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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Ron, Jun 11, 2017.

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  1. Jul 17, 2017 #81
    Gary

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    Looking good Ron. :thumbs: I'd guessing that the back scene is at least 250mm high (10") ??

    Here is a link to the grain silos (elevator) that I built :

    http://www.platform1mrc.com/view_topic.php?id=1363&forum_id=51

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2017 #82
    Ron

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    Thanks Gary, I'll be using that link for sure!!
    Got the back boards painted sky while the weather was hot (27'C) soon dried!!
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  3. Jul 17, 2017 #83
    Toto

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    Nice and bright Ron. It'll also bring the layout together a bit more as well. A nice big expanse of colour. Coming along nicely. :thumbs:
     
  4. Jul 18, 2017 #84
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    Terrific progress Ron,

    I am a big fan of the split backscene method......great use of space....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  5. Jul 18, 2017 #85
    Ron

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    Thanks Gormo and they even fit together after painting!!
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  6. Jul 19, 2017 #86
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    Hayes bumpers arrived today and were duly fitted!
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  7. Jul 19, 2017 #87
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    Nice one Cyril - Sorry Ron

    Love the high backscenes.

    Paul
     
  8. Jul 19, 2017 #88
    Toto

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    I take it they came painted then Ron ?
     
  9. Jul 19, 2017 #89
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    Plastic was already the right colour, having checked photo's of the area :thumbs:
     
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    Toto

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    That's a good move by the manufacturer. :thumbs: nice one.

    Toto
     
  11. Jul 20, 2017 #91
    Gary

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    What brand are your Hayes bumpers Ron ??

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  12. Jul 20, 2017 #92
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    Gary wrote:
    Gary they look like the Peco ones I'm sure Ron will confirm soon
    They are available at Australian modeller at Seven Hills
    https://www.australianmodeller.com.au/collections/peco/products/sl-8340-hayes-bumper

    From the Peco catalogue
    http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=17445&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1
     
  13. Jul 20, 2017 #93
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    Peco, tried to get another brand but it was easier from Gaugemaster's as I was ordering something else as well!:)
     
  14. Jul 21, 2017 #94
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    Just curious, that's all. I purchased the Walthers pack of 12 for approx $11.00 US ($14.00 AU), whereas the Peco ones are a tad more expensive at $4.60 (AU) for two....

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  15. Jul 21, 2017 #95
    Ron

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    One set of legs done and 12 sets of uncoupling magnets fitted!!
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    Toto

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    Hi Ron,
    looks very neat. Maybe some diagonal bracing on the end section would just give it that extra rigidity.
    neat work as always.:thumbs:
    cheers toto
     
  17. Jul 21, 2017 #97
    Gary

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    The diagonal brace is not necessarily needed. If the top bolts where it fits the baseboard are quite rigid and there are two screws on each leg of the lower cross piece of timber, there will be very little movement. :thumbup:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  18. Jul 21, 2017 #98
    Toto

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    Could be right there Gary. I just do belts and braces. :avatar:
     
  19. Jul 22, 2017 #99
    Ron

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    There are 2 screws on each leg of the cross brace and the top bolts can be done up tightly, I've planned to do the same the other end and a trestle type support for the middle joint area. :)
    Did some more graffiti on a couple of boxcars as well!
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    [​IMG]

    Top one is a transfer but I drew the lower one with white and silver pens!
    Cheers
    Ron
     
  20. Jul 22, 2017 #100
    Gary

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    Soon you'll be down the local railway museum graffiti-ing their rolling stock ! :avatar::avatar:

    Looks great Ron, nice work. You must slowly be collecting some US rolling stock now...

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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