Ron Heggs Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 The bridge is still there if you care to visit the Castlefield area of Manchester complete with the canals below. Are the canals below going to me modelled as well? Manchester has improved over the years and with the full sized preserved not far away a visit is recommended ( East Lancashire Railway (Bury)), and if you time it right why not visit the annual model show. Hi, John I know the area very well, although the last time I visited my birthplace was 6/7 years ago, and lived in Bury between 1972 and 1984. Most unlikely I will ever get back to the UK, at least in the near future Cheers Ron PS. Yes, the canals and wharves will be modelled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 .. et voila - finished last night .. .. and just to show it isn't one the earlier spans .. suitably posed on top of existing bridge now for its twin ... to be continued >>>>> 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarstonVale Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Looks superb, I really enjoy watching the progress Ron, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Never commented before as I have always been lost for words, plus others have used them all previously. The detail you are incorporating and the level of accuracy you are achieving always leaves me in awe. Are you not tempted to quickly place some track on the completed bridge sections and some locos to see a glimpse of it finished? I know I would have by now . Will keep following your thread keenly as the way you break down your construction methods with the photo's is excellent, especially when you see the finished article. Steven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Looks superb, I really enjoy watching the progress Ron, Paul Hi, Paul Thanks for your comments, hope I can keep you entertained Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Never commented before as I have always been lost for words, plus others have used them all previously. The detail you are incorporating and the level of accuracy you are achieving always leaves me in awe. Are you not tempted to quickly place some track on the completed bridge sections and some locos to see a glimpse of it finished? I know I would have by now . Will keep following your thread keenly as the way you break down your construction methods with the photo's is excellent, especially when you see the finished article. Steven Hi, Steven Much appreciated comments Would you believe I don't have any straight track. All the track I have handbuilt is the complex crossings and multiple turnouts on the station approach roads. Proprietary straight track will be used for the garden section of the layout, which is probably 12 months off But yes, I would like to see tracks/trains on these bridges, if only as a temporary photo shoot Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted April 22, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2011 Just wondering if the trellis in the garden is made from plasticard... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Just wondering if the trellis in the garden is made from plasticard... Plasticard wouldn't last a day in the hot sun here in Spain They are made from wood slats and laminated plywood surrounds - existing when we bought the villa Inferior build quality - slats were stapled and rusted away and surrounds de-laminated - brush painting just one of them took over an hour Rebuilt them over a year ago - used External PVA to bond the slats and surrounds and used brass impregnated varnish to preserve them from Hot Sun and Rain Storms - Now still looks better than new Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 ... the second and final bridge span beam is complete - The two span beams on temporary support structure now for the bridge deck, deck beams, overhead bracing beams, and the decorative pillared viaduct abutment ... to be continued >>>>> 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 .. thought the temporary support was a bit flimsy so I had to knock the proper one up quick, well the basic structure at least Cheers Ron 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I don't know why but I assumed this bridge was complete when you posted photos of it all painted up. Now you have added an extra span it is looking truly magnificent. This is truly an epic model in the making. Good work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I don't know why but I assumed this bridge was complete when you posted photos of it all painted up. Now you have added an extra span it is looking truly magnificent. This is truly an epic model in the making. Good work! Hi, Ian Thanks again for your much appreciated comments This second span does complete the bridge structurally - but it still needs to be finished properly Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi Ron how are you going to represent the 2nd older viaduct on the layout? http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=53.475254,-2.25665&spn=0,0.005472&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=53.475294,-2.256354&panoid=_O667xC-Wqqp41venNvM7A&cbp=12,212.31,,0,-22.5 Thanks Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi Ron how are you going to represent the 2nd older viaduct on the layout? http://maps.google.c...212.31,,0,-22.5 Thanks Carl Hi, Carl The viaduct (Castlefield) you mention is actually the later of the three viaducts, being built in 1894 some 17 years after the Cornbrook viaduct - see Post #40 on Page 2 of this thread The reason it wasn't used for Metrolink Trams, is because it was in a poorer state of maintenance/repair than the Cornbrook Viaduct. It is being brought into a better state of health, as listed monument, but there are no plans to re-use it at present The Castlefield Viaduct is my next project, when the Cornbrook Viaduct Bridges are completed All the construction drawings have already been produced on CAD - the viaduct build will be over 4.5 metres long As they say - You ain't seen anything yet !! Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 .. a few photos of today's progress - Deck built - Only one deck beam so far - It maybe an optical illusion, but it really is wider at this end because of track curvature - Scalewise ~10mm Support structure only partly brick clad ... to be continued >>>>> 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Like it when a bridge in a tiny scale like 1:76 is measured in metres not inches. Looking forward to seeing all your posts on that!!!! You had better hurry up and get the basement ready for the model. I'm thinking the lounge table you are currently using will be way too small for the finished thing anyway. Edited April 26, 2011 by artizen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Like it when a bridge in a tiny scale like 1:76 is measured in metres not inches. Looking forward to seeing all your posts on that!!!! You had better hurry up and get the basement ready for the model. I'm thinking the lounge table you are currently using will be way too small for the finished thing anyway. Hi, Ian Dimensions in either Metric or Imperial don't bother me, but may confuse others, so will stick with Metric (metres and millimetres - although centimetres is the European norm) The first posts for the Castlefield Viaduct will probably be around middle of May, starting with the drawings and a couple of photographs of part of the viaduct The longest span beam will be 890mm long and the shortest 179mm, so at least some of the spans will fit on the table. If the basement isn't ready before the build is nearing 30%, then I will have to display it on the pool terrace for photo sessions The basic overall height approx. 350mm (the build will be 350mm, but the ground level over the viaduct length varies considerably thro' the Castlefield Canal Basin and alongside the River Irwell) Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Ron, Having seen the work you have done on this viaduct, can't wait for you to start the next one, 4.5m long wow Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Ron, Having seen the work you have done on this viaduct, can't wait for you to start the next one, 4.5m long wow Colin Hi, Colin Still have to finish the deck beams and the overhead bracing beams on this last bridge span, then paint it Will then take a few hours out to list all the plasticard I will need for the build, as well as a few bottles of Plastic Weld, check that all is available, order it and await delivery (usually takes up to 2 weeks) While awaiting plastic, etc. delivery I will need to check out any odd ball construction problems, and resolve them. Also, because of the large scale repetition of assembly builds will investigate more efficient ways of construction including use of jigs and special tools The paper templates I have used so far are ok for a couple of builds, but will now require more permanent jigs Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 ... the deck beams are complete, and fixed in place with the deck fixed over them before I build the overhead cross-bracing beams, there is just time for the customary topping-out test 18 cans in place this time to give it a real test and one pic to show the deflection from the 5.94kg load just 1.5mm at the centre of the span ... well that was a good test - now for a drop of the amber nectar -- Cheers ... to be continued >>>>> 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well deserved after that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Taz Posted May 5, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2011 Fan-blooming-tastic Can't believe I've only just found this thread. There is some excellent modelling on this site but this goes straight to the top of the pile. Thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Fan-blooming-tastic Can't believe I've only just found this thread. There is some excellent modelling on this site but this goes straight to the top of the pile. Thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing more Thanks for your much appreciated comments Yes, there is still a lot more to come B) Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have never thought of beer as a 5kg load!!!!! Good to see the double stack weight test worked. I suppose if it had failed, we would have seen the rebuild in a couple of days!!!!! LOL Wonderful work as ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have never thought of beer as a 5kg load!!!!! Good to see the double stack weight test worked. I suppose if it had failed, we would have seen the rebuild in a couple of days!!!!! LOL Wonderful work as ever. Hi, Ian Thought you might turn up for the load test That's the beauty of adding beer in cans one at a time, you can see and feel if things are going awry, and then comfort yourself if they do Cheers Ron PS. Should have the overhead bracings finished by tomorrow night, then painting the structure over the weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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