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posted: 2 Jul 2009 21:13 from: ian_johnson click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
Hi Martin could you please expand on the following comment you kindly left on my blog? 'To match the P4 Track Co kits in Templot you need to set a generic type of V-crossing and convert to CLM unit angles.' I'm still getting to grips with the software but can change the type of V as described above. As yet have not found where to change the 'CLM unit angles'. Many thanks Ian |
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posted: 3 Jul 2009 15:39 from: Phil O
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I'm still getting to grips with the software but can change the type of V as described above. As yet have not found where to change the 'CLM unit angles'.Hi Ian In Version 0.91c you can change the "V" options in DO then go down the drop down panel until you come to CONVERT RAM TO CLM. this is fourth up from the bottom. Cheers Phil  |
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posted: 6 Jul 2009 16:31 from: ian_johnson click the date to link to this post click member name to view archived images |
HI Phil I was using 0.82d but once upgraded to 0.91.c I've found the options. Many thanks Ian |
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posted: 8 Jul 2009 23:36 from: Martin Wynne
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ian_johnson wrote: Hi Martin could you please expand on the following comment you kindly left on my blog?Hi Ian, I have made a bit of Jing video showing all the changes needed to match the P4 Track Co kits in Templot. This one is the B-8 turnout. See: http://screencast.com/t/i2LYZYrY2u2 Here's a list of the changes: Scale/Gauge: S4/P4 Template: straight V-crossing type: generic Convert RAM to CLM (Templot works in RAM by default. For an explanation of what this means, see: message 2081 If you want to work with CLM angles you must do this conversion after every change you make to the crossing angle. In the video you will see the 1:8 CLM angle displayed as 1:7.97 RAM.) Sleeper length: 8ft-6in. Timbers: square-on Timber ends: in-line Wing-rail front spanning: 4 timbers (This change is non-prototypical and is made purely to match the incorrect position of the wing rail joints in some of the P4 Track Co kits and templates.) Maximum fill timber spacing: adjust as required to give required number of timbers. (The number of timbers between the heel of the switch and the V-crossing varies with different prototypes. Generally the maximum spacing should not exceed 30", however to get the same number of timbers as the P4 B-8 kit it is necessary to allow a slightly greater spacing.) regards, Martin. |
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posted: 13 Dec 2009 19:19 from: ClikC
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Sorry to bump an old thread, I assume most of the above is also to be done for the exactoscale 1 in 8 double slip? | ||
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posted: 13 Dec 2009 22:16 from: Martin Wynne
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ClikC wrote: Sorry to bump an old thread, I assume most of the above is also to be done for the exactoscale 1 in 8 double slip?Hi ClikC, Only the conversion from RAM to CLM is really needed -- changing to a half-diamond template automatically sets the equalized-constant timbering style, and allows only a regular pattern V-crossing. The excellent Exactoscale 1:8 double-slip drawing can be downloaded from: http://www.exactoscale.co.uk/drawings/4NT%20DS08.pdf Some slight timber shoving may be needed to give an exact match. Templot positions the rail-joints for a diamond-crossing, some changes will be needed when slip roads are added -- refer to your prototype or the above drawing for details, and mark up the printed template accordingly. Likewise when changing to other sizes such as a 1:7.1/2 slip. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 13 Dec 2009 22:38 from: ClikC
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Thanks Martin. I think if I just check the overall length of the diamond in templot tomorrow, if they are a good match with the length as noted on the drawing you linked me too, then I'll be happy to leave it at that. As long as the size and angles are all the same, I should not need to worry about the timber spacings (he says...) Regards Matt |
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