RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted August 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2012 I am thinking of using a 4ft by 6 inches space this would be in 2mm or N, not too small for the scale but interested to see if others have made use of a radiator shelf type of situation? and what they came up with. It compares roughly with 8x1 in 4mm scale I suppose but maybe a 6x1 OO would fit on a longer radiator? - would there be enough heat from a radiator to cause problems with track/running etc. (though thinking of storing out of site when not in use so could just be brought out when the radiator is off?) Thoughts welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcampbell Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I once doodled some ideas for a layout on a mantle-piece (in 009), although I never built it. However I do have an 009 layout which is 2'6" by 6" plus a simple fiddle yard. As you say in N it should be suitable for a shunting layout or simple branch terminus. I would keep the layout simple though, as despite the small scale I think the lack of depth will be apparent if you try to squeeze too much accross it. Is the shelf wooden or metal? A wooden one would insulate better. Assuming the baseboard has a little depth to it (as is usual) I think there would be sufficient insulation from the radiator below, and the shelf itself will direct the rising hot air away from the layout, so I don't suppose you would have any problems relating to heat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I would certainly avoid keeping the layout on the radiator shelf whilst the rad is on... Although the wood itself is an insultor, I think the heat could end up warping the wood..... In any case, it could be a costly mistake - so I wouldn't risk it.... Re depth - if you are making a removable shelf, on top of the radiator shelf - you could always make it a tad deeper? Perhaps an inch or so..... Another suggestion is to incorporate different levels... perhaps a lower foreground, and higher background... Maybe even a slightly higher rear siding? Sounds interesting anyway, good luck with it, and keep us posted Cheers Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easterner Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Is there space for a cassette/fiddle yard in addition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted August 26, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2012 Right well its not a specific 'bought' radiator shelf, its a 4x1 piece of ply which has been split into 2x 6inch wide pieces then braced together in to an L shape with 2x1 (pic later) its not going to be a long term layout just a testpiece to get back into the N scale frame of mind, I hope to have something a bit bigger in the loft in due course. My plans are for a SLT type of station with a seperate goods siding (possibly on a lower level) -bit like http://unnycoombelala.blogspot.co.uk/p/llynfordd.html but with the freight side totally disconnected from the passenger line. Is there space for a cassette/fiddle yard in addition? possibly, but I'd rather keep it 'self contained' if I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well, 4´by 6" ain´t much of a real estate, but there are still ways to fill it with a layout. Just as food for thought, take a look here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38509-japanese-prototype-n-scale-desktop-layout/ or here: http://www.japanrailmodelers.org/pages/modelingjapan/minimodules.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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