martin_wynne

37 minutes ago, Ramblin Rich said:

"Vehicles must be parked within bays" feels better. Fewer words too.

But that means you must park your vehicle, whether you want to or not.

"No parking outside of bays" would be the usual wording.

Better would be "Please park within the marked bays only. Thank you."

39 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Totally agree. It’s this near obsession with the ‘6 foot way’ that’s the root cause of the problem. Far too much emphasis on this nominal figure in modelling circles rather than the standard structure gauge minimum figures. Doubt it will ever change though.

 

Bob

Templot sorts it out for you. Select the required prototype WAY dimension and Templot will calculate and use the required model track CENTRES.

For 00 etc. the distance between the rails is increased accordingly.

On sharp curves increase the WAY setting to ensure adequate running clearance. Or you can use the dummy vehicle function to find out and set the required increased track centres.

Martin.

Just now, Wayne Kinney said:

Patrick started the thread, however martin has been editing and changing the thread title through the years as he is a mod...

@Wayne Kinney

Hi Wayne,

I have limited moderator privileges on this section of RMweb only, because it specifically references Templot.

I have updated the title to refer to the Scalefour Society for the P4 kits. Are you planning to add them to your own web site?

cheers,

Martin.

@Wayne Kinney

Hi Wayne,

Just a heads-up that the template download link on your website for the 00-SF A5 is actually for the Standard 00 A5.

cheers,

Martin.

1 hour ago, ikcdab said:

Here is an example from Templot against Rmweb. The dialogue box is almost too small to read.

@ikcdab

Hi Ian,

That's what the program size slider is for (bottom right of screen):

Adjust it to give Templot a comfortable size on your screen.

cheers,

Martin.

A railway should be easy:

15 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said:

a 125 mph line would have been little cheaper as much of the unnecessary tunnels etc would have been demanded anyway by the NIMBYs.

Even for a canal.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjqjqgxyzjwo

Rail minister Huw Merriman said it was a "groundbreaking moment" 🙂

47 minutes ago, tom s said:

I'm printing in set modules rather than individual points to ensure everything lines up from the Templot model

Hi Tom,

Just to clarify for everyone that you are not using Templot 3D plug track. I think you have created your own 3D files to match a 2D Templot track plan?

It's hard work trying to make sure folks don't get confused. Templot 3D plug track puts the webs at the end of the timbers, and has its own system of connector clips for modules (called "bricks" in Templot -- think Lego). As you say, it all gets lost under the ballast:

cheers,

Martin.

30 minutes ago, Chris M said:

I guess everything is nicely sealed so they are ok.

Being nicely sealed is not much help.

Fords: the road surface is often green and slimy with little grip. It takes very little side-flow of water to push a vehicle off the road.

Floods: you can't see what's under the water. The flood could have washed out pot holes or deposited debris on the road. If the flooded length is more than a few dozen yards you can lose your bearings between the verges - few country roads are dead straight.

21 minutes ago, Dunsignalling said:

If the ford is unsuitable for any motor vehicles, the only things I can imagine using it would be horses, and they won't be doing 20mph!

It's an information sign. It's unsuitable for motor vehicles in the opinion of whoever put it there. You may disagree. Especially if you are driving say a farm tractor or a JCB. But if you do decide to drive across, the legal speed limit is 20mph.

The sign may also relieve the local Highways Authority of a legal requirement to maintain it suitable for vehicles.

Martin.

25 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Please excuse my presumption in asking this question, when the answer is probably contained somewhere within the 77 pages of this thread, but are the bases of these kits 3-D printed or injection moulded, please?

 

Thanks.

 

3D printed.

18 minutes ago, PhilJ W said:

Interestingly if you are in a motor vehicle there is no way of avoiding the ford. The only 'dry' way is the pedestrian footpath on the left. I for one wouldn't risk it in my car. Can anyone identify exactly where this ford is please?

Google image search says Bourton-on-the-Water:

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3389603

https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/51.88272/-1.75601

https://maps.app.goo.gl/txaVNC3ie8fcBKFD9

1 hour ago, PhilJ W said:

Because such signs do not apply to Audi and BMW drivers.

Or anyone else?

Top sign, triangular = Warning. Can be legally ignored.

Middle sign, rectangular = Information. Can be legally ignored.

Bottom sign, circular = Mandatory. Can't be.

9 minutes ago, JZ said:

If it's unsuitable for motor vehicles, why the speed limit?

Motor boats?

1 hour ago, Derek 19B said:

Spotted in Swindon today

Was there an earthquake? The downpipe on the building has managed to stay upright, but everything else has gone over at a crazy angle.

I managed to fix the earthquake, but not the spelling:

4 hours ago, J. S. Bach said:

Maybe you could get a little closer to the sign so that it is readable?

It's a standard UK sign:

linked from: https://jrbenterprises.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sign57-600x600.jpg

But not usually posted 10ft high:

1 minute ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Picking up dog turds forbidden ?

That would require a diagonal red bar across it. The red ring means it's mandatory if found up a tree.

1 hour ago, billbedford said:

 

Every gale will soke the field with sea spray.   

Soak?

Not many gales in July.

3 minutes ago, billbedford said:

 

If I remember correctly, the Atlantic was on the other side of the hill behind the farm, so they all had more than enough salt. 

By licking it off the gate?

16 minutes ago, J. S. Bach said:

Hmmm, has the second from the right been slowly chomping away at the gate?

Just hinting for the farmer:

51 minutes ago, MJI said:

i am slightly tempted by fdm

@MJI

Hi Martin,

If starting in FDM, you might want to look at the topics on the Templot Club forum, such as:

 https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/3d-printer-kingroon-kp3s-pro-s1.850/

The standard profiles supplied with most FDM printers may not give the best results for timbering bases. See the above link for suggested custom settings.

cheers,

Martin.

1 hour ago, MJI said:

Just found this, I do have a resin printer, so thinking of giving it a go. ABS resin seems to be popular.

@MJI

Hi Martin,

Most users are using FDM printing or laser-cut ply for the timbering bases. With ABS-Like resin for the chairs.

This is FDM timbering:

Martin.