Platforms, buildings and a swing bridge

[ge_rik]

<p>Links to step-by-step blog postings on how I made some lineside stuff:

<strong><font size="3"><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/06/progress-report-21-platforms-and.html">Casting curved platforms in concrete</a></font>
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<a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/06/progress-report-21-platforms-and.html"><img width="240" height="320" border="0" alt="Photo of a curved concrete platform in G scale" onmouseover="this.src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/Skhx0Iz3D_I/AAAAAAAAA1U/fnTHGjaGBRk/s320/IMG_2174.JPG';" onmouseout="this.src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/Smcu3WeN_vI/AAAAAAAAA5c/YXN-HnhYVog/s320/IMG_2327.JPG';" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/Smcu3WeN_vI/AAAAAAAAA5c/YXN-HnhYVog/s320/IMG_2327.JPG" /></a>
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<a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-i-assembled-station-buildings.html"><strong>Station buildings from T&M resin kits</strong></a></font>

<a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-i-assembled-station-buildings.html"><img border="0" alt="Photo of a station building constructed from a T&M resin kit" onmouseover="this.src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SpQ6hpHudJI/AAAAAAAABLs/lzK0in0orJQ/s320/IMG_2676.JPG';" onmouseout="this.src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SqA0YCrmtGI/AAAAAAAABOs/8rUsVmY7ugo/s320/IMG_2781.JPG';" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SqA0YCrmtGI/AAAAAAAABOs/8rUsVmY7ugo/s320/IMG_2781.JPG" /></a>


<font size="3"><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-i-made-swing-bridge.html"><strong>A swing bridge from uPVC trim</strong></a></font> </font></p><p><font size="3"><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-i-made-swing-bridge.html"><img border="0" alt="Photo of a model of the Southwold Railway swing bridge in G scale" onmouseover="this.src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SpOHcaE_64I/AAAAAAAABI8/fsAKnEMbLCY/s320/IMG_2711.JPG';" onmouseout="this.src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SpPn2lT_FHI/AAAAAAAABLU/1xXqb5_7MkM/s320/IMG_2751.JPG';" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lFmnuaQ3ubw/SpPn2lT_FHI/AAAAAAAABLU/1xXqb5_7MkM/s320/IMG_2751.JPG" /></a> </font></p>

 

[Steve]

Come on then how do you do that very clever ( Cast your curser over the pic WOW)

 

[ge_rik]

cheeseminer - 31/10/2009 6:41 PM
Hope you don't mind but I suspect I'll be pinching some of these techniques
Where did you source the drawings from?

Kevin

Pinch away! I pinched the main idea from someone else (though the rivets were my idea)
The drawing came from the Southwold Railway Trust archives held by David Lee

Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Steve - 31/10/2009 7:07 PM

Come on then how do you do that very clever ( Cast your curser over the pic WOW)

Steve

If you insert a link to an online image in the rich text editor, you can add another image link address for mouse-over under the 'Advanced' tab. Make sure you paste in the link to the original image in the 'mouse-out' box otherwise the image doesn't change back. 'Stumbled across it by chance - I can't help fiddling. There's all sorts of other lovely-looking options in the 'Create a link' menu in rich text editing.

Rik

 

[trammayo]

Rik - brilliant! I didn't realise that the titles were links. Now I do and have viewed your blogs - very educational and easy to follow. I've never used plasticard before now I feel as though I want to try it out!
Great Stuff
Mick

 

[ge_rik]

trammayo - 1/11/2009 6:28 AM
I've never used plasticard before now I feel as though I want to try it out!
Great Stuff
Mick

Mick

It's lovely stuff to work with. My only concern is that it is affected by UV light so if left outside for prolonged periods it will deteriorate. I think it'll be OK for rolling stock as we bring that inside - but I wouldn't use it for buildings which are left outside all the time. The uPVC trim should be fine though as it's designed for outdoor use.

Rik

 

[peterbunce]

<p><font size="3">Hi Rik,</font></p><p><font size="3">Plasticard is OK outside provided that it is painted to stop UV getting at it, I use it for trim on my buildings using 1mm (and upwards) thick sheet, and have had no breakdown of it.</font></p><p> </p><p><font size="3">Use a flexible glue with it, my favourite is Evo-stik, bought from Wilkinsons as they are the cheapest for it, (&pound;2.59 per tube) though other 'contact' cements can be used the flexibility (they are made with a latex base) is the important point. Also add stiffening inside the building, both at the corners and a stromg piece for the join of the roof centre. That will provide more glue area as well to ensure that weather damage is kept at bay. </font></p><p><font size="3"> </font> </p><font size="3"><font size="3"><p><font size="3" /></p></font></font>

 

[CoggesRailway]

Your blog is absolutely brilliant. In my favourites now.

One question how do you have the time to do the work AND write it up so beautifully?

I have two plank bridges in my layout that are essential, and practical way to get going. One need to move for a path and mowing so perhaps I need a swing bridge too!

 

[ge_rik]

CoggesRailway - 5/11/2009 11:04 AM
Your blog is absolutely brilliant. In my favourites now.
One question how do you have the time to do the work AND write it up so beautifully?

Thanks. I was trying to provide newbies with the sort of information I was looking for when I first started. I dunno about you, I love reading about what others have done. I always learn something new.

I write it up in the evenings (usually during holidays which is why there is a rush of stuff at certain times of the year and then a lull). I tend to write it up on a laptop on my lap while watching the telly.

Rik