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... topic: 3833 Rail curve in the middle of straight diamonds posted: 9 Dec 2020 17:26 from: Julian Roberts Hi Martin I believe it was just a few years ago, say within the last five, that you brought in the three marks on the curve of the wing/knuckle rail at the knuckle on an ordinary turnout. Yet not so many years ago I was told elsewhere that the knuckle bend should be as crisp as possible, aided with a nick filed on the other side of the rail. My understanding of this area has developed, maybe that holds true for others too. I imagine the consensus would be that the model will work better (as well as look better) by following the prototype practice- or at least, there is no need to follow old modelling myths. Now I'm making a diamond and wonder about a similar issue at the centre of it, where the stock rail and check rail curve to form the angle of the obtuse crossing. It seems that on the prototype these rails curved quite gently ...
... two volumes are excellent as well. Excellent pictures, great detail, descriptive captions, and a wide range of subject matter. The GER in and around London is absolutely fascinating. There are still hints at the infrastructure surviving, if you know where to look. What part of Essex are you in? There are windswept and destitute GER branches across most of it :-) Cheers Paul posted: 4 Dec 2020 22:08 from: Rob Manchester John, Iain Rice was an East End boy and there are quite a few pics of the area in his many books and articles from goods yards to 'jazz' trains. Rob posted: 5 Dec 2020 12:20 from: Hayfield Paul Willis wrote: Hayfield wrote: As it happens the goods depot would also make an interesting model, not shown on this map but in a map within the book is at least 1 wagon lift, several wagon turntables within the lower level of the depot. And presumably a horse drawn extension across Smithfields into another warehouse and or dock area Having moved to Essex ...
... down the wrong path who did have a paper map but couldn't read it! I do like the idea of the app though, but a pound to a pinch of salt that they won't do a Windows Phone version. posted: 21 May 2015 21:46 from: dave turner Paul- elsewhere but ditto. At least they had one. Compass too much to expect, and don't get me started on inappropriate clothing. posted: 21 May 2015 22:26 from: Martin Wynne This news from OS has come a few weeks too late for me -- I recently obtained a pocket GPS unit, with OS map cards: http://satmap.com active12_betws.jpg I'm quite pleased with it, in fact I have been out on the Clee Hills with it today. Unlike a smartphone it is ruggedised and weatherproof for outdoor use, and has buttons rather than a touch-screen for use wearing gloves. The buttons are stiffer than I'd like, but that is no doubt the price of having them weatherproof. The neckstrap is utterly useless, but ...
264. Straights and bends
... topic: 1765 Straights and bends posted: 6 Jan 2012 12:32 from: r_wilton I'm new to templot and have just finished my first soldered PCB turnout. My attentions are now on producing a small layout (12' x 16") using templot. I've played around a bit with templates and looked at a few of the tutorial videos but i've come a bit stuck with one (of many i'm sure) problem. I have two offset parallel straight sections separated by about 12". I want to join these with an s bend to form a single track and then add some turnouts along the length. My problem is joining the two sections with the s bend while maintaining the parallel straight section at the start and end of the track. I've tried transition curves (easement from straight) etc. but i always end up with a curve at the end or the straights not being parallel. I'm sure there's a simple solution, but i'm still trying to get my head around all the options and get lost so any pointers would ...
265. Microsoft Word
... topic: 1766 Microsoft Word posted: 6 Jan 2012 13:50 from: Martin Wynne Is anyone here using a current Windows 7 version of Microsoft Word? I rarely use Word and my own version is 10 years old. I'm adding formatted text capability to the sketchboard and I would be grateful for a few test RTF files saved from the current version of Word. Files from Word seem to vary in format so much that it is a minefield to keep tabs on. If you can help, please attach here a short sample file from Word saved in RTF format (not doc) and containing some formatted text, different fonts and colours, tables, paragraph indents, with and without coloured backgrounds, etc. I can then test how well it will import onto the sketchboard. This will make it easier to add attractive notes and titles to the sketchboard when used for display; to add locking tables for signal box diagrams; etc. The existing text items are a bit limited in this regard. But please don't include pictures in the file ...
... topic: 1770 Gauge naming for 2mm:1ft finescale posted: 7 Jan 2012 12:29 from: grahamroberts Hi Martin, This is a bit pedantic but I note that Templot still uses "S2" as the description for 2mm finescale standards (and as far as I remember always did...) The 2mm scale association introduced the term "2FS" a few years back to denote its matched wheel and track standards http://2mm.org.uk/standards.htm... is it worth bringing Templot's terminology into line? best regards Graham Roberts posted: 15 Jan 2012 21:28 from: Martin Wynne grahamroberts wrote: This is a bit pedantic but I note that Templot still uses "S2" as the description for 2mm finescale standards (and as far as I remember always did...) The 2mm scale association introduced the term "2FS" a few years back to denote its matched wheel and track standards http://2mm.org.uk/standards.htm... is it worth bringing Templot's terminology into line? Hi Graham, Thanks ...
267. Selecting templates
... topic: 278 Selecting templates posted: 7 Dec 2007 05:57 from: Stuart Mitchell Hi. Sorry I have to ask, I have laid down a few templates and need to go back and shove the timbers, how do I go back to the frist one and do so.. Thanks Stuart in OZ Last edited on 7 Dec 2007 05:59 by Stuart Mitchell posted: 7 Dec 2007 06:09 from: Martin Wynne Stuart Mitchell wrote: I have laid down a few templates and need to go back and shove the timbers, how do I go back to the first one and do so.. Hi Stuart, Just click on the template and then select delete to current on its menu which pops up on the left. After shoving the timbers click control> store& background again before repeating this procedure for other templates. You can see some timbers on different templates being shoved towards the end of this video (drag the slider to 8 minutes:10 seconds and then start playing): http://www.templot.com ...
... didn't seem to gain the space I expected. The old arrangement is below, I figured id I swapped the crossovers I might gain space.. but I didn't.. (we are talking about the blue section NOT the pink) post-11540-0 -47354900-1313016155_thumb.jpg I know why now, the facing crossover has shunted across one points worth so while platform 1 (the top) has gained, the bottom sidings haven't changed at all... But I'm sure we can adjust the pointwork to gain a few inches which I'd like to do for a couple of reasons. 1) Currently the two carriage/parcels sidings can't quite store 4 coaches but another couple of inches they can. 2) I have the space :P The platform capacities are as follows :- Platform 1- 5 coaches( 6 short bogey stock) can run around without any back-up moves and using the nearest/logical crossover. Can probably squeeze 7 in for an outbound train. Platform 2- 5 coaches outbound, 4 incoming Platform 3 ...
269. A3+ printer
... try it again. Yes please! I'll even run it on my XP virtual machine! Hi Paul, Here's the very first Windows DEMO version of Templot, from 25th June 1999. It's the same as the first ever release version, but doesn't need a release code. Being a free demo for what was then a paid-for product, it won't save files or print templates (other than a demo print). It's the original exe file, not recompiled. Surprisingly it runs ok on Windows 10, with a few obvious glitches. Most of the windows need dragging a bit larger. But it's painful to use, you won't want to do much with it. At start-up for some reason it displays a blank panel. Click the small dotted rectangle. If there is any interest, I will try to get a slightly later version recompiled and posted. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE everyone, don't share this with anyone. It's over 20 years old! It is NOT a demo of the current Templot2 program! cheers, Martin ...
... 52 from: Rob Manchester Hello Arthur, Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I wasn't suggesting removing the continuous run. Just make the current fans of Peco turnouts the start and end of the traverser. You retain the option for running straight through if you wish. Rob posted: 29 Mar 2015 18:30 from: Nigel Brown Hi Arthur Something looks very odd. The 6' way coming out of the the complex seems about 4' or less, for the two middle roads. So I dug out the few Peco O turnouts I had tucked away, and that's what they give you. I think you need to space them so that you get a 6' way; the most obvious way is to stick a bit of plain track between the leading turnout and each of the other two; this will also enable you to avoid sleeper overlaps. That will reduce the effective size of the loops though. posted: 31 Mar 2015 08:47 from: roythebus If you've got room, move the point fan left and replace the ...
... two messages, and in particular, the hints on making the timbers transparent. BTW, you asked us to let you know if the internet for the Templot club is slow. I went to read your last two messages, and found I kept getting the message: Oops! Internet Explorer could not connect to 85a.co.uk This was from 17:42 until I have just read your messages at 19:02. Now I tried many times to communicate during this period, however, it could have come back on-line a few minutes earlier than 19:02, as was busy doing some transition curves over the later few minutes. It does appear to be back to normal now. Many thanks again for the help and tips. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 26 Nov 2011 19:44 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: Oops! Internet Explorer could not connect to 85a.co.uk This was from 17:42 until I have just read your messages at 19:02. Hi Brian, Sorry about the downtime. All Data ...
... posted: 27 Nov 2017 19:57 from: Rob Manchester Roger, Is the spurious track a background template or the control template? If it is a background template you can just click on it and select delete on the menu that comes up. Changes to the control template can be rolled back from the Do menu. Always a good idea to save your work on a regular basis( Files>Save all templates option) so if you mess up and can't figure out what to do you can get back to a few steps ago. Rob posted: 27 Nov 2017 20:16 from: madscientist you will always create a few unnecessary copies of a template, I usually go around making the, the control, then hit delete to see if theres anything underneath. at least with a control, there is an undo, There is no easy undo afaik if you delete a background template Last edited on 27 Nov 2017 20:16 by madscientist posted: 27 Nov 2017 20:29 from: Martin Wynne madscientist wrote: There is no ...
273. PDF MAP
... Martin Wynne Phil O wrote: Wally has sent me a map 1: 1250 in PDF format. What is required to get this into TDV as background shape? Hi Phil, For a low-resolution version you can do a screen capture from any PDF reader program, and save as an image file for use in a picture shape. If you want a better resolution image for zooming you need some form of PDF editor/extractor program. I assume you don't have such a program or you wouldn't be asking. Very few of these are free. However, assuming the map is contained in the PDF file as an image (likely), there is one free PDF reader program which includes extraction tools. It's also an excellent reader program in its own right as an alternative to Adobe or Foxit readers. Free download from: http://www.nitroreader.com (Make sure you choose the 32-bit or 64-bit version as required.) 1. open your PDF file in Nitro Reader. 2. click on the map image to ...
... Jan 2018 18:48 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, I can see how to combine two picture shapes into one as seen in the help notes example which is very useful. Am I right in thinking there isn't a way to combine a number of background shapes into one shape that could then be duplicated at will. For example if you had baseboard outlines showing as background shapes and you added shapes to represent wiring connector boxes/control modules/etc to one of them it would be good if you could grab a few of these shapes and replicate them on other boards without having to draw each one again. Regards Rob posted: 10 Jan 2018 19:25 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: For example if you had baseboard outlines showing as background shapes and you added shapes to represent wiring connector boxes/control modules/etc to one of them it would be good if you could grab a few of these shapes and replicate them on other boards without having to draw each one again. Hi Rob, To do that you need ...
... about to ask if you could remember the last thing you clicked or pressed before making the screenshot. I was equally puzzled how you managed to make a post without any text content, because that is not possible within the forum software. Looking at the screenshot, the background shapes dialog is showing 10 shapes, but the list is empty. Clearly something odd is going on. regards, Martin. posted: 12 Jan 2018 16:09 from: Rob Manchester Hi Martin, The post that appears to be blank contained a few hundred word description of the events leading up to the crash and a pasted screenshot( the same as the attachment). I hit the send button and switched straight to another tab to do something else. It was only today when I went back to the Templot post tab and noticed the initial post appeared empty. To the events of yesterday :- I scanned in a picture shape of the windows and doors using the backgraound shapes dialog and sized it to match its actual size. For A := 1 to 10 ...
... format: http://www.meccanoindex.co.uk/MMpdfs1.php All your favourite issues are there. You'll be back in short trousers for several hours. Martin. posted: 11 Feb 2018 22:36 from: Rob Manchester Hi, Sometimes Meccano can be almost a lifesaver( medical illustrations included) :- Meccano Rob P.S. The link to the Meccano mags is great. The ads are memory testers- all the old names such as ERG in Bournemouth and Hannants( plastic models these days). I remember ordering stamps on approval a few times and the advert for the home printing press always intruiged. You can't beat a chemistry set and a Bayco housebuilder set. posted: 11 Feb 2018 22:47 from: Nigel Brown Yep, now hooked on Meccano Mags! Tried the December 1938 issue and, apart from being astonished at the amount of stuff in it (think the post-war ones I knew were thinner), found a very useful description of the workings of Walschearts valve gear. Nigel Last edited on 11 Feb 2018 23:05 by ...
... from: Martin Wynne Paul Boyd wrote: if I'm extending the approach length of a turnout for a headshunt, the info box goes up in mm, and I have to keep reaching for my calculator to work out what 12" or whatever is in mm Hi Paul, If you know the exact approach length you want, why not just enter it directly? That's either geometry> template lengths (in mm)... menu item, or simply click on the dimension in the mouse action panel. i12 and a few dabs on ENTER and it's done. I've made a bit of Jing video showing that. It works the same way in most mouse actions: http://screencast.com/t /TQTxtcQcjJ1 regards, Martin. posted: 5 Feb 2009 21:14 from: Don A note from the colonies Had I known that Templot didn't work in Imperial measurements I never would have bought it. Model railroading here in Canada, although the country is officially metric, is very much in the shadow of the USA and the NMRA, ...
... produce smaller files and I hope this will help- let me know Regards, Derrick posted: 23 Sep 2011 08:04 from: JFS Alan Turner wrote: This is similar: http://www.bricksntiles.com/ Er, isn't it actually COMPLETELY different? It looks like a site of texture maps for 3D rendering- very useful if your models are computer simulations- or have I missed something? Howard posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:01 from: ESJAYTEE Derrick, you may have sorted a small problem or created a few more.... I like the flexibility your site offers and would be interested in hearing more about what and how you've achieved this. Additionally would you be interested in adding more bond patterns and could provision be made for adding in "closers". I hope you don't mind but I've compiled a few from your site and have opened them in photoshop to tweak the bond and add in the closers I need Cheers Steve posted: 13 Dec 2011 21:02 from: Derrick Stapleford Steve, I can add bonds ...
... timbering a station throat where all speeds will be low, and timbering a high-speed junction subject to heavy stresses. For the check rails and their angled end chairs, they can usually be moved along to wherever the timbers happen to come, provided there is still full checking opposite the knuckle. For your diagrams, I think I would split those two timbers in the middle, and do most of the remaining timbering of the upper crossing by extending the switch timbers northwards. If you post a .box file of just those few templates (save group) I will have a go and see how it looks. regards, Martin. posted: 6 Sep 2011 22:22 from: Brian Nicholls Martin Wynne wrote: If you post a .box file of just those few templates (save group) I will have a go and see how it looks. Hi Martin, Sorry about the haste, just had a phone call I must deal with urgently, will respond properly to your message shortly. Please find attached the grouped templates you asked for, ...
280. Making crossing vees
... to make the second cut. The result is as shown after making two cuts on the sander. If it gets hot stop and dip it in a jar of cold water. If necessary the bulk of the metal can be quickly removed with a coarse file or metal shears before finishing on the sander. The end result is an accurately aligned vee comprised of solid rail at the nose. All that then remains is to fettle the running edges at the tip and blunt back the nose. It's a good idea to take a few thou off the top of the nose so that it dips down slightly below the wing rails. This allows for the coning angle on the wheels as they run off the wing rail onto the nose, producing smoother running. Don't overdo it. N.B. Wear a mask while sanding and wash hands afterwards. The sandings will contain lead from the solder. Far East-quality disc sanders are available at lowish cost and very useful for other workshop jobs: sander1.jpg Hope this helps. regards, Martin. posted: 6 Jan ...
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