tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19656644435534746302024-03-13T23:16:28.214-07:00Ian Phemisters 'Muswellbrook and Merriwa Railway'Creation of my home layout and modelling activities.
Photo courtesy of Graham Harvey from his flickr page.Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-87160002794476088422021-01-17T01:39:00.000-08:002021-01-17T01:39:11.311-08:00Layout progress update 2<p>My holiday's have now come to an end and progress will no doubt slow down a little however I managed to get some more benchwork completed before going back to work.</p><p>I was asked in a comment to show a drawing of what the current plan is to be..... (it will no doubt change). Unfortunately I had lost my original drawing file and the 3rd Planit program I did years ago on an old computer. I copied the image file from a really old blog post and done some really quick and crude modifications to that image using 3D paint. The new sections of the mainline are shown in blue, while the branchline(s) is shown in green. This is for the lower level only as at this stage the top may not change. I will use Muswellbrook yard as the datum for explanation and it will be positioned on the Northern wall of my room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnmD336Tb7aZ9B1unyyXxHWM4GM9EL2B_oI2v0sRJ9IO0-n6N2gQx6lGoycu29C067QGHO3CaBVOkkCzrRgH78SY_Oq0hBZGMI9_hQD5vsXwFUPvpGs-zOeNIDaAoIvyoYBnqX8VZa9Ek/s1503/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Lower+rev1.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="1503" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnmD336Tb7aZ9B1unyyXxHWM4GM9EL2B_oI2v0sRJ9IO0-n6N2gQx6lGoycu29C067QGHO3CaBVOkkCzrRgH78SY_Oq0hBZGMI9_hQD5vsXwFUPvpGs-zOeNIDaAoIvyoYBnqX8VZa9Ek/w643-h369/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Lower+rev1.1.jpg" width="643" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>There are two peninsulas within the room. One running east from the west wall and the other running north from the south wall. Both are divided by a floor to ceiling stud wall. The latter is the one I am currently working on. On the original plan the mainline was not going around this section of the layout. The main was to swing around from the east wall and run along the south wall directly into staging. The staging would be hidden below the scenic level. </p><p>The new plan is to include an interpretation of St Heliers, the junction for the short branchline to the Muswellbrook no.1 and no.2 Collieries similar to how it was in early 1950. At around 1952 there was a proposal put in place to extend the loop east to Grass Tree, addition of both up and down passing loops and up and down refuge loops. It was also to include the addition of a type O2 signal box. Colour light signals were also to be installed at both the east and west ends of this loop.</p><p>This later plan is way to big for the space that I have and I want to stick with semaphore signals only. I do however want to include the signal box. This in mind I decided to change the name of this junction from St Heliers to Heliers Junction. This gives me the ability to model the pre 52 plan with a few additions. I will also wrap the whole passing loop around the above mentioned peninsula rather than try and model it in a big straight line as it was prototypically...…much more interesting. The actual junction will be part way around this S bend. This proved rather difficult and took some carful planning and moving about of the main curves, as it was suggested by my modelling group guys I should maintain a minimum 36" radius on the mainline, a little bigger than originally planed. Between the curved track running from the south wall and the main curve around the peninsula, there is only a small section of straight track to fit the point work for the Junction. </p><p>Another issue that arose by having a 42 odd inch peninsula, that was not that big on the original plan, has now encroached on where the west to east peninsula was planned and was to include the helix to the top level. The mainline west out of Muswellbrook intended to run on a small 300mm wide scenicked section of benchwork around the outside of this helix. This would make that peninsula a 50 odd inch radius. I have decided to move this helix to another special room under the house. Access to the helix will be from the west end swinging north out of Muswellbrook yard. I could now bring this other peninsula back to slightly bigger than 36 inches and have a full depth scene rather than 12 inches.</p><p>Back to the area I'm working on; The mainline, after it swings around the peninsula, will drop down grade and into staging along the back wall, while the coal branch will climb up and over the top of the staging. The coal loading facilities and associated sidings will be above the staging along the back wall.</p><p>The below images show this new peninsula and the single piece of Masonite roughly laid in place for the mainline. All the benchwork is pretty simple L girder and is all braced back to the bottom of the wall so I have no legs. I have used both dressed Pine and Plywood. Most of this is old crap I have saved from a couple deceased estate layouts I dismantled several years ago. It has a few holes here and there but wont be seen once the scenery base goes down.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvBce0UTuuIohBfM0N_kLhuzVadwEISQU5IsfSFOVP5SkBPRhyphenhyphens82tN3F2TfV6Ju60T0hkiMsf1u_B63CgIl-QkywVBlyj1CIzhg3A2-fLgMUX3-M-Ft3J3gDxEfnhYMtRK0ts0QbF8jx/s2048/126282787_661092608105229_1016431444056338129_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrvBce0UTuuIohBfM0N_kLhuzVadwEISQU5IsfSFOVP5SkBPRhyphenhyphens82tN3F2TfV6Ju60T0hkiMsf1u_B63CgIl-QkywVBlyj1CIzhg3A2-fLgMUX3-M-Ft3J3gDxEfnhYMtRK0ts0QbF8jx/w501-h376/126282787_661092608105229_1016431444056338129_n.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcdJalUWYDBqfqpkfJDrmJplXUQsCrzbKXQZPfINQQiKwY6FjIUpYCCz1_YOg0BLs_wVGGnkLZvSej-Q2UQJpKz1NspjEA0v1dJ3UHAOKHtN-T6dOL3la5DYj2djFMKx0aUq-Nt11UO53/s2048/126477191_222142045954399_6444486197057463769_n+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcdJalUWYDBqfqpkfJDrmJplXUQsCrzbKXQZPfINQQiKwY6FjIUpYCCz1_YOg0BLs_wVGGnkLZvSej-Q2UQJpKz1NspjEA0v1dJ3UHAOKHtN-T6dOL3la5DYj2djFMKx0aUq-Nt11UO53/w506-h380/126477191_222142045954399_6444486197057463769_n+%25281%2529.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For those that did not Follow Ian Millard's WordPress blog on his Liverpool Range layout spline construction here are a few details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The spline sections are cut form a 3.2mm Masonite sheet in 25mm wide strips on a table saw. Two strips are laminated together using 'Sika' brand TechGrip high strength polyurethane adhesive and are laid out where the centerline of my track would be allowing this spline to naturally curve giving natural easements. Its held in place with two nails. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made spacer blocks from a 7mm sheet of plywood and again cut these into 25mm wide strips. I then cut these into 30mm long blocks. These blocks are then glued to the outsides of this centre section about every three inches. These are held in place using spring clamps purchased on eBay. Finally another two strips of Masonite are glued to these blocks on both sides. I staggered the joins on all the strips of Masonite. I diverged these centre two sections where the points would be. Once the spline is complete I will sand the top surface with a long sanding board.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am assembling pretty much all of my spline roadbed flat on the layout frame. I will raise and set the grade on this once I have all the spline completed to the start of the storage yard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> See pictures below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVeI_MA6ULbwqLRWM_-t0NynFn_D2KBLc1n6aafhveRDZ7spivn3TIaI3gTZuvlPKVHblDU2t7LFHARR3JCKW3v8dP8j86A-sKh444-6rtHC0JGxUguMalTjQv_CxbVVSSS6gv4dXBFCY/s2048/138479318_1605707549637464_1742096213314022515_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVeI_MA6ULbwqLRWM_-t0NynFn_D2KBLc1n6aafhveRDZ7spivn3TIaI3gTZuvlPKVHblDU2t7LFHARR3JCKW3v8dP8j86A-sKh444-6rtHC0JGxUguMalTjQv_CxbVVSSS6gv4dXBFCY/w618-h464/138479318_1605707549637464_1742096213314022515_n.jpg" width="618" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGo1LX0lKN7Fb3NbWQHYoNnhpcm0WTFtX55OedwRaAGW7AD-CJaIfyX6rcabMT-aEI4Kdl9utZwW1DhMXU05ID5jU5Im-MhsoHD2zGHrgOFShSdT_XcZJKeGPBnZBGNiE9GYrErhNW2nN/s2048/138919124_408970427005646_4965395218178257652_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGo1LX0lKN7Fb3NbWQHYoNnhpcm0WTFtX55OedwRaAGW7AD-CJaIfyX6rcabMT-aEI4Kdl9utZwW1DhMXU05ID5jU5Im-MhsoHD2zGHrgOFShSdT_XcZJKeGPBnZBGNiE9GYrErhNW2nN/w621-h467/138919124_408970427005646_4965395218178257652_n.jpg" width="621" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAoMGiWXC_HPI7mSHs3oRGqzEBF6-xsw8a1G_XMVjHohBBfMoJBV3CHmMe3B-79aZmLI2mVEckZ4-HBdXOzRCJH_fBckKTOUGBEZd-paoAOrlVHfhnj3xdlN44RGqO5rViz6x21-425Ea/s2048/134273580_322361385627710_6189728415056087646_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAoMGiWXC_HPI7mSHs3oRGqzEBF6-xsw8a1G_XMVjHohBBfMoJBV3CHmMe3B-79aZmLI2mVEckZ4-HBdXOzRCJH_fBckKTOUGBEZd-paoAOrlVHfhnj3xdlN44RGqO5rViz6x21-425Ea/w630-h474/134273580_322361385627710_6189728415056087646_n.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The above image shows the diverging spline for the first set of points for the loop at Heliers Junction.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Till next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-63859479986763646462021-01-03T03:45:00.000-08:002021-01-03T03:45:24.720-08:00<p> WOW! Nearly six years since I've posted. How slack...…!</p><p>As one can imagine, so much can happen over six years. Family, work, car restorations, model railway building etc. I guess the most exciting and the reason for lack of progress on the Muswellbrook layout was the building of the Australian Modeller shop layout. It was built with the assistance of several close modelling friends over a four year period. This was kept pretty secret as we agreed that people should go to the shop to see it. I also kept all the build progress photos from being shown, even Peter Wilks did not see many pics until it was delivered and installed in the shop.</p><p>Several people have asked why we would take on such a project as this would no doubt slow the progress of any personnel modelling projects. It was done as a experiment to try new ideas and different products. The methods and products can be used on our own layouts in the future to produce the best results possible. I think we achieved that on the AM shop layout by the many great responses past on to us. I will post a couple pics here but be sure to get to Australian Modeller to see it for yourself.</p><p>The display was installed into the shop last September and was well received by those present that day.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq6xzpTHr7iiwsuWRlwPfh-bcXm8Whd43qyEzrzw5jDvO-KxfLKe3vfegDJqCc1Z0t7FIzb7QXYPzX1-QhGOcC7OZIsx0v0dX7eRdqMS93toywbVllUFMdNbCWB7Ct0Ax6p2KewvFDgby/s1440/20200831_120331.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq6xzpTHr7iiwsuWRlwPfh-bcXm8Whd43qyEzrzw5jDvO-KxfLKe3vfegDJqCc1Z0t7FIzb7QXYPzX1-QhGOcC7OZIsx0v0dX7eRdqMS93toywbVllUFMdNbCWB7Ct0Ax6p2KewvFDgby/w531-h398/20200831_120331.jpg" width="531" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVHPUNCSMZMIuREqWiD9CZuVs2pFd4SbUfPMKmhazkTs56JQ20pSBGTwFSHkfCtPPnJEkvxowH3HxWOis5E-NnaR5DWMZv6m3BbQViJJud4vmCEqhZFq_RyEANXfzA2DeGjloDgFxdAIy/s2048/20200831_115546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicVHPUNCSMZMIuREqWiD9CZuVs2pFd4SbUfPMKmhazkTs56JQ20pSBGTwFSHkfCtPPnJEkvxowH3HxWOis5E-NnaR5DWMZv6m3BbQViJJud4vmCEqhZFq_RyEANXfzA2DeGjloDgFxdAIy/w530-h398/20200831_115546.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgex-oRazqWH1NPhGxnn5bbraeNOUslghBiTIzEYIliAHbDK28Jely5E0RNuXVEhuz04jkesyr9jGtjUlhfrIsC70Nax0VhiofSTGfGlfgm3JIkMSTU0GBgUmkRMamW8eq3sad3WtYdaDbu/s2048/20200831_115701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgex-oRazqWH1NPhGxnn5bbraeNOUslghBiTIzEYIliAHbDK28Jely5E0RNuXVEhuz04jkesyr9jGtjUlhfrIsC70Nax0VhiofSTGfGlfgm3JIkMSTU0GBgUmkRMamW8eq3sad3WtYdaDbu/w527-h395/20200831_115701.jpg" width="527" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-UNS92V_TdDD453UqrxFBzXRaCe1m1p7w_aVm_sHmUzWXuNDgmfSeO2tKCCtTkDfPOVYcC5K7tiOs4toVefy0GkSpfGnQhfMRRw0APfrfERU7hThA9e3u2tcAIDYCGrowT1LScpZ9BRH/s2048/20200831_120625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-UNS92V_TdDD453UqrxFBzXRaCe1m1p7w_aVm_sHmUzWXuNDgmfSeO2tKCCtTkDfPOVYcC5K7tiOs4toVefy0GkSpfGnQhfMRRw0APfrfERU7hThA9e3u2tcAIDYCGrowT1LScpZ9BRH/w526-h396/20200831_120625.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M5D1hQtcBtOouJk_kV7hyphenhyphenosjIQu8PY6GW2RcKELHkFm-lUd1f-SrkBsBroc-dIKOCAmndTWQz9AHnxxl55uStwufLuMYDwgLiq4HGz1egT0YpiOTUsH4pOD4VYayWM7TLwTvnliYcCCL/s1440/20200926_173028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M5D1hQtcBtOouJk_kV7hyphenhyphenosjIQu8PY6GW2RcKELHkFm-lUd1f-SrkBsBroc-dIKOCAmndTWQz9AHnxxl55uStwufLuMYDwgLiq4HGz1egT0YpiOTUsH4pOD4VYayWM7TLwTvnliYcCCL/w533-h400/20200926_173028.jpg" width="533" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn64WQGBxb525KzbF68HaHHBMM2Kxn3encxXqvGWzK7ETD-Ar28zQaqNHdigOf14lJZyHtuBJ3CeO0qfSoomPdEELqXDk1kU7vPE8fWyxryYL2smqnuWm54fBBdQOfgnJgGeeh9I1W0-8/s2048/20200926_173102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkn64WQGBxb525KzbF68HaHHBMM2Kxn3encxXqvGWzK7ETD-Ar28zQaqNHdigOf14lJZyHtuBJ3CeO0qfSoomPdEELqXDk1kU7vPE8fWyxryYL2smqnuWm54fBBdQOfgnJgGeeh9I1W0-8/w534-h401/20200926_173102.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>2020 was certainly an interesting one. My work load, seemingly from the COVID crap, doubled and finding time to do anything for myself was difficult. It was even a struggle to get the AM shop layout finished. I could imagine how many layouts don't get to that finished stage. I really wanted the AM layout finished before it was installed. Although it reached that finished stage in the end, there was still a few things I would have like to add. It was a weight off the shoulders when it was finally gone but am very proud of it as well.<div><br /></div><div>Christmas Holidays bought a welcome break and I was determined to get at least something started on the home layout. Way back in November 2013 I had started on the roundhouse for Muswellbrook depot. Even before then some of the benchwork was in place for the main yard and depot area at Muswellbrook but that's about it. The roundhouse building has not changed but some benchwork has been extended.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have also changed some ideas on the overall plan of the layout. Originally I was going to include a section of the mainline to climb over the Liverpool range. Way too ambitious for the size of the room. I have decided to model the junction just south of Muswellbrook called St Heliers. St Heliers was the junction for a short branchline run to the Muswellbrook No.1 and No.3 colliery's. This will give some extra operation to the overall layout and fill in the story of how the area was worked, especially for coal movements. Even this location once some research was done is quite large and spread out. The 1952 track diagrams show the proposed installation of an up and down siding which extended east from St Heliers to Grasstree plus up and down refuge and Guards van sidings. It was to also include the addition of a Type O2 signal box. Although I have read that this duplication to Grasstree was abandoned for quite some time. I am unsure if the changes and Box were made at that time. Maybe the knowledgeable can confirm. Either way, this proposed 1952 plan will not fit the area I have so will stick to the pre 52 plan of just the single loop with junction. I would still like to model the signal box and will most likely change the name to Heliers, rather than St Heliers, keeps the detail police at bay!</div><div><br /></div><div>On with construction then. </div><div>The L girder benchwork was run down the east wall of the room to accommodate the mainline. This prototypically swings right out of Muswellbrook heading east toward St Heliers. </div><div>This section will include the Y that was used for turning the Garrett locomotives. This Y will be constructed on a partial swing down section so it can be stored out the way of the isle when not in use.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pics below show where I am up to. All the plywood section has been routed for drainage and cut and and raised for variation of ground level. The curved slots at the right of the first pic are to accept the spline sections for the mainline and Y. I used the spline roadbed technique on the AM shop layout with great success. Although a little time consuming it gives natural transitions, or easements, between curves and does not tend to 'rollercoaster' like plywood. Ian Millard perfected this technique before me on his Liverpool Range home layout and was the obvious choice.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCQ7gYsIehuDkbQ6ltFr4qihm2AacxyjEjd4acz6jpHxj6leOBbwgTNpAIt83on4p_Rj1NpkWppL6NlT4Nitr3rg_X3-Fn6jhtVG3Ak2kI6UVfUxt-2GtjJhPzz9QL1cnolDm8shgfP9M/s2048/133982793_137980914792911_2972320767174612308_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCQ7gYsIehuDkbQ6ltFr4qihm2AacxyjEjd4acz6jpHxj6leOBbwgTNpAIt83on4p_Rj1NpkWppL6NlT4Nitr3rg_X3-Fn6jhtVG3Ak2kI6UVfUxt-2GtjJhPzz9QL1cnolDm8shgfP9M/w560-h420/133982793_137980914792911_2972320767174612308_n.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This picture shows the start of the spline for the mainline. The widened section is for the Y.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8oFHL3jDS8huyGtf7LkT05Rw3ut6vKNTp_EEA-CPYTpMRDGwFK4dfY4iZvFz5_BzjiQoVkazUHrJ_WN8A3_gX-n4CBf4H-quri82o5r7n0wtYEF6CmHEUVL3d-Fw2GMxbaDvtWwDhf8H/s2048/134132154_462876798436756_2560771634733009200_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8oFHL3jDS8huyGtf7LkT05Rw3ut6vKNTp_EEA-CPYTpMRDGwFK4dfY4iZvFz5_BzjiQoVkazUHrJ_WN8A3_gX-n4CBf4H-quri82o5r7n0wtYEF6CmHEUVL3d-Fw2GMxbaDvtWwDhf8H/w563-h422/134132154_462876798436756_2560771634733009200_n.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The spline sections are now complete for the mainline and the Y but are only temporarily supported. I need to adjust the mainline to drop down from Muswellbrook yard at 1.5%. I want the line to the Y to drop away at 2% so as it sits slightly below the mainline and on the side of the hill/embankment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjh6sq0eYEqIC9XriVbUlOHbLlyoZOws9oCtY5mOO9iDsgpFjpa74pSy5PHijlpqHDsV7ynPMlwafJxKmZZg8ZkrgZp6a8o_JJQSZnZHpHN-HtUSmZCy5f8je4bo2wfDHfpz7h-t88Shk/s2048/133964792_1774478756048599_6474708185914326883_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjh6sq0eYEqIC9XriVbUlOHbLlyoZOws9oCtY5mOO9iDsgpFjpa74pSy5PHijlpqHDsV7ynPMlwafJxKmZZg8ZkrgZp6a8o_JJQSZnZHpHN-HtUSmZCy5f8je4bo2wfDHfpz7h-t88Shk/w545-h420/133964792_1774478756048599_6474708185914326883_n.jpg" width="545" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcAZW_WtWND-StyT2chFNslhKvzLUlZb_-WA534iqqJTc4tmoFhRH_5EwwO2nk3XrNoYzzEhkBD2A2HBG7GjDjR6hLXNlteATTLgJM9aF079ilzBRbSDTu5kvxgK1XaPpCUs-A3-k1U-l/s2048/135248479_119939199952936_672957287194249806_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcAZW_WtWND-StyT2chFNslhKvzLUlZb_-WA534iqqJTc4tmoFhRH_5EwwO2nk3XrNoYzzEhkBD2A2HBG7GjDjR6hLXNlteATTLgJM9aF079ilzBRbSDTu5kvxgK1XaPpCUs-A3-k1U-l/w582-h437/135248479_119939199952936_672957287194249806_n.jpg" width="582" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>That's all for now. I will create a Facebook group at some point were this will be duplicated for the die hard Facebook fans that don't follow the blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lets hope its not 5 years till the next post!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-49503073142052824212015-07-19T04:27:00.003-07:002015-07-19T04:27:40.920-07:00Branchline Modellers Forum<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hi All,</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes I know I have not posted for ages and this is still not an update of what I have been up to.......It will come eventually, But thought I would let you all know about this:</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am helping run the next Branchline Modellers Forum here in Coffs Harbour on the 21st and 22nd November this year at Bishop Druit College. If you remember Stephen Ottaway, Well known for his superb Stephen Johnson Models Kits and the famous Branchline Modeller magazines, He is the driving force behind the show.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Details of the event are going to be posted up </span><a href="https://branchlinemodellersforum.wordpress.com/?blogsub=confirming#subscribe-blog" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> . I advise you to be quick in registering when the time comes as we are going to be restricted to just 80 to 100 attendees. Also, Make sure you email your interest as invites will not generally be advertised. It is shaping up to be quite a good event and it will be a little different to other conventions. One requirement for all attendees is they MUST bring something to put on display. This does not necessarily have to be a model, it could be photos, plans etc. of railway related subject. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 24px;">The purpose of this requirement is twofold. Firstly, it means that each attendee becomes an active participant in the event by contributing to the entertainment of others. Secondly, that spending time looking at the resultant display, the size and diversity of which is a feature of the forum, is an important element of the entertainment on offer. In the past, some modellers have even built small dioramas just to display at the BMF.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another attraction for the weekend will be a half day guided tour of the Dorrigo Railway Museum by director Keith Jones. If you have never been to the Museum and want to know what's happening up there here is the chance to ask your questions and look over some of the Museum priceless assets.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be sure not to miss out on this.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cheers</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ian </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-88080744983637771432014-05-28T06:00:00.000-07:002014-05-28T06:00:02.169-07:00Small bit of modelling - New BlogSorry, not much to report. Just a heads up for a new Blog. The Author is Ben Small. He is the exhibition manager for the Epping Model Railway show. One to check out in the future.<br />
<br />
http://smallbitofmodelling.wordpress.com/<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-84111133588947229262013-11-02T05:12:00.001-07:002013-11-02T05:12:35.876-07:00Muswellbrook Roundhouse - Pt. 4 TrussesOne of the best things I have found by having this blog, and I am sure that other blogger's will agree, is the amount of information that seems to come to light by fellow readers. Most of the early info I have gathered for Muswellbrook RH has been from field trips and very limited photographs. Although I was only able to measure accurately the rear brick wall section, all the other areas of the RH to be built would be from either guess work or trying to scale from poor black and white photos. One would then have to be happy with the 'near enough' result and hope that you don't get the "It was never like that" comments.<br />
<br />
Soon after my first posting of the RH construction, I was kindly offered by fellow blog follower and Modeller Phil Colins, a full set of plans for Parks Roundhouse. Parks was, as shown from the plans, virtually exactly the same as Muswellbrook. Actually the plans state change dates for Muswellbrook. Along with the plans were a disk with numerous colour photos of the RH and service facilities. Wow! Its the sort of stuff you just dream about.......Well me anyhow. And only last week another exciting email from John Proctor (another follower), appeared with more photos showing the exposed roof trusses during its dismantling stage. With Phil and Johns kind permission I will share some of these as the RH model progresses. Thanks again to you both.<br />
<br />
Both the above sets of info have been invaluable for the next stage of the RH construction. Originally I was going to copy the roof trusses from the Plans from Ray Pilgrims link and modify them slightly to resemble a close enough Muswellbrook roof profile. However with a full set of plans and detailed photos I could construct almost exact replicas of the trusses. I do say almost as I have steered away from the anal detail by leaving off the nut bolt washer castings etc. The plans show a much more complicated set of roof trusses and the time taken to build just half of them is getting a little lengthy....Yep, I'm over it!<br />
<br />
Although I constructed the rear wall from Urethane castings I wanted the character of an old RH and felt that a timber construction was appropriate to achieve this. The inside of the rear walls will hardly bee seen from the front looking in and when weathered a brown black should blend in OK.<br />
A list of all the required timber sizes was made up and a stock take of on hand timber was compiled. I am using mostly Capler timber purchased from Gwydir Valley and Model Railroad Craftsmen with a few in stock lengths of Northeastern. All the timber was pre stained a stick at a time using the techniques described In Garry's Modelfx blog using the Minwax stains firstly with the Classic Grey, then with the Ebony. I added a slight brown tinge to them with diluted Feast Watson Brown Japan stain. In hindsight I could have skipped the classic grey step as the coatings of black and brown seemed to covered most of this up. I made a tray at work to keep all the appropriate lengths in order and to make selection easy.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbouyykaNVYYLRzItZMocyP-2jcfyybXvfPRH5D_rZgD4ZLeNnJPAhmQeyClXKdEIQzEgh2UD4CPJsZi1KbWj0dbXSVLasTJk-57YFT_z5Lsrhjw2bIg24Mqx5rSQVbKSmy0QlLY8gG2o/s1600/DSC_0313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbouyykaNVYYLRzItZMocyP-2jcfyybXvfPRH5D_rZgD4ZLeNnJPAhmQeyClXKdEIQzEgh2UD4CPJsZi1KbWj0dbXSVLasTJk-57YFT_z5Lsrhjw2bIg24Mqx5rSQVbKSmy0QlLY8gG2o/s320/DSC_0313.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsxdqDeuwQoqrwrO-nHI_TZVzd3h6UnC5xIiP9HSDCZS8e0GEHGnOL4uakSiaT_WL3WppL5k9wqwrWyIENjbVGfSoouiViaXWAUXs87cDuKEYxSm0QTBrL4ZbMn2_KqRurCxCednOaviU/s1600/DSC_0314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsxdqDeuwQoqrwrO-nHI_TZVzd3h6UnC5xIiP9HSDCZS8e0GEHGnOL4uakSiaT_WL3WppL5k9wqwrWyIENjbVGfSoouiViaXWAUXs87cDuKEYxSm0QTBrL4ZbMn2_KqRurCxCednOaviU/s320/DSC_0314.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The RH roof is made up of three different trusses. The main truss runs right from the front to the back and is positioned over the centre of each of the dividing stalls sitting atop the two runs of bearers supported by the main posts. The truss also sits on top of the rear wall posts. At the front, and in between these main trusses are the inner intermediate trusses. These sit on top of the bearers that span between the main posts. At the rear are two sets of rear intermediate trusses. These span from the centre bearer to the rear centre posts. The below photo of the plan shows their position more clearly.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCLecQiolae0_4IHSxJLj4IzPGgaLotJpYGL7V4DyM1Rjt6GvjC8Un3yJSDob0YUwDD0YnBPvb1JM8pI7xdNiI7YyqMeKZtF32kdZsCryjDaaIhh5PjbTMOjaRrP1LKO2UdBwkM53P2BbA/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCLecQiolae0_4IHSxJLj4IzPGgaLotJpYGL7V4DyM1Rjt6GvjC8Un3yJSDob0YUwDD0YnBPvb1JM8pI7xdNiI7YyqMeKZtF32kdZsCryjDaaIhh5PjbTMOjaRrP1LKO2UdBwkM53P2BbA/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" width="264" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Three separate jigs were made to construct each of the three styles of truss. These were made using sheets of 5mm styrene with the outline of the truss scribed in using a square, scale ruler and scalpel blade. Then gluing with MEK small sections of strip styrene either side of the scale sized timbers until the completed truss jig was made. Each of the timbers were then cut to length and glued together with white glue to make up the truss. I did however find that the pre stained timber did not allow the glue to penetrate and hold real well. Some pieces came apart when removing them from the jig. I simple re glued these into position using some thick CA. I also decided to go along and strengthen the joints with the CA to ensure it does not all fall apart at a later date. I still think the effort of pre staining is worth it.<br />
Here are photos of the plan showing the three trusses and the first set of modelled trusses in and out of the jig. Note the unique vented ridge at the peak of the roof that will be correctly modelled.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JFDfRM0MajwKFWEWt7fUa_qDiSG_3wz4Jj1xz6NfLud65GHscj9DrfgNrBHbvfu-VDuw0VBGgpKrddoULO2N5cYO5oHbZCFGouAsm55wTiU-9H5T1PY4o2dguQ2l-Qczk6RGekuLHclf/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JFDfRM0MajwKFWEWt7fUa_qDiSG_3wz4Jj1xz6NfLud65GHscj9DrfgNrBHbvfu-VDuw0VBGgpKrddoULO2N5cYO5oHbZCFGouAsm55wTiU-9H5T1PY4o2dguQ2l-Qczk6RGekuLHclf/s320/DSC_0004.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILaV7mV8IBfv17Zy68jE9wOI3kfMasnS3jqKVyexqKBd1ddiaT9jdHfBVEW95lf5QHin0N2CYUmHCC4BsdQaCBtREojb-yRkghnsbmbXDjuutzGN0ZQHXQDgwYoaeAZVAQL7BWjzzfI3t/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILaV7mV8IBfv17Zy68jE9wOI3kfMasnS3jqKVyexqKBd1ddiaT9jdHfBVEW95lf5QHin0N2CYUmHCC4BsdQaCBtREojb-yRkghnsbmbXDjuutzGN0ZQHXQDgwYoaeAZVAQL7BWjzzfI3t/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUHrg0kNHnPqh5RM-x-ofd07MTM70DZCPGQpfEsHSyPT3rfco4-4HqutOVREdxNWYpahRXbTD43Y9iJytf866bp8WUhDQU9ZLuD_LR8KX2gE1d-EmUd3k73Ex75qOV42kiGK4YfE7ktmG/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUHrg0kNHnPqh5RM-x-ofd07MTM70DZCPGQpfEsHSyPT3rfco4-4HqutOVREdxNWYpahRXbTD43Y9iJytf866bp8WUhDQU9ZLuD_LR8KX2gE1d-EmUd3k73Ex75qOV42kiGK4YfE7ktmG/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDOWiga5OKh6SNYjZagEjgzKqSuOIQJxd2jhZ4Z3KvpeY_ajdEB-Qj48CPK9j1aDuiYlsDZnVTj2JfJDWKiDcS9nziDyLFiHiyl663G8AlcVSbgY7u-zfFhQHbijFhO0SncI54ww7_5kF/s1600/DSC_0315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDOWiga5OKh6SNYjZagEjgzKqSuOIQJxd2jhZ4Z3KvpeY_ajdEB-Qj48CPK9j1aDuiYlsDZnVTj2JfJDWKiDcS9nziDyLFiHiyl663G8AlcVSbgY7u-zfFhQHbijFhO0SncI54ww7_5kF/s320/DSC_0315.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwDTtHFmYpOcRlAHk5j8dITEOUI9b3_w7hY39AyuW4USmAtbZSoI2GtO4aTeg2OgSZmcsz-ePpIC9N-v6hTLzeZXKDK0N-04qESUshyphenhyphenaGoogdN71ogFYmTILHVuWTI3M1cXBRhGkN14XN/s1600/DSC_0316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwDTtHFmYpOcRlAHk5j8dITEOUI9b3_w7hY39AyuW4USmAtbZSoI2GtO4aTeg2OgSZmcsz-ePpIC9N-v6hTLzeZXKDK0N-04qESUshyphenhyphenaGoogdN71ogFYmTILHVuWTI3M1cXBRhGkN14XN/s320/DSC_0316.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTwtsuOsPJ5m4b9A-xk9H360Bqq3TuxJj90aGeCOJ8YX1AQTe2XQP9Bqy6vC8vqI9BE4qusTLjgtchj3dEvt089guv9BEd5uoTTspuMxm9fTt8s7u7S8l65ZrKrrzDI2XurIHPXqk0jxF/s1600/DSC_0317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTwtsuOsPJ5m4b9A-xk9H360Bqq3TuxJj90aGeCOJ8YX1AQTe2XQP9Bqy6vC8vqI9BE4qusTLjgtchj3dEvt089guv9BEd5uoTTspuMxm9fTt8s7u7S8l65ZrKrrzDI2XurIHPXqk0jxF/s320/DSC_0317.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqidCIavO5jsWHZvFRK7sXV4E1Fncit5HiQ636304aSF2tqA1BU8QIFT3JAiUyGPf-1P9PlNJcoWJlyXFirIR9mqYNF9U95G5YhefKEbTty6mAeNQEe8ASP4cXQSsSW0_7pP9axeX2IxeS/s1600/DSC_0318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqidCIavO5jsWHZvFRK7sXV4E1Fncit5HiQ636304aSF2tqA1BU8QIFT3JAiUyGPf-1P9PlNJcoWJlyXFirIR9mqYNF9U95G5YhefKEbTty6mAeNQEe8ASP4cXQSsSW0_7pP9axeX2IxeS/s320/DSC_0318.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
And here is a shot of Muswellbrooks exposed roof trusses. With thanks again to John Proctor for the use of this photo.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ugbqVbPByjwHGCmmNsl_arvd3Ve94tkxRyFGjnxC1MlyUv7HghofLlhcAPiaJZ2TRLf0RhEm5trPgFfNiOJdOYROnEcdKJXVy0Hqdyt1lEOp-AVY067aIroC50FdBtQiWdEBEwbhtvrt/s1600/DSC01618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ugbqVbPByjwHGCmmNsl_arvd3Ve94tkxRyFGjnxC1MlyUv7HghofLlhcAPiaJZ2TRLf0RhEm5trPgFfNiOJdOYROnEcdKJXVy0Hqdyt1lEOp-AVY067aIroC50FdBtQiWdEBEwbhtvrt/s320/DSC01618.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
While the slow process of the truss construction continued, I set about setting out the bearers over the drawing I'd done on the temporary base ready for the trusses. The 12"x8" bearers were cut and laid over the arced lines on both the front and centre posts positions. These were held in place with masking tape while the glue dried. Small pieces of paper were layed under the joints to prevent the whole thing sticking to the base. After the glue dried I drilled and pinned, using brass wire, these at the joints leaving the pin above and below the bearer by about 3mm. This will alow me to insert both the truss, and at a later date, the posts to the brass pins making a realy strong joint. The rear of the truss was also drilled and pinned so as they can be possitioned into holes in the rear wall posts. I will not be glueing these ones so I can hopfully remove all the roof section leaving the rear wall in place. The intermediate trusses will only be glued into possition. No pins required.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_N2N0Mdkw-c6ImQ8u7c7uO6IfSbT67jmlHtnl2X2AOkgnQig_wSSy0YcwNU2fiVUT7CFveMoYBkqz6Y6KEijM-dNcErA8gVBq7nc9nQ_9pT_7Y9YKjDwsJDy6LGzdAeCzc9JDqKXB9Guw/s1600/DSC_0319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_N2N0Mdkw-c6ImQ8u7c7uO6IfSbT67jmlHtnl2X2AOkgnQig_wSSy0YcwNU2fiVUT7CFveMoYBkqz6Y6KEijM-dNcErA8gVBq7nc9nQ_9pT_7Y9YKjDwsJDy6LGzdAeCzc9JDqKXB9Guw/s320/DSC_0319.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoWiLCTasnaaeeoctPuWez-rhARth2PSF5wR_DkcR0sSecqP50PMPQ5AhCq38GbufazQqgLVtlZgXMR5vOXLxYAVdDjxqsPRrZ9hrBR6YOBP-8teFK_DrFJCnrPqDqdretZ2i1CKRVjeU/s1600/DSC_0321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoWiLCTasnaaeeoctPuWez-rhARth2PSF5wR_DkcR0sSecqP50PMPQ5AhCq38GbufazQqgLVtlZgXMR5vOXLxYAVdDjxqsPRrZ9hrBR6YOBP-8teFK_DrFJCnrPqDqdretZ2i1CKRVjeU/s320/DSC_0321.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5NFGNSgrP3JIjvblQZPU-MWaR3V2T4Axl_hVj6fgVbkmEVANuOS9AKBO08gjvIo1ZI6lrc7GqRl4D32imIsFZjknfyEvIPfjsxOuaePS4z9NtUmtLfL4K4Ga6AEASHS_D35h6Vi0i9jH/s1600/DSC_0320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5NFGNSgrP3JIjvblQZPU-MWaR3V2T4Axl_hVj6fgVbkmEVANuOS9AKBO08gjvIo1ZI6lrc7GqRl4D32imIsFZjknfyEvIPfjsxOuaePS4z9NtUmtLfL4K4Ga6AEASHS_D35h6Vi0i9jH/s320/DSC_0320.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Once I have most of the roof trusses fixed in position, I will need to relocate it all to its possition on the layout so as I can postion the posts on top of the styrene formwork for the RH floor. I will be starting some benchwork shortly so stayed tuned for that.<br />
<br />
Till next time.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-76187879616571559352013-10-13T02:44:00.001-07:002013-10-13T02:44:20.977-07:00Muswellbrook Roundhouse - Pt.3 - WindowsI needed to make five sets of 24' wide frames that hold two rows of the etches for the actual window frames. I knew that scratch building all five would be very time consuming so decided to see if I could cast them in Urethane. I could also supply my mate Adam with some for his Roundhouse as well and of course anyone else who wanted them. The frames not only needed to be correct in size but more importantly be able to accept the etches.<br />
<br />
I begun by selecting the correct scale size styrene for each of the timbers. The 4 main posts sat directly on top of the wall and each of the windows sills were rebated into them. Using an engineers square, I scribed a vertical line into a 1mm thick sheet of Colourbond. Just so happened to be able to get that from Work. The MEK affected styrene will not easily stick to the steel sheet allowing easy removal of the completed frame.<br />
I started by laying the first post along this line and held it in place with a couple bits of tape. The plans show these posts as 12"x 8" hardwood. As each of the frames will be butted together I made these from 6"x 8" giving the required 12" thick post when finished. Next was to position the lower 4"x 10" bottom sill along the lower edge of the Colourbond gluing it to the corner post. Using the window etch as a guide I glued the centre 6"x 8" post to the lower sill giving the etch just a mick hair of clearance. This should compensate for any variances in the etches and shrinkage of the casting. Using the same technique as described above, I proceeded to add the remaining two posts, centre 4"x 8" rails/sill and Top 4" x 6" rails. <br />
Although Muswellbrook does not have any louvers above the windows like Cowra's, I added spaces for the these to the frames as well. I plan to have Andrew do a 3D print of a louver section that can be simply cast in urethane and inserted into the frame. I will just be cladding over the frame with the Corrugated iron. <br />
To hold the etches in place, 0.020" square styrene strips are glued around the inside face of each of the frame openings. This also acts as the beading that would have held the frames on the real thing. A small piece of the 1mm Colourbond was used to set the correct distance in from the back face for the square beading. The 0.020" looked a bit bulky so thinned these slightly by scaping the surface with a scalpel blade. When the etches are inserted from the back another piece of the square styrene is glued down the centre of the etched window frame. The lower sill was also tapered away at the front edge as per the drawings. I was now able to cast the completed frame.<br />
<br />
The below photos show the second cast frame. I destroyed the first one trying to work out how to remove it from the mould. If you look closely you can see the 0.010" styrene beading that holds the etches in place.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLUfYjzcWeORoXSQCg6zQnmplrKB8R3CyyJCysh3rMPpRWH1YEbfmzywXZFXC8O6Jv9Nd-CCI6B860B_chDWRSv3lb0AVX4IrUOc71BpAlbCsC3A-NYuo7QWXGGdSF3FtVYjBjoTvT2QQ/s1600/DSC_0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLUfYjzcWeORoXSQCg6zQnmplrKB8R3CyyJCysh3rMPpRWH1YEbfmzywXZFXC8O6Jv9Nd-CCI6B860B_chDWRSv3lb0AVX4IrUOc71BpAlbCsC3A-NYuo7QWXGGdSF3FtVYjBjoTvT2QQ/s320/DSC_0196.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4epcEG-UkJMPk4lFIHmx9qGcIstZ7_WkfQhAlwJMq7XMxT1V2CI-WXocQIZjCZOBQn9xDphbXk-8sTH56pOr7R9RRsqD0w18eGfldU41XRtPly6-CtiGmjrWwExuSd6N1Ob3_9rlvFA7/s1600/DSC_0185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4epcEG-UkJMPk4lFIHmx9qGcIstZ7_WkfQhAlwJMq7XMxT1V2CI-WXocQIZjCZOBQn9xDphbXk-8sTH56pOr7R9RRsqD0w18eGfldU41XRtPly6-CtiGmjrWwExuSd6N1Ob3_9rlvFA7/s320/DSC_0185.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBP8hlXcdASEI2Sy-m6tQc8_4O5X5Qv_9GjiiATyLRbAEC7BTjRgaoj40UsEf-e_xZwL_TtnoJghOc5LMlJPIL32ud5LsknzpaULEFtmSp7zZ5JN6QWicwhyVUMM9t10qP8yCru-YQd_G/s1600/DSC_0186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBP8hlXcdASEI2Sy-m6tQc8_4O5X5Qv_9GjiiATyLRbAEC7BTjRgaoj40UsEf-e_xZwL_TtnoJghOc5LMlJPIL32ud5LsknzpaULEFtmSp7zZ5JN6QWicwhyVUMM9t10qP8yCru-YQd_G/s320/DSC_0186.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
And here is the completed frame with etches inserted from the back. With all the etches glued in place I can airbrush the whole thing before adding the clear plastic for the window glass.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEqFkR5c0pU_NDjJCQdk_mcac7GKe04WnD7cHX-RkBhmkR1qcygIKRsKjf30Dq0QmgjYnkbjhDSjd7mBI9GBXgkobEzi-6iNRmQIpYGRm912s69IHlyrZLdILr7sxhHH1r8PZvyHAqMYq/s1600/DSC_0187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEqFkR5c0pU_NDjJCQdk_mcac7GKe04WnD7cHX-RkBhmkR1qcygIKRsKjf30Dq0QmgjYnkbjhDSjd7mBI9GBXgkobEzi-6iNRmQIpYGRm912s69IHlyrZLdILr7sxhHH1r8PZvyHAqMYq/s320/DSC_0187.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrSxMOTlJ7FWzphH97z8chsOwXEF2s2X6pTUuaEyZfJBIIX33LyMV3JwcC5t26q6UXFwXBCpDBrtTKtaFtiQEdU3BysUbVwtRJJOZWIw8vRcw0IwIT11Dgr2VHkCqpNy4vB0PTaYLVII5/s1600/DSC_0188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrSxMOTlJ7FWzphH97z8chsOwXEF2s2X6pTUuaEyZfJBIIX33LyMV3JwcC5t26q6UXFwXBCpDBrtTKtaFtiQEdU3BysUbVwtRJJOZWIw8vRcw0IwIT11Dgr2VHkCqpNy4vB0PTaYLVII5/s320/DSC_0188.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDzzp_6k5l4CRhgrvTdsp60HAek2wrGxm51DwhL_RK_1SitM0rjOP8QzT7oL_udDt00BYIQ7ibc2AJUfSgWUtZwq5tYyomcfusYx7YRZOuDQIZYFTKZGL-0d0QpDzQb44OiQdWmFLqBL9/s1600/DSC_0243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDzzp_6k5l4CRhgrvTdsp60HAek2wrGxm51DwhL_RK_1SitM0rjOP8QzT7oL_udDt00BYIQ7ibc2AJUfSgWUtZwq5tYyomcfusYx7YRZOuDQIZYFTKZGL-0d0QpDzQb44OiQdWmFLqBL9/s320/DSC_0243.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Stay Tuned.<br />
<br />
Ian<br />
<br />
<br />Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-51938630059039341222013-09-30T06:25:00.001-07:002013-09-30T06:25:05.128-07:00Muswellbrook Roundhouse pt.2 - Rear WallThe rear brick wall has five straight double brick sections 5' high that wrap around the back of the roundhouse. The distance determined during the research process revealed that they are 24' long centre to centre. The fifth stall, closest to the road, in the following photo shows that the wall extended out past the corner post by three feet from the centreline of the corner post. You can see the timber stud for the corner of the wall set back this distance. The stud would have attached to the corner post.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7Pvw67UkAsq0iXMO92Awm16ZosfZHxMdDyNd9u-juHLPQ3q6PQO2oeBcAgL_3PP4F0vMsVImfXVEcGJS0I161D0DVMJ8C0BsD5zLGybo9X7QpMftR4m_Et9TONqYL_FdlOWYP09dPXm9/s1600/DSCN0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7Pvw67UkAsq0iXMO92Awm16ZosfZHxMdDyNd9u-juHLPQ3q6PQO2oeBcAgL_3PP4F0vMsVImfXVEcGJS0I161D0DVMJ8C0BsD5zLGybo9X7QpMftR4m_Et9TONqYL_FdlOWYP09dPXm9/s320/DSCN0011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I did not have evidence of the corner wall of stall no.1, as at present they have removed the wall for easier access to the yard, so I decided to stop the wall flush with the outside face of the side wall. This will need to be extended 6" past the centreline of the corner post (half the distance of the corner post which were 12"x 8" hardwood). </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I started by cutting five styrene pieces the required length and height for each of the stalls. I added scale 8" to the height to allow for the concrete floor which I will pour with plaster level with the top of the rail. This was actually done on the prototype as well only the step down was done in the slab before the brick wall was constructed......A bit like a brick veneer house. Next was to laminate two long pieces of styrene to each side of these short pieced. The long lengths were divided up with the correct lengths of each of the stalls so I could scribe and slightly bend the styrene around the back wall. This would give me a gentle bend at each of the angle changes and make the whole thing nice and solid. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I lightly glued to the temporary timber base 5 pieced of 20mm square pine on the back side of the rear wall lines previously drawn and set back so the centre of the three styrene pieces (the short ones) was over the centre of the line. Once the glued had dried I could clamp and laminate with MEK each of the three pieces of styrene together.</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3YNDkGQPO8onaSQoiTDIX1yiqia6Aa_LP1037okzR2irCDjRNfg_0O7695hcn5IJlKgKuOaDaIISFKGkZp8nb6V2v6FuNF__G5mopPHZI4McU3msUFcA_X11KPlxtkz-6SFvieq_p52A/s1600/DSC_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT3YNDkGQPO8onaSQoiTDIX1yiqia6Aa_LP1037okzR2irCDjRNfg_0O7695hcn5IJlKgKuOaDaIISFKGkZp8nb6V2v6FuNF__G5mopPHZI4McU3msUFcA_X11KPlxtkz-6SFvieq_p52A/s320/DSC_0191.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi187AZYhexFe9E1wgK8pHcLP9lcCArQc-_53ycVDEV9jxAPOFVdZ_ebi3K1p0DP7MoRC38TY0QxY4b3F7Wl3O1o6JJq6mXrHBFw_fIbkEzxi2Edg3SVBvqGw7fjySEetoh9K9agYUn48WT/s1600/DSC_0189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi187AZYhexFe9E1wgK8pHcLP9lcCArQc-_53ycVDEV9jxAPOFVdZ_ebi3K1p0DP7MoRC38TY0QxY4b3F7Wl3O1o6JJq6mXrHBFw_fIbkEzxi2Edg3SVBvqGw7fjySEetoh9K9agYUn48WT/s320/DSC_0189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
I wanted to detail the inside of the shed slightly so anything that would stand out needed to be modelled. This included the access doors to the machine shop located behind the rear wall. The rear wall at Muswellbrook has had these access ways bricked in and the different colour bricks used makes them stand out like the proverbials. As can be seen in the lower photo the large double doors can be easily seen from the front of the shed.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfe5PV5emuRSFr6PNSceu-eueHGrTUVyikd7S7Q4Xrdur3ssnwFS4qmrXsIUSkIhQtK_1noKHvvRlYXI6HQuKJ39zNpR5-UakA7KJ9TmkZOiuyycFJBiNbTbr6VrE9Fl50IhvEogCs4PFB/s1600/DSC_0135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfe5PV5emuRSFr6PNSceu-eueHGrTUVyikd7S7Q4Xrdur3ssnwFS4qmrXsIUSkIhQtK_1noKHvvRlYXI6HQuKJ39zNpR5-UakA7KJ9TmkZOiuyycFJBiNbTbr6VrE9Fl50IhvEogCs4PFB/s320/DSC_0135.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGz69XSfMQEBojVNGiPzbezVzicdfGtqeDBQ7-WmKoPevU0qaPiBCziFs511Fc71y7IUD-WxxArVBqEr_t_rUhBJeh_Z1sFpuk7YzzYF1ZuxRUgCWpCvTa0La36ORt_niG19ppNOgasRI/s1600/3182803837_aa6d91c90c_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGz69XSfMQEBojVNGiPzbezVzicdfGtqeDBQ7-WmKoPevU0qaPiBCziFs511Fc71y7IUD-WxxArVBqEr_t_rUhBJeh_Z1sFpuk7YzzYF1ZuxRUgCWpCvTa0La36ORt_niG19ppNOgasRI/s320/3182803837_aa6d91c90c_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Courtesy of Graham Harvey from his Flikr Site.<br />
<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I was able to measure these openings while at Muswellbrook so proceeded to transfer these to the wall section and cut these out down to the top of concrete level. I just so happened to have plastic double doors from an old kit that are a close match to the dimensions. Next was to laminate Slaters English Bond brick sheet to the front and back face of the styrene wall. This was done in long lengths so as to eliminate any unwanted joins.<br />
<br />
The piers at the rear of the wall at each of the angle change positions were done by simply adding a second layer of brick sheet over the first. It scales out just about perfectly. Of course at the correct width measured from the prototype. The chamfered top edge was also modelled by gently filing along the outer face at about 45 degrees. At least the rain will run off! Seen also is the styrene 'slab' for the machine shop. The use of styrene rather than the poured plaster was done as it will most probably be never seen. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYkr8S-gzoDNRQoKHIivzwPtxp98D9IjA2zEoUpSoq4nPH_YLuOeqbpM1x-SUGz5ozSiFRGTo8h-F3zJ3rIf_EAFkFL9EaYKgLH9wOXrM2XhHeLToPUjfwVARwLLuSiYYOWso6RZ6TASv/s1600/DSC_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYkr8S-gzoDNRQoKHIivzwPtxp98D9IjA2zEoUpSoq4nPH_YLuOeqbpM1x-SUGz5ozSiFRGTo8h-F3zJ3rIf_EAFkFL9EaYKgLH9wOXrM2XhHeLToPUjfwVARwLLuSiYYOWso6RZ6TASv/s320/DSC_0194.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCk-pk_Wdatq80ZNBVniugIaNZfk-AqtnYYMtHD8WQQ5S2RvTu4-ClvaniuWOPgpFcShxFTFBWd-5HI_K-Zg5YK_-yxCeD5xombiOecJ485gl9IKO-30PTgzn_nK3pL_Amkhbw9gPzOw9u/s1600/DSC_0193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCk-pk_Wdatq80ZNBVniugIaNZfk-AqtnYYMtHD8WQQ5S2RvTu4-ClvaniuWOPgpFcShxFTFBWd-5HI_K-Zg5YK_-yxCeD5xombiOecJ485gl9IKO-30PTgzn_nK3pL_Amkhbw9gPzOw9u/s320/DSC_0193.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIovndIdmIhYow7ZUq0fEIo7IdU72fLet6cyprtMBL910E9GZi5nRNkesUuGqpwafP9NaeLriEygLS3uE8hvc0GXsUnjteZucImrLqOqkSI_RxNwPDRaX-Lji8_2f2xKzOf9ySqZQ4x5fF/s1600/DSC_0158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIovndIdmIhYow7ZUq0fEIo7IdU72fLet6cyprtMBL910E9GZi5nRNkesUuGqpwafP9NaeLriEygLS3uE8hvc0GXsUnjteZucImrLqOqkSI_RxNwPDRaX-Lji8_2f2xKzOf9ySqZQ4x5fF/s320/DSC_0158.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>
<br />
To be able to accurately move the completed rear wall section to its new position on the layout, I added some brass pins to the underside of the wall in all the angle change positions and located right in the centre of the wall. Holes drilled in the timber base keeps it all in the correct location. When I move it to the layout I will lay the temporary sheet in the correct location and drill through the holes into the bench work. On the inside lower face I added two 8" x 6" styrene strips glued together. I will use this as 'formwork' for the slab. My idea will be to mask the painted wall and pour the slab level with the top of the styrene and railhead. <br />
Next was to paint the wall. I have never been real confident at doing brickwork so was time to try a few ideas. I have to admit that the following technique was described to me by Peter Lewis of 'Time and Patients' that we have all admired at the shows. I applied by brush a base colour of Humbrol no.82 matt 'Orange Lining'. This a real orange colour but will tone down with following steps. Next was to add a 'splatter effect' using Humbrol no.100 'Red Brown', no.63 matt 'Sand' and no.33 Matt Black. This is done by slightly thinning the paint with Mineral Turps and using a stiff brush and a gauze or mesh strainer held over the top of the wall, and brushing the bristles on the top side of the gauze. This causes the paint to splatter in fine uneven and random spots over the brickwork. The slight thinning allows the paint to flow slightly and settle on the surface rather than landing and drying in fine spots. Using the paint in the order listed above gives a great effect. Finally, I gave the entire wall a wash of white (with just a small amount of black to turn it grey) Windsor and Newtons water soluble oil paint thinned to a tea like mixture with Isopropyl alcohol to give the appearance of the mortar between the bricks. I ran a cork block slightly soaked in alcohol over the surface just to take off a bit of the white from the face of the brick. I will also use some thinned black to add some grimy rain streaks also. The photos might explain all this dribble better.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCCvpQdr8ndZumfOQ4yqtYb__bwh3vzHHtvvoCwFEvUl7SIE6mOHjrtd8GaZd8V18AkRQzBxZKb2-FVw1TCk4hV1uFy38p9nUAaOBuFlMPnA9V3YFVWam6qKCLiW0qq5l6Xw6Sjvah6EY/s1600/DSC_0239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCCvpQdr8ndZumfOQ4yqtYb__bwh3vzHHtvvoCwFEvUl7SIE6mOHjrtd8GaZd8V18AkRQzBxZKb2-FVw1TCk4hV1uFy38p9nUAaOBuFlMPnA9V3YFVWam6qKCLiW0qq5l6Xw6Sjvah6EY/s320/DSC_0239.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhrxgk02QLK_pLRA_Pnzo1wF8lZgCGCY3cuLpd8gccOYovLWCbFkemvbGnNGQdv0-j1R1U3cFLTipG3kMG8y0iSDbx2ax-mSTznxkCnqs2800snH4yVe-VOTiecX3mnVKUjBIX5BoD9r1/s1600/DSC_0240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhrxgk02QLK_pLRA_Pnzo1wF8lZgCGCY3cuLpd8gccOYovLWCbFkemvbGnNGQdv0-j1R1U3cFLTipG3kMG8y0iSDbx2ax-mSTznxkCnqs2800snH4yVe-VOTiecX3mnVKUjBIX5BoD9r1/s320/DSC_0240.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2vaOsqN4dTtfxuKdOhmvL7W4Y_qWW9yoFQhvJMzCETSZuzoLyxxEa_07rWLtWAOAGksXYeqTmdcSoeyP8DNAh_NrXcp5Vtk2DWbo9PvUfRKqbBpIHKaQsqo4sImvuhfLh8gaL-HwYhnU/s1600/DSC_0241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2vaOsqN4dTtfxuKdOhmvL7W4Y_qWW9yoFQhvJMzCETSZuzoLyxxEa_07rWLtWAOAGksXYeqTmdcSoeyP8DNAh_NrXcp5Vtk2DWbo9PvUfRKqbBpIHKaQsqo4sImvuhfLh8gaL-HwYhnU/s320/DSC_0241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvdJmkT50m5bnzt7pEqxM2U_VfmoCIvr6g8Ao_GXC4xxIv4b2keFbqPh9pu9CC6_2hD6ojK6iQJAX3LqFdQu-Zk5A-XB8Bo1JAmO01_LzPLYRSV3NdDYP-AEZGcq1y3XbH6sLh35fSM7k/s1600/DSC_0242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvdJmkT50m5bnzt7pEqxM2U_VfmoCIvr6g8Ao_GXC4xxIv4b2keFbqPh9pu9CC6_2hD6ojK6iQJAX3LqFdQu-Zk5A-XB8Bo1JAmO01_LzPLYRSV3NdDYP-AEZGcq1y3XbH6sLh35fSM7k/s320/DSC_0242.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjFxpvO-_i-6LeZ7e_xSQmnsDU5muz5jQ4hKb7CcEwLY7jFxBpKIupsfVkB6M8l5aPseuYW6DYBRljNu6_XmGHk58cX9NmEJsly-UGQVTOKCKZWRV61sbKHuA7A2d8Ptoa4F_8Dmk5Aq6/s1600/DSC_0244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfjFxpvO-_i-6LeZ7e_xSQmnsDU5muz5jQ4hKb7CcEwLY7jFxBpKIupsfVkB6M8l5aPseuYW6DYBRljNu6_XmGHk58cX9NmEJsly-UGQVTOKCKZWRV61sbKHuA7A2d8Ptoa4F_8Dmk5Aq6/s320/DSC_0244.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
The top edge will be painted with Floquil Concrete to finish it all off.<br />
<br />
Till next time.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-53459190088437245032013-09-28T08:25:00.001-07:002013-09-28T08:30:43.496-07:00Muswellbrook Roundhouse pt.1 - research.As usual, I have delved into yet another project before finishing the previous. There is however a plausible excuse for this....and its the one I'm sticking to!<br />
<br />
I have made a start on constructing the roundhouse for Muswellbrook. This is actually the first piece of construction commenced for the layout. So, here is the excuse......I was asked at the last New England convention about doing some etching for the rear wall section of an Anton's roundhouse Kit for a friend and fellow Blogger <a href="http://grenfallg.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/brief-overview/" target="_blank">Adam Homer</a>. A sample section of the rear wall from the kit was sent to me for measurement and inspection. The Anton's kit uses a cast polyurethane frame with clear acetate for the window glass that has lines marked with a black pen to represent the window frames. Apart from the wall section being totally out of square, The window glazing with its black lines just looked terrible!<br />
Originally Andrew and I (<a href="http://andianmodels.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">AndIan Models</a>) set about to make an etch that was able to be inserted into the Anton's frame, but after much deliberation it was agreed that if we were to spend the time on the etching artwork we may as well make them correct. After all, I was wanting similar etched window frames to the Cowra ones Adam wanted. So, a new wall section needed to be constructed to fit the correct frames.<br />
<br />
Fortunately for me, the rear brick wall section still exists at Muswellbrook along with the roundhouse floor and turntable. As Usual, Muswellbrook roundhouse was unique in many forms and I have never been able to get detailed plans of the roundhouse. Over several visits to Muswellbrook I was able to accurately measure the rear brick wall and roundhouse floor. The below three photos show the roundhouse floor and rear brick wall section still standing.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhihnibC1Jw_-QcTGIA0nK0KGO1_XjHxCsNgvnE30c7qriE2Zu2RouryGm-B84_gYbRCSx4a8p8dmJvI9JR-Yr05o9ueqzUaEn9ofXchK3gjXRSsgoKBzOsHV6QsEO79cVLsQtpBa1tSaN/s1600/PICT0015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhihnibC1Jw_-QcTGIA0nK0KGO1_XjHxCsNgvnE30c7qriE2Zu2RouryGm-B84_gYbRCSx4a8p8dmJvI9JR-Yr05o9ueqzUaEn9ofXchK3gjXRSsgoKBzOsHV6QsEO79cVLsQtpBa1tSaN/s320/PICT0015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB2MnmnmLWWVK-zISGTu6jNxsmoqGJp_usOq9YXZCufHQa_flKNsm-UJILjYtdMZSnFWJe10NILwjrzHWlZ-KlEpKQjAHfg34CgUF3hhRdXSumR0vjG6bZNp0zZqMNIgkLMRZAA9ph6Xz/s1600/PICT0016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTB2MnmnmLWWVK-zISGTu6jNxsmoqGJp_usOq9YXZCufHQa_flKNsm-UJILjYtdMZSnFWJe10NILwjrzHWlZ-KlEpKQjAHfg34CgUF3hhRdXSumR0vjG6bZNp0zZqMNIgkLMRZAA9ph6Xz/s320/PICT0016.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-L16IFiYmf6cKvkk_eGm2kAjh9aoqTlR_umuFowCOB9Jc_mDRraqd3-WZ7ZIFBEovesn_11dCOrEeKrkVE3h3pS2HyZqvXZlK1x3BLsFAAea_OMwO-s1U2gxD5aYWo6vu8P_VCWCtewjD/s1600/DSCN0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-L16IFiYmf6cKvkk_eGm2kAjh9aoqTlR_umuFowCOB9Jc_mDRraqd3-WZ7ZIFBEovesn_11dCOrEeKrkVE3h3pS2HyZqvXZlK1x3BLsFAAea_OMwO-s1U2gxD5aYWo6vu8P_VCWCtewjD/s320/DSCN0012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
You can see in the lower photo that the stirrups atop the brick wall are still there. These held the base of the main posts that divide each of the window frame sections. There are three sections per stall. Some simple measuring revealed that the distance between the outer posts, or centreline dividing each stall, was 24'. Some time ago Ray Pilgrim 'Bylong Blog' posted a <a href="http://bylong.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/more-roundhouse-information.html" target="_blank">link</a> to some roundhouse drawings along with a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/64228170@N08/" target="_blank">link</a> to a flickr site with images of Cowra's Roundhouse. I soon realised that the dimensions matched the drawing. I was also able to scale off the below photo of the rear wall of the roundhouse to determine the height. These dimensions were also compared to those of the Cowra roundhouse.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jZyT8MmxixV8t7XnCP3o-07cKiJH9ScBKOiOfBOYL90OYHcZT9pkbByexQ4mrWrN1vrwwst8MXp1yOSTQd8KBLaI9EHTRrAMRbg4JyhOK46KmDveR7jLn6NeKpQY4Da9lYdFTBCrCjPj/s1600/untitled+6.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9jZyT8MmxixV8t7XnCP3o-07cKiJH9ScBKOiOfBOYL90OYHcZT9pkbByexQ4mrWrN1vrwwst8MXp1yOSTQd8KBLaI9EHTRrAMRbg4JyhOK46KmDveR7jLn6NeKpQY4Da9lYdFTBCrCjPj/s320/untitled+6.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
If you compare photos of the window frames you will see that Muswellbrook's window frames were more rectangular than that of Cowra's Square frames. Although Cowra's square window frames differed by quantity per frame, The distance between the main posts are the same for both. Andrew was now able to draw up some frames from the researched dimensions of both Muswellbrook and of Cowra's two different frames.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://ubuntuone.com/248gkfJhIccemkIHkoTmNX" target="_blank">Cowra Windows 1</a><br />
<a href="http://ubuntuone.com/6VgHjDZrvffpGLRUGOkYPs" target="_blank">Cowra Windows 2</a><br />
<a href="http://ubuntuone.com/7OWsi8PZ21aeN6LDsHtwGc" target="_blank">Muswellbrook Windows</a><br />
<br />
After waiting patiently for these to be fitted on a test etch, a couple weeks ago I finally received the samples. Before sending the sample off to Adam, I needed to make sure that, A, the etches fit the correct frames, and B, that I was able to construct the frame and reproduce them in polyurethane.<br />
From the drawing and the measurements taken at Muswellbrook I set about constructing the rear wall. Hold Up! Not as easy as that. For me I needed to work out the exact length of the engine shed and its relation, or position, to the mainline. As the drawing did not match the roof profile of Muswellbrook's, I needed to find out if these matched the drawings also. My last trip to Muswellbrook revealed that there were two main posts along the centreline dividing each of the stalls, however they were not evenly spaced like the drawing. The middle post measured 36'feet from the rear brick wall, while the front post was only 28' from the centre post. Looking at the below photo reveals that the front post was set back from the front line of the gutter, or end of the roof rafter which explains the set back distance of the front post. You can also see that I have drawn a line roughly along were the roof rafter and lower truss beam would be and measured the angle with a protractor. 11 Degrees. Pretty close to the drawing. I was told by someone that the roof trusses from Muswellbrook roundhouse were used to rebuild Cowra's???<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiHsIOJ1DdQuP-SZZ1NBnEGHU7H2ioV6_lL57OPep2eL8PYaFOQO0uq9pd1mDAcXuQSJwK72gbv2JKZ-6RsJZQU3YBuPZgbGzIFKXcwB9jchTGt9sZUbqcQi-dhb9luuJxp2zcMmVV8s6/s1600/IMG_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiHsIOJ1DdQuP-SZZ1NBnEGHU7H2ioV6_lL57OPep2eL8PYaFOQO0uq9pd1mDAcXuQSJwK72gbv2JKZ-6RsJZQU3YBuPZgbGzIFKXcwB9jchTGt9sZUbqcQi-dhb9luuJxp2zcMmVV8s6/s320/IMG_0002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Next was to determine the location of the roundhouse in relation to the mainline. I wanted to make sure I had the shed looking correct when on the layout. I used Google Maps to print out a satellite view of the loco depot area. I drew a horizontal line along the mainline, then using a square, drew a 90 degree line from that, intersecting the centre of the turntable. The filled in pits of the engine shed can bee seen on the image so a line through the centre of stall 1's road was drawn to the centre of the turntable. Again using the protractor I could determine the angle of stall no.1........23 degrees.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1x7NCdsP0mGxc_M8XUDM21RPnnbl76VJuzGMq22OtBXYV3EYxbDUuqnCJVGxAbHY63gTJqlhQjq0ylakKNsDi-zrWJPI1i1HdaEiSKP5znuuD8M1a_hAzSA3_fmGx8xcJGzi8M-GHHls/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1x7NCdsP0mGxc_M8XUDM21RPnnbl76VJuzGMq22OtBXYV3EYxbDUuqnCJVGxAbHY63gTJqlhQjq0ylakKNsDi-zrWJPI1i1HdaEiSKP5znuuD8M1a_hAzSA3_fmGx8xcJGzi8M-GHHls/s320/IMG_0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
As I have not started the layout bench work yet, I used a temporary sheet of MDF to mark out the full size floor plan of the turntable and roundhouse area using the researched dimensions and angles. While at Muswellbrook I measured the distance from the turntable pit wall to the rear of the brick wall of the shed adding on 37'6"(half of the 75' turntable), equalling 170'. The scaled out measurements of the Turntable centre, pit wall, front and mid shed posts and rear wall were marked out on a strip of styrene, holes drilled at these locations and using a small pin through the location of the turntable pit centre, radius line were marked. The five rear wall sections were marked out at 24' centres using the straight line from the turntable centre point. I now have a completely accurate plan of the turntable and shed in its correct orientation. I could now start to construct the shed.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_mkA05kRqcK1nmIx7LnB05k0pN3GqfhyQwzq0HSPLTleAfgm814CHll_pOE-jnQ4NOS81uBoaAwp_JRwSqSplQGiCSQ8U2pSuTaZuTXlmGhKCXCe2PJ854LIaMxZi6mctFJhGb58Fv8y/s1600/DSC_0190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_mkA05kRqcK1nmIx7LnB05k0pN3GqfhyQwzq0HSPLTleAfgm814CHll_pOE-jnQ4NOS81uBoaAwp_JRwSqSplQGiCSQ8U2pSuTaZuTXlmGhKCXCe2PJ854LIaMxZi6mctFJhGb58Fv8y/s320/DSC_0190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
To be continued:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-64169523448115356022013-06-25T07:24:00.000-07:002013-06-25T07:24:03.033-07:00AndIan Models Has A BlogAndIan Models now has a Blog. From now on I will be posting details about our kits there rather than on this one. <br />
This will also supersede the email list I started for our Bulletins which are also on the new Blog.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://andianmodels.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Check It out here.</a>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-70470754178625832802013-04-26T04:58:00.000-07:002013-04-26T04:58:21.915-07:00Copping it from all anglesI have been copping a bit of curry for not posting on the Blog, so settle down guys here it is. I also received pressure about the Luffing crane. The monthly modelling days have provided me some time to set aside the 'jobs for others' and get some done for myself. I used this time to make a start on my Luffing crane, as shown a <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1965664443553474630#editor/target=post;postID=75436386332795956;onPublishedMenu=overview;onClosedMenu=overview;postNum=4;src=postname" target="_blank">few posts back.</a> I completed the assembly and installed a TCS M1. Wow! I was amazed how well it ran.......Like a Swiss clock! It did however have trouble with electrical pickup, even with all wheels having phosphor bronze wipers and good track work, it still seemed to stall here and there. At the next modelling day I showed the guys......they were all impressed but did comment that it was missing sound. C'mon......give me a break. The thing is that small its hard enough to fit in a normal decoder! I thought a bit about what its use would be.....Pretty well stuff all! Its too small and inappropriate for a train consist, so figured that it would really only be conveying an S wagon around the yard cleaning up junk and stuff. While doing some testing on the loco I coupled it with the S wagon I used for the recent AMRM review (April 2013) for Ian Lindsay's Compensated chassis. It sprung to mind that I could install the sound in the S wagon and permanently couple it to the loco. I am not generally supportive of this idea as it does not allow the loco to run 'light' - on its own. The compensating of the S wagon also provides guaranteed electrical pickups if I install wipers on all four wheels (coupled with the loco wheel pickups) as all the wheels will be in contact with the rails. <br />
I begun by drilling several holes in the floor to let the sound out. I used a 20mm high bass speaker with a 750 Tsunami mounded directly behind. In hindsight I probably should have looked into something with a more appropriate whistle other than the usual K class decoder. I had one spare so ended up using that. I may end up changing it to something different later on. I used 0.010' phosphor bronze for pickups soldered to a PCB strip inside the wagon body then passed through the floor and bent to rub along the inside of the wheel with very light pressure to ensure the wheels will still spin. A sheet of styrene painted flat black was used to cover it all up and provided a top for the speaker box I created around the speaker. The decoder wires were run down through the floor just in front of the speaker box. I covered the plain styrene with heaps of 'junk' detail castings, bits of brass tube, corrugated iron offcuts, chain etc. all painted and weathered to a rusty colour. I also used some chalk weathering to blend it all in. It came up pretty good. I decided that to give the best sound affect I would couple to S wagon with the speaker closest to the loco and with the loco funnel to the wagon. It will normally run cab forward with jib trailing. Before all this can be done I needed to paint the loco.<br />
I usually try and push my limits when I do modelling projects. For me it seems to help improve my modelling. So I guess that the most complicated paintjob for me to tackle would be black with Green side tanks and red and buff Lining. 1052 was at one stage painted in this livery. There is some great pics in the Luffing Crane article in AMRM June 2001. 1052 is also conveniently preserved at the Railway Museum at Dorrigo still showing some of its lined green paintwork and I could access it to take some detail photos. It was also fitted with Auto couplers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpqqsIaZZDr9UxXt_n3le0Alvb1RaKjvhwrErneBT2im8Jr5-T5xfZ4971PTFbpB4wxRsnXqYz-aAKpj8FjzF9eiE9Vyi-aHIt8bOUauU3ycaDLY-l4PB8pSRnnt7Np-N-vjNU9GCjWMc/s1600/DSC_0311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpqqsIaZZDr9UxXt_n3le0Alvb1RaKjvhwrErneBT2im8Jr5-T5xfZ4971PTFbpB4wxRsnXqYz-aAKpj8FjzF9eiE9Vyi-aHIt8bOUauU3ycaDLY-l4PB8pSRnnt7Np-N-vjNU9GCjWMc/s320/DSC_0311.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
The paint job begun by disassembly of the loco and painting all its components with mirror tone etch black. I also decided to fit a cam disk to one side of the front driver witch meant removal of one wheel. This was of course done before I painted everything black. I then begun the tedious task of masking it all up for the green. I was unsure of the correct colour and due to the fact that 'it never run at Muswellbrook', the correct colour did not matter. I chose TLB's Verdant Green as used for the 38 and 40 class. This was Ideal as I for one didn't need to source it as I had some old stuff here. OK, so you historical Goo roos can tell me now the correct colour.<br />
The red and buff lining proved a challenge. I purchased with the kit bergs lining decals to suit. These are very nice indeed but only provide plain red or plain white. Without layering the decals with a second buff line work, it was easiest for me to hand line the buff directly to the decal sheet using my lining pen. The decal sheet is provided with either square cornered or coved cornered decals. 1052 had the plain square cornered lining so I proceeded to run the buff line just inside the red using a ruler for the straights and coved styrene templates for the corners. The buff is perhaps a little thick but it seemed to look the part. I did find however that once the decals were submerged in the water, some of the pigment bled out from the red line work witch made the buff really stand out. I found too that several applications of decal set were needed to get the decals to soften and conform around the rivets of the side tanks. <br />
The AMRM pics of 1052 show that it had the NSWGR coat of arms crest on the back of the loco. This decal was sourced from Warren at Gwydir Valley Models from some of his old stock. I hand painted the red buffers and sides of the footplate and decaled the white numbers to the front. I finally gave the model a very light weathering and added a few extra details like cab side curtains made from stained tea bags, fireman's shovel sitting on the side tank, fire irons prototypically hanging on the rear handrails and a few ropes etc. hanging from the front buffers and of course a driver. I coupled the prepared S wagon and wired in the decoder to the loco. These locos were never fitted with electrical lights but I wanted to use at least one of the light functions. One of the pics of 1083 in the AMRM article shows a kerosene lamp mounded to the rear of the loco. From the photos and the prototype at Dorrigo 1052 was only ever fitted with a lamp bracket at the front in front of the funnel. As I wanted to run it cab forward I used my 'it never run here anyway' theory and fitted one to the rear. I tried to find a casting of the one I wanted but could not seem to come up with anything, so pushing my limits again I made one up from a section of square brass bar turned in the lathe. I drilled a hole through the centre for the light and fabricated a wire handle for the top, painted it silver so it would stand out. Hey Presto! a working Lantern.<br />
With extra pickups on the S wagon it now runs perfectly with no interruptions. See video below.<br />
<br />
Here are the pics before I weathered and detailed it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNGVbDMujOnhf3EFndqyG-4bWyvZ4gZEOnSXd3I-IbLE8JlleXixqwSpKAidyR0f44jv65yV-0oqZX4Y21nn5LYzbZAgykrGnkGQMGMur6rUYhAxYuuByeLXEduz4cLhet5f1G6HhZaZl/s1600/DSC_0035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNGVbDMujOnhf3EFndqyG-4bWyvZ4gZEOnSXd3I-IbLE8JlleXixqwSpKAidyR0f44jv65yV-0oqZX4Y21nn5LYzbZAgykrGnkGQMGMur6rUYhAxYuuByeLXEduz4cLhet5f1G6HhZaZl/s320/DSC_0035.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uVDNkmdVoo45SsAWUki7xipY5RoCgt75vAqYwmGbH6M5XO5TYMA0g77mZhPLLpcGG51IzCBa7q_P-f_GuZQZWBNeffZrILsugY09c7P4JtXZlLe6d1Uf6uE-ICtTLWSvVB_rN9leUq0a/s1600/DSC_0036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uVDNkmdVoo45SsAWUki7xipY5RoCgt75vAqYwmGbH6M5XO5TYMA0g77mZhPLLpcGG51IzCBa7q_P-f_GuZQZWBNeffZrILsugY09c7P4JtXZlLe6d1Uf6uE-ICtTLWSvVB_rN9leUq0a/s320/DSC_0036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-zFO-DOHP2iumUpZO3pLQt6MNI3M4DsflzLjt9KAoumTRCODZgTpX4H1uVCSF4cJkw2iO3vg-JqvSzJXcn3PiarRY0CIl9WzBaXmPRfYHdLNa01sNK7doZhGeC-99Zo4EBwFgTiYshZD/s1600/DSC_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-zFO-DOHP2iumUpZO3pLQt6MNI3M4DsflzLjt9KAoumTRCODZgTpX4H1uVCSF4cJkw2iO3vg-JqvSzJXcn3PiarRY0CIl9WzBaXmPRfYHdLNa01sNK7doZhGeC-99Zo4EBwFgTiYshZD/s320/DSC_0037.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IgVfafdlEnqATTVlS73BKAg6EcHGfgcmJbsyq2TFXdX1DwwyYg_TtyjwHWjcxOgfBQP3_YHhXQ02dNYh3Bqg17NJfJK2CaESQ7ZhNxZXWp9tAM7kn6PZQoGZCx0FVqR7sMYvKoEpOlqx/s1600/DSC_0038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IgVfafdlEnqATTVlS73BKAg6EcHGfgcmJbsyq2TFXdX1DwwyYg_TtyjwHWjcxOgfBQP3_YHhXQ02dNYh3Bqg17NJfJK2CaESQ7ZhNxZXWp9tAM7kn6PZQoGZCx0FVqR7sMYvKoEpOlqx/s320/DSC_0038.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FBXyp2YLwiSIuZEemzYK4OJ9gYvBCKC6Wknm-nKMtn4-PR90DN7kvVqtdWZNrWInn-cMKgCLQhhBxR7M5yVjAPTvtaDS860arYeq_58O-fxq8krg9ihwM9epxzmkAIJjrEen_LDFpf6F/s1600/DSC_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FBXyp2YLwiSIuZEemzYK4OJ9gYvBCKC6Wknm-nKMtn4-PR90DN7kvVqtdWZNrWInn-cMKgCLQhhBxR7M5yVjAPTvtaDS860arYeq_58O-fxq8krg9ihwM9epxzmkAIJjrEen_LDFpf6F/s320/DSC_0039.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpfTmQUgwOY9G_temaq9heweV8-1e0kASaAGpCCLw2Ixpz8yOWAg6mmk4SSHMf7KvQ5X4ApUrAnPeiAx72kdbLV366VndjqoY_73IyIOwAyN_UB0HUpECnvuIfszXozeU0iNiQIGL395Q/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpfTmQUgwOY9G_temaq9heweV8-1e0kASaAGpCCLw2Ixpz8yOWAg6mmk4SSHMf7KvQ5X4ApUrAnPeiAx72kdbLV366VndjqoY_73IyIOwAyN_UB0HUpECnvuIfszXozeU0iNiQIGL395Q/s320/DSC_0040.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
You will notice in the video I did end up creating a small train consist. I am calling it a breakdown train. I found a pic of a departmental CV Van in way and works cream with heavy weathering of its peeling paint. I used an Austrains CV for the van itself and created the peeling paint affect by applying Humbrol Maskol in patches over the pre weathered body. When the Maskol had dried a light application of way and works cream was applied with the airbrush. When this was dry, I removed the Maskol with the end of a small skewer by rubbing it gently along the boards. This leaves a nice peeling paint affect. I left a couple areas with paint so I can apply some appropriate decals. I still need to get one done for the side and a little more weathering to finish off.<br />
<br />
I am more than happy with this little model. Its the only one I have ever seen run, and indeed possibly the only one with sound.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my9SxMQPKko" target="_blank">Here is the Video</a>!<br />
<br />
Catch up soon.<br />
<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-26654305353540724212013-03-01T03:07:00.001-08:002013-03-01T03:07:17.281-08:00Classic Brass 25 Class for saleHi All,<br />
I have a Classic Brass 25 class for sale. Its prety much New but has beed painted. Will need repainting as its a bit rough, at my standards. Has its original box. Selling for a friend. $650. Can supply photos to those who may be interested. <a href="mailto:iphemist@dodo.com.au">iphemist@dodo.com.au</a><br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-10732783601445114872013-01-18T03:11:00.005-08:002013-01-18T03:11:35.794-08:00New Blog Check it out!Hi all,<br />
A good mate of mine has started a <a href="http://grenfallg.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/brief-overview/" target="_blank">blog</a>. Best check it out. He does some nice work and his layout will be superb.<br />
<a href="http://grenfallg.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/brief-overview/">http://grenfallg.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/brief-overview/</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-42726813128109587712013-01-12T01:19:00.001-08:002013-01-12T01:43:17.552-08:00Get In Before EBayHi all,<br />
<br />
I have a couple brass models for sale. They belong to a friend. Was not sure if anybody was interested before they go on EBay.<br />
<br />
They are: Classic Brass Models JHG Brake van. Brand New, mint condition. Boxed $180.00<br />
<br />
Mansfield Hobbies 4-8-4 4-8-4 AD60 Class Garrett. Again, Mint condition, basically brand new. I have tested the loco. As expeded runs perfectly. Very nice model indeed. It did need a light oil, though I have only done the axle boxes so as not to get the motion oily for painting. $1800.00. (there is one on EBay for $2300..........!)<br />
Both the above are unpainted. Boxes are in perfect condition. I can supply photos if need be.<br />
<a href="mailto:iphemist@dodo.com.au">iphemist@dodo.com.au</a><br />
<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-754363863327959562013-01-10T01:01:00.000-08:002013-01-10T01:01:09.586-08:00Moving the Riverina to the Hunter Valley.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once or twice a week I religiously check my blog reading list for new posts from my favourite bloggers and am quite often disappointed by those who have not posted. I am then reminded of the fact that I have not posted myself. Again, seriously late at posting but better late than never. So what I have been up to over the past four months? Not a great deal as far as I am concerned. I have not done what I should have.........</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Late last year I decided to start a Modelling day at my place with a few fellow modelers. Six of us get together once a month to actually do some modeling rather than talk about doing it. Now that my railway room is finished and ready for a layout, I set up some benches so as the guys can set out their work and if need be leave it till next time. One of the modelers, Alan Tarrant, who recently moved from Sydney to the area, has a beautiful exhibition layout ‘Bullenbung Creek’. Al was working on the silo for the layout at the modeling day but soon realised that he needed the layout to position some of the items on the silo. Over the course of the day the conversation come up about the construction of Muswellbrook. I have so much work built up for customers and friends that I cannot realistically start on the layout for 12 months or so. Al suggested setting Bullenbung creek up in the train room till I was ready to start on the layout. This provided Al with the layout on hand to complete his silo and till he builds his own room, it allowed me to use it for testing the many locos I have to build.......OK and to play trains! The very next modelling day the layout was transported to my place and set up in the train room. The layout ‘Bullenbung Creek’ is based on the line form Uranquinty to Kywong in the Riverina. About half way along the line is Belfrayden witch the layout is based on. Alan explained that the water tank and bridge (actually called Bullenbung Creek on the prototype) is farther apart than that modelled. So, like my blog posting says, the Riverina has moved to the Hunter valley.......Well for now anyhow. Here is a video of some trains running on Bullenbung Creek and also a shot showing the layout in the train room.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/koqeNNQbtlw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0301_zpsbad6dff2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0301_zpsbad6dff2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The modelling days have provided me with a chance to do some modelling for myself. Try and get some of my own kits done instead of building stuff for others. At the Liverpool exhibition this year I purchased one of Bergs Luffing crane kits. Yes I know they didn’t run at Muswellbrook but surly I can have one model that didn’t. I was also told that they are quite difficult to assemble and get running. In all the time I have been around and attending exhibitions I have never seen one actually run! I decided to use the modeling days........and a few others, to build up the crane. The assembly of the chassis is generally straight forward. I assembled the chassis on the assembly Jig, as explained in Australian Journal of Railway Modelling no 7, the same as what was done with the <a href="http://iansmuswellbrookmerriwa.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/better-late-than-never.html" target="_blank">57 project</a> I posted about some time ago. This ensures all is straight, all the wheels touch the track and also allows the correct location of the coupling rods <span style="font-family: inherit;">without</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">unnecessarily filing out the coupling rods</span>. The <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Walschaerts<b> </b></span>valve gear would have to be the most <span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">frustrating. Most of the bronze valve gear castings are held to the sprues with quite bulky amounts of brass and careful removal and lots of filing was needed. Just about all these parts need to be pinned with brass pins and soldered in place so as they can move about. Quite difficult to achieve as they are quite small to handle. Remember that the whole loco is about the length of an S wagon (see photos below). After lots of F’s and C’s I managed to get the valve gear assembled and working. The footplate and boiler assembly also tests ones patients. The boiler is made of three white metal castings with brass sheet wrappers for the boiler. The brass wrappers need to be firstly rolled to half round then soldered to the white metal sections. This boiler assembly is then attached to the footplate followed by the jib assembly and finally side tanks and cab. At this stage I have the model basically assembled. Just a few more pipes etc to add. I have fitted at this stage a TCS M1. It runs very well and am quite happy with the result. I have had shit put on me for not fitting sound........I’m still working on that! But it’s way too small for a speaker and decoder! I intend to base this engine on 1052 in lined green livery. </span></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0287-1_zps24563d4a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0287-1_zps24563d4a.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed Boiler assembly.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0288_zps4ffa8b04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0288_zps4ffa8b04.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Footplate ready for Boiler</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0289_zpsc9112665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0289_zpsc9112665.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jib and side tanks ready for the footplate</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0291_zpsa333f0ed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0291_zpsa333f0ed.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed chassis with full working Walchaerts valve gear.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0293-1_zps67f7f50f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0293-1_zps67f7f50f.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View showing cab details.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0295_zpsd4ef99c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0295_zpsd4ef99c1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assebled loco less cab and a few pipes, Shows the size compared to an S wagon. I could fit the sound to the S wagon and<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="vk_ans vk_dgy"><span style="font-size: x-small;">permanently couple the wagon.</span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Outside of the modelling days its work as usual. I have been working on several projects at once to try and get some jobs finished. I managed to finish off a couple review items for AMRM that I had been working on before Christmas. You will have to check out the next issue for the latest one. I have two more to do that I am currently working on. Again, you will have to wait for coming issues of the mag to check these out. I have several loco kits to build for both friends and customers. I have assembled the chassis for a 30T; again this was done on the assembly jig to ensure everything is true and correct. I don’t have pics of it as yet......Pretty boring really. I have progressed further on the 2<sup>nd</sup> loco in the order of jobs, a branchline ROD. The ROD kits are quite good however I will be replacing the direct drive motor with a gearbox and motor from High Level Kits in the UK. I have managed to get the tender assembled ready for paint before installing the sound decoder and I have the chassis done at the stage of fitting the crossheads and connecting rods. Again the chassis was built up on the jig requiring just small movement of the bearings to correctly position the coupling rods.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0296_zpsd2c225d2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0296_zpsd2c225d2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the ROD at its current stage ready for crossheads and conecting rods.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the AndIan Models front, things have slowed a little. We were hoping to have our four wheel water gin project ready for the Armidale convention however there were some complications with getting the last etch samples of the underframe witch put the release date further behind. There were another couple issues that arose that has still stalled the kit being released. The same issue has also stalled the revised BLV kits. Our supplier of the brass castings for both the BLV, Water Gin and not to mention the turret tender project has let us down suppling the required parts. This has forced us to dump this option and get these parts produced ourselves. As a trial, we assigned John Dersch to master and cast the brake cylinder for the water gin along with also casting in brass the axlebox with spring details, turret filler hatch and valve tap detail (from our own masters) for the gin with very pleasing results. We have now decided to have John cast the Turton Buffers for the BLV and straight buffers for the water gin from our own masters. As of today I received from Andrew the Rapid prototyped masters for both types of buffers. I will critique these before sending them to John for casting. We will also be going down this road with all the required details for the Turret tender project that many are wanting......Including myself. We have now 50 odd sets of the new multi piece BLV bodies done ready for the kits along with the same amount of water gin tanks. The casting process of the one piece BLV body proved quite costly and little difficult to cast when trying to keep fine quality of the body. So the body was re mastered into a multi piece body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0271_zpscf852d31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0271_zpscf852d31.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the remastered BLV body. Just a little more work for the modeler.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have also managed to build up a sample of our 36’ riveted tank wagon underframe which we have had etched. This is looking very nice indeed. We have made several trips to Dorrigo to measure and photograph MOA 141 and the bogie acid tank wagon SUL 22 both of which have generally the same underframe and will be available as kits from us in the future. We are undecided what method we will adopt for the riveted tank. We will either make a brass master to have cast or supply the modeller with a custom decal from Archer decals for the rivets. We will be using Gwydir Valley filler hatch and tank anchor castings for the MOA tank, well at this stage anyways. There are some small details missing from the domes. The acid tank parts will need to be mastered.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0002_zps3e5f525f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="201" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0002_zps3e5f525f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0004-1_zps798961b8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="200" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0004-1_zps798961b8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0003_zps8609377d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="181" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0003_zps8609377d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Below are the shots of the water Gin at its current stage. Prety much complete. Just waiting on buffers.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
You will see in the pics the brass details cast by John.</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0005_zpsd58d214c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="190" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0005_zpsd58d214c.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0006_zpsd3282c8b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="207" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0006_zpsd3282c8b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0007_zps54a7fb1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="210" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0007_zps54a7fb1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0008_zpsa2b16aa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="210" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0008_zpsa2b16aa2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">During my spare time, Ha! , I blew the dust of the Mike McCormack LFX boxes and managed to get the 2<sup>nd</sup> set of bogies finished. I have noticed a few other bloggers have started on theirs and didn’t want to be left behind. Will try and keep moving forward with these on the modelling days especially once the Luffing crane is finished . I need to get both the LFX cars built up to painting stage so I can paint the two together.</span></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last weekend our Exhibition layout group held our anual open day at the local showgrounds with great sucsess. Both days the crouds were unreal. Most of the day it was four deep of people trying to get a look at the displays. Along with our own layout we had Alans Bullenbung Creek on display along with member Bill Baggets U-Drive shunting layout. Bills Layout proved very popular with the kids allowing them to get hands on experience at shunting the cars into the industries. We also had memeber Alan Harris do some trackwork demonstrations on his modular layout he is building. The day was very succesfull indeed. We also had great fun putting shit on a Friend of Alans, Ben Small. Ben came up from Sydney for a holiday staying with Alan for a week and was a great help running Bullenbung Creek at the open day. Ben is the Layout Manager for the Epping Clubs Thornleigh Exhibition and seems very knologable with the NSWGR passenger cars. He has also been experimenting with the correct valve or chuff timing for a 57 using a soundtraxx decoder and custom cam chuff kit. His sample of the cam sounds terrific and sounds more authentic than the modified soundtraxx cam. Wednesday this week we took Ben to the Dorrigo Railway Museum for a bit of a look. Keith allowed us to show him around the museum. Ben was pretty much like a kid in a lolly shop. We had trouble containing the drewel! We had a great week with Ben and look forward to catching up again soon.......Maybe we will see some completed models Ben? </span></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0339_zpsfbe149e7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0339_zpsfbe149e7.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bullenbung Creek at the Open Day.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0373_zps08dca08f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0373_zps08dca08f.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heres Bill with crounds of people waiting for a go at the U-Drive layout.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0370_zps81143f22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="212" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w355/iansmini67/DSC_0370_zps81143f22.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course the clubs Big layout.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hope you all had a great Christmas and all the best for a great modelling new year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ian <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-40822819652618777482012-09-23T06:36:00.000-07:002012-09-23T06:36:13.623-07:00Three years of digging, finally I struck GOLD!My research of the Muswellbrook to Merriwa branch started approximately three years ago now and I have in those few years come across many types of research material relating to the line. For me Photographic research is priority for building the layout. I am not all that interested in finding out who was the station master on Friday 5th June 1958 and what train ran through early that day and caught the station master having a pee in the gents! Photographic information is best to capture the accurate prototype of what was what. Most of the line has been well documented in many of the books etc including a fantastic article by Peter Attenborough in Byways of Steam. I have also managed to source material through the Australian Railway Historical Society. Once most of the major holes were filled I try and source items of interest to fill the gaps of what needs to be modelled. Some of these included the station building at Sandy Hollow, The coal loader (serviced by road vehicles) at Muswellbrook and the freezing works at Denman and many more. The railway historical society helped with the coal loader at Muswellbrook along with many other points of interest even some fellow bloggers including <a href="http://liverpoolrange.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Ian Millard</a> helped with the station building at Sandy Hollow along with some fantastic details of Merriwa yard.<br />
The most frustrating to find anything of has been the old freezing works at Denman. There is just a single photo in Byways (number 10 page 72) that shows just the corner of the building and its quality is poor and would realy be of no use for modelling. I begun trying to find material through the Denman Historical Society, Muswellbrook Historical Society, ARHS, NSW state archives, Newcastle Regional Library and the NSW state library, without any luck.<br />
I am always asking people I talk to about the line and if they have or know where I can get info from, one of these is one of our members here in Coffs Harbour, Jim Sowter. Jim comes from Denman and had mentioned a few people I should contact. One of which was a chap that collects farm machinery and general 'old stuff' and was thought to be a bit of a historian. As it turned out he had nothing but I was told to get onto a certain fellow who lives in the old mangers house of the freezing works. When I rang and asked about the freezing works I got the 'I remember the old freezing works' line from the old fella. Lucky I had an hour free! After 15 minutes or so he finally said that he may have some old plans of another Butter factory in Denman that may be of use. He also said that they were somewhere in is roof that was basically full of s#*t! I left it at that and thought that I would never here from him again. Lo and behold several weeks later he rang back, "I found some info on the freezing works for you". " I have eight colour slides of the freezing works, one of every angle around the building". WOW! I literally fell of the chair. GOLD!<br />
He kindly agreed to send me the slides so I could scan them in. He also gave me permission to post them up here and show you all.<br />
The freezing works he tells me opened in the 1930's and was used as a butter factory for many years. It was also used to process wild Rabbits caught by the locals through the great depression. It also produced Lucerne pellets in later years before it was abandoned some time in 1970. The rail siding to the freezing works was removed in 1980 to make way for rebuilding of the line for the Ulan coal project. It was originally thought that the building was of timber weatherboard but the photos tell a different story. Unfortunately a couple were taken out of focus. Note also the cream shed at the rear of the building. This will make a great model on the layout some day. I hope your blown away like I was.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJFmxU6Rn2_CImKqG2c8AoL5eUas2oov5DtyCPWIoAxsmqZg2zRXoGsktstB4HpRS2_VwQNf5UF_7gSBQUVpbwHg4Ao0X27iViRuClVgiIBgVKiGzlCEBHTk4kU9f6-oc8wZ9Q7dMosbS/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJFmxU6Rn2_CImKqG2c8AoL5eUas2oov5DtyCPWIoAxsmqZg2zRXoGsktstB4HpRS2_VwQNf5UF_7gSBQUVpbwHg4Ao0X27iViRuClVgiIBgVKiGzlCEBHTk4kU9f6-oc8wZ9Q7dMosbS/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8n71ej5myjvkfb-8FhrYTJ9qlXP_bmPKq4pDmcEe8b22XRp5V3lSszj9H3LHXuBt09ioXW9cmwGsouxs3unWkXtbSP8d8Q96CV2-m5ux-JHFXcmFXh6ddKJAxzzp2wwcK-J2lNbP36QBk/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8n71ej5myjvkfb-8FhrYTJ9qlXP_bmPKq4pDmcEe8b22XRp5V3lSszj9H3LHXuBt09ioXW9cmwGsouxs3unWkXtbSP8d8Q96CV2-m5ux-JHFXcmFXh6ddKJAxzzp2wwcK-J2lNbP36QBk/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQaNjn9aKuvJwkMIHz7xJ3JA9DI6W8M1kCh8WZ-v6BGRm7Izzswz9ZNSanIRVrmz3J0vZlxZ0i19MM1eukQhDPazrw30kloBoInGCJDFtXI7vvP6sV1-vOrOORUnYCbpFUX1dSaS_IcvR/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQaNjn9aKuvJwkMIHz7xJ3JA9DI6W8M1kCh8WZ-v6BGRm7Izzswz9ZNSanIRVrmz3J0vZlxZ0i19MM1eukQhDPazrw30kloBoInGCJDFtXI7vvP6sV1-vOrOORUnYCbpFUX1dSaS_IcvR/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6gqOTgrsrHu7Pq-CCViTNJxMM3nJJ7cm-2tmgNKJdVJuZqrNJdH-xFQtlVmMLzMHNJGXFlXsNTBQjYBbJwGwq6UWuczohrdLqZJ_y6sGxCqAGORyJAGoYuFDLBzRatE5aPrgCIx9SRsa/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6gqOTgrsrHu7Pq-CCViTNJxMM3nJJ7cm-2tmgNKJdVJuZqrNJdH-xFQtlVmMLzMHNJGXFlXsNTBQjYBbJwGwq6UWuczohrdLqZJ_y6sGxCqAGORyJAGoYuFDLBzRatE5aPrgCIx9SRsa/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZgZvd_Uv3UgN4_jhca1wLt3fZ0Kamn9sAXJQ39JE4bm8yC2v6EoqvCq-aIkpH4QOlO4eBlDPKVenuHvciU1h6FbD_7xVXy9rdqO3hi38QG1HllNi9drQbLXmjd47H-3b-GMQN_YFy1XC/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZgZvd_Uv3UgN4_jhca1wLt3fZ0Kamn9sAXJQ39JE4bm8yC2v6EoqvCq-aIkpH4QOlO4eBlDPKVenuHvciU1h6FbD_7xVXy9rdqO3hi38QG1HllNi9drQbLXmjd47H-3b-GMQN_YFy1XC/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKt8lQzXE1D03cxFPMR5FDgdF_XIQ_1FiQkAnHrofeSwDtOF_lJF4qSqCqnI5aLTFvg_bxYQd3bEiRpM0vB999ynPeV7I3lyZTxgbeEDKLt-OIL63YTukHsvWE961kp6VqGBTGFjCDOg0/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKt8lQzXE1D03cxFPMR5FDgdF_XIQ_1FiQkAnHrofeSwDtOF_lJF4qSqCqnI5aLTFvg_bxYQd3bEiRpM0vB999ynPeV7I3lyZTxgbeEDKLt-OIL63YTukHsvWE961kp6VqGBTGFjCDOg0/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P2VKvF_F83fINOp2EmC7WqMparoRXODFcEHELHO_LrS3el5SjFJxHjkS1Wk_0-d6MMUCbZeQCXcfcPRlSJ64stmMj11skYBpetqQAyEBJyzt6bnQabpSqhgREKjwMWKzmMDadx2m-Sly/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P2VKvF_F83fINOp2EmC7WqMparoRXODFcEHELHO_LrS3el5SjFJxHjkS1Wk_0-d6MMUCbZeQCXcfcPRlSJ64stmMj11skYBpetqQAyEBJyzt6bnQabpSqhgREKjwMWKzmMDadx2m-Sly/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXL0SWkiZUupfJ11Xf7GBsu50iBKerRZiQeZu9zNaHgro5hSiQ7fD0TvEWw9-0Ja5tZChjSAuuzEO5aL8ty6lLv425RCPMLCXndv8f-jBNOdHdNRQSZ6QOzV-2iCUgYx7_AnTw9XwMpsN/s1600/Freezing+Works+L_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hea="true" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXL0SWkiZUupfJ11Xf7GBsu50iBKerRZiQeZu9zNaHgro5hSiQ7fD0TvEWw9-0Ja5tZChjSAuuzEO5aL8ty6lLv425RCPMLCXndv8f-jBNOdHdNRQSZ6QOzV-2iCUgYx7_AnTw9XwMpsN/s320/Freezing+Works+L_0006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Thanks Garry for the slides. Much appreciated.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ian</div>
Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-25948302072306427912012-06-13T18:05:00.000-07:002012-06-13T18:07:15.836-07:00Fastracks Jig. NSWGR No.6 Code 55Hi All,<br />
I spoke to Warren from Gwydir Valley Models at the Thornleigh show about seeing if we can have made a Fastracks Jig for a code 55 No.6 with NSWGR cantered sleeper profiles. He thinks that to make it viable he would need to have orders for about 8 of the Jigs. I bought from Warren a No.7 NSWGR jig in code 70 for my mainline and at the time was prepared to hand build all my branch points. This would save a lot of work if a jig was available. I am also going to look into making a detailed frog casting through AndIan models that could be slotted into the points once built. The jigs would be in the NMRA standard profile. So my question is, how many of you would be interested in buying a jig? You could get together with a few friends and share it around. I am unsure at this stage of the pricing but would be similar to the Code 70 jig @ $300. Post a comment if you are interested and I will pass on the interest to Warren. I have two on the list already.<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-75280345686722180382012-06-04T08:11:00.000-07:002012-06-04T08:20:32.316-07:00Wrapping up a few thingsOK, so as usual I have not posted for a while and the usual excuses......Been to busy, and being a one finger typer, just could not have been bothered. Thought it was about time my finger was given a workout on the keyboard and let you all know what I have been up to. Will try and wrap up a few of the projects I have been working on and fill you in on anything new.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The 57 is now finished. I had a few issues getting the chuff right and also getting a decent sound out of it. At first I used a standard Tsunami K class and a modified soundtraxx cam disk to give the six segments for the chuff. I soon found that the K class sound has a distinctive fourth beat to its chuff sound even when a six lobe cam disk is used. Gerry Hopkins filled me in on his secret for getting the chuff right. Below is a diagram of how a 16 lobe soundtraxx cam disk can be modified and coupled with a <em><strong>Logging</strong></em> Tsunami gets the chuff pretty close to the 3 beat 57. The logging decoder sound doesn't seem to have that prominent fourth beat. I am not all that fussed with the whistle but hey, Better than nothing. I managed to get a very 'short' <a href="http://youtu.be/6J4tCd0bdPc" target="_blank">video</a> while at Brisbane of the 57 running, the camera battery went flat!. It doesn't pull much either witch is strange for such a big engine. I have added a large weight to the boiler witch helps but is still not great. My guess its the nickel plated drivging wheels are too slipery. I am really happy with the weathering as well and will be sorry to see it go to the customer.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuor6axPyxlc59kTxYvG7q4CpERwRwUa2-v3Ogpw7J-2pUF6Qq_kHfZ4drBKEvUuBkncPATux2O3uQtgZ2TAcBYMzJ700kuvAYDmvHyVFlrHw8HMKv4WMXDOMuMkdF8uw3b-jz9XZSd9u/s1600/57+cam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuor6axPyxlc59kTxYvG7q4CpERwRwUa2-v3Ogpw7J-2pUF6Qq_kHfZ4drBKEvUuBkncPATux2O3uQtgZ2TAcBYMzJ700kuvAYDmvHyVFlrHw8HMKv4WMXDOMuMkdF8uw3b-jz9XZSd9u/s200/57+cam.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4JYfpx7Xo8aenoXpF-dQbKrI1LkTW7ZJOmshvmgkoO7v3Rjc5fXjuouyFaQP6nunY7Ug21nn4M7t7A8eHxVoulw9fd3AR9LHEsgT6-qiFBN6OinJ-itT63cH36kOBNQ1JeuFXb76NuzL/s1600/DSC_0535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4JYfpx7Xo8aenoXpF-dQbKrI1LkTW7ZJOmshvmgkoO7v3Rjc5fXjuouyFaQP6nunY7Ug21nn4M7t7A8eHxVoulw9fd3AR9LHEsgT6-qiFBN6OinJ-itT63cH36kOBNQ1JeuFXb76NuzL/s200/DSC_0535.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvKdNKmfeRMJXy6X3KQAXwVL3g3C-eURGG3btlit2_DLRWDegiyI4iWtM5EFX3AmWxUmZyGwWH-HuTQCP1G08ES-H_7hsSzmqYdQHP4UE94iSxq1E7owEXU_qEnB66sQBpiO6apAN03kK/s1600/DSC_0624%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvKdNKmfeRMJXy6X3KQAXwVL3g3C-eURGG3btlit2_DLRWDegiyI4iWtM5EFX3AmWxUmZyGwWH-HuTQCP1G08ES-H_7hsSzmqYdQHP4UE94iSxq1E7owEXU_qEnB66sQBpiO6apAN03kK/s200/DSC_0624%5B1%5D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgiemNwbCne-NA-8T54A4Za7PvVZxI6EoxOBFSdIVN8_ySlSmDdOK_keHzdO12bPciUI-eefAn5QCWOF1hp382wKOh6lFn_AIzv5aeUMyKLXZejuF2ivKAXqiDmR7eiH8uhNAafz_ZP3g/s1600/DSC_0625%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgiemNwbCne-NA-8T54A4Za7PvVZxI6EoxOBFSdIVN8_ySlSmDdOK_keHzdO12bPciUI-eefAn5QCWOF1hp382wKOh6lFn_AIzv5aeUMyKLXZejuF2ivKAXqiDmR7eiH8uhNAafz_ZP3g/s200/DSC_0625%5B1%5D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Unfortunately I have not really touched the Mike McCormack LFX since the last posting. I have managed to finish off the assembly of the underframe witch prety much complets the assembly of No1. LFX. I have also started on the Bogie's of the second. I had planned on having these for Epping but as you read on you will see other things have taken over and the few issues with the 57 slowed it a little as well. Here is a current shot of the LFX. Pretty much ready for paint. Waiting on the screw couplings and buffer springing components and will need to fit window frames after painting.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp1youCoIJV71EzGZoLl8uyhRk3Iov8jhn1K0nJqz4_xuVIZ1htY7qwDGWAx1B80TxkP9zB_1UYCpkXpAQ7H-T9XKYVn3OWsyKkjm4mhj-pXFrF1Pucf4ZuZXiD-D8xYxSZ-3CAPkFdfd/s1600/DSC_0608%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp1youCoIJV71EzGZoLl8uyhRk3Iov8jhn1K0nJqz4_xuVIZ1htY7qwDGWAx1B80TxkP9zB_1UYCpkXpAQ7H-T9XKYVn3OWsyKkjm4mhj-pXFrF1Pucf4ZuZXiD-D8xYxSZ-3CAPkFdfd/s200/DSC_0608%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgRfjY2lnpqRIn7GcSjpZ0oiXmYilCjqvceO3wzuH-ggBFghk_wQn5zOktCAaoa7kAhJWCIqMbnAe4hbJV4nke6AaTLkO-GpUgZ3Hw-kSiOOxwT_Ic0NwdnNKrsniMTYSSx3QdAjP1i9j/s1600/DSC_0609%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgRfjY2lnpqRIn7GcSjpZ0oiXmYilCjqvceO3wzuH-ggBFghk_wQn5zOktCAaoa7kAhJWCIqMbnAe4hbJV4nke6AaTLkO-GpUgZ3Hw-kSiOOxwT_Ic0NwdnNKrsniMTYSSx3QdAjP1i9j/s200/DSC_0609%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY6tSN3gLBFgP9emHyQz8g5NrvAs0QReu8dTUpFJILPDduQWoBCXbeJeZ0cIUtXHxYgDLxe6vhDPEMeB452_WmM9i5SuE04dXWcadXN6qWDYmJ8IxOEXgnk22nbFMvF3QiJnraGSWd2nV/s1600/DSC_0610%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY6tSN3gLBFgP9emHyQz8g5NrvAs0QReu8dTUpFJILPDduQWoBCXbeJeZ0cIUtXHxYgDLxe6vhDPEMeB452_WmM9i5SuE04dXWcadXN6qWDYmJ8IxOEXgnk22nbFMvF3QiJnraGSWd2nV/s200/DSC_0610%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
As I have mentioned in the last posting, AndIan Models will be attending its first show as a trade stand at the upcoming Epping Model Railway Clubs Thornleigh Exhibition over the June long weekend. We are also helping Alan Tarrant with his exhibition layout. Our small stand will be next to the layout so we can help Alan run trains and man the trade stand as well.<br />
I have been working on completing one of the BLV's using the body and underframe from the test shot castings. I had this at the Brissy show to show off and was well received. The below shot shows the unpainted and painted sample. It was assembled with no decals and the roof brackets were made with flat brass bar rather than the brass etchings that will come with the kit. I have also left off the turnbuckles as I did not have these at this stage. We now have all the components for 50 wagons that will be available at the show. We have also started the second run as I am sure all 50 will sell at Epping so don't worry if you cant make it to the show. We will take orders after Epping. The price of the BLV's have been set @ $70 each. The brass bogies and wheels makes the kit more expensive than we had hoped but its a really nice model when complete.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMkByfLVmL6HkPpcGZs_-7I1J8AlxrqzS-6B1qpDwo6L3vwWbws-fQpt1fm4ffLzbLQsEUWutXuePbmBmbAibE4oX0ZQGBZWCQQfiVTNn18jQ3FvXnDEZB6FAZ0XaZG5GUxekLin2jys8/s1600/DSC_0518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMkByfLVmL6HkPpcGZs_-7I1J8AlxrqzS-6B1qpDwo6L3vwWbws-fQpt1fm4ffLzbLQsEUWutXuePbmBmbAibE4oX0ZQGBZWCQQfiVTNn18jQ3FvXnDEZB6FAZ0XaZG5GUxekLin2jys8/s200/DSC_0518.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTR1ONjGi612VBeC5u7KGDMDCoQTa-pXZNMRVhyx2vZunErndWkP0EFCL8yrDHWPcBg8Al4AyOHQ4L15lq8hUaKdFmBmunv6lMqZBXz3bU9TtRR8zcp8XnvzcAmXX34rFqPSH4BAKFS5y/s1600/DSC_0519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTR1ONjGi612VBeC5u7KGDMDCoQTa-pXZNMRVhyx2vZunErndWkP0EFCL8yrDHWPcBg8Al4AyOHQ4L15lq8hUaKdFmBmunv6lMqZBXz3bU9TtRR8zcp8XnvzcAmXX34rFqPSH4BAKFS5y/s200/DSC_0519.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfUURVo65HaALBlNbSN34QlXJiCnUp2syVktWv7u3pVfU4YgQoY7tBafCUqpoud33ebf_jund89o8rYvdpqNqldwaaesv22WJ92ngjeank1ocv1oqKRxNTKM8SDAnMnXIDfh_MQ9Xfd2dN/s1600/DSC_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfUURVo65HaALBlNbSN34QlXJiCnUp2syVktWv7u3pVfU4YgQoY7tBafCUqpoud33ebf_jund89o8rYvdpqNqldwaaesv22WJ92ngjeank1ocv1oqKRxNTKM8SDAnMnXIDfh_MQ9Xfd2dN/s200/DSC_0521.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXHiCSMyQCfh9BExEOneArET4tiFFchlfvASmndI01UI-rcXuvuL49PivS6LbEe6f5jiSMIilQwq_n-IDrch-ooGSIYjQ1k5yk5_Vo5p3MJTTAopuQC9zPKT0jQmzGL-bT0wT5xh0383m/s1600/DSC_0607%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXHiCSMyQCfh9BExEOneArET4tiFFchlfvASmndI01UI-rcXuvuL49PivS6LbEe6f5jiSMIilQwq_n-IDrch-ooGSIYjQ1k5yk5_Vo5p3MJTTAopuQC9zPKT0jQmzGL-bT0wT5xh0383m/s200/DSC_0607%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uvOoYhHMCdbIaHt0HeDIt0f1WUcfY9teTunpmgMvN2pdXY8CN9Y-Uxt8PvgOpRlfMcGc5g0fL94a3WSp6XTdLzPPX0X1g2So5SOSUXNQf_MjOQPyrQMEzTeXsALhW-sezPu0Ya4AlTYF/s1600/DSC_0605%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3uvOoYhHMCdbIaHt0HeDIt0f1WUcfY9teTunpmgMvN2pdXY8CN9Y-Uxt8PvgOpRlfMcGc5g0fL94a3WSp6XTdLzPPX0X1g2So5SOSUXNQf_MjOQPyrQMEzTeXsALhW-sezPu0Ya4AlTYF/s200/DSC_0605%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
I decided to make up a small diorama for the show as well. I made this upo for two reasons, one is so that I could display the AndIan models products, and to act as a nice scene for when I take photos, like the ones above. I made the diorama about 600mm x 400mm approx with a section of handlaid code 55 track down the middle and detailed with the AndIan Models two lever ground frame, roding chairs, compensator's, cranks etc. and one of Gwydir Valleys semaphore signals. All this set around some basic scenery using static grass, much like <a href="http://bowencreek.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Bowen Creek</a>. I also decided to try and make both the signal and lever frame work. I ended up getting a 'Bouncer' servo kit form the UK. This makes the signal pause part way through its movement and bounce when at the end of its movement. <span id="goog_701549900"></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvLGju5QUao" target="_blank">See video here<span id="goog_701549901"></span></a>, and pictures below.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihz5mwc8b_RDogK7Yg-O-EnJALiRZSz2V1DxzlJ54J1mpd71cyt0_I6QxGik365n5XDMQCgY0hLJ2FaDfgX73Eeolp0bKCH9rPeOfTmw8SIKuWLxaRGoQFA_6NRl4VlfZzmJZi7KDKSJtw/s1600/DSC_0616%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihz5mwc8b_RDogK7Yg-O-EnJALiRZSz2V1DxzlJ54J1mpd71cyt0_I6QxGik365n5XDMQCgY0hLJ2FaDfgX73Eeolp0bKCH9rPeOfTmw8SIKuWLxaRGoQFA_6NRl4VlfZzmJZi7KDKSJtw/s200/DSC_0616%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUZxZem-I17_cdbwjRGFeWgVPjtCXKCvmidpoOLbrkUroi0Qp0BYoTjaS5krCrBDfXGQm9ijaVRHN-FXjG9qyLaxjv4fYjpEPUsp7e2fzSvPVw91rFOmdm1YdEfq7cQxRiSgaK-Yqfhko/s1600/DSC_0615%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUZxZem-I17_cdbwjRGFeWgVPjtCXKCvmidpoOLbrkUroi0Qp0BYoTjaS5krCrBDfXGQm9ijaVRHN-FXjG9qyLaxjv4fYjpEPUsp7e2fzSvPVw91rFOmdm1YdEfq7cQxRiSgaK-Yqfhko/s200/DSC_0615%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
We also received the sample of our water Gin Body that we had 3D printed and only today I got the trial etch for the ladder. I will have this at Epping also. For those of you on the mailing list, keep an eye out for the next bulletin. We are announcing two new projects that will soon be under development.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv-C5Q-AvmXKr0ZWbbgr3DVtsiMx4hjiQ51Tj5jDsjRk1VXz8LBy3ac_GANMi72kW-MxlOOOBxjANa-AeudvSwh0rLsJy8WKF5a6sfZiSEeOx1Zf-lyto0Fbr9Ez2zT6aYtkWD4h_JxeY/s1600/DSC_0553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv-C5Q-AvmXKr0ZWbbgr3DVtsiMx4hjiQ51Tj5jDsjRk1VXz8LBy3ac_GANMi72kW-MxlOOOBxjANa-AeudvSwh0rLsJy8WKF5a6sfZiSEeOx1Zf-lyto0Fbr9Ez2zT6aYtkWD4h_JxeY/s200/DSC_0553.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2soLzBO-ZcZuiNaQLBJtfGizy-CMFq5AP4IMX8-2wzRzHxVLmiBOS83NyWdANAw8nn8LoAOASTqG7p_fFU83ZbUgtbfi77GOGVS88oujIWgyjGduZlAvlkCJgnzcvxPf4t_WAvBXE7PI/s1600/DSC_0554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2soLzBO-ZcZuiNaQLBJtfGizy-CMFq5AP4IMX8-2wzRzHxVLmiBOS83NyWdANAw8nn8LoAOASTqG7p_fFU83ZbUgtbfi77GOGVS88oujIWgyjGduZlAvlkCJgnzcvxPf4t_WAvBXE7PI/s200/DSC_0554.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ED4W4eZItqBpSMM6CUC-AOzCHgSGTd0sugNXY0nbXGc6OUp4lyKOn9OMtc4ciiliiBV7L6cna8imql0AANzMJqUQgshEDIUeE8etDBppU_MnSJMFeY3DhWEE9kv6mHx3Ph89jBf33_Vo/s1600/DSC_0555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ED4W4eZItqBpSMM6CUC-AOzCHgSGTd0sugNXY0nbXGc6OUp4lyKOn9OMtc4ciiliiBV7L6cna8imql0AANzMJqUQgshEDIUeE8etDBppU_MnSJMFeY3DhWEE9kv6mHx3Ph89jBf33_Vo/s200/DSC_0555.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIaDlFbgI4TqjDB1E5UM1Kz_qz44dAP7vER9IwjytXRC2GlVidrXBqI6J_AZ4LhH7GPa7tBfZFV7oXCJl17NAAuobVDyEGUIAHbvowmxDtVaTI5kWF4W6pO-NHPpnKkAx0EjLxiFlXakf/s1600/DSC_0621%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIaDlFbgI4TqjDB1E5UM1Kz_qz44dAP7vER9IwjytXRC2GlVidrXBqI6J_AZ4LhH7GPa7tBfZFV7oXCJl17NAAuobVDyEGUIAHbvowmxDtVaTI5kWF4W6pO-NHPpnKkAx0EjLxiFlXakf/s200/DSC_0621%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia96QAodYqf73cD6WCkDdkRqRUGDRDhLVTSarprCPZfc8KmU9i0oi9xSwmGDSQvZolDZIVDJy5v3Urn1Yg4QZNEKtMuCIEI6EXLRZsjRicvTyyh7X-vk9mn4wClb3nU7WT7Uuay18GCR5M/s1600/DSC_0620%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fba="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia96QAodYqf73cD6WCkDdkRqRUGDRDhLVTSarprCPZfc8KmU9i0oi9xSwmGDSQvZolDZIVDJy5v3Urn1Yg4QZNEKtMuCIEI6EXLRZsjRicvTyyh7X-vk9mn4wClb3nU7WT7Uuay18GCR5M/s200/DSC_0620%255B1%255D.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
Lastly, I have now finished off all the small jobs with the house and after a little tidy up is ready for final council inspection, probably after Epping show. This will then mean I can start looking at filling in windows and planning to get started on some bench work. Along with this I am going to need to get back into finishing off getting my much loved Cooper S back on the road. A few months back I had finished rebuilding its Motor and with all that was going on never got around to fitting it back into the car. Looking forward to that. <br />
<br />
Hoo roo and see you at Epping.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-89406061018337236562012-04-07T17:39:00.003-07:002012-04-07T17:39:40.802-07:00Swap Or SellQuick post here. Thought I would give you guys first go at this. I have a Bergs Brass Z26 that I no longer want. I bought this when I first gained interest in NSWGR modelling but as I now have changed my interest to Muswellbrook I no longer need it.(they never ran into Muswellbrook) Thought that it would be better where it can be used.<br />
When I bought it, it was in Mint factory painted condition (I ussume they factory painted these as it was Bloody good) It had never been run. All I have done was added weathering, Brass numbers etc and test run a couple times around a friends layout. Runs perfect. I have the original box as well.<br />
Ultimately I would love to swap it for a Traxx 30T with a bogie tender. Would need to be in similar condition, unpainted would be fine. I am however happy to sell it. $800. I have seen these sell for about this. See pics below.<br />
Email me if you are interested. <a href="mailto:iphemist@dodo.com.au">iphemist@dodo.com.au</a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKUdxj_JybvJAJHpxiCYCkdQQMZtXq9diqqEaK45K6HRsIaagvm62xXJcSjSke1QFXa1fNhN51patHTB4EU_p7XXT7DxPfqb_zD6sD6JQd7brGM7K1tmlTx9EQOAoY7Gq7ntUP3k-28RT/s1600/DSC_0475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKUdxj_JybvJAJHpxiCYCkdQQMZtXq9diqqEaK45K6HRsIaagvm62xXJcSjSke1QFXa1fNhN51patHTB4EU_p7XXT7DxPfqb_zD6sD6JQd7brGM7K1tmlTx9EQOAoY7Gq7ntUP3k-28RT/s320/DSC_0475.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrGa-HHvlAZV5AKAOEotWTnqtaVS0GGxH-rko08VeB8hkk4KDsS8O2KivSZMZQclAWS8-vQcKR5xJVzgywXCssSi3kO7UR_SF661q5kSZp9qbChvXQonsllvF6DpNbj_zKp9zLgrEF7-o/s1600/DSC_0477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrGa-HHvlAZV5AKAOEotWTnqtaVS0GGxH-rko08VeB8hkk4KDsS8O2KivSZMZQclAWS8-vQcKR5xJVzgywXCssSi3kO7UR_SF661q5kSZp9qbChvXQonsllvF6DpNbj_zKp9zLgrEF7-o/s320/DSC_0477.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsjKN5bAnK7gJ8FzeNzE_e5Ge0oHQ3rxsbi72xZsjGrJ0N3Zccfv2YeMgyI_Rfcvn35Il_jr0ri22ArHNkiIg5zRVb3l45-t7sVaITyEjuNvToW2J5zW-aWxSK0ACKQLlo97LLMJP6pxf/s1600/DSC_0478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsjKN5bAnK7gJ8FzeNzE_e5Ge0oHQ3rxsbi72xZsjGrJ0N3Zccfv2YeMgyI_Rfcvn35Il_jr0ri22ArHNkiIg5zRVb3l45-t7sVaITyEjuNvToW2J5zW-aWxSK0ACKQLlo97LLMJP6pxf/s320/DSC_0478.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg4MwzYoY1FGKPC2-wXDlqH3o7XOt5QWX7odoCDzWICdBn7lZWQMSkDWGMELu9z47KRKRG7kMIlJ-KkD7DdV1aBr-S1uIndqPDZgQm7bhhp4RoO_NWrQu6d2yGDyyLn7dV-0acI9psOoJ/s1600/DSC_0480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg4MwzYoY1FGKPC2-wXDlqH3o7XOt5QWX7odoCDzWICdBn7lZWQMSkDWGMELu9z47KRKRG7kMIlJ-KkD7DdV1aBr-S1uIndqPDZgQm7bhhp4RoO_NWrQu6d2yGDyyLn7dV-0acI9psOoJ/s320/DSC_0480.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
Cheers</div>
<div align="left">
Ian</div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-30094854344845194982012-04-04T07:01:00.001-07:002012-04-04T07:01:41.921-07:00LFX Continues<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
Over the last week I have been working hard on dogbox no.1 spending just a couple hours each night when I get home from work. In the last post I managed to finish off the bogie's, however after posting I was contacted by Mike McCormack about the bogie headstocks. I have been in contact with Mike several times during the construction process and he has been a huge help and great inspiration. Great after sales service. As I had changed my mind about the couplings I will use, I assembled the bogie's with the headstock's suited for the KD boxes with what was supplied in the kit. They dip down in the centre to clear the KD. Mike was kind enough to send me the correct plain headstock's for use with the screw type couplings as per the prototype.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also included some small delrin sleeves so as the buffers can be sprung, an important addition when using hook draw gear (more on this later). I have yet to swap these over. For those who are considering one or two of these kits, might be an idea to think about this before you order. Mike will supply the kit to suit.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I then started work on the Body. The body sides are just superb. The scale 2” tongue and groove siding is just beautiful. To achieve the correct appearance for the droplight windows a separate etch for the window frames are provided.<span style="color: #f0f0e1; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">The droplight frames are painted before separating from the fret and after they have been fixed in position, there will be a clean, sharp definition between the Venetian/Tuscan Red frames and the Russet window band. They can be modelled in open or closed position as well for extra character.</span> The sides have been machined as matched sets and must not be mixed up. Very minimal clean up is needed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the things that make these kits so good is the several assembly jigs that are supplied with the kit. The use of these makes assembly so easy and so far have found the kit to go together easier than say an AR Kits wagon. The below images show the jig used to align the internal WC walls to the body sides. The jig slips nicely into the WC window, then wall sections can be glued into position either side of the jig.</div>
<h4 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
</h4>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfWVc_zODSVMWmvTEJD84gaFebGMnpiVKzJG6Z2iV803fYdWgBfjD-pdmAyCdzt48fThuo6C1ErfwuG-q3B4viAViKRxzX5ag4rrHQ5_eI9tus8J4duVduwiVb49_rbaVmCv8Ze9QXhyphenhypheno/s1600/DSC_0467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfWVc_zODSVMWmvTEJD84gaFebGMnpiVKzJG6Z2iV803fYdWgBfjD-pdmAyCdzt48fThuo6C1ErfwuG-q3B4viAViKRxzX5ag4rrHQ5_eI9tus8J4duVduwiVb49_rbaVmCv8Ze9QXhyphenhypheno/s200/DSC_0467.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQAx-LoU5AfUGSBlq7BWPcQGEUCLP9xBqueYud_eLR0ZgnFysskkmNhyphenhypheni53DsIUYvXQjifiVaxP4AyBSKelIw5iPxJ2jYHHsMfJRtqqn6wgiWZQSi2egyxH1YeNeRvPSdV93V9KO2yGUh/s1600/DSC_0468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQAx-LoU5AfUGSBlq7BWPcQGEUCLP9xBqueYud_eLR0ZgnFysskkmNhyphenhypheni53DsIUYvXQjifiVaxP4AyBSKelIw5iPxJ2jYHHsMfJRtqqn6wgiWZQSi2egyxH1YeNeRvPSdV93V9KO2yGUh/s200/DSC_0468.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhh-OXV8lYQaKrLcaby3JvYGpLXoukJgVWd4E65WaOFPjn1y_fSeSxJDWk-SOMtFUZYyEhdriKv-xRXFun6DFuGrgJT8y_CTe1gq5ApMVXU1o6MF43r7rNoL8yrVunXYU8LQ3AYu1QMPw/s1600/DSC_0486+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhh-OXV8lYQaKrLcaby3JvYGpLXoukJgVWd4E65WaOFPjn1y_fSeSxJDWk-SOMtFUZYyEhdriKv-xRXFun6DFuGrgJT8y_CTe1gq5ApMVXU1o6MF43r7rNoL8yrVunXYU8LQ3AYu1QMPw/s200/DSC_0486+%25282%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The completed body showing internal compartments</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Take note of the detailed seats and door details. The seat cushions are profiled to the right shape as well. Simply amazing!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
Once the body is assembled there are a couple of small details that need to be constructed. One of these is the switch lever on the end of the car. The switch lever and brackets are made from a brass etch and in order to produce a scale 1” square section two separate etches of the lever arms need to be soldered together. This was perhaps the fiddliest of all the construction but care and patience will produce superb results. A spare lever is provided if one stuffs it up. Included is another jig to aid in filing the edges after soldering. I have chemically blackened these ready for installation after the body is painted. The roof is held in place by three brass screws that come up through the closed section of the WC compartment making it easy to access the interior of the car for further detailing after assembly. Also look at the detail of the end roof cornice.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGGhBEe3BUJfD6ibLpcrLTbbvI9AZviaA9fQ64ctcnSAg4NWhQw4nze27ry4R1xj6-G_cVMg2tKD_I4qlK2vgPx_RW_IS_IPbiBThkJODsyOPut29zJYeM8sjNXGxq-sZ2ho6H4B0iFlV/s1600/DSC_0480+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGGhBEe3BUJfD6ibLpcrLTbbvI9AZviaA9fQ64ctcnSAg4NWhQw4nze27ry4R1xj6-G_cVMg2tKD_I4qlK2vgPx_RW_IS_IPbiBThkJODsyOPut29zJYeM8sjNXGxq-sZ2ho6H4B0iFlV/s200/DSC_0480+%25282%2529.JPG" width="187" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Switch box and lever.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxCAt76vKfTGFdc6YpX3Jio642uzzAR6BEQQC7cwTvUimvqyHy5rKbETZvNZyX8i9anwpDZ7xNthrtNDfoWpq2dunKuw3zR8h2N69-qcfXG3yynVsv0K9UyS78ONqM6k-RfwtojTrYzgu/s1600/DSC_0493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="190" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxCAt76vKfTGFdc6YpX3Jio642uzzAR6BEQQC7cwTvUimvqyHy5rKbETZvNZyX8i9anwpDZ7xNthrtNDfoWpq2dunKuw3zR8h2N69-qcfXG3yynVsv0K9UyS78ONqM6k-RfwtojTrYzgu/s200/DSC_0493.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the other end of the car with the steps in place. The roof is just sitting in place for the photo and is not yet screwed right down.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
Now onto the underframe. Most urethane kits struggle to produce correct step boards and have them cast into the underframe. These kits require the complete assembly of the step boards by using brass castings for the brackets and nickel silver strip for the boards themselves. There is also a small etch for the step treads that are applied after it’s all soldered together. The underfloor is first pinned to yet another Timber Jig that has been machined with a recess down the middle. The step board brackets have a small spigot on the bottom that slot into holes in the sole bar. These holes are drilled out through into the timber jig. Once all the holes are drilled the underframe is removed from the jig revealing all the holes correctly spaced for the step board brackets on the timber. All the brackets are now inserted into the holes in the timber and down onto the step boards. Once they have all been soldered together you simply remove the step board assembly from the timber jig. All the spigot holes will line up perfectly in the underframe. In the next few days I will tackle the rest of the underfloor detail of the underframe.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmRU_phS_WbWuPXET0MyWw2-M7_eTlJrSZ29JZNf7vooIapUsER5ZruAwQ1-pZkuUAn20AKCWxQHIuF4iLR0Pj07GuVLsmRhyphenhyphenz4AXAqk_niXSEgBxjopkxNEoEvcYwrx_ef4-XJNLzNuF/s1600/DSC_0471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmRU_phS_WbWuPXET0MyWw2-M7_eTlJrSZ29JZNf7vooIapUsER5ZruAwQ1-pZkuUAn20AKCWxQHIuF4iLR0Pj07GuVLsmRhyphenhyphenz4AXAqk_niXSEgBxjopkxNEoEvcYwrx_ef4-XJNLzNuF/s200/DSC_0471.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cast brass stepboard brackets mounted in the assembly jig. One side has been soldered.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnGySlepzdrdgSe9PPk5uP2ZwhlHabvdVVNnXNvLDsYRvxcL4ApkURND-uf6N8k0Y3MPECKzUQ-v_2qu548j19PAOGdCYr-MlejnUVhCAXnQMviw3PIFsW8RyLY69uLhrzETQeyGMYUwW/s1600/DSC_0470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnGySlepzdrdgSe9PPk5uP2ZwhlHabvdVVNnXNvLDsYRvxcL4ApkURND-uf6N8k0Y3MPECKzUQ-v_2qu548j19PAOGdCYr-MlejnUVhCAXnQMviw3PIFsW8RyLY69uLhrzETQeyGMYUwW/s200/DSC_0470.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All brackets in place ready for soldering.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAPOkQGEKbC_wJPc-FFjBq2jIZ6iuDK-2CZr3Whz3_8laO0uUDO7oIkUWYLfPz1o_gI-_sUYdRLrQEiI18H5-s0ii-giKskNppeQsqoZi9ifrdUqm3eDvQ2S6MpQfpSYimPaD72kL0P5/s1600/DSC_0492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAPOkQGEKbC_wJPc-FFjBq2jIZ6iuDK-2CZr3Whz3_8laO0uUDO7oIkUWYLfPz1o_gI-_sUYdRLrQEiI18H5-s0ii-giKskNppeQsqoZi9ifrdUqm3eDvQ2S6MpQfpSYimPaD72kL0P5/s200/DSC_0492.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the stepboard assemblies ready to be installed to the under frame.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Below are the shots of the completed Body. Still need to add the roof vents and WC filler caps.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCppUsruCTR4tJLVra4oJkfj8dUZjdeqbF8140j1L5ztYm239rEmGonQoTgo6krrKvt9Sm_sGk1c3k5jUxaFnu56ZjZjXjiIzqN67AElMtki05ypwPAqLd4B6UtrcX3JTHR7B-7z8CQO09/s1600/DSC_0477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCppUsruCTR4tJLVra4oJkfj8dUZjdeqbF8140j1L5ztYm239rEmGonQoTgo6krrKvt9Sm_sGk1c3k5jUxaFnu56ZjZjXjiIzqN67AElMtki05ypwPAqLd4B6UtrcX3JTHR7B-7z8CQO09/s200/DSC_0477.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjrH3Cgpydca_7fEA_DKUDtO2sC9HFSdWES7724zmYBzSurKRIoU8U3YzE4QHB3g_qt-pMQmpoWsjx3zYvxpX7ytl4kMOLKTur781tX1RcqQtCXg8SVzVgnvvOX41gGQ6GxDJZavHDMwP/s1600/DSC_0499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjrH3Cgpydca_7fEA_DKUDtO2sC9HFSdWES7724zmYBzSurKRIoU8U3YzE4QHB3g_qt-pMQmpoWsjx3zYvxpX7ytl4kMOLKTur781tX1RcqQtCXg8SVzVgnvvOX41gGQ6GxDJZavHDMwP/s200/DSC_0499.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">That's all for now. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Ian</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-20964466582128585582012-03-19T18:01:00.000-07:002012-03-19T18:01:05.210-07:00Moving House!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last Week I decided to pack it all up and move house! It’s the end. But where there is an end there is a new beginning. Yep I have finally moved into my long awaited railway room. I packed up all my modelling table and railway gear and moved it down stairs away from the hands of my 4 year old!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before I could actually move in I had to erect some new benches for the modelling table. I really wanted a custom laminex bench like a kitchen but when I got the quote back I nearly fell over. It was $900 dollars for a 4.8m x 750mm laminex bench. Just ridiculous. I was hoping to have the bench the same distance out from the wall as the layout bench work under Muswellbrook yard. I could mount a fluoro light behind the lower level fascia to light the bench. While at Bunning’s I found some 2.4m x 600mm laminex bench tops for a hundred bucks. A bargain I recon. OK so they are probably not the quality of proper Laminex but the price was right. The 600mm width proved an issue but was willing to work something out so, I headed home with two.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In order to make sure I have the bench at the right height I proceeded to mark on the wall the roadbed height for each of the two layout levels along with the bench height that will be underneath. I marked these at each of the wall stud locations that I have previously marked on the floor before the gyprock was installed. I soon found a major flaw in my design. With the lower level bench at 1100mm from the floor and my work bench at a normal 750mm, it only left me 300mm to work under when I allow the 50mm for the fascia. I tend to work on the front half of the bench but I think I would hit my head on the fascia. Because I am so greedy and want just about every bit of the wall room as layout it leaves me no other place to put the bench. I came up with a silly idea to mount each of the two benches on sliding drawer runners. Another trip to Bunning’s. This is the result.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETsQBy59Bkix3Xaj6xBB02PKLAziv1d_tPduZWSlBXXWkc29odHmFXndDe7Gr7KQi9Wwile4VEsQfrNf8EcpIo6m0ghWRPGUToa48eMDJ1HidLYPBjKbTqksilTbIzCNu8MS0Rz0RX2g-/s1600/DSC_0470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETsQBy59Bkix3Xaj6xBB02PKLAziv1d_tPduZWSlBXXWkc29odHmFXndDe7Gr7KQi9Wwile4VEsQfrNf8EcpIo6m0ghWRPGUToa48eMDJ1HidLYPBjKbTqksilTbIzCNu8MS0Rz0RX2g-/s200/DSC_0470.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfEvJlYnqB63ZaaRB1MEbBoOsfC7vFlaDAvBpr3syMWJhYNXB2ErIBXyWJWPYvvTSg1E_J1eFhmQkabDty4clfZbG5Ra4JH-jQh3lw5yLzlxfM5ZzIGs0PhFrTWE-9po2zEFTxYkDoz3D/s1600/DSC_0469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfEvJlYnqB63ZaaRB1MEbBoOsfC7vFlaDAvBpr3syMWJhYNXB2ErIBXyWJWPYvvTSg1E_J1eFhmQkabDty4clfZbG5Ra4JH-jQh3lw5yLzlxfM5ZzIGs0PhFrTWE-9po2zEFTxYkDoz3D/s200/DSC_0469.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEedMHNZGMGxNroGKyeRlYqa-nUQ4OMt-D4igoy88Cy2n7tSGAdYomIeJm7I3T2onA5e2EWs12TS1tzvyhzFWKEIkE23SY0qlCmj9zx2L01I9csChRniv10lyUvTZIsPRUhMsSzvCIUmUD/s1600/DSC_0467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEedMHNZGMGxNroGKyeRlYqa-nUQ4OMt-D4igoy88Cy2n7tSGAdYomIeJm7I3T2onA5e2EWs12TS1tzvyhzFWKEIkE23SY0qlCmj9zx2L01I9csChRniv10lyUvTZIsPRUhMsSzvCIUmUD/s200/DSC_0467.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVpHsZVdmlpYaeOFxPxZLb_xdBwhsNnnGGZ-5s37qVawn-QIdFtjxSPJb59ZDJwQojGoCWYcq24CixtnfqkZxRzpw5D3Pvldeoi3EC9DCD7MJ-eiBk8CxVilDLNvklsQW30Q6zcDK4SD4/s1600/DSC_0468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVpHsZVdmlpYaeOFxPxZLb_xdBwhsNnnGGZ-5s37qVawn-QIdFtjxSPJb59ZDJwQojGoCWYcq24CixtnfqkZxRzpw5D3Pvldeoi3EC9DCD7MJ-eiBk8CxVilDLNvklsQW30Q6zcDK4SD4/s200/DSC_0468.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you look carefully you can see the layout height marks on the back wall.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These runners will handle 25kg each and will slide out 450mm. I allowed three for each of the 2.4 bench tops. I also added at the back of the bench a timber wall to stop stuff being accidentally pushed off the back. Once the layout is built I can simply slide out the bench when I need to do some modelling. I can still mount the fluoro in under the lower level bench work behind the fascia to light the work area. When not in use it can be slid under the bench work and covered with layout curtain out of sight. I have also made the bench 150mm off the wall. This brings the front of the bench level with the front of the layout.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am slowly sorting out all the bits and pieces into small containers and labelled so they are easy located. I still need to make up something for all my small tools so they too are easy accessible.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I also needed a place for all my unbuilt kits, new stuff, Boxes and generally anything I want to hide from the missus, I needed some cupboards. Back to Bunning’s......I’m glad it’s only 5 minutes away. I bought one of their flat pack kitchen cupboard units. 800mm wide, 900 high, 400 deep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just a $120. Fits the bill nicely. I will actually end up getting a couple more of these as I progress.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed90MW06Dvyqyg2ncrzShgQWZkCFhMq1BR7jI5xFpIyCsioS4zSh5mTs9NQFztlg_A9YeCvq76VzgJHON5MAwMGFtvej1wIvtYNPG2BPlBeHlQ2OU9dc__X_9tQaGJ_JSy1Ijc_QLo5Oh/s1600/DSC_0471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed90MW06Dvyqyg2ncrzShgQWZkCFhMq1BR7jI5xFpIyCsioS4zSh5mTs9NQFztlg_A9YeCvq76VzgJHON5MAwMGFtvej1wIvtYNPG2BPlBeHlQ2OU9dc__X_9tQaGJ_JSy1Ijc_QLo5Oh/s200/DSC_0471.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the modelling front, once the table was set up I got straight back to work. The 57 has come to a screeching Halt. I was able to get it running with the decoder but soon found that the K class decoder has a distinct fourth chuff beat even though I have the 6 lobe cam disk. I emailed Gerry Hopkins who advised to use a logging decoder as it has a three cylinder chuff for shays etc. Just need to wait till it turns up. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Late last year I bought two of Michael McCormack’s LFX Dogbox Kits. I have had a brainwave that I might get in and get these built for the Epping Exhibition in June as I will be helping a mate exhibit his Layout. Probably a long shot but will give it a go. Yep, starting another project before finishing others. I decided to start with the bogie's. It’s quite intimidating when you open the box of one of these kits as there are probably more parts in these kits than in my Mini cooper S! You soon realise what you are paying for. There are many hand crafted and truly mouth wateringly superb urethane and brass castings along with several very fine etches, one of which are for the 2SB Bogie's. The kits also come with very detailed instructions on CD. Every single step of construction is detailed with precise instructions and tips along with a photograph for each step. The instructions alone at first glance can be quite daunting. However as I assembled each of the two bogie's I found that together with these detailed instructions and simply perfect castings and etches they fell together with no problem and actually quite easy, just a little fiddly. After 15 hours here is the result. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_W8dek5P5Be5B-Edf-h598_r65hvAk8OGyMAQBQUYQOGmu2fr9NwSrVg4rKEmBrPYXF7tV9GYqkIbIATQOnu2GxR-03gefP07yLItBL-DH1IkTuafXZYYkWR7IoocvI-nJvCUE8xjiWC/s1600/DSC_0480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_W8dek5P5Be5B-Edf-h598_r65hvAk8OGyMAQBQUYQOGmu2fr9NwSrVg4rKEmBrPYXF7tV9GYqkIbIATQOnu2GxR-03gefP07yLItBL-DH1IkTuafXZYYkWR7IoocvI-nJvCUE8xjiWC/s200/DSC_0480.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb8lKjm7SNlPjGTIFCwOrhFfFip7fhOZkuaDcq3_mBEgzxvsqXUxDuIAhK3lFj7jFIYAcUxIs7lPz1I0xJOW8g8_7KAhhxyxg9YFos1xtSkSOQsV3L2cisD6e6K5fTXfTHv_DjR8NcQMY/s1600/DSC_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYb8lKjm7SNlPjGTIFCwOrhFfFip7fhOZkuaDcq3_mBEgzxvsqXUxDuIAhK3lFj7jFIYAcUxIs7lPz1I0xJOW8g8_7KAhhxyxg9YFos1xtSkSOQsV3L2cisD6e6K5fTXfTHv_DjR8NcQMY/s200/DSC_0481.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nyGlPNsWCmE1shy9djasLPmhPAZJgWjAzN6lklWl9OyhJwY-5tSneBHxmrqAwSWy4eXnIRJsAquHlWoAw_2ueBsQ0KGuVkggBXZuXSQIihKiPDHnCwhUxFrhMXk33NPR_UUybi56TbRD/s1600/DSC_0483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nyGlPNsWCmE1shy9djasLPmhPAZJgWjAzN6lklWl9OyhJwY-5tSneBHxmrqAwSWy4eXnIRJsAquHlWoAw_2ueBsQ0KGuVkggBXZuXSQIihKiPDHnCwhUxFrhMXk33NPR_UUybi56TbRD/s200/DSC_0483.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCWCRJQLrXOYhZKBONpefuwRG8SF0eO-5NJR-GesicmTLfyfWXBqrZfx6ktlDgpOGjsLx98FYXdTssh_dELcxllULNiWeEgoTmwJQEsabccFkU6YO66POe6nuyqAA_SdHtVcJe-xSfDHK/s1600/DSC_0484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCWCRJQLrXOYhZKBONpefuwRG8SF0eO-5NJR-GesicmTLfyfWXBqrZfx6ktlDgpOGjsLx98FYXdTssh_dELcxllULNiWeEgoTmwJQEsabccFkU6YO66POe6nuyqAA_SdHtVcJe-xSfDHK/s200/DSC_0484.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5QlbdjbU7hal-Qn4QFMea5oYIrR9m42uzM_ekMErJfj0rzgyDum2cEtDwiFPhPT-PD-GtX5m_kGRGiTu4l7XCvzun0GIpkUNeORvqOrX0gVRNtag0fmS9wCMkGyjmE8mXZaCg9D3AcHx/s1600/DSC_0486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5QlbdjbU7hal-Qn4QFMea5oYIrR9m42uzM_ekMErJfj0rzgyDum2cEtDwiFPhPT-PD-GtX5m_kGRGiTu4l7XCvzun0GIpkUNeORvqOrX0gVRNtag0fmS9wCMkGyjmE8mXZaCg9D3AcHx/s200/DSC_0486.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I asked Mike at the Sydney show last year if there was anything out of place or incorrect with these kits and he assured me they are close to perfect. I believe him. I still have a few small details to add. I have also built these to suit Hook draw gear. (They can be built for KD Couplers). They are that good they deserve the right couplings! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Going to start on the body next.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If any of you guys want some simply superior hand crafted models forget about the price and get onto Mike and order a couple. You will be amazed at these fine Models. Gee I wonder if I get a commission for the advertising!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have also been doing a little more for our AndIan models projects. The final etches turned up during the week for 40 or so each of our two and three lever frames. The instructions have been written and we are waiting on the styrene for the concrete platform. We hope to have these ready during April and will have some with me at the Brisbane show if anyone wants some. We still need to do some final work for the compensators etc. They will follow shortly after.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the bottom of the etch we added the first sample of our four wheel water gin underframe. These tanks were mounted on a 10’ wheelbase steel S wagon underframe. There were a number of variations to these underframes. Of the visible variations, the most obvious is the number of gussets above the spring shackles, which vary from a single T shaped Gusset to two or three simple plate gussets. In addition, some underframes were strengthened by adding a plate under the solebar. The kit will cater for double gusset variety, with the option of building it with or without the strengthening plate. Other variations which are not covered in this kit are the W-irons, some underframe’s having rounded corners, detail differences in brake gear and of course different pattern wheels. The etch at this stage is for just the underframe as we will possibly have these available as a separate item and could be used under another project later on. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A separate etch will be done for the Water gin components. I can honestly say that the sample looks fabulous. It has all the cross members, braces etc. along with all the brake shoe and rigging detail. There are a few small issues but you getting the general idea.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuF7Aww_6PXHWs_jgjd-4q9q4jdxDNJyacvYfTG_acL7RLJN5iwsAQA3uUJnxJXkDe5nT_whsC9BcTpoVSJWfRG0M9ifc_FndO3HifKorgvHHI-pYupW7NZV6A8hFveehfdUZjCaMEvuXq/s1600/DSC_0473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuF7Aww_6PXHWs_jgjd-4q9q4jdxDNJyacvYfTG_acL7RLJN5iwsAQA3uUJnxJXkDe5nT_whsC9BcTpoVSJWfRG0M9ifc_FndO3HifKorgvHHI-pYupW7NZV6A8hFveehfdUZjCaMEvuXq/s200/DSC_0473.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EUfzgJSwdLTJ6jL9gEoxuJCuTmCMgQYS7A4T2oVCZUflmbkiPV5sTw7yxb6mjyfdv0tLJwgfwNGTmsgh2q_AuvkoaTmY7oSnVI32dQ4az5ooEr2RSrZx2_oMO0JSRXyWtt7rRgP8xOCx/s1600/DSC_0475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EUfzgJSwdLTJ6jL9gEoxuJCuTmCMgQYS7A4T2oVCZUflmbkiPV5sTw7yxb6mjyfdv0tLJwgfwNGTmsgh2q_AuvkoaTmY7oSnVI32dQ4az5ooEr2RSrZx2_oMO0JSRXyWtt7rRgP8xOCx/s200/DSC_0475.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbj6W4gPyRrmFYxwB1yNW1NilViZm167jS4lyRqZKrM0ooyYDCLhaKjNKjDxgrfvdwsagR0g_6bFer8PNqaj-Y2U9-gE-00H-e133-rBk2sbSYVOtyloxBgeGffUBeb4tUdHkQM3cdoaa/s1600/DSC_0474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbj6W4gPyRrmFYxwB1yNW1NilViZm167jS4lyRqZKrM0ooyYDCLhaKjNKjDxgrfvdwsagR0g_6bFer8PNqaj-Y2U9-gE-00H-e133-rBk2sbSYVOtyloxBgeGffUBeb4tUdHkQM3cdoaa/s200/DSC_0474.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0_r8i4St5dRChHDo_be_pS-DyeVcdJyc8GOpHOw50MI0cKoXgSb042Tu1BdjUGweR8OJH8HpYwb5Dk4dSER4kocXhIoWZdY50r7pIdDWs0pVAP4nPc6dUDOAYiIsGUqJgCMfjTYEBeFh/s1600/DSC_0476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0_r8i4St5dRChHDo_be_pS-DyeVcdJyc8GOpHOw50MI0cKoXgSb042Tu1BdjUGweR8OJH8HpYwb5Dk4dSER4kocXhIoWZdY50r7pIdDWs0pVAP4nPc6dUDOAYiIsGUqJgCMfjTYEBeFh/s200/DSC_0476.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJZCGEzmqN3s5JW0VxD6bkrznMF0__HQK22cK3DzP0A05wj7mkHBv4wjvs6781tbAY5PYPO1PtPaLz5v1FHUWxysTcgOfZ44UVdSqSH8RSbqIv4Ufbo2754AuF87UD3wvZIF4egR7Ae5z/s1600/DSC_0477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJZCGEzmqN3s5JW0VxD6bkrznMF0__HQK22cK3DzP0A05wj7mkHBv4wjvs6781tbAY5PYPO1PtPaLz5v1FHUWxysTcgOfZ44UVdSqSH8RSbqIv4Ufbo2754AuF87UD3wvZIF4egR7Ae5z/s200/DSC_0477.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5iozL3dtwN7fQTcUL0YMncJmrrCYZ3Zd3qn-yH7gV01QEjZDZRCCTR3u8NEN9bVUIXMJA6UOhCzTVvp14BKe_cnRFDCxoQqRI25hfkc8YJzQD7K2Zmzg0eRjEVTX0y-JXjT18edeggbd/s1600/DSC_0478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5iozL3dtwN7fQTcUL0YMncJmrrCYZ3Zd3qn-yH7gV01QEjZDZRCCTR3u8NEN9bVUIXMJA6UOhCzTVvp14BKe_cnRFDCxoQqRI25hfkc8YJzQD7K2Zmzg0eRjEVTX0y-JXjT18edeggbd/s200/DSC_0478.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbuEBOeGgDIiTVURfYhAfEnSajGZRKwgX3KmsaEqrtv6fYmC3TxIDAmCFoFwYuMC5Vs9oyOu46tQ8JrHJWtoLPZLUekOhiyvdjvYSMYwoTyGlLq3liljR_w8pJYlRYglxChOC9Thq4HZf/s1600/DSC_0479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbuEBOeGgDIiTVURfYhAfEnSajGZRKwgX3KmsaEqrtv6fYmC3TxIDAmCFoFwYuMC5Vs9oyOu46tQ8JrHJWtoLPZLUekOhiyvdjvYSMYwoTyGlLq3liljR_w8pJYlRYglxChOC9Thq4HZf/s200/DSC_0479.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The BLV is pretty much ready to be cast. The new underframe is back from the printers and it too after priming will be ready to cast. Hope to have these for Epping. AndIan Models will have a small stand and will have LWW’s, Lever frames and BLV’s available. Very exciting. I will have another AndIan Models bulletin for those who are on the email list in the coming weeks.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That’s all for now.</span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/" name="_GoBack"></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ian </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-86034442541367507392012-03-03T02:47:00.000-08:002012-03-03T02:47:03.221-08:00Project 57Just a short post here. An update on the 57. Going great gunns. Actually I've been charging along so well I have not even taken any progress pics. I have now all the body complete and married up to the chassis. I have tested the chassis with DC power and is running very well. I will take it to a mates for Running in before I strip it down and do the decoder install.<br />
During construction I have allowed for working front and rear markers using 0.5mm firbre optics and LED's hidden behind the smoke box door. Much easier to install these when you are building the Loco. I also added a cam chuff disk from soundtraxx whitch I modified. I used a 12 lobe cam disk and filed away 6 of the lobes leaving 6 chuff lobes. Should sound pretty close to a 57. I will use the good old D&RGW K class decoder mounted in the coal turret of the tender allowing me to make a huge speaker box with 28mm High bass speaker.<br />
So, now that the 57 is finished and ready for paint and we've had some shitty weather so I cant move forward with this, I decided to move onto another Job. I have put together another one of our LWW well wagons for a customer. It too is ready for paint. See photos below.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqppN_-x5YiZb6affOD6yxZotjXoW0XbxAiKbUF8Gx64WCDq8VdPS1cPx4tjIg2TF9JNr9E9u-w0vQRpTrlwi4ht3dnu0eniOfTRvvX-wxqb7tJasMSGKPIqwKpfZeoxuq2PxHqD5ISWUZ/s1600/DSC_0438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqppN_-x5YiZb6affOD6yxZotjXoW0XbxAiKbUF8Gx64WCDq8VdPS1cPx4tjIg2TF9JNr9E9u-w0vQRpTrlwi4ht3dnu0eniOfTRvvX-wxqb7tJasMSGKPIqwKpfZeoxuq2PxHqD5ISWUZ/s320/DSC_0438.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5xFxv-4vD87UYFcZXtFxPESi5_zyivExTbIBArLcL1FqevtBHTlI1FYyXK9p7v1NBeh499Vs8dsN0BUucyGpMH-FsZLr18QeeDDirOVFYjHWR16F06-Shk19V7TN7Ja_pYjpRgnKi-_r/s1600/DSC_0441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5xFxv-4vD87UYFcZXtFxPESi5_zyivExTbIBArLcL1FqevtBHTlI1FYyXK9p7v1NBeh499Vs8dsN0BUucyGpMH-FsZLr18QeeDDirOVFYjHWR16F06-Shk19V7TN7Ja_pYjpRgnKi-_r/s320/DSC_0441.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Both photos taken on a mates layout.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Thats all till next time.<br />
<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-54803294156261708232012-02-16T18:24:00.000-08:002012-02-16T18:24:29.506-08:00Better late than never!<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So once again I am a bit late in posting up some news. I decided that I should pull the finger out and post something up. I have divided this entry into three month sections which explain what I did each month.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>December:</strong></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I installed all the battens for the gyp rock ceiling of the outside roof section of the room along with the battens for top and bottom on both sides of the bearers on the section under the house. This was a tedious job as all the screws had to be drilled into 4mm thick steel beams. I also needed to pack out the top of the large ‘C’ section beam that runs the length of the room, along with a packer on the underside. This along with the smaller bearers is done so as the gyp rock sheets can be fixed to them to ‘box’ them in and hide the ugly beams, bolts etc.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rHiVpe1csvb55HcifBABAkfUYrp258QM6TJRpEqShX3SkvhYSI1jb4Oup7OAjfUqmD5jo83R5z_HKmmdRQvgFYYQNSe5M761p6lZUG9ivLxPCHReFizRMFasqQSdqM6l420qCNROZ68-/s1600/DSC_0352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rHiVpe1csvb55HcifBABAkfUYrp258QM6TJRpEqShX3SkvhYSI1jb4Oup7OAjfUqmD5jo83R5z_HKmmdRQvgFYYQNSe5M761p6lZUG9ivLxPCHReFizRMFasqQSdqM6l420qCNROZ68-/s200/DSC_0352.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNWsukF51sFG-04L7EDEwNcF9KITvtL9XpPQ07qFyf5gKqBilhNBn_cS8G5e4V8M59coigOehvO4AR02s6ztE1HLWMZ8_cc9jR31hG8Z28PwcRYcpB859PQWYk3h0LWzwWb9FdfkjucS1/s1600/DSC_0353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNWsukF51sFG-04L7EDEwNcF9KITvtL9XpPQ07qFyf5gKqBilhNBn_cS8G5e4V8M59coigOehvO4AR02s6ztE1HLWMZ8_cc9jR31hG8Z28PwcRYcpB859PQWYk3h0LWzwWb9FdfkjucS1/s200/DSC_0353.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I also had the sparky run all the wiring for the room. I have arranged all the power points, with exception to one double point, to be switch on/off by one master switch near the front door. This allows all the layout components to be plugged in and left switched on. Flicking the master switch at the door turns the entire Layout off. Might save leaving the soldering Iron running as well. I have added power points that are also switched at the door for the layout lights. These will be wired to the layout lighting when I get to that stage. I have strategically placed these behind each of the valences on the end walls. I have set these up so as the top level and bottom level can be switched individually depending on what section of the layout I am working on. I have also split the layout lighting down the middle of the room. Left and right, Top and Bottom. Saves having all the lights running when they are not needed. In addition to all these I will have some room lights. Probably fluorescent down lights. Mainly need these while building the layout until the layout lights are installed. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mate Graham came down to help install all the Gyp rock sheeting. Gee the 6m lengths took some lifting into place. I am having a plasterer make up pre fabricated boxes for the beams. He will also do all the setting and finishing of the walls. So it’s really starting to look like a room now.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>January:</strong></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The gyp rock man came and set all the walls and ceilings during the Christmas period. Father In-law has been busy slapping on a couple coats of paint and is really looking good. I have been busy fitting the skirting boards around the floors. I will not be fitting architraves around the windows or doors, this way I don’t have to build around them when I construct the bench work, and the windows will be filled in anyway.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the modelling front for December and January I managed to borrow a fast tracks double slip Jig for some point work in Muswellbrook yard. This is made for Code 70 and has turned out quite nicely. I managed to make from the Jig a single slip and Diamond crossing for the eastern end of Muswellbrook yard, along with a Double slip for the western end (See the track plan below). Although the double slip is not prototypical for the western end it will save a great deal of space and allow for more important features of the yard to be maintained. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may have mentioned in an earlier posting that I am not going to be pedantic about building accurate NSW track work for the lower level but do want reliability and accuracy. I want to be able to see trains running in this lifetime so am happy to use the jigs for the point work. I have a NSWGR jig for all the standard points. I will save all the fine detailed track work for the branch line on the top level.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wkaARh7emOILhCtxAhtLw8S-YfHK_jWmbi9dYZrNbkQ26WtPwYye6S8yUykYeJxwdsB-Wunw3SReZj6MXhrXRj8fgeRck5LgQhNRJBuyKpJ13LHEpTVGMSwTClOYJ9IofFz46o9s6mUc/s1600/DSC_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wkaARh7emOILhCtxAhtLw8S-YfHK_jWmbi9dYZrNbkQ26WtPwYye6S8yUykYeJxwdsB-Wunw3SReZj6MXhrXRj8fgeRck5LgQhNRJBuyKpJ13LHEpTVGMSwTClOYJ9IofFz46o9s6mUc/s200/DSC_0444.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLaGL1XThCLRD4Cvoppu5gzehA-KbKaAFtjuoRJPJL143l8Edz5qj1DRlpQKAAec0qjLgIzHEsyDKFmwztpzvlLuLeeckZ3u1_8r1Utyly2Dn3v1Nz8tHZI435OCAYX8hKdPUh1p8-yVP/s1600/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Lower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLaGL1XThCLRD4Cvoppu5gzehA-KbKaAFtjuoRJPJL143l8Edz5qj1DRlpQKAAec0qjLgIzHEsyDKFmwztpzvlLuLeeckZ3u1_8r1Utyly2Dn3v1Nz8tHZI435OCAYX8hKdPUh1p8-yVP/s200/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Lower.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Between finishing off jobs for people, I have also been working on my Ian Lindsay Models ‘Loaf O Bread’ EHO. Pretty much assembled out of the box with addition of a few extra details. I fitted brass electric markers that I drilled and installed 0.5mm fibre optics. Also added are brake shoes and safety chains on the bogie's. I painted it in the Deep Indian red colours with the thin buff line across the top under the roof cornice. The lining turned out really nice and fine. A little weathering and its starting to look good. Just a few more details to add and it will be ready for service.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfm3PDQBc7aQCpFK3twPgOPWcFGbFC9JoGzqx5cj_fBH2u3RUxu6JodNw8YzaCal6R0gLIkSmhO47icCL7ZHeDn1yhMntIZi4Ktdx8ECR3iM-H44T22b65u_UrPaZzJrw2ILUlWVTVTQE/s1600/DSC_0427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfm3PDQBc7aQCpFK3twPgOPWcFGbFC9JoGzqx5cj_fBH2u3RUxu6JodNw8YzaCal6R0gLIkSmhO47icCL7ZHeDn1yhMntIZi4Ktdx8ECR3iM-H44T22b65u_UrPaZzJrw2ILUlWVTVTQE/s200/DSC_0427.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGUw2wCDjWDVXBuUscknZapa9ufL8LMLLFgZCtKmvazILuSzSnvz_fnUTNtzL2OinIDaax64467e4S67McJvnQBzY2ZV2XUrJSekrV1n4pqaIR5khBuszpLZmfKt4fl8raKIZJN2tFY_m/s1600/DSC_0429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGUw2wCDjWDVXBuUscknZapa9ufL8LMLLFgZCtKmvazILuSzSnvz_fnUTNtzL2OinIDaax64467e4S67McJvnQBzY2ZV2XUrJSekrV1n4pqaIR5khBuszpLZmfKt4fl8raKIZJN2tFY_m/s200/DSC_0429.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have also destroyed a Powerline MHO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After stripping all the candy paint in Metho, I removed all the horribly over sized handrails with a flat blade knife and drilled holes ready for much finer 0.010” brass ones. The roof section also received some chopping up, removing all the clear window glass from the sides. I filed off the moulded on roof vents and applied my Canvas roof as per my FS/BS car mods and installed roof vent castings. The body was then primed and repainted Deep Indian red. I lined the car with the Tubular lining pen. The thin top line turned out Ok, but thought that the thicker lower line ended up a little thick. Hopefully the weathering will tone it down. I chemically blackened all the pre fabricated handrails and fitted these to the pre drilled holes, aaaaarrrrr much better! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-2RoYbXVOd28XBkv6i_Bm380OYIhZTWVOZBd4f4lpukY0wMrulqPXYZopnPHrpQ3NDUo2i0sJkqjQwzzDCt_hVfNMa3DyTN3iqsMGog2lBl2Uf5CElEm2LDqp57TAmtS-8WDr390x6eo/s1600/DSC_0430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-2RoYbXVOd28XBkv6i_Bm380OYIhZTWVOZBd4f4lpukY0wMrulqPXYZopnPHrpQ3NDUo2i0sJkqjQwzzDCt_hVfNMa3DyTN3iqsMGog2lBl2Uf5CElEm2LDqp57TAmtS-8WDr390x6eo/s200/DSC_0430.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I kept the underfloor but removed all the details from the underside. I did a rough measure up of both the EHO and VHO at the Dorrigo Railway Museum. I fitted a couple of centre beams from styrene U channel along with some cross braces to mount the battery boxes, brake cylinder etc. I also removed the oversized Truss rods and posts. I fabricated correctly tapered brass ones hand filed in the dremel. I soldered on brass rings from a Kieran Ryan S wagon brake detail etch to replicate the big nuts that hold the truss rods to the cross bracing and post. New truss rods and braces are brass wire flattened with a hammer and punch and drilled to accept the posts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did buy an ILM underfloor detail kit but didn’t end up using it. I used the details from my unwanted Trainorama LHO.......Long story! Also from the LHO I decided to use the Bogie's. This gave me the benefit of utilizing the power pickup for lights. After modifying them so they would roll, I fitted the bogie safety chains then fitted them to the new underframe. Still a fair bit to do yet but looking much better that the standard candy (YUCK) MHO.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPMgFiLSJwmQhUpi9U0mrE2-jKe4EKYOY59gLRx1i5IETNl3X2os36T2XN9gwT5gWxjSCQjHJTx13VQWQJO05iGs-aAvRSz6yXXOkTOcz1jKakKXg1zE0idf3LSvR5TAuq73Cpv8Rvexm/s1600/DSC_0431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPMgFiLSJwmQhUpi9U0mrE2-jKe4EKYOY59gLRx1i5IETNl3X2os36T2XN9gwT5gWxjSCQjHJTx13VQWQJO05iGs-aAvRSz6yXXOkTOcz1jKakKXg1zE0idf3LSvR5TAuq73Cpv8Rvexm/s200/DSC_0431.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>February:</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The inside of the train room is now finished. I was given some old carpet from a mate just as a temporary measure until I get some of the layout built. I am going to have made a laminex bench top to go along under Muswellbrook yard........At one end of the long wall. I can then move the modelling table from upstairs away from the four year olds hands. Yes, it’s already starting to fill up with stuff! Still more finishing off outside before I can arrange a final inspection from council.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6l9uFjAYwuKYxSV4dCILJkupAwP6hqdOwjjnqt_Bwv9NliwcSqfW1zY-7blRMIpJ_3pn-iiVrS6uxIzzakqT7lLlp-WowFgNpyKlU5rrJFXtv7QOoRgHJGSNUUakDhuXxXZaKjUWksNn/s1600/DSC_0419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6l9uFjAYwuKYxSV4dCILJkupAwP6hqdOwjjnqt_Bwv9NliwcSqfW1zY-7blRMIpJ_3pn-iiVrS6uxIzzakqT7lLlp-WowFgNpyKlU5rrJFXtv7QOoRgHJGSNUUakDhuXxXZaKjUWksNn/s200/DSC_0419.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3iTOGLqOj8hEm-ZgVuyD4C3iimw4H_PIRw2sy9N0xYittEGPS19v2A7NN2Y_Opp3gv99_HoYil2uu-quPz0Zd9gbs2KVMniLSewAAypi_TMQWhtUQ6FlQUtmDb-Ey5p9rkcKWYVVe5kW/s1600/DSC_0420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3iTOGLqOj8hEm-ZgVuyD4C3iimw4H_PIRw2sy9N0xYittEGPS19v2A7NN2Y_Opp3gv99_HoYil2uu-quPz0Zd9gbs2KVMniLSewAAypi_TMQWhtUQ6FlQUtmDb-Ey5p9rkcKWYVVe5kW/s200/DSC_0420.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I got in the mood to start a DJH 57 for a mate. I was given a 36 in return. I do a couple hours each night when I get home from work. Seems to help me wind down from work. I have managed to assemble the tender which is now pretty much finished. I am going to fit working markers and a sound chip and will need to prepare holes for the decoder and speaker wire before I can paint it.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6DGeqUHO6PVZ6ufyzldEEHmQaHqT4-L8atbwHIMrwtfhbbcm2FPOmxLP1NBgR3NmGM758WuIQef8nr1fgV7c8GzHh-vpitvs2drKWiC3q3M02eiIV_UEouoPg-aN5nPidKDKeG8EPc5h/s1600/DSC_0424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL6DGeqUHO6PVZ6ufyzldEEHmQaHqT4-L8atbwHIMrwtfhbbcm2FPOmxLP1NBgR3NmGM758WuIQef8nr1fgV7c8GzHh-vpitvs2drKWiC3q3M02eiIV_UEouoPg-aN5nPidKDKeG8EPc5h/s200/DSC_0424.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHTd7r4HzozIDOsm5-3Z7SE61p34lRySqu52cHpi87LTtwmJ-rMsg9lOhns7oqpm7hpT9PTpr8a5chAol0i5iQ4gHCJPHBi5kjadi9n0GMHvOaPgrkWrDjBqOncdxdVfUI67_FCoFWSM0/s1600/DSC_0425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHTd7r4HzozIDOsm5-3Z7SE61p34lRySqu52cHpi87LTtwmJ-rMsg9lOhns7oqpm7hpT9PTpr8a5chAol0i5iQ4gHCJPHBi5kjadi9n0GMHvOaPgrkWrDjBqOncdxdVfUI67_FCoFWSM0/s200/DSC_0425.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have now started on the chassis. I had machined up a jig for setting out the axles and side rods. It’s basically ‘U’ channel aluminium screwed to a 1” square steel block that has been milled and paste ground perfectly flat and level. The jig ensures all the wheels will touch the track and side rods are correctly spaced. And yes they were out slightly. Elongating the bearing holes ever so slightly allows the axle to be moved to the correct location. Along with the channel is a set of four dummy axles which have a 1mm spigot on each end that the side rods can be attached. I firstly set the rear axles into the chassis soldering the axle bushes to the frame. I then temporarily inserted the other bearings and dummy axles into the frame and sat the frame on top of the channel. With slight downward pressure on the chassis you can check to see if all the axles are rubbing on the channel. I carefully filed out the bearing holes where needed to raise or lower the axle so as the axles rested on the channel. I then started from the back driving wheel attaching the side rods to see if the spigots are centred in the side rods holes. As it turned out, the front two axles needed moving back about 0.015”. After a little more filing I had all the axles perfectly located in the chassis. I was then able to solder the remaining bushes to the chassis.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULf5Ow3gC88ffwEetXitkI0FhI3GBiJvLMrvzskHD1zA-BKs6CaXZ7ZLMFYJlJ0mkOrABx6BtPn1dWe3NHhYfRfJf-xVir1vQMawClZJobFfn0mZeqmIsivFxNCwRi-0SR_hoWnz-eLzE/s1600/DSC_0426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULf5Ow3gC88ffwEetXitkI0FhI3GBiJvLMrvzskHD1zA-BKs6CaXZ7ZLMFYJlJ0mkOrABx6BtPn1dWe3NHhYfRfJf-xVir1vQMawClZJobFfn0mZeqmIsivFxNCwRi-0SR_hoWnz-eLzE/s200/DSC_0426.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So in between all the above I still needed to do some work for our AndIan Models projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have done a couple more etchings, mainly samples. We have now finalised the etches for our two and three lever lever frames and will soon go into the production stage. These are ever so slightly larger in a couple areas than the originals we had done. Mainly to make them a little less fragile. The two lever frame also works! I can see a slow motion machine being hooked to one…….The mind boggles. The roding chair has also had its problems fixed and will be ready with the frames.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsuk-pAUyWn-sUs6aMrB3QfHGXYjsczIMb4gqSiuraCNBDD6ltJYEp3Ie8BLy1M3J0zqkNo49cqsQPZklkX5fXkoONY8uy1dCuAVnRZv10tsAXpu7d6gWA2eJ9S-iMXw9aPVzpDOs-vJX/s1600/DSC_0436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsuk-pAUyWn-sUs6aMrB3QfHGXYjsczIMb4gqSiuraCNBDD6ltJYEp3Ie8BLy1M3J0zqkNo49cqsQPZklkX5fXkoONY8uy1dCuAVnRZv10tsAXpu7d6gWA2eJ9S-iMXw9aPVzpDOs-vJX/s200/DSC_0436.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKi-m9JklJCA5p2Kx4BPJwB1suzeEOHuYTDm5fDaEY006oS4xC5VYpMMEj-7dzSdlMSHQ4riQ7TDK4Yrx5RjNMWN5S1OVqLnYUF_f0CJns6X_pCFx21B6kjmJwnv5FYN4aRteaATNlJO1/s1600/DSC_0437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKi-m9JklJCA5p2Kx4BPJwB1suzeEOHuYTDm5fDaEY006oS4xC5VYpMMEj-7dzSdlMSHQ4riQ7TDK4Yrx5RjNMWN5S1OVqLnYUF_f0CJns6X_pCFx21B6kjmJwnv5FYN4aRteaATNlJO1/s200/DSC_0437.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8xuas-Cofaaxb1cK0pgIrH2QENs2iogVXVEgszj-Fj7q6Ino19_H_oNkLSqMOTBa4_qi_hu4BH-V20obiF7oaWAx3Uwt6qhxYxV9X6rG_TZ92bZ4npr84Bf6smY0Gwo0AumDoSwsxA8z/s1600/DSC_0440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8xuas-Cofaaxb1cK0pgIrH2QENs2iogVXVEgszj-Fj7q6Ino19_H_oNkLSqMOTBa4_qi_hu4BH-V20obiF7oaWAx3Uwt6qhxYxV9X6rG_TZ92bZ4npr84Bf6smY0Gwo0AumDoSwsxA8z/s200/DSC_0440.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjM9KDRc2KolE6LQsbVRs1GqKpX-_rwNwI93H2V-Yn1fPoH9dE-1xNfYhbc5qxrzPvv1KmFAHdvNJ3zhhpjNEXVUNY8R_JzRLuZZnn-LylHHGgvBDX4zGjhzvTJYe1kyQcLIPOQry7yxDr/s1600/DSC_0442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjM9KDRc2KolE6LQsbVRs1GqKpX-_rwNwI93H2V-Yn1fPoH9dE-1xNfYhbc5qxrzPvv1KmFAHdvNJ3zhhpjNEXVUNY8R_JzRLuZZnn-LylHHGgvBDX4zGjhzvTJYe1kyQcLIPOQry7yxDr/s200/DSC_0442.JPG" width="200" yda="true" /></a><br />
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The BLV is also progressing slowly. After a couple bad 3D prototype samples we are now happy with our master. I have fitted all the brass details to one of the bad masters to see where all the bits will go. These will be attached to the master before the casting process saving you guys mountains of work! Again it’s starting to look very good. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey3uXntWc3uGj38dzEsAWrft2LW0SaJOlYb8blyQjofRXCXVXho9NMQ3RnUFm5zRgIPO0puIb732W1daHor84xYbDyWegXeI4QdM9mnzNdEfY9VJi1NIE2YJCMr8OF64EV6MVAZu9-kmG/s1600/DSC_0423a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey3uXntWc3uGj38dzEsAWrft2LW0SaJOlYb8blyQjofRXCXVXho9NMQ3RnUFm5zRgIPO0puIb732W1daHor84xYbDyWegXeI4QdM9mnzNdEfY9VJi1NIE2YJCMr8OF64EV6MVAZu9-kmG/s200/DSC_0423a.jpg" width="200" yda="true" /></a></div>
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Unfortunately no news on the turret tender project. We are still waiting for the brass castings. I hope to have another bulletin when we have the frames ready for sale.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ok so that’s where I am up to. </span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Till next time.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cheers</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ian</span></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-23534580241316891372011-11-18T03:52:00.001-08:002011-11-26T03:50:35.363-08:00Room construction<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the last couple of weekends I have done a little more to the train room. Once all the wall frames were finished I was able to install the 100mm Purlin Rafters followed by the topspan battens. These are on the exterior part of the room. The fascia and Gutter was then installed on the ends of these rafters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A little help from friend Graham made life easy for this job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rain last Saturday held up the roof install till the following Monday. The roof was screwed down Monday without a problem. Insulation under the roof sheets of course. I also plan to further insulate the roof above the plaster sheeting. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBSMWE0qD_BDYiZvjP0-Dagi8JefW4VJFitkSdWiiqSWzeBZyAwA-wNu0dcQRM0xYiu_IitsUmB010fA0cBPDfx0x83tjYReKPdx_WyHJ8ixmbYYsKj7e4mwnSBulzyuLukZ7CUzxURc/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBSMWE0qD_BDYiZvjP0-Dagi8JefW4VJFitkSdWiiqSWzeBZyAwA-wNu0dcQRM0xYiu_IitsUmB010fA0cBPDfx0x83tjYReKPdx_WyHJ8ixmbYYsKj7e4mwnSBulzyuLukZ7CUzxURc/s200/DSC_0031.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed wall frame less roof rafters.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We had some time free after the roof install so we mocked up some bench work to see what heights I will have for the two levels. This will also help in locating power outlets for the top level. I will have these installed just under the top bench work. The photos below show the bottom level at 1100mm from the ground and top level at 1650mm. I originally had the top level down 50mm at 1600 but found the extra 50mm between levels was worth lifting the top. I also needed to consider a work bench under the lower level. This sort of dictated the lower level height. There will be a 100mm valence for the top level. This then leaves a lower level opening of 450mm. I found this to be pretty good for me as the top level would give an eye level view when standing flat of the ground. I also made up a step at 160mm high that will be in front of each of the yards or were any shunting movements take place. This will also help to stop leaning on the layout as they will be set back far enough to be uncomfortable to lean on the lower level.</span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HQkJ3FlsCwE7GlC_l1tBjqa7IJO3lit2VG9_FyEuvf8cNMx1SMlORp0hrvsUrFPEOPPq1TQzpn8AndNqwNQFhRhqAW_5wSMul98NchJqHo9kv4QkfYGg9x7HRXUjkC1ukRSnLuVEbelC/s1600/DSC_0226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HQkJ3FlsCwE7GlC_l1tBjqa7IJO3lit2VG9_FyEuvf8cNMx1SMlORp0hrvsUrFPEOPPq1TQzpn8AndNqwNQFhRhqAW_5wSMul98NchJqHo9kv4QkfYGg9x7HRXUjkC1ukRSnLuVEbelC/s200/DSC_0226.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I am standing on flat ground</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMyBpOUEQezFNOUaVQ7GxjqAYbMT5JB1tK5oyRnv1vm8YIOVOQPqCXQ2rvYSppwThS9XxeMwJh1wp9w-Qew42Qlvjj-m7BBFmMoi3HvtlnYkrskQyWLNRsPOA_ecL1AR_0sVJ3fhorIKM/s1600/DSC_0225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMyBpOUEQezFNOUaVQ7GxjqAYbMT5JB1tK5oyRnv1vm8YIOVOQPqCXQ2rvYSppwThS9XxeMwJh1wp9w-Qew42Qlvjj-m7BBFmMoi3HvtlnYkrskQyWLNRsPOA_ecL1AR_0sVJ3fhorIKM/s200/DSC_0225.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now standing on the 160mm operating step.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm3Iknemrk0muXE8XYzHVdyLOJxKyYmZsO0LhwLSE8-42ooPDh_Oo8n7NipG99F8PE8vgnBzkr1OfqDKkHQd0qzMJMmI_swwnaQvLQo8iG9ptHd4gkuQ6uBi2tFbuiM26ouS2QXAG4swd/s1600/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Cross+section+lower+bracing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm3Iknemrk0muXE8XYzHVdyLOJxKyYmZsO0LhwLSE8-42ooPDh_Oo8n7NipG99F8PE8vgnBzkr1OfqDKkHQd0qzMJMmI_swwnaQvLQo8iG9ptHd4gkuQ6uBi2tFbuiM26ouS2QXAG4swd/s200/Muswellbrook+To+Merriwa+Cross+section+lower+bracing.jpg" width="194" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This what it should look like for those who don't want to look at me!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The following weekend we installed the windows and ran the sarking around the outside of the walls. The rain during the last week caused the bricks to be unloaded next door at father in laws. They could not forklift them across the wet lawn. We spend the remainder of the day wheelbarrowing all 2500 bricks across the back yard next to the walls. If the rain holds out the brickies will start first thing Monday.</span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifn69FvMfMt9ABoT-HAAH_oo76SD1NA9W8UyZogN_KcW3cnFKvI0Rph8Q_O-Zvd4C_eybbWzhDHffqf6kxVhwOAZUirnkR1E33EcNr43z4F6HigUqF_3ciCjPBZNv6oIxsh3b7-qU9nor0/s1600/DSC_0228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifn69FvMfMt9ABoT-HAAH_oo76SD1NA9W8UyZogN_KcW3cnFKvI0Rph8Q_O-Zvd4C_eybbWzhDHffqf6kxVhwOAZUirnkR1E33EcNr43z4F6HigUqF_3ciCjPBZNv6oIxsh3b7-qU9nor0/s200/DSC_0228.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windows Installed. You can see the rafters and battens in this shot as well.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FmZ1RE3JeOs3KC8P-hWGhmzgc77igbi7STaP08HwLXfKYGvlfPp7nF1nEutoGBl_dKH4YYCQroMzM4QyMZ4QwEHlRu_5UJ29ASUQUutwvPKsK8jl_E0mBexI2xz4sC2v11N1vWfCmy-e/s1600/DSC_0230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FmZ1RE3JeOs3KC8P-hWGhmzgc77igbi7STaP08HwLXfKYGvlfPp7nF1nEutoGBl_dKH4YYCQroMzM4QyMZ4QwEHlRu_5UJ29ASUQUutwvPKsK8jl_E0mBexI2xz4sC2v11N1vWfCmy-e/s200/DSC_0230.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bricks ready for laying.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9mTD5jCtAFJC8_KkevJAHKbLI-jMQ5t6HFCe2lk-07NLppR1M7CI0G28_lr_ovCihKykaL5KN-xSRzSEdppLvxo6qY97H9wtZOePGNdpPufIb0EtNjCsiXwSoTSOXYldYDb2ItfX1V9g/s1600/DSC_0231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9mTD5jCtAFJC8_KkevJAHKbLI-jMQ5t6HFCe2lk-07NLppR1M7CI0G28_lr_ovCihKykaL5KN-xSRzSEdppLvxo6qY97H9wtZOePGNdpPufIb0EtNjCsiXwSoTSOXYldYDb2ItfX1V9g/s200/DSC_0231.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see the entry door under the veranda and at the base of the stairs.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That’s all for now</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ian</span></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-69976314797168700292011-11-03T05:09:00.000-07:002011-11-03T05:21:02.897-07:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">No posting can only mean one thing, way too busy. Yes it’s been quite hectic here with the new little family member needing constant attention. I have however been able to fit some time in for modelling. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the past four months or so I have been working on fitting sound to 5 brass locos for a fellow modeller. These were a Classic 19 class (Baldwin tender), Trax 30 class (with P class tender), Bergs 30 Class (6 wheel tender), Trax 12 class and Mansfield 17 class. As you might have guessed these are all small locos and quite a challenge to fit the sound in. Both the 19 and Trax 30 needed full paint jobs.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I begun by completely stripping both the 19 and 30 and removing the clear lacquer in a thinners bath. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both the locos where then prepared for sound installs by drilling required holes for sound holes (below the speakers), wire loom holes and marker light holes. Both the 30 and 19 have working markers. I then etched primed all the components with self etch black. The other 3 locos are also stripped down and prepared in the same way except for the paint removal process. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All five locos are then fitted with cam chuff mechanisms. I have been using the Soundtraxx Cam Kits. These work really well if installed properly and sound spot on. Four chuff's per revolution. I super glue these to the back of the right side driving wheel. Next I prepared all the bases for the phosphor bronze pickups. I make these from small pieces of PC board tie strips. These are then Glues in appropriate positions on the underside of the Locos and tenders so as 10 thou Phosphor bronze can be run to the wheel flange. I also prepare any Light boards as well. I use these mainly for fire box flicker. I managed to fit firebox flicker inside the fire hole door. Great affect for night running. These are made by filing a groove down the middle of a short PCB tie strip, then filing one of the tracks in half. The 1k surface mound resistor sits on top of the cut in the track. At one end I solder a small surface mound LED. One with a yellow glow works well......or use some Tamiya clear Orange painted on the LED. All the bases and light boards are set aside. </span></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RJtghtSTa05l-4i8cPA1-P11mjNTy6JHatxCV2eD4-TLQTSRtk04SIDOQ4WYv_u3ygyA3tZjSdAvVvfMyFysUY-kKTMEQ_Jhgw02MEyhPOt98Hbd7U4O0Lg3lNpRy6Nz55l2gbh6WxBt/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RJtghtSTa05l-4i8cPA1-P11mjNTy6JHatxCV2eD4-TLQTSRtk04SIDOQ4WYv_u3ygyA3tZjSdAvVvfMyFysUY-kKTMEQ_Jhgw02MEyhPOt98Hbd7U4O0Lg3lNpRy6Nz55l2gbh6WxBt/s200/DSC_0006.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside of tender showing holes for speaker sound.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6BzSqwZLRwpQpcR3VkTOVb-GJ4wQ2OV959RZkLWI8I4NdpoDwvXWMp8x2vTa3wFSU7CVLp2EY6HdHXxVTCuTMLzRGMerALt6g24pK_I9xekrJmuSKpdiTgpO-J2ngBK7U9XnU1JHOgI0/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6BzSqwZLRwpQpcR3VkTOVb-GJ4wQ2OV959RZkLWI8I4NdpoDwvXWMp8x2vTa3wFSU7CVLp2EY6HdHXxVTCuTMLzRGMerALt6g24pK_I9xekrJmuSKpdiTgpO-J2ngBK7U9XnU1JHOgI0/s200/DSC_0021.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cam chuff disk fitted to driving wheel (this is on a P class from a different job, but you get the idea)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I next mounted the decoders and fitted the speakers. All locos bar the Trax 30T have had TSU 750 Tsunami Decoders fitted. (D&RGW K class). The 30 T was able to have the 1000 Series. Due to space constraints all the decoders where fitted under the coal load leaving all available room in the tender for the speaker. Believe it or not I was able to fit High Bass speakers to all the Locos. Some slight filing to the sides of the speakers allows them to fit snug between the sides of the tender body. Styrene sheet was used to seal off the speaker creating an air tight speaker enclosure. I used the New 20 mm High bass speakers in all the small ones and the Trax 30T was fitted with 23mm High Bass.</span></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvOPbbdsSoHvXV4Swdzv98fI7agnA20SAperk26ICQpLl9XFDCHacJ6ebnuDOT3RQFzALbF9l4KzvEenimCeS7hnObT9PQOMRGU0r7J8iCEWjNEmwoEWNMw2-4LSm-n1fjeTZIMvjxy9S/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvOPbbdsSoHvXV4Swdzv98fI7agnA20SAperk26ICQpLl9XFDCHacJ6ebnuDOT3RQFzALbF9l4KzvEenimCeS7hnObT9PQOMRGU0r7J8iCEWjNEmwoEWNMw2-4LSm-n1fjeTZIMvjxy9S/s200/DSC_0008.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speaker box in the P class tender</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hzDulyPSphH4gHPBoUl9kMk-u-MWR3QYc7ZMTJ9WtSYDhRd_k66Zo8SrdpS5Jt2MgQFCIuE84540azK39WTLSIx_47CSP_NtP_TKEGXM87Z9WGcmzJJPJhv3QIE_VR2dHW3ZgmHTNmA1/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hzDulyPSphH4gHPBoUl9kMk-u-MWR3QYc7ZMTJ9WtSYDhRd_k66Zo8SrdpS5Jt2MgQFCIuE84540azK39WTLSIx_47CSP_NtP_TKEGXM87Z9WGcmzJJPJhv3QIE_VR2dHW3ZgmHTNmA1/s200/DSC_0007.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tsunami decoder mounted in the top of the tender under the coal load</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I next installed all the Lighting. I fitted markers to a few of them. I found that 0.5mm fibre optics works best. I drilled a hole through the front of the marker light then directly behind into the smoke box. I then held the tip of the iron just shy of the Optic wire until the optic was bent at 90 degrees. I carefully removed the whole Maker light from the loco and inserted the optic through the Marker. The other end was then inserted through the hole into the smoke box soldering the Marker back into position. I was able to remove the smoke box door and attach LED’s to the ends of the Optic wire. Once all was in and working I trimmed the excess from the front of the marker and Bulb the end using the Soldering iron.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next was the tedious part of wiring in the decoder and installing all the pickup shoes and Phosphor pickups. After test running, the two Locos where Numbered and weathered. I added tarps to two of the locos. This not only looks the part but provides a dark environment to enhance the glow from the firebox flicker. Here is a rough <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtyao2xn3gU" target="_blank">video</a> of them running on the Exhibition Layout and a few more photos below. The customer was very happy.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8S_2OC-lGGOHM-xBa_YxPdwU9MKrqBUzpZCjXCSN21AMYhM4tKemurVhG0-vPQ3ECWC9GhEZKTTf8T8kgMsmCb_B7sW4qaY2kqLo5XBUwfbkFxgVPwA0aWR-3Wo7kvmTD1mvXmRWyHhqZ/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8S_2OC-lGGOHM-xBa_YxPdwU9MKrqBUzpZCjXCSN21AMYhM4tKemurVhG0-vPQ3ECWC9GhEZKTTf8T8kgMsmCb_B7sW4qaY2kqLo5XBUwfbkFxgVPwA0aWR-3Wo7kvmTD1mvXmRWyHhqZ/s200/DSC_0004.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">20mm high bass speaker squeezed into the tiny 12 class tender. Note the styrene speaker box sides.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_N7UH8K0auubtWjJIl2xJ7A8kuYm-0jG2rDYK8CcIS5sVyvYaCqEF7QS5V2EKQlTzLb0bpu1IS2EWoaMWUpk4gUyrSfIwzRM_vjU_1JXqhzEsibsnU5FvgCGLLDDYZ2QajC1ZMSdVdA1/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_N7UH8K0auubtWjJIl2xJ7A8kuYm-0jG2rDYK8CcIS5sVyvYaCqEF7QS5V2EKQlTzLb0bpu1IS2EWoaMWUpk4gUyrSfIwzRM_vjU_1JXqhzEsibsnU5FvgCGLLDDYZ2QajC1ZMSdVdA1/s200/DSC_0011.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside of loco showing pickup shoes etc.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRun5q7bVOlLqW5Uc29hnsV4P5ttL8VOVNsaxweDugG-eJXazIwqOGdsIXg6be5Uqej3Kd10g8d1wRU1JrYVYwBmTnfOoDC0uOq_SdijXOkfJDux4v-oemFSBo15w3t-kGnWpQK60qYnd/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRun5q7bVOlLqW5Uc29hnsV4P5ttL8VOVNsaxweDugG-eJXazIwqOGdsIXg6be5Uqej3Kd10g8d1wRU1JrYVYwBmTnfOoDC0uOq_SdijXOkfJDux4v-oemFSBo15w3t-kGnWpQK60qYnd/s200/DSC_0009.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the micro decoder fitted in the top of the 12 class tender.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdR0tsmQPlGLfITUyVEfq2m61_n6rRxYLVRLof4PMHn0cQqRKzefBbruVnVypFHhN1sWRlH6gXO7DUIBKz9LPj3mkq6PTt_Ham2OQPBVL9_xgQVDhYhiriFty-akh7yu-PH_ncphj4nue/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdR0tsmQPlGLfITUyVEfq2m61_n6rRxYLVRLof4PMHn0cQqRKzefBbruVnVypFHhN1sWRlH6gXO7DUIBKz9LPj3mkq6PTt_Ham2OQPBVL9_xgQVDhYhiriFty-akh7yu-PH_ncphj4nue/s200/DSC_0010.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have added a styrene cover to protect the decoder from the 'wet' coal load.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Here are some of the completed locos.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5UkCqpuMawIUG3OpGl8uijDeijNlqmtJzc04NJ4UqpL7BjOOQJC4HceoIOdyDxqYL5SpQbFThDMAb5nhyphenhyphenveunwNjuKhpm7rWkc2CaOQLfH_t6wXMu5FTvMHHEqx93DMSKldkpHdiwL0l/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5UkCqpuMawIUG3OpGl8uijDeijNlqmtJzc04NJ4UqpL7BjOOQJC4HceoIOdyDxqYL5SpQbFThDMAb5nhyphenhyphenveunwNjuKhpm7rWkc2CaOQLfH_t6wXMu5FTvMHHEqx93DMSKldkpHdiwL0l/s200/DSC_0020.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPb76KWc_DtJ-ksthedFObls4kOvwgZ8bH_m8hFVY7vxTS0bPJu_S_VxTo5eX0ngZlGH9ewRTQHBgF-zE1ZjGWGfuwDDGdRN7yPkGK1FYiwCEXg38-DXq7erGtshjm4PUMrZew3CPVwU1/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPb76KWc_DtJ-ksthedFObls4kOvwgZ8bH_m8hFVY7vxTS0bPJu_S_VxTo5eX0ngZlGH9ewRTQHBgF-zE1ZjGWGfuwDDGdRN7yPkGK1FYiwCEXg38-DXq7erGtshjm4PUMrZew3CPVwU1/s200/DSC_0022.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwARaG-IRpWcuMXKEI503trNRgIdVmNQ1zsrG3jDYG_JmbKzE2_LFLsiaqsQX5wIHShLuQuMpeZ4hGtMDKoGRzgyhzWMT_LJ9r2bQTmiKxPwG5rebYOeX6jxoW-qN_SOp2ecIdJcICQnQx/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwARaG-IRpWcuMXKEI503trNRgIdVmNQ1zsrG3jDYG_JmbKzE2_LFLsiaqsQX5wIHShLuQuMpeZ4hGtMDKoGRzgyhzWMT_LJ9r2bQTmiKxPwG5rebYOeX6jxoW-qN_SOp2ecIdJcICQnQx/s200/DSC_0024.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After a painful 12 months I have finally started on the train room. This is the final stage to the house renovations. Order where to finish the rest of the house first......Probably a good thing. We were planned to start first week In November but Builder Charles Rang last Friday and wanted to start early. An early start Saturday saw the three external frames erected along with a couple of the frames under the house. Unfortunately, Due to council restrictions I have to fit windows to the outside wall. I am however going to cover these in when I start the layout. The entrance will be at the bottom of the stairs through a sliding cavity door. The roof has been ordered for the external section of the room and will hopefully have this early next week. The brickies have been booked for 21<sup>st</sup> November. We want to have it all locked up before Xmas. I can almost see the trains running.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBSMWE0qD_BDYiZvjP0-Dagi8JefW4VJFitkSdWiiqSWzeBZyAwA-wNu0dcQRM0xYiu_IitsUmB010fA0cBPDfx0x83tjYReKPdx_WyHJ8ixmbYYsKj7e4mwnSBulzyuLukZ7CUzxURc/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBSMWE0qD_BDYiZvjP0-Dagi8JefW4VJFitkSdWiiqSWzeBZyAwA-wNu0dcQRM0xYiu_IitsUmB010fA0cBPDfx0x83tjYReKPdx_WyHJ8ixmbYYsKj7e4mwnSBulzyuLukZ7CUzxURc/s200/DSC_0031.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x33T5j_cNDXNLPpVfyFvZdHQlbIRCDLecx3cvcYKOQJqVRAVzb6MuVllz93xC8Mt_eDtwy7VruO37Egfxk1PP0tXEQ1NARqh_YAaI6wd_RsApQ5VcRzvqNXgqQFcZokQAjsq5la4Ezkh/s1600/DSC_0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x33T5j_cNDXNLPpVfyFvZdHQlbIRCDLecx3cvcYKOQJqVRAVzb6MuVllz93xC8Mt_eDtwy7VruO37Egfxk1PP0tXEQ1NARqh_YAaI6wd_RsApQ5VcRzvqNXgqQFcZokQAjsq5la4Ezkh/s200/DSC_0032.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7JJQC6_QstJnhBAFCwiVda-fVvEhpf3kIA_TKeZxY2y-M8lqf5rFxpWxSRWWUQjlryxq1-PHXKGbcpOnDyHjakyR0h0Z66OE_t-BOctIOnEFhmcbJrYHdYQa8XGXbtBjK0gyd-e6d-XV/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7JJQC6_QstJnhBAFCwiVda-fVvEhpf3kIA_TKeZxY2y-M8lqf5rFxpWxSRWWUQjlryxq1-PHXKGbcpOnDyHjakyR0h0Z66OE_t-BOctIOnEFhmcbJrYHdYQa8XGXbtBjK0gyd-e6d-XV/s200/DSC_0030.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keep you posted.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ian</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<br /></div>Ian Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1965664443553474630.post-16113562061389798512011-09-14T03:56:00.000-07:002011-09-14T03:56:54.734-07:00New toy ArrivesTuesday at 11:22 my new Toy arrived. No not a new loco! My wife Trudy gave birth to our 2nd child Cooper James. After just a 45 minute labour Cooper just could not wait to come out.....And play trains with dad. Both Trudy and Baby Cooper are well and should be home at the end of the week. This means I will be on baby sitting duties for a few days so no modelling time. Looks like Cooper might need a Garratt for a welcome home present!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAnYFiySyboUBE_jCa1HLuvEDC1C7BaYFCPNEdF9rCE-1qBbdychBrrhY2redwARFOrgGTZWvmEyAVBrSooQQFnEBGGBH04vXnGZW-NkqPjKy-sgvc25ML5PzGlJ6F5vBK952oUZw-N7R/s1600/DSC_0280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAnYFiySyboUBE_jCa1HLuvEDC1C7BaYFCPNEdF9rCE-1qBbdychBrrhY2redwARFOrgGTZWvmEyAVBrSooQQFnEBGGBH04vXnGZW-NkqPjKy-sgvc25ML5PzGlJ6F5vBK952oUZw-N7R/s320/DSC_0280.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
IanIan Phemisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06548784626442896843noreply@blogger.com3