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... all the best for 2012. Howard. posted: 19 Dec 2011 17:17 from: wcampbell23 Hi Martin You deserve a happy and restful Christmas. Best wishes to you and all in the Templot Club. Bill Campbell. posted: 19 Dec 2011 19:05 from: Phil O Merry Christmas to you Martin and all you other Temploteers Happy Temploting Phil posted: 20 Dec 2011 08:52 from: its_all_downhill Happy Christmas to one and all. May your plans become reality in 2012. Tom posted: 20 Dec 2011 10:32 from: richard_t Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all other Temploters. All the best Richard posted: 20 Dec 2011 10:36 from: Tim Dubya Merry Christmas everyone, have a good one! All the best Tim posted: 20 Dec 2011 15:52 from: ESJAYTEE.... and of course a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to Martin and all who pass through here Steve posted: 21 Dec 2011 16:25 from: PeterD Very best wishes to all for ...
762. Making crossing vees
... the bulk of the metal can be quickly removed with a coarse file or metal shears before finishing on the sander. Use a fine-grade sanding disc on the sander plate. If the vee gets too hot while sanding stop and dip the block in a bowl of cold water. 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 to the specified width as shown on the template (0.25mm/10 thou for bullhead in 4mm scale). 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. But don't overdo it. N.B. Wear a mask while sanding and wash hands afterwards. The sandings will contain lead from the solder. Stick Elastoplast or tape on the ends of your fingers beforehand to protect them if ...
763. Templot program code
... the generator). This is called many, many times while Templot is running. For example if you are adjusting the crossing angle with F9, it will be called every time Windows reports the mouse having moved one or more pixels on the screen. The variables are global so that they can be used anywhere in Templot if needed. For example the variable bnx is the x dimension to the blunt nose, g is the track gauge, etc. All the dimensions are in mm to extended precision (80-bit, 10-byte). After being curved to the required main road radius and transformed (shifted/rotated) to its proper position on the trackpad grid, this template gets drawn as the control template. The dimensions are referenced from the template datum, which is the gauge-face of the straight stock rail, at CTRL-0. This template datum is marked on the trackpad as a green dot. All the rail edges and centre-lines which make up the template have an aq number. The code attached below ...
764. Start up
... session etc? From a user point of view the decision has already been made what file is required, any further prompts should be unnecessary? Oh and the total timbering seems to be working okay, Fourgig East came out at a shade over 33m of timbering which equates to approx 5 packs of Marcway pcb. My original estimates were 3 packs of 6mm and 1 pack of 7mm. As I'd already bought 2 packs when I started the project it seems to be on track, so to speak. posted: 22 Dec 2011 10:29 from: Martin Wynne RedgateModels wrote: Can the startup be made more intelligent so that if you run up by opening a saved .box file it does not prompt you to load the previous session etc? From a user point of view the decision has already been made what file is required, any further prompts should be unnecessary? Hi Ian, The problem there is that the previous session may not have been saved. By starting with the option to reload it, the user gets an opportunity to save it before ...
... topic: 1706 Difficulty with web site posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:21 from: Chris Parsons I have not used the web site for several years, but have come back very recently. I can get onto the site ok and log in, but I cannot find how to set up and post messages. I did in fact manage a few days ago to 'send a message to Martin' about possibly updating my 0.74.b version but rather surprisingly, have not had a reply or acknowledgement. Can you help me to set up a message to seek help on any topic. Thanks, Chris Parsons posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:38 from: Martin Wynne Hi Chris, I posted the above message for you. If you want to reply to an existing topic on here click any of the buttons labelled Reply blank. When the next page appears, click in the cream panel and then start typing your reply. When you are ready, click either of the Send buttons at the top or bottom right. If you want to start a ...
... :57 from: Andrew Fendick Hi Martin, Thanks very much for the link, I shall get the Permanent Way book ordered. posted: 23 Feb 2009 08:44 from: Jim Guthrie Andrew Fendick wrote: The most difficult parts have been the crossovers as the main line is on a curve, so to get the crossing lines to match the plan there are different entry and exit angles, which I think will cause a kink in the line which shouldn't be there. Andrew I notice a crossover with a radius of 10"- close to the slips in the middle of the plan. Otherwise it looks a very good representation of the original. Should there be wagon turntables on the section of track at right angles to everything else in the yard area? Jim. posted: 23 Feb 2009 09:31 from: Templot User -- --- from Peter Chappell -- --- Andrew I am always interested in anybody doing anything on the southern end io the ECML so good luck with your project. I would suggest a ...
... most practical modellers just buy in a stock of materials -- rail, ballast, plastic, glue, wire, solder, paint, or whatever it is, and order some more when they run out. regards, Martin. posted: 27 Nov 2011 14:14 from: Richard_Jones Hi Martin, Thanks for that- it was mainly getting a "feel" for the total length of rail that sparked the idea. best wishes Richard Last edited on 27 Nov 2011 14:15 by Richard_Jones posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:21 from: RedgateModels Thing is Martin, when even for me it's an hour round trip to Marcway for materials you don't want to have to go back in a hurry posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:45 from: Martin Wynne RedgateModels wrote: Thing is Martin, when even for me it's an hour round trip to Marcway for materials you don't want to have to go back in a hurry Hi Ian, Just buy double the number you first thought of. Martin. posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:42 ...
... printing for computers). I discussed this matter briefly with the owner of Modelu at Stevenage, who chatted through his own thoughts briefly with me. With 3 D printing costs reducing, perhaps this could even lead to plastic extrusions coming down in price, The other thing which is keeping prices high on plastic extrusions is the economies of scale, which come into play when you get higher production volumes, so I guess whilst volumes are low (in manufacturing terms) prices will remain at a premium. posted: 26 Jan 2018 10:05 from: Stephen Freeman They told me they had no plans for any Indivdulay parts for Bullhead 4mm scale. Rob Manchester wrote: rodney_hills wrote: Rob, Noted that large-supplier Peco does not (yet?) list code 75 bullhead rail amongst the Individulay components... I've just sent of a query on this to the Peco T.A.B. Regards, Rodney Hills Hello Rodney, No, they don't and I am not sure they will aim to do so. They don't have any suitable chairs available as ...
... reset with the other derived settings. You may not believe this but I don't think I have ever used F5. I use the menu settings for crossing angle and switch type which is why my track plans are probably littered with daft crossing/switch sizes. Another lesson learned...the single sided tandem looks fine when starting with a D-12 although to be honest I could go back to the original track plan and use a turnout of the same overall length as my B-12 such as a C-10. Visually much better. Thanks for looking at this and jogging some sense into me. Rob posted: 16 Jan 2018 15:44 from: Martin Wynne Rob Manchester wrote: You may not believe this but I don't think I have ever used F5. Hi Rob, Well I believe it because you said it. But I do find it very surprising, not least because the F5 size function is on the beginner buttons. It does illustrate why I'm finding it so difficult to write the docs for Templot. In ...
770. Is my Slip workable?
... topic: 1673 Is my Slip workable? posted: 1 Nov 2011 10:25 from: RedgateModels Hi, been playing around with an O gauge version of Ian Morton's Shake the Box layout following fun at the Birkenhead show last weekend. To fit it all in in 8x4ft I've resorted to a single slip within the run-round for access to the sidings. I've based it on a modified A4 template and it's tight, looks like the checkrails on one side will not fit. Sooooo, is it workable or do I have to start again with a turnout with a more gentle radius? Martin, I'd appreciate your expert opinion EDIT: just noticed the slip rails have disappeared, not sure why, but I'll have a go at putting them back! cheers Ian Attachment: attach_1223_1673_4gig2_slip.box 303 Last edited on 1 Nov 2011 11:10 by RedgateModels posted: 1 Nov 2011 16:27 from: Martin Wynne Hi Ian, 1:4 is too short for an inside slip. The radius would be too tight and constructing the K-crossings ...
... there is a shot of a "moving crossing" point the like of which I have not seen before. But there are lots of other things:-- in the first vid, the primary interest is mechanical signalling which is very British in its principles and equipment. Also, have a look at the chap firing a largish steam loco using a shovel not much bigger than a table spoon.- Again in the second, have a look also for the power signal box where they seem to have an operator for every 10 levers with one further chap doing nothing apart from barking the orders- clearly, labour efficiency is a more recent inovation in Japan!- at minute 11:10 there are two chaps waiting in the fourfoot as a loco backs on to couple to its train- clearly, no safety risks in that then... Plus a million others.... Best Wishes, Howard Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> ...
... had a green hue which is not present on my master or the item that appears in sketchboard. Again this was really just a passing thought on my part and no reflection on workpad. Regarding using shape items from sketchboard, this is pure ignorance on my part as I did not realise you could do that, and I will try it in the future. Clearly, I need to look further into the features of sketchboard and see what can be achieved. All the best, Brian Nicholls. posted: 4 Apr 2012 10:10 from: Martin Wynne Brian Nicholls wrote: It was just a passing thought that you may be able to do something similar to that with the storage box, with the side arrows to move items up or down the list. Hi Brian, I haven't provided this because it never seemed to be needed. The background shapes are normally used as lines and empty rectangles or hatched infill, so the order of drawing doesn't make much difference. Only the picture shapes are usually solid, and for those there is the ...
773. Box titling
... although the "Town Central" file is definitely in the Recycle Bin not among the box files yet the name heads the box file as still "storage box for Town Central" whilst claiming that it was "last reloaded from C:\TEMPLOT\BOX-FILES\Yelverton...bla! bla! What have I done/assumed wrongly this time? As I state, it's of no consequence in the scheme of things what-so-ever merely interesting me, Regards, Donald posted: 3 Dec 2008 00:10 from: Richard Spratt You haven't changed your project title in Main> Program Panel...> Session >Project title. Then it should save as you want it. Richard posted: 3 Dec 2008 00:46 from: donald peters What took you so long. Brilliant. Thanks a lot Sorry about all the shrapnel all over the original message. REgards, Donald posted: 3 Dec 2008 10:57 from: Martin Wynne Hi Donald, Despite Microsoft's best efforts to confuse the issue, a file name is ...
... topic: 1884 ADMIN: short outage possible Sat 24th March posted: 23 Mar 2012 10:59 from: Martin Wynne Apologies for any inconvenience. Message from Jim at Data 1 Systems: Intermittent server outages this Saturday Mar. 24, as we are putting in a larger and upgraded power supply backup. Outages should be no longer than 10 minutes max per server, less than half the servers will be affected. We are also installing server 21, a new class of server with dual quad core processors and 24G of ram. This will possibly replace server 9 depending on demand. posted: 23 Mar 2012 11:58 from: richard_t 24Gb of RAM!- I remember when hard disks where that big. (OK I remember when hard disks where in Mb rather than Gb, but I don't want to seem that old!) posted: 23 Mar 2012 12:46 from: Jim Guthrie richard_t wrote: 24Gb of RAM!- I remember when hard disks where that big. (OK I remember when hard disks where in Mb ...
775. Double outside slip
... screen of my first attempt at a double outside slip. The timber shoving is not the best, so there is some more work to be done. The Templot .box file is attached to the nest message. Any comments and/or feedback is welcome. Regards John P. Attachment: attach_438_660_OSSLIP.jpg 1263 posted: 14 Dec 2008 23:54 from: John Preston and here is the box file as promised. Attachment: attach_439_660_outside_slip_final .box 507 posted: 15 Dec 2008 22:04 from: donald peters Made me smile posted: 10 Jan 2009 07:01 from: jadafmak I think that is very well done. You have given me incentive to do more. Thank you very much. posted: 17 Dec 2009 22:04 from: awhite I would love to build a double outside slip like that but in f/s 0 Gauge (32mm). Is there any way of converting your drawing from P4 to 0G in one easy action? Or has anyone got a box drawing of one already done in F0G? I've done searches and a ...
... to use a commercial template as a chairing guide during construction. The excellent Exactoscale templates can be viewed online, see: topic 780- message 4620 regards, Martin. posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:17 from: PeterD Thanks Martin. I shall check these out. Just a thought though- It might be useful to identify the generic type of chair fitted under the rail at each sleeper. This would provide direct guidance within Templot for people such as I not copying a prototype design. Peter posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:10 from: wcampbell23 Hi Peter Surely Templot already does that- look at the timber numbering- the letters are the clue. Regards. Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Trackbuilding topics> Showing chairs on a template about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search engines back to ...
... topic: 1865 Connecting two points posted: 6 Mar 2012 00:13 from: julia I might be being blind here and not spotting an obvious way of doing this, but: I have a curved turnout (1 :10 700mm inner radius), with a length of curved track (700mm radius), and then on the other end another curved turnout the same. Is there any way to simply connect the two exits from the turnouts to create a smooth curve between the two? I am also failing to find an obvious way to move the peg from one end of a turnout/length of track to the other end. What am I missing? [Edit: Scratch that, found this bit, connection question still stands] Sorry if this is a really obvious question. Thanks J Last edited on 6 Mar 2012 00:17 by julia posted: 6 Mar 2012 02:18 from: Martin Wynne julia wrote: I have a curved turnout (1 :10 700mm inner radius), with a length of curved track ...
... :06 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin I am getting pop up boxes marked Templot2 at the top and the message 'List index out of bounds (- 1)' (inverted commas added by me). I just ignore it and it carries on. I did find it a little while back but the window appeared and disappeared so quickly that I couldn't read it and thus couldn't report it. If it's any help it happens when there are quite a few templates on the trackpad. This laptop is fairly iffy since the Windows 10 update a while back so it may well just be down to that. Best wishes Derek posted: 27 Dec 2017 01:48 from: Martin Wynne Hello Derek, Thanks for reporting it. Can you remember the last thing you clicked before it happened? Without that information I am looking for a needle in a haystack. You may be interested in this: topic 1629 and this: topic 970 and this: topic 1136 cheers, Martin. posted: 27 Dec 2017 13:09 from: DerekStuart Hello Martin I ...
... Version 218a. Your copy of Templot should update automatically if you restart it and follow the instructions. If you have any problems with that, see the download and notes at: http://templot.com/companion/installation.php The main change in this update is the new tools> make 3-way tandem turnout> function. For more information please see this page: http://templot.com/companion/3_way_tandem_turnouts.php which I shall be expanding in the next few days. regards, Martin. posted: 4 Jan 2018 10:31 from: madscientist You are a national treasure Martin, how HM missed you in the recent list is beyond me Last edited on 4 Jan 2018 10:32 by madscientist posted: 4 Jan 2018 11:17 from: Paul Boyd Gosh, Martin, that's brilliant! All those hours spent fiddling with partial templates, and now Templot does most of it for you! One teeny little point- when I updated the program, it wanted to install in a folder called Templot 2, instead of Templot2. Knowing ...
... the situation 1) Operation from below directly onto the point blades with dummy tiebars. 2) 2 separate tiebars linked together 3) A more flexible tiebar All require fixing by to the pointblades. I can help with 2 and/or 3 if you wish to discuss the matter further. Stephen PeterD wrote: Thanks for your reply Brian, PM sent. Does anyone have photos/examples of slip tie bars in use? Not the sliding pcb sleeper type as I have found these unsatisfacory. Thanks posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:58 from: PeterD Thank you Stephen for your reply. I would appreciate any advice you can give. Peter posted: 25 Jan 2012 23:13 from: Tony W PeterD wrote: Chairs I have now obtained plastic chairs for standard trackwork and the brass crossing nose chairs. These will be assembled on ply sleepers (already bought in strips). I am missing check rail chairs. Can anyone help with these please? Peter Hi Peter. Assuming you need Check rail chairs that give a 1mm gap, Exactoscale ...
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