North Elmham NNAG Layout
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North Elmham NNAG Layout
We had a very productive meeting last Monday (29th April) with the result of two of the new baseboards being ready for tracklaying.
North Elmham is beginning to take shape!
North Elmham is beginning to take shape!
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I like the built-in masking feature to protect the identy of those who may be about to commit modelling...
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'Commit Modelling' - That's priceless! Will remember that one. Like it's a cultural crime. (is to some!)
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I had a very busy work day on Thursday but Denis, John L and Tim D came over to lay the first part of the trackwork which Denis and Tim have been working on over the last few months. John C has been cracking on with wagons so it's good to see another bit of progress!
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Six months has passed
Just to bring this thread up to date, I had a major change around at the unit to locate my third machine.
Which gave me the opportunity to do a bit of change upstairs, so we now have a permanent place to leave North Elmham set up for working on
Just to bring this thread up to date, I had a major change around at the unit to locate my third machine.
Which gave me the opportunity to do a bit of change upstairs, so we now have a permanent place to leave North Elmham set up for working on
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Just to bring the layout page up to date, we got the boards ready for filming by Denis a few months ago for todays virtual show, I hope you all enjoyed it
A few pics to complement the film by Denis
Cheers,
Tim
PS. Just the normal caveats for a work in progress layout, buildings are representations and the polystyrene platform is just to show the required/space size etc etc. . . .
A few pics to complement the film by Denis
Cheers,
Tim
PS. Just the normal caveats for a work in progress layout, buildings are representations and the polystyrene platform is just to show the required/space size etc etc. . . .
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Stunningly conceived layout.
I greatly enjoyed your contribution to todays bytes; sorry bash...
I greatly enjoyed your contribution to todays bytes; sorry bash...
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Thanks iak,
Whilst here I'll mention that Tim's last two or three photos show the mezzanine which will be the layout's home base. The restricted space here is what forced the continuous curve format which we reckon has worked to an aesthetic advantage.
What is very noticeable in these pictures and the temporary building placement is the awkwardness of the large building on the edge of the board (the Granary). Not an ideal location and will cause a bit of an obstruction to viewing. We've been thinking of ways to get round this including a partially "see through" building. Nevertheless, with the curve allowing a decent viewing angle from either side perhaps we shouldn't worry.
All the best,
Denis
Whilst here I'll mention that Tim's last two or three photos show the mezzanine which will be the layout's home base. The restricted space here is what forced the continuous curve format which we reckon has worked to an aesthetic advantage.
What is very noticeable in these pictures and the temporary building placement is the awkwardness of the large building on the edge of the board (the Granary). Not an ideal location and will cause a bit of an obstruction to viewing. We've been thinking of ways to get round this including a partially "see through" building. Nevertheless, with the curve allowing a decent viewing angle from either side perhaps we shouldn't worry.
All the best,
Denis
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I wouldn’t worry Denis
As I’ve said Tim before, I like a layout with view blockers.
Jim
As I’ve said Tim before, I like a layout with view blockers.
Jim
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Thanks Ian and Jim,
It's a good looking layout I think, one building we've not discussed yet is the granary extension. I can't find a date (ground signals are still in place) as to when it was constructed, but it looks nice and would sit at the front left next to the original big building as seen above.
Cheers,
Tim
It's a good looking layout I think, one building we've not discussed yet is the granary extension. I can't find a date (ground signals are still in place) as to when it was constructed, but it looks nice and would sit at the front left next to the original big building as seen above.
Cheers,
Tim
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I've just watched the excellent video, I just wondered what was done/how the grain tanks were converted to P4? Did you do anything complicated with springing or chicken out like I did and just swap the wheel sets?
thanks
David
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Hi David,
Thanks for the kind comments! At the moment, John's done a wheel swap to get things moving for conversion.
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks for the kind comments! At the moment, John's done a wheel swap to get things moving for conversion.
Cheers,
Tim
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Having abused Tims generosity for years I decided it’s about time I did something for him in return.
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Very nice Jim. The colour of the tyres looks just right to me as does the dust inside the wheel hubs on the rear wheels. Somethi g that I have yet to develop. Presumably black to start with - or a dark grey and then some weathering?
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Yep. My default tyre colour is revell no 9 Anthracite grey with various weathering applied.
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Just a quick (yearly!) update, all the boards are now complete, ish, and it just fits upstairs. More progress over the next few weeks to come.
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers,
Tim
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Looking brilliant!
Could you let us know the overall dimensions please, and minimum radius?
Thanks,
Pete
Could you let us know the overall dimensions please, and minimum radius?
Thanks,
Pete
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Thank you Rod/Pete,
Pete, it's 5m by 3.5m overall, I think the minimum curve is down to just under 4ft radius into the traverser.
Cheers,
Tim
Pete, it's 5m by 3.5m overall, I think the minimum curve is down to just under 4ft radius into the traverser.
Cheers,
Tim
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Traverser looks good - looking forward to seeing it in action...!
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What’s the length of the traverser please?
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petermeyer wrote:What’s the length of the traverser please?
Peter, it is 2m in total length.
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Don't forget this Saturday at 10am we will be open and looking forward to seeing you
North Norfolk Area Group
The Copeman Centre, Hall Street, BRISTON NR24 2LG
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00. Admission free.
Light refreshments will be available and for this venue there is no need to pre-book.
The following layouts will be present:
North Elmham – Currently under construction by the North Norfolk Area Group, this layout will depict the station on the Wells next the Sea branch with its grain and milk traffic giving some variety from the norm. The layout will be set in the late 50s/early 60s period.
Obbekaer – A Danish independent line connecting Rebe, Gram and Vojens in South Jutland from Geraint Hughes set in the mid 50s. The Model is built to P87 standards.
Wheal Elizabeth – The end of a Cornish China Clay branch set in the late 1970s/early 80s. from Jeremy Good.
We will also have the North Norfolk Area Group’s test track available for those who want to give their stock the chance to stretch its legs.
We will have six demonstrations, which are:
Modelling road vehicles – Jim Smith-Wright
Air-braked wagons – Phil Eames
Etched brass carriage construction – Tony Brenchley
Kit-bashing plastic coach kits – Alan Hall
Turnouts with a difference, an approach to building the inter-laced variety – John Geggie
Cavelex Models – will be showing production models and their latest samples for visitors to examine and will be very happy to discuss any aspect of their products
Good luck to all the groups who are organising events this weekend, we hope they go well and thanks for making the effort to provide some entertainment for our members this Scaleforum weekend
John
North Norfolk Area Group
The Copeman Centre, Hall Street, BRISTON NR24 2LG
Opening times: 10:00 – 16:00. Admission free.
Light refreshments will be available and for this venue there is no need to pre-book.
The following layouts will be present:
North Elmham – Currently under construction by the North Norfolk Area Group, this layout will depict the station on the Wells next the Sea branch with its grain and milk traffic giving some variety from the norm. The layout will be set in the late 50s/early 60s period.
Obbekaer – A Danish independent line connecting Rebe, Gram and Vojens in South Jutland from Geraint Hughes set in the mid 50s. The Model is built to P87 standards.
Wheal Elizabeth – The end of a Cornish China Clay branch set in the late 1970s/early 80s. from Jeremy Good.
We will also have the North Norfolk Area Group’s test track available for those who want to give their stock the chance to stretch its legs.
We will have six demonstrations, which are:
Modelling road vehicles – Jim Smith-Wright
Air-braked wagons – Phil Eames
Etched brass carriage construction – Tony Brenchley
Kit-bashing plastic coach kits – Alan Hall
Turnouts with a difference, an approach to building the inter-laced variety – John Geggie
Cavelex Models – will be showing production models and their latest samples for visitors to examine and will be very happy to discuss any aspect of their products
Good luck to all the groups who are organising events this weekend, we hope they go well and thanks for making the effort to provide some entertainment for our members this Scaleforum weekend
John
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Just a quick run around with John's 101 unit from the weekend's show
https://youtu.be/uAk2004zk5w
Cheers,
Tim
https://youtu.be/uAk2004zk5w
Cheers,
Tim
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