28ten
Guv'nor
I need a grassmaster or similar for the disused track. i have been conducting experiments with sieved earth for the disused ground.
Designing For Laser Cutting
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28ten
Guv'nor
Its rare that I am actually happy with anything that I have done, but these are starting to show some promise in capturing the feel I'm after. the downside of card frames it that weathering will rely on paint effects rather than distressing actual wood, but I'm hoping that as the frames are so narrow this wont pose too many problems.
28ten
Guv'nor
Unsurprisingly it was raining again this afternoon, so I caught up with a few jobs that might interest some Thunderers
On the right a wheel mask and some mylar discs for the rear of coach wheels. in the centre Mr Ploffys tortoise cover, washers and base plate
Then a couple of signs for me, an o for Ian, and would a BR sign tickle Mr Ploffys fancy? yes they are waterproof
On the right a wheel mask and some mylar discs for the rear of coach wheels. in the centre Mr Ploffys tortoise cover, washers and base plate
Then a couple of signs for me, an o for Ian, and would a BR sign tickle Mr Ploffys fancy? yes they are waterproof
28ten
Guv'nor
No problemThank you.
looking at it I could do some very fine washers for taking up sideplay which could be quite useful in S7
28ten
Guv'nor
Don't worry, its the arrows he's after 
As I suggested earlier, I wanted to try some frames in Basswood. these weather really nicely but they are more prone to warping during the process.
So to recap I have tried glazing sandwiched between card frames, ply frames with individual panes, Card frames and individual panes and basswood with individual panes, I'm not sure there is anything else I can try before it is decision time, The difference between card and basswood only really shows under magnification, but despite the difficulties I'm leaning towards basswood.
As I suggested earlier, I wanted to try some frames in Basswood. these weather really nicely but they are more prone to warping during the process.
So to recap I have tried glazing sandwiched between card frames, ply frames with individual panes, Card frames and individual panes and basswood with individual panes, I'm not sure there is anything else I can try before it is decision time, The difference between card and basswood only really shows under magnification, but despite the difficulties I'm leaning towards basswood.
iploffy
OC Blue Brigade
D1054
Western Thunderer
Oooo .... just spotted that little "o" in there! Excellent!
Ta boss.
28ten
Guv'nor
you'll be wanting your shed window done next
I actually took this shot for Mr Buckjumper to show the limits of the engraving process for pub windows. the image on the left is two frogs and a barrel which was used on a much larger piece 1ft square, the simpler the design the better when it is reduced in size
Dan Randall
Western Thunderer
Would this technique be suitable for frosted Mk1 lavatory windows with the two oval or circular peep holes?
Regards
Dan
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Dan
Dan Randall
Western Thunderer
Thanks Cynric.
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Dan
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Dan
28ten
Guv'nor
A little more progress, the fascia boards have been cut and fitted - it looks banana shaped but it isn't really...honest
The problem is/was that I needed access to the interior to fit details and windows, my original intention was to model it in an abandoned and boarded up condition which would have been much easier and quicker, so I made the floor integral with the design. Bad move if you want to fit an interior, so the roof had to be removable until the very final details are added, but what to do about the fascia and gutters? here is the answer ..... they are fitted to the roof section so the whole lot just lifts off. Final fitting will just be a dab of glue and attaching the downpipes.
The problem is/was that I needed access to the interior to fit details and windows, my original intention was to model it in an abandoned and boarded up condition which would have been much easier and quicker, so I made the floor integral with the design. Bad move if you want to fit an interior, so the roof had to be removable until the very final details are added, but what to do about the fascia and gutters? here is the answer ..... they are fitted to the roof section so the whole lot just lifts off. Final fitting will just be a dab of glue and attaching the downpipes.