201bhoy Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Did you weather these yourself? They're beauties! Quote
201bhoy Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Oh sorry just saw the post there now Good job Anto! Quote
Guest hidden-agenda Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Courtesy of Anthony Boskonay had you read the end of my thread on the SSM 30 ton Brakevan kit paint job i had told you they looked the dogs and they look better in the flesh. Quote
BosKonay Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Quick update, the freight yard sidings are now down and powered (and a little more stock has escaped from storage!) I probably need to put the stock away and get on with it Quote
BosKonay Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks I'm hoping it wont look so busy when it's all covered in concrete Quote
201bhoy Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I think Concrete really does make a difference... Things look much less cramped with it. Here's some concreting over that the model shop did http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=161052360746&set=a.161006955746.117887.112216680746&type=3&theater Quote
Glenderg Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Looking great Bosk! A few weeds at the end of the freight sidings and the tracks will disappear nicely Plus an excuse for the weedsprayer! Richie. Quote
BosKonay Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Cheers Richie Yep, will need to sort a grassmaster and really muck it up § Quote
BosKonay Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Rule no. 11 of layout building, take the pliers OFF the layout BEFORE you turn on the power. A poor bachmann 150 is toast Quote
Glenderg Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Rotten luck. Is it a whole DMU or a DCC Chip gone? Quote
BosKonay Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 There was some light, some smoke and a bad smell Am hoping it's just the chip! Need to install some circuit breakers I think, the Lenz didn't trip out fast enough Quote
BosKonay Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Hope so, not entirely sure why the set didn't trip out first, the pliers were 'half' across the line so I'm assume the short wasn't very 'complete' or something. Will have to do more thorough shorting tests tomorrow! Quote
BosKonay Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Looks like the light board wee bit of melting! Chip actually looks untouched! Will have to do further testing Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Bit of a pictorial update this: I am going to replace the flouro tubes in the attic with 'daylight' LED lighting, and much more of it - as you can see from the pics, the lighting is dreadful for photography (albeit with an iPhone too!) Main news is full operation now on everything laid, the single running shed will now be used as a little wagon works, and a hoist has been installed out front. A small gantry crane is being tested for the freight roads - oh, and the engine shed has ARRIVED!! (and trust me, these photos don't some close to doing it justice!) If you want something done - talk to Glenderg on the forums!! Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 The 201's look at home! They do Big push next week to get the track down under it :):):) Thanks again !! Highly recommended folks!! Quote
Retro Herbie Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Loving the progress, everything coming together so well, top work! Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Cheers Herbie - entire focus is on operating for now, so most of the work is under the board Next week I'll fit block circuit breaks, finally set up the DPDT switch for the programming track, and install a new bus for the motors, and a 12V DC bus for lighting (with periodic switch panels) ! Soldering every single track piece is slowing me down, but will hopefully be worth it - I've perfect voltage in every single inch of the layout so far, so operations should be 'less' stressful Quote
Retro Herbie Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 If feeling inspired to crack on with my own this evening after seeing yours spring to life! Quote
RedRich Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Cheers Herbie - entire focus is on operating for now, so most of the work is under the board Next week I'll fit block circuit breaks, finally set up the DPDT switch for the programming track, and install a new bus for the motors, and a 12V DC bus for lighting (with periodic switch panels) ! Soldering every single track piece is slowing me down, but will hopefully be worth it - I've perfect voltage in every single inch of the layout so far, so operations should be 'less' stressful Great work Stephen, once I get to the stage where the electrical work is done, I tend to come to a stand still as the fun of operating the layout takes over. This is great for anyone thinking about building a layout as it is a work in progress. I think you could be in the running for the best layout on the group so far, well done. Rich, Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Cheers Rich - you're very kind! I focus on the bits i know I can do well, like the wiring and shortly, computer control etc. If anyone wants a closer look at anything I've botched together, more photos, etc, just let me know! Another few weeks and I will hopefully have the entire terminus and yards fully operation, wired up, all the motors in and basic computer and route control working. To be honest, without computer route control, trying to negotiate that station throat would be a disaster Quote
201bhoy Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Great work Stephen, once I get to the stage where the electrical work is done, I tend to come to a stand still as the fun of operating the layout takes over. This is great for anyone thinking about building a layout as it is a work in progress. I think you could be in the running for the best layout on the group so far, well done. Rich, I know!! You do a wee test run and the next thing you've wasted 3 hours playing with it Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Having said that, in the last three weeks, loads of stock and locos have 'escaped' their boxes onto Amiens Street - so much so that I have to shunt them into the terminus to make way for work Quote
RedRich Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 I know!! You do a wee test run and the next thing you've wasted 3 hours playing with it At the end of the day that's the most enjoyable part Vincent. Rich, Quote
burnthebox Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Boskonay, love the engine shed, that layout is just fantastic, great work, I hope you enjoy every minute, I'm doing that just looking at the pic's Quote
BosKonay Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Cheers! I've years of work to do on it, have barely made it down just the first 20 foot of boards so far Quote
BosKonay Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 For those who asked, the gantry is this Ratio Kit http://www.modelrailwayslimited.com/model-railways/Ratio-00-Trackside-Series-Overhead-Traversing-Crane.html Quote
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