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  1. Sep 14, 2017 #121
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Cheers Gary you've been active yourself mate.

    Ian vt
     
  2. Sep 14, 2017 #122
    Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    I have actually taken a back seat over the last couple of weeks. Need to pull my finger out now and get back into the swing of things... ;)

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2017 #123
    Kimbo

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    Nice start Ian,I've never been brave enough to paint a back scene, hence the large expanse of white walls behind my layout :avatar:
     
  4. Sep 14, 2017 #124
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    Cracking on apace now, I reckon you're after Rons crown :avatar::avatar:

    Pete.
     
  5. Sep 14, 2017 #125
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    Lookin` good Ian...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    You didn`t tell us you are an artist......Claude Monet eat your heart out....:avatar::avatar::avatar::avatar:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  6. Sep 19, 2017 #126
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Test fitted the traverser using the brass engineers dowels and as expected the surface is higher than the scenic section. However once I add another layer of cork/card to the scenic board it'll be fine. Repainting backscene next as it's too bright then 4 way switch ready for track/electrics but pleased with the progress to date. More visitors coming soon and book to catch up with, 14,698 words so far but need at least 60,000 I had more time before I retired (probably because I skived/bunked off/threw sickie).

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  7. Sep 20, 2017 #127
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Using a small base I made for a previous project I have decided to utilise it in my latest plank as a simple sliding block traverser. Its just big enough to fit a J72 or even a 3f loco. Exit/entrance points will be behind the Wagon repair shed/offices and a low relief engine storage shed to the front. not sure whether I need a second point from the traverser.

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  8. Sep 20, 2017 #128
    jakesdad13

    jakesdad13 Staff Member Moderator

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    I would. I think I'd move it further to the right though and move the uncoupling magnet to the left of the point, that will give you a run round facility.

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2017 #129
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    like this?

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  10. Sep 20, 2017 #130
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    ianvolvo46 wrote:
    That last plan works for me, That point positioning flows nicely.
     
  11. Sep 20, 2017 #131
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    I've dulled down the backscene to a rainy sky, Not so garish now.

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  12. Sep 20, 2017 #132
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    ianvolvo46 wrote:
    Yep, thats it mate.:thumbup:

    Pete.
     
  13. Sep 21, 2017 #133
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    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Breaking news! The other 5/8ths found cork tiles in a Chinese sell everything shop.

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  14. Sep 22, 2017 #134
    ianvolvo46

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    First build of sliding loco traverser using the wooden frame from the cork/card pin board (needs must). Although it's basic and needs the height adjusting, once finished with side walls and buffer stop I'll be able to lift it and the the loco off to turn it around ... had to use a tenon saw as the other 5/8 wouldn't let me use a chop saw in the lounge even though I offered to buy her a new brush! ... only joking about the brush ... there's nothing wrong with the one she's got ... ok off to hide now!

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  15. Sep 22, 2017 #135
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    In situ with J72 to give an idea of the size
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    Following along Ian :thumbup:

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  17. Sep 22, 2017 #137
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Cheers Ed it's mostly ad-lib but I reckon that's the same for most.

    Ian vt
     
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    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Looks good Ian. :thumbs:
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks Toto :thumbup:
     
  20. Sep 22, 2017 #140
    jakesdad13

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    Coming along Ian, ready for the next instalment :thumbs:.

    Pete.
     
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