Revamping the stream

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by FWLR » Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:36 am

ge_rik wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:37 am The blog entry for the build is now online
https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2017 ... -mill.html

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Thats another great blog entry Rik, love looking at all the information you give on it. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:03 pm

Wow Rik, five reindeers!

You are always a legend for introducing most of us to Deltang.

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by ge_rik » Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:48 pm

Awww shucks chaps, you're too kind.

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by ge_rik » Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:45 pm

Just putting the finishing touches to the sluice gate. Too dark (and cold) to get some in-situ pics, but you can get the gist of it from these:
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The sluice gate in its raised position
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The raising crank. The ratchet and pawl is decorative, too much of a fiddle to make it operative. There's sufficient friction in the system for the gate to remain raised. The gearing, rack and crank do actually work, though
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The gate in its lowered position.
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The structure is made from off-cuts of foamboard.
Still got to add railings and give it a paint job, but getting closer to finishing.

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by philipy » Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:59 pm

Ooh, I like that Rik.
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by Big Jim » Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:22 pm

Wow.
If I was wearing a hat I would be doffing it to you now.
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by tom_tom_go » Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:53 pm

That is quite special Rik, well done.

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by markoteal » Fri Dec 01, 2017 6:19 pm

I've gone and dug a hat out from the wardrobe, just so I can go and doff it to you sir - that has to be one of the most splendid things I've seen on this forum - and its not a train!
Where did I put that uncoupler?

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by LNR » Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:30 am

Superb Rik, beats mine hands down.
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by FWLR » Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:47 am

Great Job Rik... :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by steamer68 » Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:35 pm

Rik brilliant work on the sluice gate mate. :thumbleft:
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by Soar Valley Light » Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:31 pm

So Rik, when do you start on the canalised section of the river with a working staircase of locks? :shock:

Seriously, that is seriously good! :mrgreen: :thumbleft:

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by ge_rik » Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:23 am

Soar Valley Light wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:31 pm So Rik, when do you start on the canalised section of the river with a working staircase of locks? :shock:
Thanks Andrew.
Funnily enough, that is something I've always fancied doing, since I was a teenager. However, it would be a logistical nightmare.

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by ge_rik » Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:23 pm

The sluice gate is now in situ and does a rather fine job of controlling the water flow to the wheel ....


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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by steamer68 » Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:47 pm

Hi Rik brilliant modelling of the sluice gate and water mill. The sluice gate works a treat letting the right amount of water through to control the watermill. :thumbleft:
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by RylstonLight » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:32 pm

Love the controlled rotation, and the flow rate of the stream/race. You’re making me replan the RLR version 2 (currently suspended).
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by philipy » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:33 pm

Lovely job Rik.
Once its weathered in and gone a bit green it will really look something!
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by Soar Valley Light » Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:02 pm

Brilliant Rik, just brilliant. Another generous helping of inspiration!

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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by LNR » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:48 pm

Another top job Rik. I found by putting a large flywheel (a cast gear about 7"diam.) on the wheel shaft inside the mill allowed the wheel to run very steadily. Looking forward to seeing your mill weathered and settled in.
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Re: Revamping the stream

Post by FWLR » Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:32 am

NICE.....love your work Rik. :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:

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