Time to build a railway...but where?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
It has been almost a week since my last post and much has happened in that time. All five coaches are now assembled, complete with external overlays, fully painted and lettered, roof panels constructed, along with the clerestory attachments, which have their glazing installed and all fitted with lining material.....
Only one coach has its seating as the exterior lacquer needs to be applied prior to the windows and inside panels being installed. These have to be fitted before the seats and interior overlays can be put in place.....
I am really pleased with them and they have been a pleasure to build, as are all Lineside Hut kits.
Only one coach has its seating as the exterior lacquer needs to be applied prior to the windows and inside panels being installed. These have to be fitted before the seats and interior overlays can be put in place.....
I am really pleased with them and they have been a pleasure to build, as are all Lineside Hut kits.
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For comparison, the two liveries I have chosen side by side.....
One with the clerestory roof carefully balanced on top to see how it looks, I like it!.....
One with the clerestory roof carefully balanced on top to see how it looks, I like it!.....
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I really like the green! It will inspire my next livery choice I'm sure. The roof is looking good too.
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Lovely coaches, beautifully finished.
Won't be long before you have to build an extension to store your rolling stock
Rik
Won't be long before you have to build an extension to store your rolling stock
Rik
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Nice Peter. They do look good.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
How do you pronounce clerestory? I have always said 'clare-ess-tory', but heard the architect George Clarke refer to them as 'clear-story', which I suppose makes more sense. And well done on your continuing prodigious rate of work, as well as the quality, as usual!
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Phil
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Absolutely beautiful Peter --- love the green color scheme.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
He also frequently describes things as 'very unique' so I have little faith in what he says!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Having looked at a couple dictionaries these are how they say the word is pronounced, similar to each other:Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:17 amHe also frequently describes things as 'very unique' so I have little faith in what he says!
klir-ˌstȯr-ē
KLEER-stor-ee
klɪəˌstɔːrɪ
However one this became clear the alternate name clerestory is clearstory, so it would seem George is in part correct.
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I have always understood it to be pronounced "clear storey" because it derives from medieval monastic/church architecture where the top level of the walls, above the projecting side chapels, buttresses, etc, had windows and was indeed the clear storey which let in light.
Philip
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I always understood it to mean covered walk or open gallery , but then I am from Briftol and may be confussed with Cloysters...
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
That was how I always pronounced it until a few years ago. I wonder where we got our pronunciation from, as clearly (aka clarely), the accepted pronunciation is clear-story
Rik
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Thanks all - clearstory it is for me from now on And as Philip says, it does make sense. It's awful trying to pronounce a word in this confounded language that you have only ever seen written down. Or is that just hyperbole?
Phil
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Almost there now, despite several days in the garden taking up valuable modelling time. The main bodywork of all five coaches is now complete, including inner panelling, seating and windows. I have added antimacassars to the first class compartments, although when the roofs are permanently fixed who will know?....
I'm pleased to say the five new bogies and wheel sets arrived today so more progress to report soon.The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
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Time to fit the bogies. I have chosen sets from Swift Sixteen, which are very good quality at a reasonable price, particularly bearing in mind I need five sets!
The problem I face is that they are designed to be fitted from inside the carriage and I like to fix roofs permanently, meaning that should one work loose or need replacing it would not be possible to get at the screw head.
So.... pause for thought.
My solution is to modify the casting so that I can set the screw from underneath but still use the clever built-in tilt mechanism.
The first thing is to drill a pilot hole through the centre for the screw to be accurately set from underneath. Then cut the casting in two, separating the round top part from the base plate. The two cut faces are now sanded smooth....
Next is to add a plasticard piece to make up for the thickness of the cutting blade width (Bandsaw). This also gives a smooth surface for the upturned top section to rub against when turning...... Now I can glue the upturned circular flat top section to the underside of the carriage, ensuring the tilt mechanism is correctly aligned, then screw the wheel carrier from underneath. I can easily modify the ride height too if needed, simply by adding more plasticard blocks and longer screws...... simples!
The problem I face is that they are designed to be fitted from inside the carriage and I like to fix roofs permanently, meaning that should one work loose or need replacing it would not be possible to get at the screw head.
So.... pause for thought.
My solution is to modify the casting so that I can set the screw from underneath but still use the clever built-in tilt mechanism.
The first thing is to drill a pilot hole through the centre for the screw to be accurately set from underneath. Then cut the casting in two, separating the round top part from the base plate. The two cut faces are now sanded smooth....
Next is to add a plasticard piece to make up for the thickness of the cutting blade width (Bandsaw). This also gives a smooth surface for the upturned top section to rub against when turning...... Now I can glue the upturned circular flat top section to the underside of the carriage, ensuring the tilt mechanism is correctly aligned, then screw the wheel carrier from underneath. I can easily modify the ride height too if needed, simply by adding more plasticard blocks and longer screws...... simples!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Ingenious!
Rik
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First pair of bogies are now fitted to test the theory and they work exactly as planned (I'm relieved to say!) ......
As a result of this I felt confident enough to cut all of the other bogies and can fit them to the rest of the coaches.
As a result of this I felt confident enough to cut all of the other bogies and can fit them to the rest of the coaches.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
That's an ingenious workaround Peter, well executed as usual.
Phil
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
The first of the Lineside Hut coaches having its official photograph taken on the line. The bogies work very well so I'm happy with the way my surgery went. A small lead flashing sheet (900 x 550) has been glued to the underside of the floor to add weight low-down as the coach is very lightweight, this improves the ride considerably.
This coach will be the first-class accommodation for the Lord of the Manor and his family when travelling away from home. It will be part of the train which incudes the horsebox and Brougham.....
This coach will be the first-class accommodation for the Lord of the Manor and his family when travelling away from home. It will be part of the train which incudes the horsebox and Brougham.....
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The remainder of the five 'Lineside Hut' coaches are now complete and stand in-line for their photograph on the railway.....
I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....
My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.
I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....
My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.
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