Scalefour Forum

junctionmad wrote:can Templot do this Martin ?

Hi Dave,

Sure. Click the set custom switch... button on the switch dialog.

More info on all this at:

http://85a.co.uk/forum/view_topic.php?i ... d=6#p19351

cheers,

Martin.

... that the switch rail heel position will have to in effect be moved " back " towards the knuckle to provide for better clearance, can templot do this Martin ?

I put this question up on Templot Club , but it might be better here as the audience is likely bigger Ive built a fair bit of semi curved points in various 4mm gauges , but now I've been asked to make some 00-SF GWR loose heeled turnouts. ...

... work on electrical locking cables, David was building a Cambrian PO kit, using a Brassmasters 1907 underframe, Joel was getting some help with Templot and Brian worked on some more PO kits. NAG 070219 -01.jpg NAG 070219-02.jpg Next week is another modelling night. Brian Slater 7/02/2019

... years since this thread was running are there useful experiences that can be shared? I ask as I'm considering building a layout (against a Templot design with REA switches) and thought these might warrant careful consideration. Steve

Tony Wilkins wrote:Although I say it myself, seeing my Templot plan becoming reality looks quite impressive.

More than fairly Tony more like **************** (add suitable adjectives) amazing, and a tribute to your skill and determination.

Terry Bendall

... In spite of this, the vehicle seen in the picture glides smoothly along the track without derailment. Although I say it myself, seeing my Templot plan becoming reality looks quite impressive. DSCF0794.jpg DSCF0795.jpg

... is an interesting challenge in itself as the radii vary appreciably and there are some interesting alignments. All I can say is thank goodness for Templot and the assurance it gives that things will fit. EDIT: Well mostly allowing for slight differences between my baseboards and the plans! Regards ...

I made a few final and very minor adjustments to the track plan this weekend in Templot, such that I am now very happy. The plan was printed out. The sheets for the central scenic board have now been stuck to 2mm MDF using contact adhesive. After a bit of trimming, ...

... 40 years ago, shortly after half the station buildings were demolished as part of the electrification expansion scheme, but the development of Templot really was the first step of turning my dream into something tangible. The first Templot iteration assumed a space 45 feet long, totally out ...

... 40 years ago, shortly after half the station buildings were demolished as part of the electrification expansion scheme, but the development of Templot really was the first step of turning my dream into something tangible. The first Templot iteration assumed a space 45 feet long, totally out ...

... answer. Hi Julian. I don't know about that, but thanks anyway. My methods have just evolved over time and I devised the pin method to cope with Templot printouts although it appears I have reinvented the wheel, again. Can I clarify - you make two Templot copies, one is the master and another, ...

You're a true master Tony! Thank you for your answer. Can I clarify - you make two Templot copies, one is the master and another, in small sections, on which you construct the track panels and pointwork? It would cut out some stages to lay the track after its construction ...

... customary to construct trackwork off site and lay as a separate operation. The latter method has always been my approach, but with variations. Pre Templot, when either separate templates were cut and shut or templates drawn by hand, it was customary to draw lines on the baseboard for the track ...

... and tried it out on just one turnout on Yeovil Pen Mill yesterday and was pretty pleased with the result. I’ll post some pictures of my efforts on Templot soon. I’m thinking of perhaps filling the gap either side of the tiebar with microstrip. Do you know how Mike disguised the trench that would ...

... rather vicious trap points - definitely designed to throw vehicles off the track! I believe someone has already "done" Reedsmouth in Templot. However, beware of believing what you see on Ordnance Survey maps! I constantly checked all alignments against photos from both directions ...

... adjacent turnout leading into the loading bank road. Prompted to do so by this thread, I'm currently enjoying myself by re-creating Reedsmouth in Templot using the 25" Ordnance plan. From the readily available photographic evidence we can be sure that Edie Ochiltree traversed the Border Counties ...

Tony I am wondering if I have missed something in which case perhaps you could refer me back to where you covered it. You started with a Templot design but here you effortlessly lay this graceful curving formation without a smidgeon of a template in evidence - as far as I can see! How do you ...

... is likely to have a generic V-crossing and straight exit. To fit an extra road into the middle of such a turnout will need a custom formation in Templot. If you can post your track plan, I will have a go at creating what you need. cheers, Martin.

This may be a question better put in Templot Club than here (but I'm logged in now so I'll ask it anyway!) - how did you work out the second turnout had to be an A-7? Is it one of those things you just have to know , or am I missing something ...

Martin,

This may be a question better put in Templot Club than here (but I'm logged in now so I'll ask it anyway!) - how did you work out the second turnout had to be an A-7? Is it one of those things you just have to know, or am I missing something obvious (I usually do)?

However, now that you have installed Templot, Paul could post the Templot .box file instead of a PDF. You could then load it into Templot and print it directly from Templot ( print-now! > print all background templates (track plan) now! menu ...

... to make these settings in the print dialog (which are not the default in most readers): jon_tandem3.png However, now that you have installed Templot, Paul could post the Templot .box file instead of a PDF. You could then load it into Templot and print it directly from Templot ( print-now! ...

... at scale 5' gauge, or 20mm). Now all I need to work out is how to print it to P4! Unless there are special instructions specifically relating to Templot templates I should be able to do the scaling calculation and then I will get a print shop to run it off. If this is a specific problem of my ...

... to learn how to use the program and still get it wrong. I'll give it a go, but if it does take too long I will be back. EDIT I just downloaded Templot and nope, this is not for me. So back to the original question (which may well involve templot, but with someone who can handle these things ...