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  1. Jul 30, 2018 #381
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Just to perk York Paul's interest before he heads for bed.

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    Test sheet of standard slates for O gauge
    The slate is a 1/4" wide (Make the cut software is imperial, and its that long since I've used it I will need to research on how to get it to work in metric :facepalm:

    And then cut using 112 force, cut speed 9, and blade depth 3 - giving .........


    Top row has been cleaned up, the bottom 2 are straight off the cutter.

    Paul
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2018 #382
    Toto

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    Huzzar...... New roofs for everyone. Get your orders in folks. :avatar:

    :cheers:

    Toto
     
  3. Jul 31, 2018 #383
    York Paul

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    You've certainly got me interested Paul, when can I place my order please?
     
  4. Jul 31, 2018 #384
    jakesdad13

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    Those chopped leaves look good Paul. A few sprinkled on the ground under a tree would be ok for an autumn scene.
    Another thing I have thought about is using dried herbs, specifically Oregano and dried Parsley for tree leaves. The only down side would probably be a craving for spagbol or pizza after an operating session :avatar:.

    I saw a magazine article many moons ago where they used corrugated card painted brownygrey, pva'd and dry tea leaves spread on top to replicate a ploughed field, it looked pretty impressive too.

    Pete.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2018 #385
    paul_l

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    Ian, mixed herbs would work as well.

    The brown leaves give a really subtle effect on the green cover, and I have seen on the Boulder Creek Youtube videos the crushed leaves for autumnal ground cover at tree basses - sounds good.

    Paul if those slates got your attention, I may even get you shocked enough to drink Lager :avatar:

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    and .....

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    Paul
     
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  6. Jul 31, 2018 #386
    York Paul

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    Shocked... my goodness D_P mines a pint of Kronenberg :avatar::avatar::avatar:
     
  7. Jul 31, 2018 #387
    paul_l

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    Not sure about the spacing between the slates, the standard slates were 0.02", the curved ones are 0.01" apart. I will have to try examples both ways as the combining them doesn't work as the pitch is different.

    Back to the scenics, Toto's gully seems to have dried out so here is a couple of pics



    Paul
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2018 #388
    Toto

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    Very convincing. Just right I'd say ..... a steady trickle.

    toto
     
  9. Aug 1, 2018 #389
    paul_l

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    A new arrival for the layout .... a Dapol ex SR Brake Van






    Thought I'd better get a working brake van ready for the exhibitions - I have 3 kits to build, but not a lot of chance of getting them done before the exhibitions.

    Paul
     
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  10. Aug 1, 2018 #390
    Toto

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    just weathering required ...... absolutely filthy and a good smattering of rust on the frames and the bogies / axle boxes.

    lovely

    toto
     
  11. Aug 1, 2018 #391
    Rob Pulham

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    I will have a kit built example for sale myself very soon I just need to get finger out and paint, letter and weather it.
     
  12. Aug 2, 2018 #392
    paul_l

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    Tidied the bench up (a little), so I could apply a wash to the slates


    And made a former for the roof.


    Just waiting for the tile strips to dry

    Paul
     
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  13. Aug 2, 2018 #393
    Toto

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    Mind the lead flashing around the chimney. :avatar:
     
  14. Aug 2, 2018 #394
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    A grid printed out in word, and applied to the roof to help with alignment


    The flashing will be the usual silver tissue and spaghetti for the ridge.

    Paul
     
  15. Aug 2, 2018 #395
    Toto

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    Which worked a treat on Victoria Road. :thumbs: I knew you had it in hand. :avatar:question is, would they have had rain water pipes and fluttering. I would somehow doubt it.

    Check out the Scottish climbing association both in Glencoe if you can get a historic picture as it may have been upgraded since.

    Toto
     
  16. Aug 2, 2018 #396
    paul_l

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    and with tiles .....



    Ridge flashing, lead flashing and flutters and rain will have to wait until the window is made

    Not tonight - bed beckons

    Paul
     
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  17. Aug 2, 2018 #397
    York Paul

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    That little bothy has real charm Dundee Paul, can't wait to see what its like when finished.:tophat:
     
  18. Aug 3, 2018 #398
    Toto

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    You may need another row of ( half ) tiles either side of the ridge or your flashing is going to be over sized ....... I think but as usual ....,, take what I say at your own peril. :avatar:

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  19. Aug 3, 2018 #399
    Gary

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    No way...! That can't be some Southern on Scottish rails, can it ?? A Terrier, an SR Brake Van..., what's next ??

    Toto, get over and see Paul to see if he is feeling OK, and whilst there, you better take his temperature.... You know what they say about Southern ?? 'Southern is Sunshine' and you can't have it all in Scotland ! :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.

    PS, slates look good. :thumbs:
     
  20. Aug 3, 2018 #400
    Toto

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    I think the sunshine is gone here now Gary. At least over the last few days. :( back to damp and humid. I thought Paul was looking a bit giddy right enough. :avatar:
     
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