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by mymodeltrain
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

That's really impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops. I still can't imagine the finished building, but I do admire your use of (to me) a new material and techniques. Ian Thanks, I have a general idea how to do it, but not everything; so step-by-step idea will evolve during the pr...
by mymodeltrain
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

Thanks for the explanation, I think I am more understanding of your intentions now. I guess the windows will only be scribed on the main frontage to indicate accurate positioning? Looking forward to more. I already have the window/door frames, so these cutting were measured slightly larger than the...
by mymodeltrain
Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

ge_rik wrote: Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:45 pm Looks like you've evened out the dips and bumps. I like that pub building.

Rik
Rik,
Yes, it is leveled now; the building is weathered naturally after staying outdoor for a few years. I hope to see it lasts until the next decade.
by mymodeltrain
Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

That raised section is a nice piece of work, the Stainz was running quite smoothly so it looks like your track is fairly level.Nice to watch, thanks. Thanks, it is indeed very fun to watch the train running on the new construct every evening. Sometimes, I look back and surprised that I could do tha...
by mymodeltrain
Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

I spent the weekend to build the elevated railway. The original bedding was built on wood; after 5 years, they got rotted, and honestly speaking by that time, I was not knowledgeable enough to build a good bedding for the tracks. This new one is made of all PVC material, the tracks were recycled fr...
by mymodeltrain
Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

I spent the weekend to build the elevated railway. The original bedding was built on wood; after 5 years, they got rotted, and honestly speaking by that time, I was not knowledgeable enough to build a good bedding for the tracks. This new one is made of all PVC material, the tracks were recycled fr...
by mymodeltrain
Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

Thanks for the explanation, I think I am more understanding of your intentions now. I guess the windows will only be scribed on the main frontage to indicate accurate positioning? Looking forward to more. I already have the window/door frames, so these cutting were measured slightly larger than the...
by mymodeltrain
Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

I have been watching this thread in the hope I might find something I can understand.. so far that hasn't worked! I am way out of my technical comfort zone with this project and need some additional information about your plans. As far as I am aware Plexiglass is clear stable material which you app...
by mymodeltrain
Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

I agree with Bazzer that loks impressive. I must admit I don't know how it goes together but I certainly look forward to seeing the build and finished building. Ian Thanks for the comments; but I am still working on it. In the past, laser cutting people accepted pdf file but now they need a vector-...
by mymodeltrain
Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

I agree with Bazzer that loks impressive. I must admit I don't know how it goes together but I certainly look forward to seeing the build and finished building. Ian Thanks for the comments; but I am still working on it. In the past, laser cutting people accepted pdf file but now they need a vector-...
by mymodeltrain
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Peckforton sawmill
Replies: 169
Views: 65225

Re: Peckforton sawmill

More or less finished the landscaping and re-ballasting of the station area so here are a few pix of the sawmill and gantry crane in their natural setting. A view from the end of the sawmill sidings. IMG_7810.JPG The HGLW loco seems quite at home pottering around the sidings moving wagons under the...
by mymodeltrain
Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Re: Plexyglass buildings

I agree with Bazzer that loks impressive. I must admit I don't know how it goes together but I certainly look forward to seeing the build and finished building. Ian Thanks for the comments; but I am still working on it. In the past, laser cutting people accepted pdf file but now they need a vector-...
by mymodeltrain
Thu May 31, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Plexyglass buildings
Replies: 24
Views: 12292

Plexyglass buildings

The wood train station building I built 5 years ago nearly comes to an end; the wood got rotten to the point things are going to fall apart very soon. So now, I am planning for another structure; this is my plan for a multiple building block that I assimilate from Holland buildings; it will be about...
by mymodeltrain
Thu May 31, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

Looks good to me :D Well done. Yes, it is much more better than the previous construct; this system is robust, easy to build and stable. I don't have to worry about rotten wood issues as we have so much rain in here in Nashville; everyday can be a raining day. After 5 years, every wood construct is...
by mymodeltrain
Thu May 31, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

If it works that great news, but I like Rik would put a spirit level on the track just to make sure. Also it would be an idea to put it widthways across the track, as you may find it could be curving out or in, both a recipe for falling off. At the height it is, it wouldn’t be any good for your loc...
by mymodeltrain
Wed May 16, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: PLR - This weekend's operating session
Replies: 7
Views: 4531

Re: PLR - This weekend's operating session

I like the stream of water; I attempted unsuccessfully to make one in the past. What is the power of your pump?
by mymodeltrain
Wed May 16, 2018 2:23 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

Rik, I learned this construction technique from Ron Karlsson. Yes, the legs are telescopic, I can adjust the height by raising up or down. I guess, the leveling process needs two persons and we have to undo several legs at one time. It's challenging for a one-person job. Probably, I will call my da...
by mymodeltrain
Tue May 15, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

Re: new elevated railway

Interesting idea. Not sure about the levelling issue. Are the the legs telescopic - ie does one section fit inside another? If so, that could give you a method for adjusting the height. Rik Rik, I learned this construction technique from Ron Karlsson. Yes, the legs are telescopic, I can adjust the ...
by mymodeltrain
Tue May 15, 2018 3:02 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: new elevated railway
Replies: 14
Views: 11037

new elevated railway

I spent the weekend to build the elevated railway. The original bedding was built on wood; after 5 years, they got rotted, and honestly speaking by that time, I was not knowledgeable enough to build a good bedding for the tracks. This new one is made of all PVC material, the tracks were recycled fro...
by mymodeltrain
Mon May 14, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
Replies: 975
Views: 284846

Re: The Potters Orchid Railway

The POR has not received much attention as the staff have been occupied at the Llewellyn Locomotive works. While listening to the ODI the S&T department gave some thought to the lever frame and cabling. https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4756/25949338528_703464b4ed_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/...