Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Nope, that was my initial thoughts too. I got 3" to be 1.75mm (¼ of 7mm).
Then I thought, perhaps the 3" pipe is the internal diameter...
7mm Pencarrow - Cornish BR(S)
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Nope, that was my initial thoughts too. I got 3" to be 1.75mm (¼ of 7mm).
Then I thought, perhaps the 3" pipe is the internal diameter...
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Was aiming for drainage downpipe but I'll take duck...
2-Bil
Western Thunderer
Hi Chris
3''RWPs measured 6 foot from the top of the collar to the base of the pipe which was beaded.3''RWPs were only ever cast in 6 foot lengths were very thin walled,lightweight and when cut you could see more often than not how unevenly they were cast.The London Cast Company used to mould L.C.C.on their rainwater pipe collars
Respects Brian W
3''RWPs measured 6 foot from the top of the collar to the base of the pipe which was beaded.3''RWPs were only ever cast in 6 foot lengths were very thin walled,lightweight and when cut you could see more often than not how unevenly they were cast.The London Cast Company used to mould L.C.C.on their rainwater pipe collars
Respects Brian W
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
3d pints can also be knocked, spilt or dropped, obviously unlikely in our case as it's not in the glass long enough but still a flogging offence in certain parts of Ireland so best avoided.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Thanks Brian, very useful. I do need to add a joint midway along the length, it's currently more a test of getting the brackets to fit.
Did the 4" pipes also come in 6' lengths?
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Careful, it could easily disappear...
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Having had a browse of various rainwater goods catalogues (living the dream), it looks to me as though the quoted diameter is internal.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Just realised that I've not mentioned the source of the 3d printed chimney pots....
Richard Slate, Mudmagnet on RMweb, is an old friend from our days on the exhibition circuit in the SW. He's got his own company "Mudmagnet Models" which started as making buildings and layouts for people. In recent years he's moved into 3d printing.
mudmagnet-models.sumupstore.com
The pots were a special commission, which I'm sure he'd be happy printing for others, and should satisfy my chimney pot needs for the entire layout.
I collected these from him at the Stafford show late last year. Amazing what can be produced these days.
Richard Slate, Mudmagnet on RMweb, is an old friend from our days on the exhibition circuit in the SW. He's got his own company "Mudmagnet Models" which started as making buildings and layouts for people. In recent years he's moved into 3d printing.
Products | Mudmagnet Models
mudmagnet-models.sumupstore.com
The pots were a special commission, which I'm sure he'd be happy printing for others, and should satisfy my chimney pot needs for the entire layout.
I collected these from him at the Stafford show late last year. Amazing what can be produced these days.
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NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Just realised that I've not mentioned the source of the 3d printed chimney pots....
Richard Slate, Mudmagnet on RMweb, is an old friend from our days on the exhibition circuit in the SW. He's got his own company "Mudmagnet Models" which started as making buildings and layouts for people. In recent years he's moved into 3d printing.
Products | Mudmagnet Models
The pots were a special commission, which I'm sure he'd be happy printing for others, and should satisfy my chimney pot needs for the entire layout.
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I collected these from him at the Stafford show late last year. Amazing what can be produced these days.
Richard will be peddling his wares at the SWAG Day at Staplegrove Village Hall in April. Pencarrot will also be there with his Big Boys Buildings.
Come along, pick up some chimney pots and spend the day chatting about downpipes.
By God we know how to have fun.
Rob
JimG
Western Thunderer
That brings back memories from a long time ago. As a teenager, during school holidays, I worked as a plumber's mate in the local distillery and one of the jobs I was taught was roping and caulking cast iron pipes - not 3" or 4" pipes but much larger - probably 10" to 12" diameter. The acid test was when the joint was put under pressure - I think I remember that I had to re-caulk the one I did - and I got an earful from the foreman.
Jim.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Well fair dues to Modelu, I dropped them a line and it transpires that the pack of 3" holderbats I had was an early print. It's been subsequently amended so that the hole is 2mm (the OD of the pipe) and a new pack has been added to the order I placed at the weekend. Excellent customer service.
Phil O
Western Thunderer
Just realised that I've not mentioned the source of the 3d printed chimney pots....
Richard Slate, Mudmagnet on RMweb, is an old friend from our days on the exhibition circuit in the SW. He's got his own company "Mudmagnet Models" which started as making buildings and layouts for people. In recent years he's moved into 3d printing.
Products | Mudmagnet Models
The pots were a special commission, which I'm sure he'd be happy printing for others, and should satisfy my chimney pot needs for the entire layout.
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I collected these from him at the Stafford show late last year. Amazing what can be produced these days.
They appeared on his thread in the other place, I can't remember whether it was yesterday or today.
gwrrob
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...
SR traders store as seen elsewhere.
