North Avenue Line
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It’s looking very good so far Jim.
ROD
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Not been on the form much as my daughter work and life in general is taking up time but started this building a few mouths ago iv finished it tonight
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This is the both avenue light railway office made from plastcard and then renderd with very cheap bathroom grount
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Sorry this is the North avenue light railway office. As you can see the office has seen better days and is looking tired .this is the first time iv used plastcard for the slates and very pleased with how they look .I will make a jig at some point to make cutting these easyer
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It does look tired Jim, need "House Restoration" from CH4 around......
Nice tiles Jim, must have taken some time to cut and put them on...
Nice tiles Jim, must have taken some time to cut and put them on...
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Interesting technique you have developed there, I quite like the look of it. I'm always on the the lookout for something different and one of my winter projects this year is a station building for my railway extension so this has given me some food for thought. Have you used this method before? I'm just wondering what the longevity will be like when used outside, I always bring my buildings inside for the winter but I do want something that will at least stand up to the vagaries of weather during the running season. I know that waterproof grouts are available but you did mention 'cheap' , hence my question.
Phil
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That looks suitably decrepit Jim - nice work!
Phil
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Nice work Jim, the tiles are well worth the effort and look brilliant. To make it easier to create the quantity you need a sheet of 1mm black HIP can be marked into strips and scored enough to snap them off as you go.
I know from experience that HIP works well outdoors, waterproof tile cement (for swimming pools) will stand up to wet conditions too, even better when mixed with SBR.
I know from experience that HIP works well outdoors, waterproof tile cement (for swimming pools) will stand up to wet conditions too, even better when mixed with SBR.
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Thanks for the tip Peter I will get some black next time I do a roof.the reason I used cheap tile grount/ adhesive . I used a small pot at home for a small job in my kitchen. I left the pot in my shed and it set like concrete so iv used the same stuff again it goes off very quick.this building will now spend it's life outside so we will see how it holds up .
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The lighthouse I started this last night it's going to be a little complicated to build but I like a challenge
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Can't wait to see the finish piece Jim. It looks brilliant so far. I guess your going to have electrics in it.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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I really like the HQ building, especially the roof, which looks fantastic. I've just purchased some pre-moulded plastic roofing for my signal box, but wonder now whether I should've taken your approach... Anyway, it's completely different design, but it reminded me of the old Wantage Tramway HQ which still stands in the High Street there;
Very impressed with how the lighthouse is progressing, looking great so far...
All the best,
Andrew.
Very impressed with how the lighthouse is progressing, looking great so far...
All the best,
Andrew.
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The lighthouse build does look a bit complicated, but it certainly looks great so far.
Ian
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Thank you all for the kind comments. More progress tonight roof is on its way
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Quite a complex structure Jim, and will turn out to be a monster! What will the overall height be, and will you need to notify Air Traffic Control?
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Yes it's going to be very big I think it's going to end up about 4 and a harf foot high
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Blooming heck.....You could live in that.....
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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That's a huge structure. I presume it will be living outside permanently? According to my poor maths that's about 85 scale feet?
Ian
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Started to make the revoveing light for the lighthouse. I bought some credit card size magnifying glasses off e bay .
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This will go inside the lighthouse top part and turn .iv got a rc car gearbox and motor that I will modify to turn this part with a very bright led bulb in the centre I also have some mirrors to go inside to help reflect the light .
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