sb67 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Ok, thanks for that Adrian, much appreciated. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted November 11, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2017 Now that I have got something to sit the rest of the crane on I had better make a start on the cab, so that the crane operator/driver is out of out of the weather and to keep the electric motor dry. though I don't think that mount board and baking tin foil will do much to keep out the London smog or the cold wind that comes off of the Thames in the winter. The cab is quite small 40mm long x 30mm wide x 30mm high with a door on one side, and a large 4 pane window at the front. Corrugated sides and door, and some angle closing pieces for the ends, a small struture on the top for the cables to run through to the drums of the crane complete the cab, which has a plasticard checker plate platform for mounting the jib on. A base coat of black has been dusted over just to stop me being dazzled by the corrugated tin All the best Adrian. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted November 18, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Time to build the jib and pulleys for the coal yard crane.The jib is going to be made from some code 75 rail. Now as my soldering skills don't bear close scrutiny those of a nervous disposition please look away till I finish and cover it with paint. A template was made for the jib and cardboard strips were glued in place to hold the rails whilst being soldered. I haven't taken pictures of all the steps due to my inability to hold a soldering iron,swear and take pictures at the same time. Two pieces of rail are used at the base, which allows a pin to be slotted through for holding the jib in place when it's mounted to the side plates later on in the build. For the top pulley some small press studs with there centres drilled out have been used, a small panel pin filed down and some flats put on so that when it goes through the holes drilled in the side beam and the pulley it sits in between the rail sides. For the side plates some more bits of the old Dapol turntable have been used, a cardboard template was made so that both sides are uniform. For the luffing pulley a piece of copper earth wire has been bent up and the ends flattened this will hold the other pulley wheel. I hope the pictures make all of this clear. I am just off now to put some plasters on my soldering burns. All the best Adrian. Apologies the pictures are not displaying in the order that I posted them. Edited November 19, 2017 by westerhamstation 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 More inspiring stuff Adrian, the soldering looks fine to me. Keep up the good work. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Better soldering than most seen here-abouts. If you ever feel the need for practice, I have a few [well 56] rails that need droppers attaching [Aww, go on - that's only 112 solder joints] Kind regards Julian Head down, makes for the door ...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted November 26, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2017 Some final bits for the Ewer Street coal crane, 2 sequins back to back for the luffing pulley, a bit of copper wire for the hand rail, a staple for the step, 2 pieces of fine wire twisted together for the cables, and 1 bead with a hook made from copper wire bent to shape. Now the bad news, two of the coalmen at Ewer Street whilst waiting for the next loco to coal up decided to have an impromtu game of cricket, using a lump of coal and a bit of broken wood all went well till a fast ball (best welsh coal) hit the jib and ricocheted off of the jib and straight through the window of the crane. All the best Adrian. (coalmen all out for 3). Next will be be some final bits of painting and settling it into its place. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Great stuff Adrian, cant wait to see it in place 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2017 The coal crane is now in its permanent place in Ewer Street, all it wants now is some coal and something to store it on, be it just dumped on the ground in a big heap, or in some kind of storage staith/bunker, any suggestions please as to what would be correct as the coalmen are getting fractious not to say stroppy. All the best Adrian. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2017 Adrian, You have really captured the look of 'dirty old Ludun' as I remember it. There are still glimpses of it, especially as you are on the train as you leave or enter Liverpool Street. (Too much rebuilding around Waterloo.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Looks great Adrian, I guess some sort of wooden staithes or a small wooden platform to store the coal. I just been reading a book about life on the footplate during the steam era and I recon your Coalmen are lucky to have a crane! ;-) Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted December 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2017 The coal crane is now in its permanent place in Ewer Street, all it wants now is some coal and something to store it on, be it just dumped on the ground in a big heap, or in some kind of storage staith/bunker, any suggestions please as to what would be correct as the coalmen are getting fractious not to say stroppy. All the best Adrian. Adrian Fabulous modelling as ever. You might like to consider something like this "coaling stage" that I built from coffee stirrers about a year ago - it was inspired directly by your own efforts on this thread! Tony 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Adrian Fabulous modelling as ever. You might like to consider something like this "coaling stage" that I built from coffee stirrers about a year ago - it was inspired directly by your own efforts on this thread! SJP2O4B879802160725.jpg Tony Those look like the Costa ones, which, back then were finer dimensions than the rest of the opposition ones. ........................ Mind you, I had to send other friends and relation in, to drink the coffee - bit "sussy" to walk in, check out the stirrer basket and then walk straight out!! Kind regards Julian PS. Blimey, I've just had to edit my own name/signature [4th time in a week] - I daren't go the the Doc again this year!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted December 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2017 Those look like the Costa ones, which, back then were finer dimensions than the rest of the opposition ones. ........................ Mind you, I had to send other friends and relation in, to drink the coffee - bit "sussy" to walk in, check out the stirrer basket and then walk straight out!! Scarey!! - you must be a bit of a coffee stirrer connoisseur to spot them! - but can you identify which branch of Costa??? Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 4, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hi Tony, that looks like just the type of structure I need, thanks for the post. Julian I have just checked in my Eye Spy book of coffee stirrers and you are correct, page 4 refers to the relevant dimensions. All the best Adrian. (off now for a coffee) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2017 Can I make a plea on behalf of 'Thorburn & Baines Broadwell Envelope Factory''? It was on the opposite side of the Charing cross railway from ewer street depot, with its name emblazoned down the side, and when I was a small boy it was my "we've nearly got to the really exciting bit (Waterloo SW)" signal on any journey to visit my grandparents. I'm not sure whether it is still there. K Only to happy to oblige, any information on the signage on the building would be a help. The builders inform me that work on the foundations will start some time in January or when the pubs close. All the best Adrian. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Lovely work as always - a man after my own heart, but with a much cleverer use of the everyday for model-making purposes! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2017 Some detail of the site of Thorburn, Bain and Co Envelope factory. The model will scale out at about 1,400mm or 4ft 7". with over 100 windows, it will be built as a low relief about 4" deep in places, this will the form part of the backscene opposite the Grand Vitesse depot. Some pictures of the actual site as it is now, it seems to be being updated into apartments with the adddition of an upper layer. All the best Adrian. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2017 Some detail of the site of Thorburn, Bain and Co Envelope factory. The model will scale out at about 1,400mm or 4ft 7". with over 100 windows, it will be built as a low relief about 4" deep in places, this will the form part of the backscene opposite the Grand Vitesse depot. Some pictures of the actual site as it is now, it seems to be being updated into apartments with the adddition of an upper layer. All the best Adrian. Adrian, This sounds amazing and I am sure knowing your skills it will be and I look forward to seeing it, but with all those windows I shall also expect a low relief biscuit making machine, ladies packing them into boxes, manafers being served tea by their secretaries........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 17, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2017 Time to post the Christmas card, as some of you live in other countries, and the steam ships take a bit of time getting to you, then the overland journey to far flung places. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & New Year . All the best Adrian, Mrs W Station & Jeep the station dog. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted December 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2017 Flippin 'eck you've been busy this year! I've got a lot to catch up on. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Westerham Station, and here's to a healthy and productive new year. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Have you got an H class for Westerham yet or is it on Santa's list. Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Adrian, This sounds amazing and I am sure knowing your skills it will be and I look forward to seeing it, but with all those windows I shall also expect a low relief biscuit making machine, ladies packing them into boxes, manafers being served tea by their secretaries........ Presier do some interesting-'desk bound' office bosses & secretaries for such situations...LOL! Time to post the Christmas card, as some of you live in other countries, and the steam ships take a bit of time getting to you, then the overland journey to far flung places. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & New Year . All the best Adrian, Mrs W Station & Jeep the station dog. Merry Christmas to you and all here too! ATVB CME 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 24, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2017 A brilliant short film for all of you who remember scenes like this, and for those of you who don't leaves on the lines seem a feeble excuse.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_(1963_film) Happy christmas one and all. All the best Adrian. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted January 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2018 Thorburn, Bain and Co. Envelope Manufacturers. The surveyor turned up today with his theodolite and a ball of string, and after much muttering and sharp intakes of breath declared that the groundworks could commence in the next few days, and that the first job would be to construct suitable foundations for the building to sit on, to comply with current building regs, these are to be made from very thick corrugated card, of the central heating boiler packaging type. He took some pictures of the site, and superimposed a picture of how the building will sit on the site when finished. All the best Adrian. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Another building masterclass, looking forward to seeing it Adrian. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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