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... accurately from the laser printer? Or have you been storing the paper somewhere hot and dry before use? Laser printers heat the paper, which can cause differential shrinkage, with sometimes mis-matches of up to 1mm or so on adjacent pages. Several users have reported such results, and I normally recommend using an ink-jet printer for accurate printing. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Nov 2015 10:44 from: Gordon S Hi Martin, apologies for not getting back sooner. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll give them a try later today. I hadn't given much thought to the alignment issue with the laser printer, but have found a slight wander when sticking multiple pages together. I tend to take a reasonable compromise if I do see it wandering and then bring it back in line on subsequent sheets. One of the problems this can give you is when you transfer the plan to the baseboard. If you have a slight wander on say 10 sheets taped together, you can be some way out without realising it. The wander ...
... a bit. Cons: The length within the run-round loop is much reduced -- just two or three wagons. The crossover road is crossing the board joint at an angle. So there's a start. Further inspired ideas welcome. If you would like to try it, I have attached below the .bgs file and the picture shape .bmp file (zipped together -- unzip into your SHAPE-FILES folder and reload fremington300.bgs). regards, Martin. Martin, You could place the turnout across the baseboard join to give a bit more room on the loop, and also stay closer to the original plan. With the baseboard join somewhere between the switch heel and the crossing nose, it gives less angularity to the turnout road. It's no big deal to do this if you are building your own track. Jim. Last edited on 29 Jul 2007 13:01 by Jim Guthrie posted: 29 Jul 2007 14:58 from: Phil O Jim Guthrie wrote: Martin Wynne wrote: In the second idea I moved the turnout to the ...
... /graphics expert, so there may be a better file type to export. Here's a pic from my screen showing what I meant. 479_130823_550000000.jpg The problem I have is mentally transferring a straight line schematic as per block diagrams, into the curved layout of my own track work. Remember it is spread over three sides and some of the turnouts may be 10' away from the control point and I have no chance of seeing if I have operated the correct one, even if they do show on the ECoS plan. To give you an idea of what I'm looking at on the ECoS, this is one end... 479_130840_220000000.jpg To overcome this, I will use a large mimic panel as the first stage and continue to switch via the ECoS diagram. Hopefully, the mimic diagram which will replicate the actual track layout will at least allow me to check things before accidents happen. If that doesn't work, then I'll go the whole hog and incorporate DCC Concepts Alpha toggle switches into the mimic panel and not use the ECoS diagram at all. ...
... topic: topic 1024 regards, Martin. posted: 19 Feb 2012 23:50 from: mike47j I looked at the online version og the G0G manual which is dated June 1993. The table is at the bottom of Page 2.1.5 This table starts with 9' body width, 63mm. Then add 3mm for overscale coach door handles, wheel/gauge freedom etc. Then adds extra for the overhang on curves. 5.6mm for the center with 283mmm between bogies, and 8.1mm for the end with a length of 444mm. To give a total of 79.7mm However, Ian Allen has a problem with 85mm? Mike JOhnson posted: 20 Feb 2012 06:02 from: Terry Flynn I would suggest an easy way to determine track centres is to use the AMRA standards located at http://www.amra.asn.au/standards.htm which will produce a conservative result for UK models. Unfortunately the older version with the 1:76.2 scale errors in it are still on the web. Hopefully this will be corrected soon. Using the latest AMRA standard results for the original question ...
... can file a size 7 and then file it to fit. It's not that I am really concerned about- no doubt I will be when I make it! The questions I'd most like help with are these: 1. Is the pcb/plywood construction combo in any way sensible? I've arrived at it because with plywood I can use proper chairs but with pcb under the vee I can fix this solidly (also I can't work out what chairs I would use to hold the vee). I realise that this might give me height problems on the un-chaired pcb, so the plywood sleepers are1.5mm thick and the pcb 1.6 2. What chairs do I need to fix the check rails in place? I have already bought slide and normal Midland 4-blot chairs from c+ l, but am confused about how to fix the all important check rails. Do they sell the required chairs? 3. Is it not necessary to cut through and isolate the wing rails and give them the same polarity as the vee to avoid shorting? ...
... :25 from: Mike Pogson Martin Wynne wrote: I have now sent Brian hi-res raster and DXF vector versions of this, to try on the laser: all_red_laser_outline_timber.png regards, Martin. Hi Martin, The above image is very interesting. Was it created within Templot or in an outside CAD programme. Has any allowance been made for the cutting kerf? I have resolved the issue of laser cutting Templot files onto wood and plastic bases. Would you mind sending me a copy of the above file so that I can give it a go. I have attached some images that show what can be done. Section+ of+ trackwork+ as+ imported+ as+ dxf.jpg The first image above is the dxf file as exported from Templot and viewed in my CAD programme. It is just over 3'6" wide and will therefore need to be cut in two parts. It consists of 5 turnouts and 2 diamond crossings. The red sections are background shapes that had originally been exported as rails, edited in my CAD programme and sent back to ...
... the videos and tutorials, and maintaining the web sites. 4. There will be no more direct email or PM support for Templot of any description. Emails and PMs to me asking for help or for any other information about Templot will be ignored. I'm sorry about that, but if you want help with downloading, installing or using Templot, please, please, please, ask here on the Templot Club forum. That's what it is here for. "Free for use by anyone" does not mean that I am giving Templot away free. It remains my intellectual property and copyright, and all use will be governed by the licence terms. There will now be a period of a few weeks in which Templot is not available to new users. This is in fairness to those who have recently purchased a paid-for version. Existing paid-for versions of Templot will continue to run for as long as you wish on your current computer. But please note there will be no more direct email support as mentioned above, and except temporarily ...
... are likely to be long as there is a large volume of stock to be disentangled, sorted and organised. Some components may need to be ordered, with the lead time that implies. I am pressing for priority to be given to the sorting out even if that means more products being unavailable in the short term." posted: 16 May 2018 19:42 from: Rob Manchester Hi, Would some kind Scalefour Society member( ie who can post on their forum) like to ask the following of Andrew Jukes to give some guidance to users of his track components: What are the timescales involved in moving the range away from Phil? Does he intend to sell BH rail? Does Phil currently have remaining stocks of parts? Are future sales likely to be just mail order? Thank you. I am glad Andrew will be taking steps to ensure the future supply of Exactoscale parts( Thanks to Martin for relaying the info today) Rob Last edited on 16 May 2018 23:31 by Rob Manchester posted: 16 May 2018 21:44 ...
... gauge, which recently won the RMweb 2010 Challenge competition and also the trackwork prize. It takes some believing that this is N gauge: trackside2_19Oct10.jpg© David Renshaw Summary: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/25273-waton/ Full topic (13 pages): http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/4400-waton/ If you make the flangeway 0.71mm on 9mm track gauge the check span will be 7.58mm. If the back-to-back is 7.65mm, that will give you a check clearance of only 0.07mm, which seems a bit tight for commercial wheels. regards, Martin. posted: 13 Jan 2011 14:03 from: Jim Guthrie If you are worried about the coarse nature of N scale track standards then you might consider modelling to 2mm scale standards. The 2mm Association provides wheels that can be used with UK N scale products and they have a very good range of track making products. The prices of their products are also very attractive and could balance the cost of membership of ...
... means of getting started. You can print this out. Do that, work through the tutorial on screen, and you've got the paper by your side if you want it. Moreover, you can scribble your own notes on the paper for future reference. I'd recommend that you concentrate on that tutorial, because once you mastered that, you've got the basics of a very large chunk of what you in practice may want to do with Templot. It won't tell you how to construct slips, for example, but it will give you the confidence to go to the slip tutorial and tackle that. Is there anything missing? Perhaps an index would be useful, or perhaps not. You need to know what you want to use an index, just as you do for a search, and I'm not sure that an index is better. So lets bury this moan about Templot having no documentation. It does, and it's good. The complexities arise because track design as per the prototype is a complex subject. If you don't want that complexity, ...
... Turnout selection for high speed diverging route posted: 19 Jun 2007 03:29 from: BTuckey Hi, I have a situation on a planned layout where two tracks split out into four. After the junction, the two straight lines go from 'Up and Down Main' into 'Up and Down Slow' whilst the two diverging lines become the 'Up and Down Fast'. This is because the two centre tracks (Up and Down Slow) climb up an incline before crossing over the Up Fast to run into a Terminus. This gives the unusual(?) scenario of the two diverging lines being the high speed ones. If it survives the posting, the track diagram is as follows: -- -- -- -- Up Fast------------ -- -Up Fast--------/---------Up Slow----------- -- -Down Fast-----\ ...
... of the rail flat with the surface of the jig such that as before you file to the centre of the rail but aim to create a slightly blunt end approx 0.2mm check for blunt end if to big slide the rail up the slot and file flush to create smaller blunt end having then done a few you wil be able to judge were to put the rail Geoff Cook posted: 11 Mar 2008 15:25 from: Phil O Hi Brian I have attached a stitched together a plan view photo (not perfect but will give you an idea) of a 1 in 71/2 GW common crossing to see the original photos see the share and show page in this forum. Cheers Phil Attachment: attach_246_359_1_in_7.png 3209 posted: 11 Mar 2008 16:50 from: Brian Tulley Hi Geoff, Alan, Martin, Many thanks for the replies. Geoff- thanks for the words regarding the EMGS Jig; I'll try your procedure tonight and see how I get on. Best Regards, Brian. posted: 12 Mar 2008 00:48 from: polybear ...
... into Templot. Don't try to create .bgs files yourself. If you were loading a .bmp file into a picture shape as explained above, how big is the file? Try scanning at a lower resolution -- 300 dpi is more than enough as a background guide. A .bmp file is likely to be larger than your computer can handle if you scan a full page at hi-res photo resolution and save in .bmp format. regards, Martin. posted: 19 Aug 2010 15:30 from: roythebus Thanks, I'll give it another try. Part of the confusion is probably due to Windows 7 having different formats on the menu to those in the tutorial. posted: 19 Aug 2010 19:03 from: Richard_Jones Hi Roy, Don't give up! Computers are infuriating things and "mastering" (sorry if that's a bit ambitious!) a new bit of software is a bit like learning to drive. Most of us only build one or two layouts in our allotted span- so its quite an investment to learn Templot, but the ...
... is that without the footer being shown once the rail is in place you cannot see where the rail head should be located, making the template almost useless. This problem does not exist when using bullhead rail. To see what I have been up to check out: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f =8 &t =42746 and yes I need to include those double sleepers where the switch and crossing join the centre section (a common feature on the continent, not just Switzerland). Please give the reproduction of the foot your highest priority, or perhaps give me an indication of when you might introduce the upgrade with it as I am currently somewhat stuck. Thanks. posted: 9 Jun 2009 00:02 from: Martin Wynne MikeTrice wrote: Please give the reproduction of the foot your highest priority, or perhaps give me an indication of when you might introduce the upgrade with it as I am currently somewhat stuck. Hi Mike, Welcome to Templot Club. Rail foot lines are on my list, and I ...
35. Quick-mode
... Ctrl-V to store the latest control to the background. There was then no visible control template (toggling the Home key didn't bring one up). Right-clicking on any background template then selecting Make to control gave this warning: 105_211557_430000000.png...which explains why there was no visible template. Choosing cancel make control promptly deletes the background template to the control, and so does extend template to... I've got my new user head on and I'm confunded again The copy and make option seems to work but still gives the warning. Hopefully the message will work this time! Last edited on 21 May 2011 21:01 by Paul Boyd posted: 21 May 2011 21:26 from: Martin Wynne Paul Boyd wrote: Edit- what on earth happened there? I'll try again in a second! Hi Paul, I think perhaps you did Copy Image instead of Copy Image Location? That works but there's another problem. I was clicking on various background templates, then hit Ctrl-V to store the latest control to the background. ...
... at your first attempt posted earlier. You must not move the timbers supporting the crossings as you have done, only lengthen/ shorten and twist them. Their spacing is predetermined by the crossing angle. This has been stated many times before but people still do it. Trying to timber crossovers correctly can be quite difficult sometimes. It is often easier to adjust the track spacing slightly to get the timbers to align before attempting anything else. I have reset the timbering of the platform crossover and adjusted the track centres to 44.9mm which gives a much better starting point. The ideal spacing will vary according to the crossing angle. I have realigned the approach curve to match. Take a look at which timbers I have shoved as a guide to what to do. I have only lengthened the turnout timbers without moving any. The sleepers on the exit roads have been shoved/ moved forward/ back to fit into the gaps between the timbers of the adjacent turnouts. I have also altered the turnout timbering of the yard turnout to give you an example of a ...
... topic: 2208 Template name labels posted: 1 May 2013 12:03 from: Martin Wynne The code for the template name labels has remained unchanged for years. By now there must be thousands of templates all called "no-name" -- which on the face of it doesn't make a lot of sense. I've felt for a long time that this area needed changing, without knowing quite what to do about it. Following this recent discussion by Richard and Arthur: topic 370- message 14648 I have been giving it some more thought. I've made some changes for the next program update, although I'm still not entirely sure it is an improvement. Maybe it is just change for change's sake. At present the template number simply represents its position in the storage box list, so the number changes as templates are inserted, deleted, etc., or the list is re-ordered on the storage box. This can be confusing when printing templates at different times because the template numbers (the prefix on the timber numbers) may ...
... topic: 1394 What standard to use for small O gauge layout ?? posted: 27 Feb 2011 22:50 from: Rob Manchester Hello, I have read much on the Templot Club, and other sites about the various track standards in use for what we all nominally call O gauge. I have been asked to build a small O gauge layout. I would prefer a smaller flangeway and checkrail figure than standard 32mm gives for better running and greater visual appeal. I will only be using small locos( Agenoria kits) and short 4 wheel stock( 1930's period) I will probably only use Slaters wheels on locos and stock. I want to be able to build turnouts down to A4 if possible but will use gentler ones if I can fit them in. I want to be able to buy the required gauges to make the track. I will be buying C&L components. Comments please. Rob posted: 27 Feb 2011 23:13 from: Martin Wynne Hi Rob, The best advice seems to be to ignore both 0 ...
39. Thunderbird - OT
... still have two problems unresolved, despite three days of reading the online help files at intervals. Could anyone advise in plain English please? 1. I cannot create a signature and presumably then find a way of inserting it automatically. My preferred signature is Regards Brian Lewis Carrs- C+ L Finescale www.finescale.org.uk Tel:+ 44 1 275 852 027 Fax:+ 44 1 275 810 555 With the www. etc. being a live link. 2. I would prefer the date and time was shown fully, i.e. giving the day- Monday, Tuesday, etc. Despite creating a 'user.js' file and inserting the rquired 'user_pref.... etc. nothing happens. I can live with 2. but 1. is an absolute requirement. Could anyone help please? Regards Brian Lewis posted: 11 Jun 2007 19:55 from: Paul Boyd Brian Lewis wrote: === 1. I cannot create a signature and presumably then find a way of inserting it automatically. My preferred signature is === The signature is the ...
... Scottish companies and the struggle seems to be getting an original drawing to work from. I have got the NERA reprint which is a great start, have seen odd 'part' drawings from the old p-way site and it would appear from reading various postings here and on other forums that some Caledonian, Great North of Scotland and North British information exists possibly in archives but I do not know where. An ex BR engineer provided the attached from his collection which although not really of use to me might help others as it gives a different approach to the sleepering from the LNER. Regards Mike posted: 11 Mar 2016 08:42 from: Martin Wynne Hi Mike, Attached? You may find this topic on the Western Thunder forum of interest: http://www.westernthunder.co.uk/index.php?threads/a -venture-into-the-garden.4597/page-6 There has been some discussion of the Scottish companies practice on that forum. regards, Martin. posted: 11 Mar 2016 08:47 from: mikewturner Hi Martin I'm trying honest ...
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