Jaz Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thank you for the lead reference the difference in water cranes. I had not noticed either. Kal say it looks as though it could have started life as the same then an extender bit been added to lengthen the horizontal, and the cone added to allow the chain to work. I just need to make my box, so I snuck in here to pursue yours, saves so much time on my research.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 9, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Jaz,In older pictures the water crane stands at the platform end. This picture explains why it has been extended, it stands next to a point so it's further back! the cone would therefore be to add height for the support truss!! I wonder if they modified the old one from the platform end or obtained a new one? Where's Boris when you need him??Now I feel like modifying the one on our layout too. I will use .010 plastic card for the tank and punch rivets from the rear. Some suitable plastic tube sliced into little rings with .015x.030 strip for the details! Edited May 9, 2014 by Sasquatch 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andrew P Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 DON'T JUMP Shaun mate, it will all come right in the end , ahhaha :scared: :scared: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) I wondered if shrink wrap (the type for electrical wires) might sort the bits at the bottom edit = oops not shrink wrap.....heat shrink Edited May 11, 2014 by Jaz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 9, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2014 The little tank is made up from 4 standard NER tank panels, so any round close to those on the scaledale water tower should work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Sasquatch Thank you very much for the molds. They arrived in the post. almost fainted at the cost of the post you paid though!!!! As the weather warms and i go out to the garage, I will have a go.I will be bothering you with questions once I get on the job tho..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 9, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) No worries about the postal Jaz, 10KM per penny ain't bad! The rain has set in here so I'm having a go at modifying that Hornby water column that stands at the down line at Goathland, just can't live with it the way it is now that we have found the details are all wrong. Wasn't happy with the little drip tank anyhow and I got the steps all wrong too. I started by turning a suitable bit of round sprue in the cordless drill to make the top cone shape, then cut the Hornby one up with a razor saw and Stanley knife. "Gasp" I here you say, "those sell for 20 quid on eBay! HA ha!! Next I went to Google earth and located a view of the column in question and opened the street view with images then adjusted the size to match the one in hand. From this I sourced two bits of plastic from an old Ratio oil depot kit from the scrap box to match the sizes. The chain is by Roco minitanks , blackened in the poisons blue liquid blackener. The rod is 1/2mm. Edited May 10, 2014 by Sasquatch 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 9, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Glued with rapid setting super glue. Painted with Humbrol #73 The tank next. I know, I know. The column doesn't line up with the tank!!!! Edited May 9, 2014 by Sasquatch 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Walk up the steps for a shower or take a bath in the tank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) The plasticard attempt didn't work out, so................................................... To make the tank, the water tower was pressed into some flattened Plasticine. This was trimmed to size and shored up with lolly sticks. As only one casting is needed Plasticine makes for a good disposable mold.Two part plastic was mixed and poured in.20 minutes later it was ready to be removed and the Plasticine removed with fine tweezers.New steps are narrower, made up from scrap box bits. Edited May 10, 2014 by Sasquatch 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted May 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cracking job mate, love the use of the drill / lathe What was the material you used for the tank sides? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cracking job mate, love the use of the drill / lathe What was the material you used for the tank sides? Two part casting plastic from Bragdon-Enterprises Same stuff I did the abbey with! Real fun!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The plasticard attempt didn't work out, so................................................... To make the tank, the water tower was pressed into some flattened Plasticine. This was trimmed to size and shored up with lolly sticks. As only one casting is needed Plasticine makes for a good disposable mold. Tank mold.JPG Two part plastic was mixed and poured in. Tank pour.JPG 20 minutes later it was ready to be removed and the Plasticine removed with fine tweezers. Tank casting.JPG New steps are narrower, made up from scrap box bits. New Tank.JPG beautiful piece of work.....once Kal sees this I think ours will be in pieces again........I had the tank bits ready to go, so when I get time i'll put them up for comaprision, love the way you addressed the chain, superb craftsmanship. I found some stairs too, just.need to check the height..... excellent work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here it is in place on the layout. LNER #1996 arriving with the Thompson twins. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Shaun, nice job mate, looks the BIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ :locomotive: :locomotive: :locomotive: :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 looking good, like the abby in the background Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 Couldn't resist this. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hey you need a film crew on the ground......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 Film crew? Will do some videos when it is back together, how's that?? In the meantime... Some water features... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Modelling skills of the highest order there. Top stuff ! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 10, 2014 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks Dave, my wife does the scenic work. Well most of it anyway! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweven Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Those last couple of photographs are brilliant, I really like the way the undergrowth tumbles down to the water. Nice work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Tell your good Lady she can come over and do my scenics mate, there just lovely. :locomotive: :locomotive: :locomotive: :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Couldn't resist this. GR1.JPG Grim reaper.JPG It’s a Mr Death or something… he’s come about the reaping… I don’t think we need any at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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