modelman14

Should have made my topic title clearer, apologies.

Amazing how a topic can drift off topic...

I appreciate the replys here,but back to my original post,the layout I have is currently being retired to the loft for storage,my main concern was if the locos will be ok up there until building work starts, probably next year,then I will have a designated room as part of the current property.

I have read and heard stories of bust drive cogs due to heat.

The loft space will not be getting fully converted,as it is it is good for storage,apart from the temperature issue.

Plenty of replies here indicate that they will cope with the temperature fluctuations,the original post was directed at this point,not at full loft conversions.

Anyhow,thanks for all the replies,it looks like my collection will be stored in the loft for now and I definitely won't be converting it as we will have another 2/3 rooms added to the property next year.

Thanks.

On 08/11/2020 at 12:18, KeithMacdonald said:

@modelman14

Can I offer my own recent experience as an example?

 

We're just in the process of insulating a loft space, in a new self-build house, still being built. The local Building Regs here demand that the insulation is six inches thick. Four inches between roof rafters, and two inches over, covered by plaster boards.

 

Folks might be curious to know how much that costs, I don't mind saying. It's added £5,750 to the cost of the build. That includes chipboard to cover the joists, a few power points and lights, and two windows. Building Regs Inspector is happy that it's not being built as a "habitable" space i.e. not decorated and furnished as an extra room in the house.

 

One might get away with less insulation than than, in an existing house, depending on the thickness of the rafters. But be prepared to reinforce the joists as well. Many houses have loft joists that were never designed to carry any load, and if they start flexing, goodness what can happen to the ceiling down below!

Crikey,must be a massive loft at that price...

22 minutes ago, John Besley said:

See what there worth now !

Aye,good investment's

52 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said:

 

Whale Tail.

 

How expensive were they in '87 - "D" Reg?

Around 20k

7 hours ago, SR71 said:

 

Someone has left their Cosworth outside after dark    

Aye,the depot foreman,he's keeping an eye on it though..

4 hours ago, cypherman said:

My last layout was in the loft. Cold was not a problem but heat was. In some of the hotter summers I had track warping issues where perhaps the expansion gaps at the fishplates was a little too narrow. That was sorted out by putting a dorma window in that could be left open on the hottest days. Never had any problems with loco's or stock though.

Yeah,I am aware of expansion of track,my main concern was the internals of the locos handling the temp fluctuations...the layout will only be stored until building work on the 2 extra rooms comences.,but as I said that could be a while with covid.

12 minutes ago, young37215 said:

Clarify the structral position and provided you can use the loft safely insulate, insulate and more insulation. Dont scrimp on the insulation, it will pay dividends in terms of reducing your heating bills and protect your valuable models from extremes of temperature. If you use one of the extruded types of insulation the offcuts will provide the base for scenery and you will probably enjoy modelling a lot more all year round as it will be a much more pleasant environment. 

 

 

The layout is 90% finished,I'm in a bungalow now,so until we extend,which is now on hold with the covid situation,the only place is the loft, hopefully only 12-24 months until we start groundworks.

Selling the layout is still an option...

Morning all.

So,I've recently moved house and unfortunately lost my designated modelling room and it looks like I may have to retire my layout to the loft.

I'm just wondering if my Heljan and Dapol locos will cope with the summer heat and winter cold up there in the loft.

The loft will be boarded out to a certain degree,but it will still warm up and be cool in winter.

I have heard stories of the Heljan drive cogs not coping with heat and subsequently splitting.

I would prefer everything in a propper room,but at the moment it is not going to happen.

Thanks for any advice folks...

Good evening.

Back in February we sold our house and the layout I was working on went into storage, hopefully for a month or so as solicitor's did there thing.

Then some virus shut the world down,the layout is still in storage and we are still in the house we sold.

As it has been so long I thought I'd post a piccy on here to remind me of where I was with the layout.

Idling between duties EE style

Update time,have spent a good few hours on the layout recently,it's really starting to come together......at least I think so..

Just a couple of pics of 60037 and 37180 stabled on the layout

Now that the ballast has been laid I've weathered it and started adding a scenic break to the fiddle yard.

I've just realised that as I was using different brick sheets the courses of brick don't line up all the way along the joins on the corners of the bridge,think I'll bin them and start again,or disguise the join with something...

Good morning.

So,it's been a while since I posted here,but as there has been progress of late I will give a little update.

Currently I'm painting the rails and chairs,laying ballast and airbrushing the permanent way to represent a very grimy 90's ish stabling/fueling point.

These pics are prior to the airbrush coming out.

I'll update again later when I take a couple of pics of the airbrushed trackbed.

4 hours ago, 47606odin said:

 

I used the figure here I painted in orange, however, he needed amputation 

 

Same here,these are Bachmann figures,there is another bloke driving,but can't find a pic of him,both needed a bit of amputation and re-fettling but look alright in the cab.

On 28/03/2019 at 14:26, admiles said:

Lovely looking model. Where did you get the decals from?

admiles

The transfers are from Railtec transfers.

Thedman..

Any pics?

These OAA's from Heljan are a popular weathering subject of late.Heres my take on a used OAA.

I'll probably chuck some used ballast and a couple of sleepers in it and maybe an oil drum or two to represent a general junk storage vehicle.

Looks good with the 08.

All.

Recently got round to finishing the MM1 models ex JLTRT FNA Nuclear flask.

But of a mission decal wise as every FNA seems to have different text positioning.

A very good kit, especially for beginners,this is the first kit of this type I have built and painted.

Thanks to Laurie as well for his support.

Unfortunately I can't add any more images due to file size,but this image should give a good idea of the finished item.

Modelman.

Now that's some very impressive modeling.

That's all the track down, electrics in,panel finished and point motors and smartfrogs working.

Next will be painting the track,chairs and sleepers before airbrushing it....

Couple of arty shots

Hoping to have it complete by the back end of the year....

THANKS NARROW PLANET.

Got the plates before Christmas,but only got round to fitting them,slight weathering to match the loco and I think they are spot on..NP made them slightly larger at my request to give a closer match to the real thing..

Another loco complete.