Ron Heggs Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Have decided whilst in the STYRENE build mode, and have the Station Frontage/Offices almost complete that the canopy along the external face should be built - have sufficient pictures available to build an fairly accurate representation The glazed canopy will be just over a metre long and 76mm wide attached along its length by semi-ornamental wooden gussets to the timber clad frontage and two-storey brick built restaurant block Tonight will be occupied on CAD producing all the details ready for a long styrene cutting session tomorrow Pictures as construction proceeds 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Besides a few piles of cut microstrip, a session on the Silhouette Cameo cutter produced the three component parts for the upper and lower gussets - Section thro' Canopy Large & small timber gusset components and triangular cast iron decorative component. The timber gusset items will be laminated to produce thicker components Close-up of the triangular gussets A small laminated gusset with a larger laminated gusset fixed to the triangular gusset. The remainder of the roof gusset and beams are produced from microstrip 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looks loike another stupendous build. It's just way off the scale, isn't it? And a lot quicker than watching progress on the Vale Scene at Pendon...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Part construction of typical canopy roof beam - 24 beams required - 12 with lower gusset to attach to support columns, and 12 without lower gusset to attach to eaves beam 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_1066 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 It's just way off the scale, isn't it? And a lot quicker than watching progress on the Vale Scene at Pendon...... Off scale? Off scale? With Ron's Cad skills and ability to manipulate styrene sheet nothing is off scale ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Off scale? Off scale? With Ron's Cad skills and ability to manipulate styrene sheet nothing is off scale ever Except the rain and drizzle The items of sanitaryware for the Baxendale's bathroom display are going to have to be sculpted - another job for the styrene heap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm ashamed to say it's a while since I popped by. As ever, I move on with my jaw riveted firmly to my chest. Interestingly, it is the ticket-inspection booths that really did it for me this time. I've a figure between finger and thumb, and I ponder the tiny excellence of his possible home... Hell's teeth! - an on-running degree of quality not found elsewhere - and I choose my words carefully. Regards, Tony. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJChurchward Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Except the rain and drizzle The items of sanitaryware for the Baxendale's bathroom display are going to have to be sculpted - another job for the styrene heap This could be a good reason to experiment with 3D printing. What a pity the dolls house hobby doesn't use 1/76 scale! Edited December 2, 2015 by GJChurchward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Any good ? Not mine and no association with the seller http://www.shapeways.com/product/KC2EECNC3/kitchen-and-bath-stuff-ho-scale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 The seven roof beams and columns complete with vertical advertising boards placed temporarily against the station frontage - The eaves beam is laid at the foot of the columns - 910mm long constructed from four laminations of 20 thou x 6mm cut strip Three roof beams and plain columns required for each end of the canopy, and 12 roof beams without columns for intermediate placement The seven beams/columns will be removed and the canopy structure built upside down, before the glazing assembly is constructed 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 It had to happen - didn't it Having spent last evening constructing the canopy roof structure with the intention of adding the intermediate roof beams this morning - head banging took place The carefully aligned roof beams/columns were in the wrong place The reason - the marked out eaves beam had been set uppermost whilst the build was being carried out upside down So this morning was a strip down and refit exercise - Placed but not fixed - left hand end (152.25mm) to be built with a slight reduction in depth due to the restaurant block protruding 12mm Now in the process of catch-up, adding the intermediate beams - pictures later on 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hi Ron I know that you are not the first to make a similar fopar and I don't expect that you will be the last, having been there and dunnit, meself. Still stunning work though and glad to see it getting back on track. SS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Fopar - is that a cross between FUBAR and faux pas? Either way, a bit harsh for a tiny slip in this extraordinary build! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Completed the restaurant end of the canopy roof structure, and added the guttering to the eaves - pictures tomorrow (better lighting) Cut the valance for the restaurant end of the canopy - needs trimming to fit - Next ? The glazing bars and glazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2015 Completed the restaurant end of the canopy roof structure, and added the guttering to the eaves - pictures tomorrow (better lighting) Cut the valance for the restaurant end of the canopy - needs trimming to fit - IMG_2258.JPG IMG_2260.JPG Next ? The glazing bars and glazing Hi Ron Is that valance cut on the Silhouette? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hi Ron Is that valance cut on the Silhouette? Yes. It was a trial, and wasn't expecting such a good result. Used 10 thou styrene with the lower decorative outline cut at blade depth 10, pressure 33, speed 1 and double cut. The scoring was done blade depth 10, pressure 17 and speed 4. The finished item was then laminated with a further layer of 10 thou, and left flat under a small block of wood to dry Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Canopy structure completed prior to painting and detailing - Temporary placement Guttering added Downpipes will be added as part of the detailing .. and the start of the glazing bar assembly in three sections for ease of handling - 134 no. 20 thou x 20 thou x 78mm glazing bars spaced at 6.33mm apart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2015 Another piece of plastic magic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Stage 2 of the glazing bar assembly construction - Stretcher strip added to straighten the 'bars', and keep the bar spacing Next step is to paint the assemblies 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Ron You have a certain confidence about this. I'm guessing your next move but I'm sensing that you know it's going to work.... Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ron You have a certain confidence about this. I'm guessing your next move but I'm sensing that you know it's going to work.... Best Simon Hi, Simon I think the saying is 'Been there and done it' - the train shed gable ends glazing bars/glazing was constructed in a similar fashion, and they are much larger and complex - there are some pictures of their build, will search them out and post them Cheers Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Simon This was in my first post - Ron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Point taken Your modelling is superb - the thread, and the stuff in it never cease to amaze. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Used the last few millilitres of the beige spray paint, leaving the canopy half finished. National Holiday here in Spain, so have to wait until tomorrow to visit the local paint store Never one to 'let the grass grow underfoot', have carried out trial cuts for the 10 decorative canopy gussets - Three gussets - 10 thou x 23mm x 17mm Look OK from 300mm (12") or more - save on etching Also took the opportunity to cut the large (14mm high) letters for the Station Sign - 20 thou styrene - just need another 2 sets for lamination, cleaning up and deciding on the best method for red neon illumination 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 The Canon Powershot A470 digital camera has finally given up, and have reverted to the Minolta Dimage 7i which was a retirement present almost 13 years ago - doesn't time fly? Should get better pictures - but eats batteries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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