7mm Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
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lancer1027
Western Thunderer
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Very very impressive Richard
Rob :wave:
Very very impressive Richard
Rob :wave:
Whilst the latice might be a little prone to distortion it does get a nice fine look
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
I am struggling to find superlatives to describe this Richard
I am struggling to find superlatives to describe this Richard
Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Hi
Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated.
Cynric. The idea has worked well, and there's very little I'd change. I like the half-etched lattice, it gives finesse, and you honestly don't notice the heat distortion, even if it's a bit of a fight at times - it certainly tests soldering skills. The thought of punching all the rivets on thicker pieces does not fill me with joy.
If I was to make a suggestion it would be to add the verticals (on the sides etch) from full etch every 6' where the stiffeners go, as once detached from the etch and while you are building it, there is only the flimsy half-etch lattice to set the height. Even then, I'm not sure that would ameliorate the 'problem'.
However, good fun, and a very acceptable outcome. Only another 120' to build now.
Richard
Hi
Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated.
Cynric. The idea has worked well, and there's very little I'd change. I like the half-etched lattice, it gives finesse, and you honestly don't notice the heat distortion, even if it's a bit of a fight at times - it certainly tests soldering skills. The thought of punching all the rivets on thicker pieces does not fill me with joy.
If I was to make a suggestion it would be to add the verticals (on the sides etch) from full etch every 6' where the stiffeners go, as once detached from the etch and while you are building it, there is only the flimsy half-etch lattice to set the height. Even then, I'm not sure that would ameliorate the 'problem'.
However, good fun, and a very acceptable outcome. Only another 120' to build now.
Richard
7mmMick
Western Thunderer
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
I know i'm a bit late with this but the bridge does look fantastic
and if this is anything to go the other larger ones will be even more impressive. What type of signal will be fitted Richard and how do you intend to work them ?
ATB Mick
I know i'm a bit late with this but the bridge does look fantastic
and if this is anything to go the other larger ones will be even more impressive. What type of signal will be fitted Richard and how do you intend to work them ? ATB Mick
Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Hi Mick
Something like this....
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All L&Y, square post, L&Y cast balance weights, the only concession to LMS is the replacement U/Q arms. There will be 2 dolls, but the heights are reversed with the r/h one being the main line and the l/h arm being a short arm into the goods loop. You may notice a passing similarity of my bridge to that at Werneth ;D
Servo operated, MERG controlled with bounce That's Dibateg's department!
Cheers
Richard
Hi Mick
Something like this....
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All L&Y, square post, L&Y cast balance weights, the only concession to LMS is the replacement U/Q arms. There will be 2 dolls, but the heights are reversed with the r/h one being the main line and the l/h arm being a short arm into the goods loop. You may notice a passing similarity of my bridge to that at Werneth ;D
Servo operated, MERG controlled with bounce
That's Dibateg's department!Cheers
Richard
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Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Hi JB
Pic from the other side. In silhouette, it seems bolted to the capping stone, with the electrics running down the pillar in sheathing.
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Of couse, if anyone has a hi-def photo to prove me wrong.....
Cheers
Richard
Hi JB
Pic from the other side. In silhouette, it seems bolted to the capping stone, with the electrics running down the pillar in sheathing.
[attachimg=1]
Of couse, if anyone has a hi-def photo to prove me wrong.....
Cheers
Richard
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Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Hi
No more work on the bridge as such, but time has been spent fitting it and thinking about doll location now it's in place. The staging is unnecessarily long, so that will be shortened, but at least I know where I'm going now. It fits perfectly, so I am going to award both myself and Cynric a Heyside Gold Star ;D
Before and after photos...
Hi
No more work on the bridge as such, but time has been spent fitting it and thinking about doll location now it's in place. The staging is unnecessarily long, so that will be shortened, but at least I know where I'm going now. It fits perfectly, so I am going to award both myself and Cynric a Heyside Gold Star ;D
Before and after photos...
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Dan Randall
Western Thunderer
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Nicely designed and nicely put together chaps.
I think there's something very pleasing about lattice footbridges. I had to work a train from Didcot to Swindon today and couldn't help noticing the main span from a GWR specimen (ex Culham?), plonked on the ground inside the Great Western Society's boundary fence. I think a visit with camera and tape measure could be on the cards one day in the not-too-distant.
They had a steam railmotor chuffing up and down whilst I was waiting for my train and it did look and sound good.
Regards
Dan
Nicely designed and nicely put together chaps.
I think there's something very pleasing about lattice footbridges. I had to work a train from Didcot to Swindon today and couldn't help noticing the main span from a GWR specimen (ex Culham?), plonked on the ground inside the Great Western Society's boundary fence. I think a visit with camera and tape measure could be on the cards one day in the not-too-distant.
They had a steam railmotor chuffing up and down whilst I was waiting for my train and it did look and sound good.
Regards
Dan
Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Heyside: 7mm L&Y, late 50s/early 60s
Hi
Another Heyside loco arrived today. This is a real Oldham Loop loco. Built by Roger, it has its genesis in a JM Models kit, and has made considerable use of Laurie Griffin's castings. A monster tank loco, it is typical motive power for the area.
Hi
Another Heyside loco arrived today. This is a real Oldham Loop loco. Built by Roger, it has its genesis in a JM Models kit, and has made considerable use of Laurie Griffin's castings. A monster tank loco, it is typical motive power for the area.
