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- Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
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Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Edited the video post to check i'd used correct links from youtube, appears to be correct links but same results. Second edit. After looking at a previous post with working video it would appear the links YouTube is generating now have some meta data on the end. I had to remove everything after the ...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Some of the finished items running here:
Edited to fix video links.
Second edit to manually edit the URL's
Edited to fix video links.
Second edit to manually edit the URL's
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Also tried some Container Flats with Jacobs Bogies shared between the beds which have come out pretty well.
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Running nicely here, one derailment caused by some dodgy points.
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Finished prototypes out on first run. Just need to work on a coupling to attach to standard LGB couplers. All my stock is being converted not to make use of LGB couplings the rollingstock was originally fitted with, you can have some LGB couplings for the cost of p&p. Ive managed to sort coupli...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Finished prototypes out on first run.
Just need to work on a coupling to attach to standard LGB couplers.
Just need to work on a coupling to attach to standard LGB couplers.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Re: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
Version 2 now has body and frame clip together with slots and tabs. Also 3D printed buffers and couplings.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:54 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5538
Laser Cut 3mm Ply Flat Wagons
So this started off as a bit of an experiment and quickly developed.
Using 3m ply and laser cutter to make a flat bed wagon.
Sub Frame Version 1 Flat Bed Body Version 1 Goes together.
Using 3m ply and laser cutter to make a flat bed wagon.
Sub Frame Version 1 Flat Bed Body Version 1 Goes together.
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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- Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18306
Re: New Beginning for 2022
Air pressure check for point operation. Added a point accuator (point motor) hooked directly to the air pressure supply inside the cabinet which pushes a microswitch closed when there is pressure. If pressure begins to the drop the spring door latch pushes the whole thing open. Microswitch is hooked...
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:50 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
Ref remote control mentioned above I had some thoughts after Rik asked about random running. Originally I was just going to use the controller to run some schedules and have a stop button but now..... IMG_20230610_104020_369.jpg Buttons 1 to 5 Press a number to select either Platform 1,2,3 or 4. 5 i...
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:35 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
After several thoughts on how to secure the track to the road bed I came up with these 3D printed blocks with a screw in the middle. IMG_20230610_104217_363.jpg IMG_20230610_104147_249.jpg IMG_20230610_104214_554.jpg The idea being if screwed loosely the track has aability to move for expansion etc....
- Sun May 28, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
They were running on some pre-set looping schedules which activate each other but can also push a couple of buttons to just run at random.
- Sat May 27, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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- Wed May 24, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
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- Views: 18306
Re: New Beginning for 2022
A bit more progress with road bed complete and track laid out.
Next up is connecting wiring for block sections and finishing off the pneumatics for the points.
Next up is connecting wiring for block sections and finishing off the pneumatics for the points.
- Fri May 12, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
General progress building the plastic roadbed, hoping to get a load more done this wekeend if the weather holds.
- Fri May 12, 2023 3:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
A slight diversion away from actual railway progress to convert the whole garage to a solar island system with mains bacckup.
800 watts of solar into battery storage.... Now thats up and running on with some railway progress
800 watts of solar into battery storage.... Now thats up and running on with some railway progress
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
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Re: New Beginning for 2022
So to give a brief update on this, the initial loop that was completed is still in place and was covered in ice and snow for a few weeks solid recently. I powered it up this week and the Allegra went straight round first time without issues or any track cleaning. Very happy with the new trackbed and...
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: New Beginning for 2022
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18306
Re: New Beginning for 2022
Absolute game changer when you can just make pretty much anything exactly as you needMamod sterling wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:42 pm Nice work Steve.
Goes to show, once you have a 3d printer, you always find a reason to use it!
Thanks
Paul.
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:59 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Faller Style Magnetic Guides Road Vehicles - G Scale
- Replies: 10
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Re: Faller Style Magnetic Guides Road Vehicles - G Scale
That does look promising. My concern would be ensuring the steel guide rail was suitably protected from rusting when outdoors. Rik Covering the whole board in roofing felt is the current plan, the place where the magnet runs does need to be pretty smooth so maybe something else thin but painted to ...