I am in the middle of building Hinchcliffe which is an Inglenook (puzzle) layout with two extra sidings. The trackwork is laid and the DCC wiring completed and tested. I am wiring up the points to a mimic board using the probe and stud method. More to follow Cheers Ron Attached files
Hi Ron, This looks like it will be fun to operate. The best thing about the size of a plank, is that it can be set up anywhere with ease, unlike larger tail chaser layouts. I'm looking forward to seeing how you will add scenery to this, as there isn't a lot of room on that board. Do you have any intentions of adding some low relief models to the plank ? Cheers, Gary.
Hi Gary, yes some low relief buildings and goods shed. I want to put an overbridge at the end and keep the minic panel behind a warehouse. I want to leave it open under the bridge so I can perhaps use a cassette system for extra stock, but that's just an idea at the moment! Cheers Ron
Sounds like a plan to me Ron. I'll look forward to seeing what choice of low relief you go with. Cheers for now toto
Heyup Ron this is looking interesting ! what sort of era are you looking at ? Is it a steamy or Diesel ? I know Weybourne is run as a preseved station line but will Hinchcliffe be set in a definite period ? Looking forward to seeing what you come up with bud Cheers Matt
Matt I will be using a BR black Pannier and a green Class 08 so I guess early to mid 60's but I've yet to decide on a location. Having a goods shed and maybe a cattle dock so not to industrial but busy!? Bit more work on the mimic panel today ready for a clear coat of laquer tomorrow. [/url]mimic panel1 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Cheers Ron
Hi Ron, Just a nice compact size. Easy to attach to the layout without becoming to obtrusive and over bearing. Spot on. Cheers Toto
Not sure if you said Ron , what size is the panel ? And what thickness tape did you use ? I will have one to do but there will be more points so I would probably need thinner tape. (Can you actually buy thinner tape ?) Rather that or I will have to use Gormo's method using excel and then laminate it with SWMBO s laminated. Matt. http://www.click
Hi Matt, it's about 6" by 4" and the tape is black insulation tape cut into thin strips with a scalpel then clear vanished over.. Underboard wiring set up.. [/url]IMG_0417 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Top board wiring numbered.. [/url]IMG_0416 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Wiring soldered to studs. important to check point directions before soldering!! [/url]IMG_0418 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Finished mimic panel.. [/url]IMG_0419 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Cheers Ron
Short video of the first workings on Hinchcliffe now that DCC and point control is finished. [flash=425,344]http://www.youtube.com/v//zqD2zRRF49o[/flash] And I know it was a LMS wagon!! Cheers Ron
Thanks Ron working Perfect ! Nice little video and great to see the inaugural run on Hinchcliffe Cheers Matt
Excellent video Ron and the sound is great as well ....... The 08 gives off a great gurgle. Cheers Toto
The first building has appeared at Hinchcliffe, a goods shed.. [/url]IMG_0442 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] [/url]IMG_0440 by RON CLARKE, on Flickr[/img] Cheers Ron
The goods shed looks good Ron. Is it a Metcalfe ? Another thing, did the greenery on the brick ledge come on the kit or did you add it ? Cheers, Gary.
Hi Gary. yes it's a Metcalf I had sitting around! The moss etc is just some green paint applied then some scatter added and cleaned up. It not fixed in place yet so the bottom edges will get the same treatment when I do! Cheers Ron
Nice Ron, It`s the little touches like the moss that make all the difference........it looks really good.! http://www.click Gormo