Thats another great blog entry Rik, love looking at all the information you give on it.ge_rik wrote: βTue Nov 28, 2017 11:37 am The blog entry for the build is now online
https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2017 ... -mill.html
Rik
Revamping the stream
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ROD
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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Wow Rik, five reindeers!
You are always a legend for introducing most of us to Deltang.
You are always a legend for introducing most of us to Deltang.
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Awww shucks chaps, you're too kind.
Rik
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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 .
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 .
The gate in its lowered position. .
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.
Rik
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The sluice gate in its raised position .
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 .
The gate in its lowered position. .
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.
Rik
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Wow.
If I was wearing a hat I would be doffing it to you now.
If I was wearing a hat I would be doffing it to you now.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
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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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Superb Rik, beats mine hands down.
Grant.
Grant.
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Great Job Rik...
ROD
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So Rik, when do you start on the canalised section of the river with a working staircase of locks?
Seriously, that is seriously good!
Andrew
Seriously, that is seriously good!
Andrew
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"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
Re: Revamping the stream
Thanks Andrew.Soar Valley Light wrote: βSun 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?
Funnily enough, that is something I've always fancied doing, since I was a teenager. However, it would be a logistical nightmare.
Rik
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The sluice gate is now in situ and does a rather fine job of controlling the water flow to the wheel ....
Rik
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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.
Regards
Kevin
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Love the controlled rotation, and the flow rate of the stream/race. Youβre making me replan the RLR version 2 (currently suspended).
Andy S. at the Rylston Light Railway
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Lovely job Rik.
Once its weathered in and gone a bit green it will really look something!
Once its weathered in and gone a bit green it will really look something!
Philip
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Brilliant Rik, just brilliant. Another generous helping of inspiration!
Andrew
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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.
Grant.
Grant.
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NICE.....love your work Rik.
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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