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williamfj · Post by **williamfj** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:21 pm

Simply stunning!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:37 pm

I understand next year there will be a Zach Bond trophy awarded for those who model with laser cutters and who have a distinct advantage oiver the craft knife brigade. Mr Bond surely has a winner here and I award him so for his true skill and creativity but how can you compete in modelling if you cant afford or have access to a precision instrument like a laser engraver cutter. Its a definate advantage dont u think..

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:40 pm

You definitely have a point there and I do feel guilty about it which is why I go so OVER THE TOP with details etc to really push the boundaries of what is possible even with a LASER cutter. I feel, in a way, if I go really mad on details and working stuff like the doors and drop lights and (soon to be) bar taps then the judges can take a chunk out of my score for having an advantage and I may still be in a chance with winning.

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:59 pm

Ive done working drop lights and opening doors thats nothing new its quite easy and I spend hours with a 10a swann morton blade cutting intricate work doing so. Dont feel guilty I often get beat playing golf by a person who has golf clubs that amount to the cost of an accucraft garrett one has to keep up with technology if you cant afford it dont expect results. I think you should be judged on effort ,time and tooling and these should be considered by the judges. The detail you are achieving can be achieved by the craft knife but its the time and effort that is required in doing so. But to be beaten by someone who has achieved the result in a lesser time and effort I feel for them as seen by the two WHR coaches the past two AGMS so maybe this should be considered in future competitions

90733 · Post by **90733** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:07 pm

Looking cool, unusual too! As opposed to using a laser cutter, use what ever is avaible, if I wanted, I could get a friend to have some bits laser cut for me, yet I'd need to learn the ways of how to use the program, and how to get the best ect..

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:16 pm

A laser cutter is obviously an advantageous machine to use as we have seen by the numerous commercial kits on the market having a friend who can do this is an advantage too but for the modeller there is becoming a two class system those that can those that cant. Maybe the association should purchase one and have mr bond at the helm surely the 16mm ngm can afford one with such a high membership this would offer a great service to members dont u think

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:35 pm

I think you are forgetting the amount of designing that goes in to developing such a great model. While laser cutters are very usefull without the creative spark there would be no model.

anythingsdr · Post by **anythingsdr** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:12 pm

The Hours Mr B must spend thinking the mad idea's.... Sketching them, then designing them, cutting them and fixing them... it is worth the MOTY award....

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:19 pm

I love it.. Infact I fancy a pint or two in there right now!

Keith S · Post by **Keith S** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:05 pm

Pendo Pilot:65045 wrote:I love it.. Infact I fancy a pint or two in there right now! ;)

So do I, but we'll have to wait until he puts the taps in!

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:14 pm

Anyone can easily order laser cut parts to their own design from a company. DraftSight is good quality freeware 2D CAD package available from a reputable company.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:22 pm

Any one fancy building a full size one? Mr. Bond has the drawings they just need to be scaled up a bit!
That is a fantastic model! Can't wait to see it finished!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:12 pm

Its a difficult issue, of course one could look at it another way - in the locomotive entry categories people with lathes have a massive advantage, lathes are both expensive and difficult to master.

Anyway!

Bar stools and kick rail temporarily in place

Been to the dolls house shop and bought some tankards

New stove half done with kettle and flue, The stove is all ply wood with grate modelled (do that with a craft knife without cutting your fingers off or loosing patients or sense of mind...) There will be an LED under the grate and some orange gel (fancy lighting word for coloured cellophane) to represent the last embers of a fire dieing out.

Bit of an arty farty shot!

So that's the progress!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:31 pm

Sorry Zach, but I have to disagree with you..........

I wouldn't call that an "arty farty shot", I'd call it "CLASS"!

invicta280 · Post by **invicta280** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:27 pm

superb modelling

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:54 pm

Paul Sherwood suggested yesterday it was dangerous having a stove in a wooden carriage without any heat protection so I have made up a slate base and small tiles from modelling clay and painted them for a surround.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:41 pm

Right then,
onto project beer taps
Boots sell nice little plastic pump action atomiser bottles at about £1.50

Stripped of all the useless plastic bottley bit a rather neat little pump is found...
Some copper pipe in the top...

I am hoping to have two working taps

This is just a mock up, the final taps will be installed in the bar and the ugly plastic pumps disguised or painted. The beer will come from a trailing cellar wagon...

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:27 pm

I'll have a pint of Cumberland please.

Keith S · Post by **Keith S** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:38 pm

ACTUAL beer? When the carriage is finished, how will you get your hands in there in order to pour yourself a tiny little glass of beer?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:39 am

Removeable side wall of the carriage. the taps wont be hindged, they will be press down.

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