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posted: 21 Mar 2014 12:56 from: Graham Idle
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posted: 21 Mar 2014 15:47 from: Phil O
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It's been sometime since I built an outside slip, but I would start with the "V" crossings at each end followed by the "K" crossings. I would the put in the slip rail closure between the "V"s you can then gauge the other slip rail in and the rest is like building a turnout or diamond. Cheers Phil |
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posted: 21 Mar 2014 17:41 from: Paul Boyd
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Hi Graham I've built a few of these, with different approaches depending on how it fits in with the rest of the formation. As Phil says, probably the best way is to start with the outer V-crossings and build the diamond. Then work outwards to each side from the centre. They're really not that hard to build if you can already build a diamond and turnouts, and they do look good! Just think about each element in its own right as you go along. You say that you've built turnouts before (not "points"!) but don't mention diamond crossings - if you haven't built one it might be worth having a go before attempting the slip. I find K-crossings can be awkward at times, although this one won't be a particularly shallow angle. If you have a look at my Shotley album (towards the bottom) you will see some shots of an outside slip in build, although there aren't that many step-by-step photos. This slip has each road through the diamond on a curve, as yours appears to. One trick that really helped here is to pre-curve a length of rail and cut the shorter pieces from that so that you get a nice flow. It would be all too easy otherwise to get a series of short straights instead of a smooth curve. Cheers |
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posted: 24 Mar 2014 12:52 from: Graham Idle
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Many thanks Phil and Paul. The photos of Shotley are very inspirational, all I need now is the courage to start bending metal. Regards, Graham |
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