Might take a while. I'd need to get the mechanisms up and runnung before I could do the video and I suspect they might take longer than constructing the building itself. However, a video is on the cards at some point.
Rik
Might take a while. I'd need to get the mechanisms up and runnung before I could do the video and I suspect they might take longer than constructing the building itself. However, a video is on the cards at some point.
Great idea, Grant. Thanks. Hadn't thought about it, until now........
Hi PeterPeter Butler wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:28 pm This is a cracking project Rik, one I am following closely. Great work so far but with all that timber, plus the electrics/electronics and mechanics involved it will not be left outside on the railway I'm sure. If is is self contained there should be no problem in siting it for running sessions.
Hi Rod
Hi Jim
Useful to know, Grant. Thanks.
You need to be careful annealing aluminium, as the annealing temperature is fairly close to the melting point. Unlike other metals you can't just bring it up to red heat and let it cool down, as the melting point is below a visible red heat.
Aluminium flashing is available in the UK too. It tends to get used on low lean-to roofs because real lead gets nicked within a few days! No idea about thickness though.
Nice idea - but I'll know they're there....Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:13 pm Such a pity all the work on creating the Belfast trusses is now hidden. A couple of translucent panels or some gaps with a maintenance team carrying out repairs would expose some again.
And so do we Rik.... as long as you are content that is the main issue.ge_rik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:43 pmNice idea - but I'll know they're there....Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:13 pm Such a pity all the work on creating the Belfast trusses is now hidden. A couple of translucent panels or some gaps with a maintenance team carrying out repairs would expose some again.
Rik
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