The shed

Started by first timer, September 05, 2017, 07:10:31 PM

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dannyboy

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There is no need to buy risers. I used 5mm (?) ply cut into a strip a bit wider than the track bed and then cut bits of the ply to act as supports.  A bit like this -
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which is totally exaggerated of course!

In effect, all you are doing is making a bridge, with very gentle sloping inclines. If it is only to vary the scenery a bit, you need very little 'rise' and if you are only talking about an inch or so, you could use foam or polystyrene packing to support the 'bridge'. It does not really matter how you support the raised bit, it will be covered by scenery.
(I hope the above makes sense!).
David.
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Newportnobby

If you have a jig saw you could cut a line inside the branch line/platform and raise the cut baseboard as a 'tongue' to give a gentle rise to whatever height you need. Then just place supports under that piece of baseboard.
(Hope that makes sense)

first timer

Like the idea of using ply would I get away with using 3mm hard board ? secondly how do I raise the track from base board level to desired height ( 2ins ) as a gradual gradiant ?

Mito

I haven't read all your thread but did you post a plan? There are various ways of elevating track depending on your woodworking skills and the tools you have, direct me to the plan and I'll try and help you. A control panel can be mounted where ever you want it or there is space. Alternatively you can make a separate panel and connect it with computer D plugs and sockets.
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first timer

Go to DC wiring then wiring track by First timer there is a plan 5 in the peco setrack  book,I was going to raise the top branch line by 2ins along the top and part way down each side extending it down the right hand side if that sounds ok.

     Les

Mito

Quote from: newportnobby on February 26, 2018, 04:09:32 PM
If you have a jig saw you could cut a line inside the branch line/platform and raise the cut baseboard as a 'tongue' to give a gentle rise to whatever height you need. Then just place supports under that piece of baseboard.
(Hope that makes sense)
In this case I think that's the best way. To avoid sharp changes in the slopes make shallow cuts in the ply a right angles to the track for a distance of about 15cm from where you want to start and finish the slope. At the top of the slope cut the top surface, at the bottom the underneath. This will give you a smoother transition. The raised portion can then be supported by risers joined to the framework or offcuts at right angles to the track resting on the original level of the baseboard. I hope that makes sense too. Keep on asking questions and you'll get there.
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Railwaygun

Quote from: first timer on February 27, 2018, 07:50:00 AM
Go to DC wiring then wiring track by First timer there is a plan 5 in the peco setrack  book,I was going to raise the top branch line by 2ins along the top and part way down each side extending it down the right hand side if that sounds ok.

     Les



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first timer

Yes that's the one lads. Can,t do anything in the shed at the moment, to cold and its snowing like hell.

Mito

You could make a snow train :doh:
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first timer

Ain,t that a fact. All ready and excited to move in and start planning.

first timer

Still can,t get to my shed because of the weather freezing cold wind and still snowing like bilio how frustrating never mind having the electrics fitted next Wednesday so will be snug as a bug in a rug when that's done.

  Happy modelling
     Les. :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold:

dannyboy

Quote from: first timer on March 02, 2018, 03:25:46 PM
never mind having the electrics fitted next Wednesday so will be snug as a bug in a rug when that's done.


Well that will certainly bring exceptionally warm weather !!
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
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first timer

Fed up now can,t get to my shed, silly little jobs I could do like clean track and loco,s make models and a general clean up but I,ve moved everything out of the house and put it guess where !!!!!!!!!!! in the shed. So looking through model railway mags feeling totally board. Don't even know if the electrics will be done Wednesday because of this bl%*&y weather, hoping it will have cleared a bit by then.So I,m boring you lot with messages to pass the time. Was going to Leamington show today but its been cancelled, should be going out tonight but its been cancelled, and out with friends from Linconshire on Sunday but its been cancelled. What a life.

    Regards
      Les :goodbye: :goodbye: :goodbye: :goodbye: :goodbye:

Newportnobby

It's certainly a bummer at present, Les. I was looking forward to the Preston Model Railway Show this weekend but it has been cancelled :(

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