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topic: 1316How can I alter an A4.5 to A4?
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posted: 21 Dec 2010 11:58

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How can I alter an A4.5 to A4?

posted: 21 Dec 2010 12:08

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Martin Wynne
 
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Templot User wrote:
How can I alter an A4.5 to A4?
Assuming you are using version 074b, click the track > crossing... menu item. Then select 1:4 in the list and click OK.

In Version 091c that's template > V-crossing options... menu item.

Alternatively you can change the crossing angle visually using the F5 mouse action. See this video:

 http://www.templot.com/martweb/videos/flash/startup/startup_em.html

The turnout size shows in the blue bar on the information panel.

regards,

Martin.

posted: 21 Dec 2010 13:55

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RedgateModels
 
Mansfield - United Kingdom

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Thanks Martin, bit of a steep learning curve today, but I've got there.

Now, next question, if it's possible.

I have built an A4 LH from a Waverley kit that does not have the last two long sleepers beyond the V, so I'm going to have effectively stright track connected sooner than the standard template would.

Can I mod my template to remove these sleepers and shorten the rails, to make a dead copy of the Waverley template?

posted: 21 Dec 2010 17:50

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RedgateModels wrote:
Can I mod my template to remove these sleepers and shorten the rails, to make a dead copy of the Waverley template?
Hi Ian,

Press F4 and use the mouse action to shorten the template to whatever you want.

Or you could use the shove timber functions to change those long timbers to ordinary sleepers.

If you can scan the turnout and post it here, we can see what you mean and better suggest a method for using it. If you have already built the turnout it's not necessary to create an exact copy template. Provided the lead length (from the blade tips to the vee) matches, you will be able to use your turnout in a track plan.

In practice A-4 is not a very satisfactory size. The A-size switch is too long for a 1:4 crossing and the turnout curve will be very sharp as a result. You can create a more satisfactory 1:4 turnout by using a 9ft straight switch instead of the A switch. Try it and see, by clicking the track > switch... menu item and then "9ft straight heel switch". The radius will be larger even though the turnout is shorter. If you have another Waverley kit, you should be able to build it on that template just as easily as on the A-4 template.

regards,

Martin.

posted: 21 Dec 2010 18:14

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Just my thoughts, I had planned to take the template into work tomorrow and scan it in to try to "best match" the three ends at least.

I don't intend using a Waverley template again, I have an A6 kit, but will just use Templot templates with the kit components in future.

posted: 23 Dec 2010 09:46

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Well, I think I have my Waverley template sorted out

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Above is a scan of the (used) template and I've attached a .box file with my templot version. Main difference is that there are two sleepers less one around the tie bar area (J1) and another in the centre frog area (T1), nudged a few sleepers around to get a good match, I know I didn't need to do this, but it's good practice!

Had to change the overall length which sorted the sleepers around the V then increased the approach length. Pretty pleased with this for a first go.

As I've said though, bit of a pointless (sorry!) excercise as I'll just use a standard Templot template in future.

Attachment: attach_957_1316_Waverley_A4_LH.box 166
Last edited on 23 Dec 2010 09:46 by RedgateModels


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