road was continuously updated during its exhibition lifetime (10 years) in a manner as you would expect how the prototype changes thru the years. The majority of layouts usually remain the same as built, Charlotte Road didn't being a prototype layout. Your last sentence "and how much are you asking for it?" Not quite sure what area you are asking a price of. The layout has been sold already, if that's what you mean..? Cheers, Tony It was, I didn't know it was already sold. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 7, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2011 It was, I didn't know it was already sold. Thanks. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/28571-farewell-to-charlotte-road/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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