Steam_Julie

I like missy's work too! But she works @ a snails pace.

Julie

Something that I didn't mention in the blog entry is, cutting thin strips of plywood is difficult, particularly when you don't have a proper saw bench. I found that the top of my washing machine, it has a Formica top, is the correct height, and provides a very stable work surface.

I would advise, if you are not the domestic athorities yourself, that you ask before trying this out for yourself.

Another technique I use when working with small pywood layout construction is to use lille pins as micro panel pins. This is very difficult when you start, but it prevents splitting of small blocks and works well in holding the work together, whilst the glue is setting.

Julie

2 mm modelling the layouts are smaller & lighter to carry, but the models are more fiddly to work on.

The ability to move the layouts on public transport is important to me, because I live on an island & don't have a car. I'm getting use to working in the smaller scale.

I now feel that if I had built Trefegwys Road, using the same construction methods used on Clovelly Road, it would have been a more manageable project all round. Still that's life & learning for you!

Julie

Yes it does fit in the same case as Pack Lane.

Julie

I have just realised that if I radius the corners that I can add another 6mm to the width of the extra baseboard. The radius is, to clear the internal part of the case wheels.

Julie

Neat idea!

Julie

The copper strip used to provide the power bus is self adhesive, yes you guessed it 'sticky back metal', no modeller should be without it!.

The adhesive works well, but when using non lead solders, with their higher melting point, the glue melts, and you have to push the strip down again. In extreme cases you have to reattach the strip with extra glue. The choice is yours what ever comes to hand.

Julie

Equally important for good running when running around tight curves is that you should use transition curves. This means that the radius should gradually get tighter and you should avoid a sudden changes of the radius.

Julie

Are there any side effects from taking the tablets?

Julie

I agree that a cup of tea is better than a glass or two of champagne, less after effects too.

Julie

The rail bending tip came from the video by Bob Felphs in which he lays the track for an OO gauge model of St Ives made a few years ago. It was on the Peco Christmas CD.

Julie

Incidentally the sharpest part of the curve, 75mm radius, has been gauge widen by 0.35mm. This might so seem much, but it make the difference between the long wheelbase brake van when connected to the other wagon, from not coming off.

Julie

You will have to wait?

Julie

No Lisa it is not!

Julie

You are too modest!

Julie

I'm too young to remember IOW steam railway operation. BUT it kooks good.

Julie

How long did the twins remain in service?

The passenger coaches seem to be short?

Julie

Prior to the mid 60's vans were far more numerous than passenger coaches!

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Very neat! traverser. I do like your portable workstation. Is it made from foamboard? Please can you tell me what is BHMRC exhibitions?

Julie

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From where do you hail?

Julie

Yes I'm going to have a small goods shed.

If I move the siding over, like Lisa suggests, then I can have a space behind it, for vehicles to pass. The goods yard fence can be modelled along it's length in 3D.

I'm glad that I decided to move the station platform.

Julie

What is the MGS Challenge?

Julie

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