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Motor hacking tonight... The analogue connections to the motor brushes were severed by cutting the ends off the brush retaining clips, before this was done a 1.5mm hole was drilled through the clip and into the plastic motor plate- this is for the new DCC wiring connection and to retain the modified clips on the motor plate. When the retaining clips were removed to cut them, the 1.5mm holes in the plastic motor plate were tapped M2 to take the new retaining screw, and the holes in the clips opened up to take the screw. All the bits All the bits trial assembled and the PB tabs for the electrical pick-ups from the chassis ...these screws are not fully necessary, as one could always take the pick-up from the two motor plate screws that connect to the chassis and did the analogue thing... Eoin

Here is a link to Tonto's 105 conversion to AEC http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/4755-Tonto-s-Wreckbench?p=72805&viewfull=1#post72805 I'm told a Craven can be used in the middle, as it was done in the real thing! the same source also told me that this lead to the demise of some AEC power units as the Cravens were to heavy! Eoin

Sorry Noel It's unusual for me but I cant locate the photos of the finished units! Do remember taking photos all right, and they should be in the dir that the ones above are stored in but when I went to post them up, only the ones above were found! Eoin

Hi Here are a few shots of the first one, some cutting of the chassis and the drivers desk is required to get the LEDs in, the wires and connectors to remove the body from the chassis was housed in the WC- obviously! thats where most keep their valuables! then down through the floor, through the buffer beam and up into the next car which has a slotted buffer beam, to make the connection again in the WC. The wires are then painted black and it looks grand. Eoin

Hi Tonto & I think Glenderg did respray of BR Class 105 DMU's which might be what your thinking of JHB, they have the usual conversion problems like- door and windows but they do make a respectable AEC rail cars! I have done some up-grades to the silverfox model- directional lights and DCC electric wired couplers throughout for Dartstation on here, and another converted to DCC 21mm with same above and coach lights for a chap not on here- a lot of work to do the directional lights n couplers.... Just to note- one does not have to ditch the motor when changing to 21mm, just replace the axles in the motor to 28mm ones, I used 2mm steel rods (piano wire)cut to size.... Eoin

Lovely stuff John Love the poster of Bray... Eoin

Hi Thats a very nice chassis, the whole show looks great- a lot of great layouts. The host building is also a very nice venue for this kind of stuff Great to see photos Thanks Eoin

Hi Once you publish on the internet you've basically given that intellectual content away, even with storage sites you will find by the very fact of uploading to that site you give all rights to them, and they control it from there on.... Watermarking has its problems as mentioned above, I reckon the best way to publish photos is to limit it's re-use by uploading at less than screen resolution say 640x480, this then displays reasonably OK on screen without magnification, but if one tries to zoom in it just gets blocky and not usable, also print quality is dyer The upside on here, is once you publish you have assisted like minded people and its very much appreciated by everyone, there is a minority that take stuff and claim it as their own- their scavengers and by the fact they take stuff without permission or recognition are low people who cant model for S***, and not to be worried about..... Eoin

Hi If you do a search on the machine your posting from the search engine uses the cookies on your machine to see your interests! also your posting on an open forum on the internet.... Eoin

Hi Polyurethane chemical mix shrinks, on short chunky and small stuff its not noticeable, but on a long thin item say DART floor which is 1mm thick by 264mm long, it shrinks about 1mm+ over its length. If you make moulds for all the wagon parts shrinkage wont matter.... Eoin

Hi Noel, just to clarify on the hazards of acrylics;- They are not water based, they are water compatible- they contain some water but they contain pretty nasty stuff to be spraying in the air that you n others breath;- ethyl acrylate, isopropanol and glycol ethers, the first being very very harmful to humans. It has been known and most acrylic labels carry warnings about getting it on your skin, in eyes- the worst, or ingesting, causing burns, chronic eye problems and serious illness. Also its highly flammable in gas form, which is what we do with spray guns- make gas! Safety is a must spraying this stuff, the fact you mix it down with water helps but your still spraying diluted nasty stuff into the air. Spray booth, masks, open windows n closed doors, and no heating elements is the best approach.... Eoin

Hi Noel Looking good, do at least go at the ballast, I have an idea of brushing some pencil lead powder over it, a very small amount with a soft brush when I get mine... Eoin

A few more bits done this evening... Dissembled the running gear, de-greased and prepared for painting, some masking to the wheel tyres and then it will be handed over to the paint shop- I have some A bogie side patterns filled and undercoat painting is happening tomorrow. Next is repairs to a missing break shoe n lever, using the blue putty moulding stuff- the two sides of the mould were made to plastic cast a replacement, it looks like they will work but wont know until I try it. Then the chassis holes were drilled and tapped 12BA for the electrical connections for the DCC chip- I do like a chamfer on my holes, it makes them look very neat! I'll make two little PB tabs to solder the wires to. Noel, you'll like this tool- it's a sensitive feed chuck for small hole drilling in a pillar drill or mill, the smallest is .3mm. Its mounted in the machine chuck and set spinning, one then grabs that knurled aluminium disk just above the little chuck, and pushes down to drill the hole. There is a spring loaded shaft that allows travel of up to 16mm depth and that its in your hand one can feel what's happening, it can also be used for tapping- very handy for those small threads like 12 n 14BA Eoin

I have to agree with JHB here, a very odd site, they plan to develop land which does not have any of the original features, bridges are gone the cutting is partially or fully filled in and used as parkland/walkway for residential amenity!! Google maps tells all... Eoin

....Sketch as I go;- I scan these and save them in the project directory or if I have done a CAD drawing I insert the scan into the drawing, keeps it all together for future ref. Eoin

I never start a project without a few sketches or I sketch as I go... 'The Book' Eoin

Thanks guys The only bit of the valances overhanging are the steps the rest is more than 50% glued to the footplate, and as I mentioned earlier the steps will be reinforced with brass strip behind supported off the footplate somehow?, the splashers and repairs to smokebox will have epoxy laced on on underside and there are two little air holes at the back of the sandboxes for ventilation!! Eoin

Hi Colin R Would not be much use! the Co Co have ownership and are adamant that the project proceeds as outlined above. There was an opportunity for a serious say in the matter by the public but sadly only a small amount of people- can be counted on two hands, made submissions... The Fry Models will be shown here, if the project proceeds, so don't put off that visit, it just wont be as good as it could be! Eoin

I received communication from Fingal Co Co regarding revisions to the proposed Casino/Fry Model development as follows;- ''Dear Sir /Madam, In accordance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 - 2015 and Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning & Development) Regulations 2001-2015 and on behalf of our Client Department in Fingal County Council, Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development, we are writing to acknowledge your submission at planning stage, and report on the outcome of the planning process . A Chief Executives Report in relation to the planning proposal was brought to the Howth/ Malahide Local Area Services B Committee Meeting on 7th December 2016. Agenda Item 7A. This report including associated drawings is available on the Council’s Website http://meetings.fingal.ie/documents/s35335/Item%20No.%207a%20-%20Casino%20Building.pdf and we enclose a copy for your information. You will note that minor amendments were proposed to reflect concerns raised in the public observations received. The amendments will also provide more flexible spaces for an exhibition layout. The proposed amendments increase the internal floor area of the extension by 35 sqm. The overall appearance, scale and location of the buildings remains consistent with the original published documentation. The proposed amendments are described in outline as follows: The outbuilding will be physically connected to the new extension and all buildings on the site will now be under single roof- not separate buildings as before. This will allow greater scope for more working train layouts and more exhibition space in keeping with the general submissions received commenting on possible layout. The proposed café use for the Outbuilding was to be the subject to a detailed business plan, it is now proposed that the extension to provide a separate kitchen area will be omitted which limits the potential for a significant cáfe on the site – the outdoor amenity area associated with the original proposal will also be reduced in scale and relocated in the interest of residential amenity. Scope remains to provide a limited coffee shop within the outbuilding with access to reduced extent of outdoor amenity area subject to detailed business plan. Overall the proposed amendments change the proposal by increasing the floor area of the extension from 225 sqm to 260 sqm. These amendments were made to address the concerns raised about the scale of exhibition area proposed, and reducing possible impact on residential amenity at the Casino apartment development. Amended drawings describing the proposed changes are highlighted: 15-189-p-101_r: Site Location Map (Existing) 15-189-p-102_A: Site Layout Plan (Proposed) 15-189-p-103_r: Existing Site Plan, Ground Floor & First Floor Plans & Elevations 15-189-p-104_A: Proposed Ground Floor Plan & Elevation facing South East 15-189-p-105_A: Proposed First Floor Plan & Elevation facing North West 15-189-p-106_A: Elevations and Section 15-189-p-107_r Proposed Landscaping Layout Following discussion at the Howth Malahide Services B meeting, the Local Area Committee members recommended that the report and amended proposal was adopted by the Full Council at its meeting on Monday 12th December 2016 (Agenda Item 23). The client department now intends to proceed with developing the proposal as amended.'' A pdf file of the full reply is attached and includes drawings. Bottom line is they have increased the display area by 35sqm for a layout but it is still a narrow hall. They have confirmed that no workshop facility will be provided and all work n maintenance will be done after hours or at another location. And very important- the toilets are now indoors!! Eoin 2016.12.07 CE Report to LAC.pdf

The Dublin & Kingstown Railway Company- the first! Built beautiful Edwardian/Victorian station buildings like cottages n gate lodges of that time, each had their own little quirks- Blackrock station had a bit of Nouveau/Italian buzz, and many were decorated with eaves supports, decorative barges, and typical at that time decorative chimney pots. Also a place nicknamed 'Privo' with its Italian footbridges, harbour, and Greek bathhouse- now removed, all to appease the landowner. As time went on the Southern railway company continued on with the tradition and built Dun Laoghaire station- Italian, the later Dalkey station and say Greystones station, still employing the E&V style. Sadly these building have been taken over by modernisation and some gone, but many of the old style details can be glimpsed here and there... https://www.google.ie/search?q=dublin+kingstown+railway&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-rcLlkJXUAhUCBcAKHVguDJ0Q_AUIDCgD&biw=1280&bih=890 Eoin

Thanks guys for comments Ironmongery fabrication this evening... Smoke box door lamp rail, sand box actuator rods, footplate hand rails, and the safety valves. All in .4mm NS wire with some brass n aluminium tube for the valves. Paper strips were used for the detail on the chimney and along the top of the tanks all the way to the back end. The safety valves was good fun, the solder on the NS wire broke while test fitting the assembly, I could not re-solder because the tubes making the valve bodies was epoxied and that would have been a mess, I'll silver solder the next time I make one of these. Thats a Kadee coupler spring between the valves. Eoin

Ah Kirley, would you stop, you have been one of the great contributors to this forum, sure look at those amazing photos of your stock you last posted- that would be sorely missed. Listen to wrennie- he's a big B***x and we all hate him but I do agree with him;) don't do it, take a few weeks away from this annoying place and things will look different when you return.... ...and I will finish those bogie sides, I promise I better run I can hear wrennie's car starting! Eoin

A bit of body work done today Splashers, sandboxes, coal bunker infill, valance & steps, made in styrene, all just propped in position for the photos. I think the valances will have to go on last and have a bit of brass reinforcing behind the steps! You cant see it in these shots with the glare of the white styrene but the sandboxes have a nice little filler cap on top... Eoin

Hi Mark Flowing in the footsteps of JHB I see! with the upside down photos:) The wires look like they are still making contact, check to see if many strands are broken, even better check it with a meter continuity test, if there is you'll need to solder and insulate them. If still intact stick a blob of tek7 or the like on them to insulate and reinforce them.... If its a Mac camera you use and you take a photo with the camera upside down Windows cannot rotate it automatically like a Mac, you have to do it manually Eoin