RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Having been inspired by the layouts on here I’ve made a start on the base board for “Warren” this week, still lots to do though Edited October 10, 2019 by chuffinghell 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Looks a bit of a mess at the moment Edited July 6, 2018 by chuffinghell 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted July 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm liking the use of space there and judging by your stock cupboard I'm going to like this! 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm liking the use of space there and judging by your stock cupboard I'm going to like this! Thank you, still along way to go yet but I’ll get there. The inspirational layouts on this site will keep me going Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) I’ve not done anything with the baseboard for a while as I’ve been preoccupied with locos and rolling stock, as well as work and family life (excuses, excuses)However, the “great model railway challenge” has inspired me to get off my backside and get it done.So this evening I’ve moved the TV up higher and butchered what I’d already done to incorporate a sliding traverser along the chimney breastMy plan is to have the traverser done and in place by next week Edited October 31, 2018 by chuffinghell 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2018 Due to my ‘wire and cable phobia’ when I originally put the TV on the wall I used plastic trunking to hide all the wires which at the time looked okay However, having decided to put the traverser there gave me a bit of a challenge I do have a router but didn’t have any material thick enough to router an 18mm deep groove so this was plan B I now have a lovely flat surface to work with 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 21, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Slightly over-engineered Edited October 21, 2018 by chuffinghell 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 28, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Managed to get a little more done this weekend, one of the ‘requests’ in agreeing to having the traverser along the chimney breast was to make it ‘look nice and blend in with the room’ This was the best I could do, it’s in primer at the moment and will be getting a coat of grey I’ve had to remove the centre slide as it was bending the board upward in the middle, only slightly but enough to bug me. It’s not perfect but I’m getting there Edited October 28, 2018 by chuffinghell 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted October 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2018 I've not seen the folding wall brackets before - can you tell me where you found them please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 28, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) I've not seen the folding wall brackets before - can you tell me where you found them please?I found them on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B074N8P2WW/ref=psdcmw_1938668031_t1_B07CHHHV24 They don’t quite sit at 90 degrees so you have to lengthen the slot in the lever, there is also quite a lot of sideways movement so I drilled out the rivets and replaced with bolts and nyloc nuts at the pivot point However, Screwfix now do what appears to better, heavier duty version (at a heavier duty price) https://www.screwfix.com/p/adjustable-folding-bracket-silver-300-x-200mm-2-pack/62799?tc=UA8&ds_kid=92700022063967131&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244072&ds_rl=1249481&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0Nvml86p3gIVQbDtCh3XAAEhEAQYAiABEgLygfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited October 28, 2018 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 31, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) Hopefully I’ll be trial fitting these later this evening for the traverser indexingThe board will comfortably hold six tracks, however, I’ve opted for five spaced at 70mm to allow for peco loco lifts with a gap between them for removal (that's the theory anyway) Fingers crossed I've got my measurements correct If all else fails I'll have to revert back to small door bolts (as a last resort) Edited October 31, 2018 by chuffinghell 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2018 Looks like I need to come up with a plan B there is too much ‘slack’ in the ball catch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 1, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2018 Looks like I’ll be using door/barrel bolts, I wanted it to be uncluttered and to self locate but track alignment is more important than appearance Just need to find some good quality barrel bolts that are a snug fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted November 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2018 Looks like I need to come up with a plan B there is too much ‘slack’ in the ball catch It’s an age thing . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) I'm going to give one of these a try, a spring plunger should have tighter tolerances than a cheap door catch Edited November 2, 2018 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) I’ve not let the indexing issue stop progress, all that’s left to do this weekend is generally tidying it up and painting I’ll sort the indexing out afterwards Edited November 2, 2018 by chuffinghell 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) The spring strength of the sprung plunger was too high, I’d bought some door bolts as a last resort but there is far too much slack. I’ve had a new spindle machined to a higher tolerance which has done the trick, however, I want to try something else first Edited November 4, 2018 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) Firstly I’m going to put the drilled flat on the fixed part and try one of these on the sliding board Edited November 4, 2018 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 How about a wheel of slightly larger diameter than the registration holes on a small swing arm. The swing arm would provide lateral accuracy and a spring would press the wheel against the registration plate and into the holes. When the wheel is engaged it's two sides would be touching the sides of the registration hole and so the traverser would be lightly held in place with no sideways play. To change the traverser position you'd only need to push or pull lightly on the side to overcome the spring pushing the wheel into the hole, no need to operate any kind of shoot bolt. I'll draw a little diagram if I get time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 For traverser alignment you cant beat brass tube, square or round depending on preference, two adjacent sizes which slide together with no movement. Outer tube on board and traverser, inner slides in from the end, with the added bonus you can use them for current carrying to make each unused road dead for safety of stock. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 For traverser alignment you cant beat brass tube, square or round depending on preference, two adjacent sizes which slide together with no movement. Outer tube on board and traverser, inner slides in from the end, with the added bonus you can use them for current carrying to make each unused road dead for safety of stock. Mike. Thanks Mike I had considered this, unfortunately my soldering is poo! and although it's not an exhibition layout and for my enjoyment only I still don't want it to look a mess (honestly my soldering is really that bad) It does make sense having dead lines though, being DCC my intention was to wire all the tracks together (for simplicity) How about a wheel of slightly larger diameter than the registration holes on a small swing arm. The swing arm would provide lateral accuracy and a spring would press the wheel against the registration plate and into the holes. When the wheel is engaged it's two sides would be touching the sides of the registration hole and so the traverser would be lightly held in place with no sideways play. To change the traverser position you'd only need to push or pull lightly on the side to overcome the spring pushing the wheel into the hole, no need to operate any kind of shoot bolt. I'll draw a little diagram if I get time. Thanks Phil Sounds interesting! I didn't really want to have to use shoot bolts If you get time to do a sketch it would be appreciated Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 I was thinking of something like this (in plan): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) unfortunately I've only got a 14mm gap.......although it looks very similar to a roller contact switch, I think my works would notice if I robbed one off the roller shutter door Edited November 6, 2018 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 Adapting Phil's idea, with your 14mm gap... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) unfortunately I've only got a 14mm gap....... There are all sort of ways you could mount it. Maybe cut a hole in the adjacent structure and mount the unit in that opening or mount the unit behind and just have the roller wheel protruding through? [Edit: Great Minds, Stu!] Edited November 6, 2018 by Harlequin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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