Sand hopper
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Are you sure this isn't the secret stream-related project you're working on?
Actually, the site for the quarry siding is just below the upper source for the stream........ No, I must stay grounded...
Rik
Actually, the site for the quarry siding is just below the upper source for the stream........ No, I must stay grounded...
Rik
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Oh, go on, treat yourselves!
"Smith! Why do you only come to work four days a week?
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
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That does look interesting. I wonder what sort of pump mechanism would be able to cope with all the abrasion?
Rik
Rik
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That's something that has always intrigued me, the abrasive nature of sand must play havoc with any kind of pump yet obviously it's done regularly. Perhaps the mechanisms are just frequently replaced, anyone here have any ideas?
Phil
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Well for this little model, I used a standard car windscreen washer pump, and for the sand I used N gauge brown "magnesium ballast". It did grind a wee bit but worked well, I've got no idea how long it lasted but they never complained or asked for their money back! The pump was hidden below board level under the clump of vegetetation and discharged onto the flat 'bank' area and the water simply ran back into the pool - spoil fan can be seen towards the back LH corner at the end of the pipe. If you look carefully the lighter coloured dredged trail is just about visible under the water. The dredger itself was rope hauled from side to side.
Philip
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Can't be specific, but I have interest in some oilfields in Trinidad, and sand clogging up the wells is a continual problem, requiring specialist pumps that can cope with the sand. What that actually involves in pump technology I don't know.
Philip
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Now managed to weather four of the wagons. Slow process, but quite satisfying. Also adding brake gear as I go.
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I felt a gasp in my breathing when I saw the finished articles Rik.... they are just amazing! You have mastered the weathering process with 'Honours', we need a 'how to' from you now.
Top marks... again!
Top marks... again!
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
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Very kind of you Peter. I'm still experimenting with weathering, not sure I've mastered it yet, but it's very encouraging to have this sort of feedback.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:08 am I felt a gasp in my breathing when I saw the finished articles Rik.... they are just amazing! You have mastered the weathering process with 'Honours', we need a 'how to' from you now.
Top marks... again!
Rik
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That's the first plastic wagon I have seen with wood painted that achieves that elusive silver colour, well done.
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The wood looks like wood and the wagons present a most realistic appearance. Well done Rik.
Ian
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Wow! Those are absolutely fantastic, well worth the effort...
All the best,
Andrew
All the best,
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Top marks indeed! There simply aren't enough superlatives to do these justice!Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:08 am I felt a gasp in my breathing when I saw the finished articles Rik.... they are just amazing! You have mastered the weathering process with 'Honours', we need a 'how to' from you now.
Top marks... again!
Andrew
"Smith! Why do you only come to work four days a week?
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
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Wow..... That's very nice of you all, thanks folks. I have to admit, I hadn't intended simulating weathered wood - I was just weathering the grey painted wagons. A moral in there somewhere. This is the sort of standard I would love to reach, one day, in my imaginary future........ a bit of a journey to make yet.
http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm
Rik
http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm
Rik
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I have that site bookmarked for my inspiration too. I have a long, long way to go to reach his standards.ge_rik wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:14 am Wow..... That's very nice of you all, thanks folks. I have to admit, I hadn't intended simulating weathered wood - I was just weathering the grey painted wagons. A moral in there somewhere. This is the sort of standard I would love to reach, one day, in my imaginary future........ a bit of a journey to make yet.
http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm
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