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... low resolution versions on their respective websites at little cost C&L do not provide any form of planning templates, this is left up to the modeller. They do supply a limited selection of detailed plans, for those who do not have the ability to make their own. I will pass on your comments to Phil about supplying some form of track planning aids, but in the limited times I have assisted at shows on the stand this has never been requested. posted: 10 Feb 2020 15:53 from: Stephen Freeman anyrail has C&L planning templates posted: 10 Feb 2020 20:25 from: madscientist Thanks John The issue is how do people who don't drive software plan using C&L posted: 11 Feb 2020 04:30 from: Andrew Barrowman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =ohDB5gbtaEQ posted: 11 Feb 2020 09:33 from: Hayfield madscientist wrote: Thanks John The issue is how do people who don't drive software plan using C&L Exactly the same as they did before computers were wildly ...
22. Uploading photos
... topic: 3548 Uploading photos posted: 11 Nov 2019 10:22 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Not a problem with Templot but the upload utility for photos doesn't seem to work. File size is only 1.7mb but it seems to be "Uploading" for ever. I have faster fibre upload speed just checked 9.27mb/s so not me. posted: 11 Nov 2019 11:22 from: Martin Wynne Stephen Freeman wrote: Not a problem with Templot but the upload utility for photos doesn't seem to work. File size is only 1.7mb but it seems to be "Uploading" for ever. I have faster fibre upload speed just checked 9.27mb/s so not me. Hi Stephen, File size isn't too important. What counts is how many pixels? I just tried an 8MB upload at 4789x3327 pixels which worked fine. But that's about the limit, i.e 16MP (megapixels), for the server-side resizing. If you have a DSLR with more than 16MP and you are uploading straight off the camera, please crop or resize ...
23. DXF Export
... topic: 2919 DXF Export posted: 31 Aug 2016 11:14 from: Stephen Freeman Hi Martin, In days of yore one had to be sure to tick the scaling box, this seems to have disappeared and now I think exporting is a full size only option, or am I missing something? (probably) Stephen posted: 31 Aug 2016 11:32 from: Martin Wynne Borg-Rail wrote: In days of yore one had to be sure to tick the scaling box, this seems to have disappeared and now I think exporting is a full size only option, or am I missing something? (probably) Hi Stephen, I haven't changed anything, and as far as I can see it is still working. If you tick the scaled box, it shows the current output scaling setting (i.e. as set on the output menu): 2_310629_030000000.png regards, Martin. posted: 31 Aug 2016 11:39 from: Martin Wynne p.s. looking at that dialog now, I can't understand why I wrote "turnout or ...
... topic: 2706 0 Gauge Turntable posted: 10 Jun 2015 12:51 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I've just done a Youtube video of an 0 Gauge 70ft Ransome& Rapier Turntable that I have recently built from a Metalsmiths kit. On the original video it runs smooth enough but when I view the Youtube version there appears to be some hesitation. Now this could be down to my Computer being fairly low spec by todays standards, the Broadband connection or some Youtube issue. Motorisation is from a geared 12v dc motor rated at 2 rpm. In this case control will be by DCC decoder, the rest of the layout will also be DCC controlled by NCE Power Procab 5amp system. To ensure the correct polarity of the turntable track a Tam Valley Dual Frog Juicer is used. Yes, I know the adjacent track is too close should be minimum of 9ft apart but t'was the only way to fit everything in, so I claim Modellers License. I'd like to know how it looks to others if possible. posted: 10 Jun 2015 14 ...
25. Track Centres
... then opening both OS and scan in Photoshop reveals the same surveyor's measurements, text etc. in exactly the same positions. Martin's suggestion of obtaining a better plan has me baffled, it's something I would like to do but I have no idea how to go about it. I have tried the local and county libraries and the GW Museum in Swindon found some photographs. If anyone can guide me on what might be available and how to obtain copies I would be grateful posted: 9 Feb 2012 09:00 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, You might try a Templot Search on Planning Portal, unfortunately, unless I'm missing something the service doesn't seem to be currently available, though there are other suggestions in the Templot thread you will find. posted: 9 Feb 2012 11:47 from: Jerry Thanks to Borg-Rail I looked at Planning Portal (not available at present) and some of the other suggestions in Templot, all to no avail. Does anybody have other suggestions as to sources of maps/plans please? Jerry posted: 9 ...
... generally requires sticking to Slaters wheels or similar, and modifying some of the recent RTR models. cheers, Martin. posted: 2 Jun 2018 07:51 from: Jim Guthrie Martin Wynne wrote: 0-SF generally requires sticking to Slaters wheels or similar, and modifying some of the recent RTR models. I think I remember, some years ago, that Brian Lewis (then of C&L) advocated using Scale7 wheels with 0-SF. Jim. posted: 2 Jun 2018 09:11 from: Stephen Freeman Actually Jim, I think you might find it have been Jim Snowden since as far as I know he first proposed the standards. Brian built his layout to 0-XF, not for the faint hearted as it's basically S7 but 31.0mm gauge. Slaters should be OK with either but gauge widening might be necessary especially wih 0-XF I don't think Brian ever built anything 0SF. There might be something in one of Jims MRJ articles. Generally, I think most consider 0-MF the most practical of all. ...
... I don't know. Andy posted: 8 Apr 2009 13:40 from: Paul Hamilton I guess the question that springs to mind tonight following a telephone conversation with Mike P is whether the Exactoscale chairs and the C&L chairs made from the same plastic? Do I get a more realistic set of chairs in my particular case from the ES versus the CL products? This is purely a what if question not a debate as to one versus another mind you. posted: 8 Apr 2009 14:39 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, C&L chairs come in 2 varieties slide rail and running rail chair. You'll have to adapt some of the running rail chairs to suit. Exactoscale have a slightly larger range though not all are suitable for 00-SF. Many of the special chairs are only available in the P4 turnout kits. If you want to see some pictures of Exactoscale chairs you'll find some on http://www.wizardmodels.co.uk As far as I know both makes are made from ABS, the main differences in appearance are colour and ...
... topic: 2245 GWR 2 bolt chairs in 4mm scale posted: 1 Jul 2013 13:56 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I have been busy making some masters for this non-existant 4mm scale item to produce some polyurethene castings mainly for my own use. The first mould is currently curing and I should be able to start casting within the next few days. The question is, is anybody else interested? Price will be in excess of the available 4 bolt ones available elsewhere but I haven't finally decided on the exact price. I'll post some images in due course with further info if that's OK. I should have mentioned that they are slide rail chairs not running rail chairs which are of course already available from C&L. Last edited on 1 Jul 2013 16:00 by Stephen Freeman posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:00 from: Nigel Brown I thought C&L did GWR 2-bolt chairs in 4mm. Cheers Nigel posted: 1 Jul 2013 15:58 from: Stephen Freeman Not slide rail chairs though. ...
... topic: 1564 Transmitting the throw posted: 16 Jul 2011 10:04 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I've been chewing the cud so to speak just recently over the various methods of operating turnouts. By far the best electrical method is to my mind, some form of slow-motion mechanism. What I think puts people off (including me) though are 2 things cost and how much noise they generate. It cannot be said that any of the readily available slow-motion motors are really that quiet (this may be OK in an exhibition setting but not at home). So that just leaves R/C servo motors and manual operation. Whilst R/C Servo Motors are not totally silent they are as near to it as we are likely to get for the moment. Manual Control may not be suitable in every instance due to personal preference and location (yes I know about memory wire but not for me). Both have the same issue though. That is, how to transmit the throw to the tiebar. If ...
... topic: 3407 Flangeway end gap posted: 2 Apr 2019 12:18 from: Martin Wynne Stephen Freeman wrote: One thing I'd like to see in Templot is the ability to alter the actual angle of the end of rails (check or wing) Hi Stephen, Yes, you can do that by modifying the flangeway end-gap and the flare length. For an individual check rail or wing rail, use the real> adjust check rails... menu item. Here is a bit of video showing that being done: http://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=m3nrRymDOeSvsWfXoQojcg2 2_020716_480000000.png To change all the check rails on a template: 1. change the flare length at real> V-crossing options> customize V-crossing> wing and check rails... menu item. 2. Change the end-gap as below: 2_020705_450000000.png The issue is not as simple as it might seem, because the flare length is a prototype setting (entered in inches), but the end gap is a model setting which depends ...
... to a longer switch. If you post your .box file I can make more specific suggestions. Explanations at: http://templot.com/martweb/gs_realtrack.htm but can't figure out how to blank from the switch heel to the end of the turnout. Just shorten the overall length of the template. F4 mouse action. Or do> snap to switch heel menu item, or do> snap to catch points menu item. *Templot2 only. regards, Martin. posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:55 from: Stephen Freeman Hmm, not sure about this, in that I think Martin may have mis-understood. Am I right in thinking that the only way to do this is to use a shorter length switch and or curved/loose heel? As I understood it, the Common Crossing is sancrosanct in this instance, as is the overall length of the turnout? If not then please ignore my ramblings. Last edited on 25 Oct 2016 12:56 by Stephen Freeman posted: 25 Oct 2016 13:19 from: Martin Wynne ...
... topic: 3446 Swapping template end to end posted: 24 Jun 2019 11:14 from: Stephen Freeman Hi Martin, Not sure if this is a flaw or a "feature". When I swap a template end for end, sure enough it does that but also it swaps the hand of the template, is this what is supposed to happen? posted: 24 Jun 2019 11:30 from: Martin Wynne Stephen Freeman wrote: Not sure if this is a flaw or a "feature". When I swap a template end for end, sure enough it does that but also it swaps the hand of the template, is this what is supposed to happen? Hi Stephen, Yes -- it's not a "flaw" or a "feature". It's just the way it was designed. It hasn't changed. If necessary, do a CTRL+ X template> swap hand after swapping end-for-end. Or click the L|R button. See this video: http://flashbackconnect.com/Movie.aspx? ...
... - it's very hard to give firm answers because other factors will affect this also, such as the side to side free play of an axle etc. HTH Brian Last edited on 22 Jan 2012 19:18 by polybear posted: 24 Jan 2012 00:30 from: PeterD 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 08:41 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I can understand why, too much stress in the movement causes friction, breakage of the solder joints/copperclad and difficulty in getting the motor to operate successfully, plus short circuits if the tiebar touches a rail it shouldn't. There are a number of possibilities to overcome 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 ...
... sure there are some diehards still doing things the hard way One thing though, you need to decide which standard you are working to and get the appropriate gauges, then make sure that all the stock (I'm assuming RTR) meets those standards. The most important are the wheel back-to-back and flange thickness, coupled with the check gauge on the turnout. But really, you just need to have a go and don't be afraid to make mistakes! posted: 21 Dec 2011 07:25 from: Stephen Freeman Martin Wynne wrote: workev2000 wrote: Which Templot Gauge do I use for C&L components? I have seen the seperate file for their standard templates; but if I use 00-BF is that the equivalent, or is it 00-SF? I just need to understand which gauge better meets C&L 16.5mm components (by that I mean standard V's and crossings). Hi Ian, C&L assembled V-crossings have 1.0mm flangeway gaps. That means they are suitable for EM, 00- ...
35. Banner printing
... , it's not usually the full paper size. I doubt that an A0 printer can print 841mm width. That's the full width of A0 paper. But roll paper is usually 36 inches wide (914mm), so A0 sizes are easily accommodated. You need to get the available printable width from the print shop. regards, Martin. posted: 10 Feb 2016 07:56 from: johnbirch72 Thanks Martin. I missed the p.s. in the earlier reply. John posted: 9 Aug 2016 13:17 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Just a quick query, may have a need to print a plan 1200 mm wide by about 10 metres long. Is this likely to present such as Prontaprint with a problem? posted: 9 Aug 2016 13:50 from: Martin Wynne Borg-Rail wrote: Just a quick query, may have a need to print a plan 1200 mm wide by about 10 metres long. Is this likely to present such as Prontaprint with a problem? You need to ask them. Templot will produce the PDF file ...
... UPsIIZlH0Rw http://youtu.be/XBE2fR0z3CI regards, Martin. posted: 4 May 2015 09:55 from: Andrew Duncan Hello If you are reading this post this far down you may not be aware that Martin has made a very good video of how to make a 'Diamond on a Transition Curve' the details of which are here. topic 2679 Martin If in putting this post in I'm sticking my oar in where its not wanted or needed my apologies. Andrew posted: 5 May 2015 10:01 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, Might be easier to convert parts of the curves to constant radii and use the built-in method. I've had a quick go and no I haven't sorted everything out but at least the curve is of a more acceptable radius Attachment: attach_2120_2601_yeovil_revised_20 15_05_05_0958_42.box 212 posted: 5 May 2015 17:35 from: Andrew Duncan Hello Stephen Thank you for looking into this. The problem that I have however is that I need to maintain approx.12" of straight track before the curve can start, to accommodate the Goodshed, ...
... topic: 1920 Common crossing Rail Breaks on Slips posted: 11 Apr 2012 09:46 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I know it's only a little niggle but it is leading to people making mistakes. Templot leaves the break where it would be on a Diamond Crossing. On a Slip it needs to be one timber nearer the common crossing. This is because you need the stock rail(s) to have one 'normal' chair (OK I know strictly speaking it isn't but you know what I mean) before the rail-joint, otherwise you are relying on the first slide rail chair as an anchor point for the rail. You can get away with this using soldered copperclad timbering but it isn't right and just try it with plastic chaired track.... When converting to a slip is it possible to make Templot do the alteration automatically? posted: 11 Apr 2012 10:57 from: Martin Wynne Borg-Rail wrote: Templot leaves the break where it would be on a Diamond Crossing. On a Slip it needs ...
... t =45544 Some detailed photos showing the construction of a 0-MF turnout using C&L components, by Richard Lambert. There is a Templot-sponsored forum on RMweb if you haven't seen it -- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f =64 The email situation on RMweb is unfortunate, and S4Webforum is the same. I keep singing the praises of Jim's UltraBB forum software but it falls on deaf ears. cheers, Martin. posted: 15 Jun 2009 08:48 from: Stephen Freeman Here is a link to a photo of how I think you mean they should be done (Yes I know that there should be a special chair at the vee- this can be represented by using half a 4 bolt chair on each side if you don't want to splash out on the proper job and is easily fitted to any angle crossing). http://www.borg-rail.com/crossing1.jpg hope that works for you. It was too large to upload. Last edited on 15 Jun 2009 08:50 by ...
... again- Tony and I had a conversation along the lines that, if steel did not rust, cars would not need to be painted!! Just a small additional point regarding rail cleanliness- on my last layout, I used the Relco electronic rail cleaners- these use a high frequency AC current to "wet" the contact between rail and wheel and I found them excellent- the rails might look dirty but the trains keep running! Hope that helps, Howard posted: 2 Jan 2012 08:16 from: Stephen Freeman LSWRArt wrote: I had assumed that nickel silver had largely replaced steel for track (O -gauge indoors), but I recently read "We prefer steel rail for appearance and find that it and the wheels stay cleaner than nickel silver" (Model Rail December- St. Merryn). So what are the pros and cons of NS v Steel, as I could not find this discussed in either GOG forum or on this site? Does that preference apply to wheels as well as the track? I am particularly ...
... topic: 2261 GWR 2 bolt slide-rail chairs in 4mm scale plus some 7mm scale bits posted: 18 Jul 2013 10:30 from: Stephen Freeman Hi, I have re-started this under a more accurate heading. Progress to date- GWR 2 bolt slide rail chairs, whilst the slide-rail part is coming out OK, achieving a full filling of the mold for the chair part is proving difficult and I shall have to accept that this is going to have to wait until I can try it with my centrifugal machinery (which is currently in limbo), probably sometime in September and even that might not work, so I have to consider going to proper pressure casting- I'll have to save a few pennies up first. The 7mm scale items are coming out somewhat better so the platform support walls will be available soon, as will the resin (non-functional) crossing nose castings and non-functional heyback type chairs for Flatbottom Rail. I have added some photos to my website for the platform support walls and ...
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