7mm Pencarrow - Cornish BR(S)
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LarryG
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One aspect of 'colour' that interested me was the colours used by the GWR and BR(W). The colours are all over the place, but one that remains quite constant is BR(W) brown, which on the Cambrian section is always redder in reproduction than the "usual" chocolate seen elsewhere on the system. I was pleased to see the recent colour photos at Bodmin.
Pencarrow
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So I seem to have created a huge pile of plasticard bits, dust and particles today. The state of the floor demonstrates why I don't do this work in the rest of the house. Yes, it would be more sociable, but I'd constantly be on the naughty step.
And the end result? Probably note noticeable by 95% of the people that look at layouts. As SimonD said elsewhere, at least I know it's there.
A few shots before going into Halfords grey primer. Always very useful in spotting stuff you don't see in the flesh.
The window and door reveals in particular take a while to do as access is restricted.
The primer should show how convincing what I've done is and show up any areas needing further work.
And the end result? Probably note noticeable by 95% of the people that look at layouts. As SimonD said elsewhere, at least I know it's there.
A few shots before going into Halfords grey primer. Always very useful in spotting stuff you don't see in the flesh.
The window and door reveals in particular take a while to do as access is restricted.
The primer should show how convincing what I've done is and show up any areas needing further work.
michael mott
Western Thunderer
The stonemasons would be proud, nice work converting plastic blocks to stone lookalikes.
Michael
Michael
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Cheers chap, there's always a couple of spots that need a bit of attention but I'm pleased with the result.
Interestingly, my thoughts on the original build when coming back to it after (cough) a couple of years, was that it was a bit OTT. However... It being very, erm, robust, has meant it's incredibly stable and can take loads of abuse when carving and tarting the stonework.
I'm thinking I may use the same approach for the station building after all.
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Pencarrow
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Cheers Rob. There's going to be the initial paint job, then the roofing and gutters will go on. Guttering an edges of tiles are very susceptible to damage whilst painting. There's also various bits of detail to add around the chimney and roof interfaces - slates and flashing.
I'm going to use York Model Making tiles on this one as they are quite regular and posh compared to the grain store.
I've splashed out on Modelu guttering on this one as it's right front of house.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Next job after this building is complete is a trial build of a new product from Intentio which I've been asked to have a crack at by @BrushType4 (Phil). Watch his space in a few weeks time...
Spoiler...
It's something Southern and concrete...
Spoiler...
It's something Southern and concrete...
gwrrob
Western Thunderer
I think it was Intentio who had plans to do the kit for Brent goods shed in 4mm...
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
A stone chip bunker? Just big enough for the station staff to hide in when the Folkestone Pannier returns...It's something Southern and concrete...
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Nope, that's not it. Not Southern and not concrete. Keep guessing.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Well, they both came from the Exmouth Jct concrete yard but the stone chip bunker is substantially smaller. Phil does do a SR concrete PW but, that would be more suitable for hiding from panniers IMO...
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Holderbat!
Never knew that was a word, and that it refers to the bracket that holds a drainage downpipe to a wall.
Going through my box of bits I found that I'd previously bought some 3d printed ones from Modelu. A pack of 20 suitable for a 3" pipe. The current website notes that they should be used with Evergreen 2mm rod ref 212.
Shock, horror, I had some in stock!
Obviously all going too well at this point...
Correct. The recommended 2mm rod didn't even come close to fitting in the hole in the holderbat. Insert suitable swear words. Out came the calipers and I found that the rod was 2mm, ok, a tad over. (My caliper is marked out in tads).
The hole in the holderbat was well under 2mm though, so out came a drill bit and the hole made bigger. As big as I dared. But still not big enough. Ponderings overnight occurred.
This evening I had a revelation that solved this issue and a concern that the 3d prints aren't that resilient and can easily break or snap.
A 0.8mm hole drilled into the 2mm rod. 0.8mm brass wire fitted into the hole. This pin will form a mechanical bond to the building. I then slit the holderbat on the rear with a razor saw and slipped it over the pin. Tra lar...
Sorted.
Never knew that was a word, and that it refers to the bracket that holds a drainage downpipe to a wall.
Going through my box of bits I found that I'd previously bought some 3d printed ones from Modelu. A pack of 20 suitable for a 3" pipe. The current website notes that they should be used with Evergreen 2mm rod ref 212.
Shock, horror, I had some in stock!
Obviously all going too well at this point...
Correct. The recommended 2mm rod didn't even come close to fitting in the hole in the holderbat. Insert suitable swear words. Out came the calipers and I found that the rod was 2mm, ok, a tad over. (My caliper is marked out in tads).
The hole in the holderbat was well under 2mm though, so out came a drill bit and the hole made bigger. As big as I dared. But still not big enough. Ponderings overnight occurred.
This evening I had a revelation that solved this issue and a concern that the 3d prints aren't that resilient and can easily break or snap.
A 0.8mm hole drilled into the 2mm rod. 0.8mm brass wire fitted into the hole. This pin will form a mechanical bond to the building. I then slit the holderbat on the rear with a razor saw and slipped it over the pin. Tra lar...
Sorted.
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gwrrob
Western Thunderer
Is a tad the same as a gnats cock ...
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
simond
Western Thunderer
Can’t be right. An inch in that logical one forty-third-and-a-halfth is 0.5833mm. So three of them ain’t two.
