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Petermac Moderator 
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I like that Sol.  ____________________ 'Petermac |
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allan downes Deceased Member
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Sol wrote: Some more done - steps take a while as the steps are all individual pieces to be glued. Really nice signal box there Sol. About bending card at a right angle. Blunt scoring down the back can help depending on the thickness of the card but even so, it doesn't always guarantee a nice sharp edge. Cruel world ain't it ! Anyway, what I normaly do is butt join the corners then glue a strip of plastic right angled section ( Evergreen ) down the corner to disguise the join. Cheers. Allan. |
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Sol A modelling Moderator. 
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Nearly finished - chimney pot to paint ; downpipes to add plus some weathering ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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ZeldaTheSwordsman Madman 
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What about the lever frame?
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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Yes, close up. one can see into the cabin but from where the Train drivers/Operators stand, it would hardly be seen - in fact the back wall with the bookcase, etc is very hard to see at all.
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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As the cabin is 36"/ 92cm away from viewers, they cannot really see in and as I do not put lights inside buildings, interior detail is lost.
____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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basically finished just needs to be bedded into terrain in the fullness of time with junk around as well  ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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Silver Fox Deceased Member 
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the boarding looks fine now Ron, a very nice build,  Owen ____________________ web-cam http://82.2.74.174:8081 if the lights are off no cam |
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Petermac Moderator
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Looks good Sol - nowhere near as "flat" as that first shot from the catalogue. Is the signalman going to get a hand rail on the steps ? ____________________ 'Petermac |
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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Petermac wrote: Looks good Sol - nowhere near as "flat" as that first shot from the catalogue. ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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ZeldaTheSwordsman Madman
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Sol wrote: As the cabin is 36"/ 92cm away from viewers, they cannot really see in and as I do not put lights inside buildings, interior detail is lost.Well, some sharp-eyed ones might be able to, but that's a fair point. However, even under those conditions something that occupies as much space as a lever frame does would have a noticeable silhouette. You could just use lengths cut from paperclips for the levers, and stick them through a bit of card that's been folded and glued into an arch about 1cm long. ____________________ My workbench, AKA an exercise in insanity
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John Dew Full Member 
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That looks great Ron.......I have always been a bit doubtful about this kit but not now I have seen how well you have made it. I do agree with Peter that the steps need side rails.......I am surprised John didnt include them in the kit. Ratio do two sizes of stanchion which are excellent for this sort of thing......I used them on signals and the engine shed walkway.....I always try and keep a packet in my bits and bobs drawer Best wishes ____________________ John Granby III Lenz DCC,RR&Co Gold V9 B1 Windows 10 |
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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OK added a side rail but due to the large solenoids in front, I m not happy with the location . a bit further to the right but have to angle it  still not enthused so I have this version ( yes USA outline) but as there are so many variations of signal boxes/cabins in the UK. it may fit in..  ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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ZeldaTheSwordsman Madman
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Would it be possible to move one of those solenoids further back from the points, and put the signal box over it?
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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I had thought of raising the box above the solenoids but then the "rodding" would needed to be cranked down to the ground level but as the D&S utilises all point machines / electric methods now of operating the turnouts, that would do but look IMO a tad silly. Having the solenoids behind the box would have been better ( didn't think of it when I was laying track, etc) but to do it now would mean I have to lift the 3 way turnout from the ballast & add longer rodding as the solenoids are not directly connected to the tiebars but use short rods. ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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Sol A modelling Moderator.
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I have found a UK signal box that is painted green at the top.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfield ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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Petermac Moderator
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No time wasting here then Sol............... I like that US outline box and I think you're right in moving it away from the solenoids - just as long as the signalman has a clear view of the area he's controlling. Incidentally, I'm sure it doesn't matter about having rodding cranked at the box. There are boxes mounted on gantries that have wires running down from the high level box to the rodding at ground level so everything is possible.  ____________________ 'Petermac |
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Marty Enjoying the Journey 
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Looks much better to me with the pencil scored lines between the planks and I like the neat little hand rail. Nice work (and quick ) Sol.Marty ____________________ Marty N Gauge, GWR West Wales Newcastle Emlyn Layout. Newcastle Emlyn Station is "Under construction" |
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ZeldaTheSwordsman Madman
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Sol wrote: I had thought of raising the box above the solenoids but then the "rodding" would needed to be cranked down to the ground level but as the D&S utilises all point machines / electric methods now of operating the turnouts, that would do but look IMO a tad silly. I was talking about putting the signal box over one of the solenoids as a cover. But that does still leave the problem of pulling stuff up. ____________________ My workbench, AKA an exercise in insanity
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John Dew Full Member
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My goodness that was quick with the handrails Ron........and very effective. I think its a shame to replace the box.......it looks far more in keeping with the look and feel you have created for the D&S than the US (HO?) unit. Equally I have no problems with the original siting......in fact it looks more natural in that location by the junction rather than the siding. Sure the solenoids are a little obvious although you have weathered them so they look part of the scenery. If I were you I would stick with the original .  John ____________________ John Granby III Lenz DCC,RR&Co Gold V9 B1 Windows 10 |
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