David Todd Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Lunchtime post arrived from Kernow, a new addition. Don't worry, the guy is called "Tiny", he is the strongest member on the team. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I guess finding Insurance for the Compressor should be easy ...... Lunchtime post arrived from Kernow, a new addition. Don't worry, the guy is called "Tiny", he is the strongest member on the team. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr ..... just ask a passing Meercat ..... [blimey, that's even worse than most previous comments!] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Well, another week spent in hospital, think I won the NHS Lottery, but managed to get out late yesterday afternoon. I take it, no one likes the compressor then. I did start,on the track circuitry for 3rd rail, 10 day's ago,hopefully will get back into it on Monday. Double Induction heads with connecting plate,the top end has been painted,connecting plate is to be measured and cut,then the other end (translucent) to be glued and painted. Left rail, single induction circuit, then a Grid, nearest is expansion rail's. Test pieces, Ramp and expanson rail's. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Installing one of two, Absolute Aspects, shunting signal's. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr The chalk on the left of the rail,is real Dover White Cliff chalk. MINI0178 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040703(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr The "Night Ferry" fourgon. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Thanks for looking..... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Incredible attention to detail! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good to see you have scrambled out of the hospital dt, a very welcome return to the pages here. J PS. I hope the Dover cliffs are no less stable for the removal of the huge amount of rock, now residing on your layout ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) The first of 3rd rail induction circuits have now been installed, using 3d print item's. Having gained some confidence in painting,it is now fitted. The Double Head, induction circuit,for third rail. P1040389(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Click photo, to Enlarge. P1080133(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited September 9, 2015 by David Todd 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 To be honest David, I thought I was looking at pictures of the real thing, rather than a model. You've certainly captured a very effective railway atmosphere. There's a realistic "edge" to your pictures that I can't put into words - nothing twee or forced here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wow David, this really is remarkable modelling, first class. I have to agree with Peter, I was looking at photos from your post on the 5th of September and honestly thought you had uploaded a photo of the real location. Stunning, Truly stunning..... Excellent work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Glad to see you back hope it was worth a week of hospital food. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) The only concern I had was with Running the Windhoff MPV,which has the lowest slung coupling of my loco stock. It just catches the bolt head's which are of a minuscule size on the 3D printed induction head, so will have to file them down. This coupling will also catch the centre of point's,if they are not perfectly flat. Sorry about the awful photos, lmsforever Posted Today, 14:59 Glad to see you back hope it was worth a week of hospital food. Thanks, survived on Plain baked potatoes and bannans' Grimleygrid Posted Today, 14:27 Wow David, this really is remarkable modelling, first class. I have to agree with Peter, I was looking at photos from your post on the 5th of September and honestly thought you had uploaded a photo of the real location. Stunning, Truly stunning..... Excellent work. Thanks for kind comments, am looking forward to you building that large "shed" Peter Kazmierczak Posted Today, 14:16 To be honest David, I thought I was looking at pictures of the real thing, rather than a model. You've certainly captured a very effective railway atmosphere. There's a realistic "edge" to your pictures that I can't put into words - nothing twee or forced here. Thank you Peter, I use various cameras,..... web cam ipad, compact, and a bridge camera, still not very good at it though.I do not Photoshop any,would not know where to start. just started to crop them in edit. Edited September 10, 2015 by David Todd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looking good Mr T. I heard a vicious rumour that ballasting could be on the cards soon? Hope you've lost your NHS season ticket. all the best Graham. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Luv your little road compressor David!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Looking good Mr T. I heard a vicious rumour that ballasting could be on the cards soon? Hope you've lost your NHS season ticket. all the best Graham. Thanks Graham, been told,I will be having an operation,in seven weeks time, I will give the season ticketTo someone else who needs it. Luv your little road compressor David!!Thanks, 66. Taken with the iPad,at track level. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Might it not be easier to ... file down the coupling a little? The only concern I had was with Running the Windhoff MPV,which has the lowest slung coupling of my loco stock.It just catches the bolt head's which are of a minuscule size on the 3D printed induction head, so will have to file them down.This coupling will also catch the centre of point's,if they are not perfectly flat.Sorry about the awful photos,P1220540(1).JPGP1220541(1).JPGP1220542(1).JPGThanks, survived on Plain baked potatoes and bannans'Thanks for kind comments, am looking forward to you building that large "shed"Thank you Peter, I use various cameras,..... web cam ipad, compact, and a bridge camera, still not very good at it though.I do not Photoshop any,would not know where to start. just started to crop them in edit. I like the items on and around the tracks. It gives the layout a very realistic look indeed. Are the 3D Point Motor people able to make the Point Motors with a descent space under them, for a small Bell Crank perhaps? All the best for the Op. J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Might it not be easier to ... file down the coupling a little? I like the items on and around the tracks. It gives the layout a very realistic look indeed. Are the 3D Point Motor people able to make the Point Motors with a descent space under them, for a small Bell Crank perhaps? All the best for the Op. J Thanks J. I had thought of filing the latch coupling down earlier today and think that will be the way to go. Why don't you pose your 3d printing question, in the 3d topics thread, am sure you will have an answer. Graham, Re ballasting, am waiting for signals and also a platform 1 update/replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) I am trialing "flat" hose reels , 6 per platform reduced from real photogragh. also, awaiting a Class 71 from DJModels, Class 71 at Dover Western Docks, with Ferry Vans by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited September 11, 2015 by David Todd 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 This is a 74, I bought 3 (?) year's ago, from Silverfox Models by David Todd 2012, on Flickr With Interfrigo Wagons, that really should be updated. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Transfesa Wagon, this an Ho model, I bought 30.year's ago. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr These are 00 sliding door vans, that really need updating. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Nice pictures David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Nice! What mechanism is powering the 74, if you don't mind my asking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Nice! What mechanism is powering the 74, if you don't mind my asking? Hi Jeff, It is "unbranded", but suspect is is a Hornby type(?) it has"free gearing", when pushed. It was fitted with a hard wired basic decoder when bought. He did contact me to say he may order a minimum of resin bodies for a Class 71,but this was after DJM had announced his crowd sourcing 71,which I had already ordered. I do like Peter's work also. Britannia Pacific Models. Hope these Pics help. Right, off out cycling with the two 6.years old grandsons, one on a weekend visit from up north, while his mum and dad, caught the 0430 ferry to France, to do a "Wiggle Ride." Edited September 13, 2015 by David Todd 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I am trialing "flat" hose reels , 6 per platform reduced from real photogragh. Picture 76.jpg also, awaiting a Class 71 from DJModels, Class 71 at Dover Western Docks, with Ferry Vans by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Nice picture. Dover Ferry Yard. The train is standing in No.1 road, ready to leave via Dover Priory. Or it could have arrived via Folkestone and propelled in. Someone can check the headcode. The track over the level crossing is still double track. Lots of detail. Nice 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Don't know the date of the photo, but the 71s came out of service in the late 1970s (1977?). My oldest SEG SR headcode book, which has 1976 info, has 9D as "Hither Grn Continental Depot - Meopham - Dover" (and vice versa of course). Edited September 13, 2015 by eastwestdivide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I suspect it's the train I keep banging on about - 71 hauled - blue Transfesa vans full of Spanish onions - seen many, many, times in the very late 60's / early 70's passing Gillingham going Up towards Hither Green sometime in the mid afternoon. No more details than that. Can anyone ID the train - I'd love to know after all these years ? Someone must have a Southern freight WTT for that period ? Edited September 13, 2015 by Southernman46 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks to you all for posting today. I found, a couple more pics, I had purchased from TOPticl.com and permission to display. Dover Town Yard. David Todd 2012, on Flickr Dover Town Yard. David Todd 2012, on Flickr Dover, Hawkesbury st. junction. David Todd 2012, on Flickr Dover Town Head Shunt. David Todd 2012, on Flickr And the G/sons had a good weekend also. Wow ! Wish we could go on that ! by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Sorted ! by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Bye ! by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Simon Lee Posted September 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2015 any news on closing of the Prince of Wales pier yet David ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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