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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by ianvolvo46, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Feb 14, 2017 #141
    Ron

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    Getting there Ian :)
     
  2. Feb 14, 2017 #142
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Ron the point controls are going to be a challenge but isnt that what we enjoy ...

    Ian vt
     
  3. Feb 15, 2017 #143
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    I wish I could work as fast as you guys, its looking well mate :thumbs:.

    Pete.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2017 #144
    ianvolvo46

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    I've been putting some thought into point control ... and as usual there are not many hardware solutions readily available so ... I noticed these in the local 'sell everything' Chinese shop .. hollow metal knitting needles. They have both advantages and a disadvantage .. thus ... advantages; .. they have handles already attached .. buying 2 consectutive sizes ie 2.0mm and 3mm .. the smaller becomes the rod and the larger a snug fitting tube. However now the disadvantage; .. because they are hollow they distort and fracture when bent .. but this can be overcome by inserting/gluing some wire into the part to be bent (much like a plumber does when bending copper pipe). As enough to operate 8 points cost only £3.60p they are worth a go so will let you know how I get on when I fit them ...
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  5. Feb 15, 2017 #145
    ianvolvo46

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    Ok ... point control rod prototype tested and works fine .. the actual layout rod will be shorter and because I've laid cork/cardboard base and the track will be on Peco underlay the wire connecectors will fit fine ...

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  6. Feb 17, 2017 #146
    Gary

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    ianvolvo46 wrote:
    Resistance is futile, let go of the GWR stranglehold and feel the 'Southern' pull...! :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2017 #147
    Ron

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    Thought you'd taken up knitting Ian! :avatar::avatar:
     
  8. Feb 17, 2017 #148
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    Talking of 'Southern pull', saw this the other day...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3329-BR-Late-S15-Class-4-6-0-No-30830-/222407396912?hash=item33c8838e30:g:5FwAAOSw2gxYoJPb

    don't think it would fit on a plank though.

    Lucky find with the knitting needles Ian :thumbup:

    Ed
     
  9. Feb 17, 2017 #149
    ianvolvo46

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    You mean there were coaches that colour Gary? And here was me going to spray it maroon. .. Not knitting Ron more like spinning a yarn ...:facepalm:

    Ian vt
     
  10. Feb 17, 2017 #150
    ianvolvo46

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    I've either got too little tinto or too much time on my hands ... 'what dear? No I was just telling the forum I'd got grime on my hands! ....' minefield ... anyway I'm not entirely happy with the backscene and as this is to be my pla ... running plonk I want it to be right first time so ... watch this space could get messy ....
    Ian vt :scratchchin:
     
  11. Feb 17, 2017 #151
    gormo

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    Great solution with the knitting needles Ian,

    I`ll file that for future reference....:thumbs:

    We will have a vacancy in the Gormo Eng. Dept. Research and Development team shortly, so if you`re interested, just let me know. One of my blokes is off to build the Mexican wall so that the Mexicans can keep Trump out of Mexico......:headbanger::avatar::avatar::avatar::avatar:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  12. Feb 17, 2017 #152
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks o great wizardness Gormo I'll start training my owl .. question what is the best wood for a wand I was thinking of witchhazel ...

    Ian vt
     
  13. Feb 17, 2017 #153
    ianvolvo46

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    Before ..

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  14. Feb 17, 2017 #154
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    The best wood for a wand is wand wood......otherwise known as Stickus Magicus.!!

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    After ... more to follow ...[​IMG]
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    ianvolvo46

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    And ...
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    Thats a better station and signal box ... more to do

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  18. Feb 18, 2017 #158
    ianvolvo46

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    Been to the Chinese 'sell everything' shop .. this lot cost approx £2.50 (b&q at least £10) .. so on with the build ..
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    gormo

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    Yes I like those Ian,

    But I`m slightly lost in your build. I guess all will become clear soon...:confused:

    Chinese talking Spanish just doesn`t seem right ......Mama Mia.....yeah I know that`s Italian but holy cow Ian.....what a crazy mixed up world we live in.....at least you`ve got your Tinto to keep you on a moderate and steady course..... and rightly so Sir!!!!

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  20. Feb 18, 2017 #160
    ianvolvo46

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    The Chinese shops are famous in Spain for selling a vasr diversity of items from saftey pins to toys, stationary, tools, garden hoses, electrical .. etc etc .. but being of Chinese origin you cant expect top quality and we shy away from electricals. As for Toto I can barely understand him in his native tongue god forbid he breaks out into Spanish. This picture might give you a further clue as to the build ...
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