kevpeo Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) I've had a little disaster! The platform surface has been added using 180 grade sandpaper, kindly donated by OzzyO, cheers bud, but the contact adhesive has soaked through and the writing is showing! I was hoping to get away without painting this, but it is a little too light a gray anyway. Kev. edit to add - Those of a 25kv disposition may wish to visit Perth Green show next weekend, 12/13th March, as Coppell will be making an appearance. Edited March 6, 2016 by kevpeo 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 i cant see any writing so looks good to me david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I also can't see any. Could you patch it as if a repair has been done to the section? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kevpeo Posted March 9, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2016 The writing may not show in the photo's very well, but it was very obvious 'in the flesh'! Anyway, onwards and upwards and all that, the platforms have had a coat of paint (an old pot of Railmatch Dept Gray and two knackered brushes later!). White platform edges have been applied with a paint pen and a low wall has been added in brick to the 'solid' portion of platform and a fence added to the rest - I wanted a modern looking plain fence, rather than the usual wood ones used on most layouts. After a trawl of 'tinterweb' I found this one by Faller. One pack was just enough! And at the other end, the first portals have been installed - A milestone. Sorry about the dodgy background of dancing class outfits!!! Kev. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's looking very nice ,well done ,nice mix of greenery and grey Great urban feel Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very nice and you really have created the right atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing the wires going in. Best regards, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looking forward to seeing your next update. Really enjoyed reading this one 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looking Good, i like the platform fencing its very much different to the norm seen. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sorry about the dodgy background of dancing class outfits!!! Kev. Hmmmm. Is that an alter ego Kev? Cheers. Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 As you can see the platform roads are freshly ballasted, to fit in with the engineering works theme. And this poses a question. My memory suggests that all that was used in the 70/80's to mark the beginning of a possession was a red flag/sheet on two posts. And I remember taking a photo of such a thing, but can I bl**dy find it! So am I wrong, should there be flashing lights etc? Anybody got a photo they can post up? Dalston West Junction in 1984 by Tom Burnham, on Flickr 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Well today didn't go very well!!!!! But we do have some O/H wires - Yes, the three yard roads have the 'knitting up' at last! Including a non working tensioner - The wheels for this were found in a model shop in Blackpool and are for ship modelling. It pays to look around! It was upon testing these wires I found I'd lost a feed to the track, no doubt a dry soldered joint which worked perfectly before ballasting! So I've had to add a couple of wires to feed from the other end of the layout. That will teach me not to put them in in the first place. Speaking of the overhead wires this is the order I did them, first I bent up five identical 'loose' wires, these are the ones that span the baseboard joint and have to be removed for transit - This was done on a simple jig using a piece of plywood and three panel pins - The outer two pins are 18 inches apart, which is the longest wires; the third is 12 inches in, which is the length of the above. The next job was to bend another length with only one end bent into a loop; the droppers are marked on the jig so they can be kept the same distance in. This was then hooked over the first registration arm with the top wire left long for now through the loop above the portal - The other non folded end was fed through the back(end)scene where it is bent up and soldered to a piece of copperclad. This is the anchor point - From that point it is just a case of bending and then soldering the wires into place in pairs - Until the other end is reached, which has the springs to tension it all up. On larger layouts, you may have to fix in the middle as per prototype to tensioning masts and spring both ends. Of course this is just the way I do it, and is by no means perfect, but looping every joint before soldering does make an immensely strong job of it. The top wires are left loose to allow the lower contact wire to expand and contract. It also looks as though I'm going to have to add another pull off to the curved back road, as the wire is pulling too far over. The 81 and 85 have been testing all this. Kev. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Dalston West Junction in 1984 by Tom Burnham, on Flickr I think I may have made too tidy a job of my flags!!!! Thanks BR(S). Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted March 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2016 Great job there Kev!! Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looks superb! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 OHLE looks fantastic - some inspiration for myself to get on with some 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) 1 Edited March 10, 2016 by cornish trains jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Kev, I need to apologise, I've uploaded a post which meant to go on my own thread. I feel like a bit of an idiot now! I'm really sorry. I can't see how to delete it either. Best regards, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ok, managed to delete the content! Phew! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Not much has happened with Coppell's trip to the NE and work, but some shopping has arrived - After some kit-bashing, the contents became this - You can see some added/fill in pieces in white. Or from further out, both can be seen - The flags can also be seen, from brass rod and painted creased paper! In the foreground one of two Bachmann waiting shelters has appeared, but I'm still moving these around to find the best position. These also need some seating making. I'm thinking a dirty grey with blue handrails colour scheme for the steps to match the shelters. Still to do are some dummy registration arms under the bridge and the return/earth wires. Kev. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 HI Kev, Looking good. I Might get myself one of those Faller Bridges for the steps for Heath End. Having seen your use, its very similar to what i need and my Dapol kit bash looks awful compared to this! Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Looking great David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Just a quick update, the steps are painted and in place and the wires are all now up - Now all I have to do is paint them all, very tedious!! Kev. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Woooo I've missed a few steps with the development of your layout Kev. Looking fantastic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 While the painting of the overhead wires has been progressing, a few small jobs have continued. First the platform shelters have been added along with a couple of benches inside. And some passengers have appeared - They are in for a long wait until October for the next train though! And at the other end the bridge has been fitted and a solitary 'train spotter' has appeared - This just needs a couple of walls finishing and some low relief buildings making now for this end. Kev 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Very much liking the way that this is going! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now