Hi All
Another sheet of ply got munched by the Triton work bench. I now have pre cut kits for 12 boards ready to go. Got 4 more to go and phase I will be complete.
So we are on target.
Learning from Barcoola there is only three different board heights in Alice Springs so, simplicity breed efficiency.
Xmas operations would be nice to aim for, just really depends on time available and work.....
Glen has manage to get me detail shots of some of the ultra modern stacker retrievers in Darwin, will share when thee pixs are available.
Thanks
Scott
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Alice Springs Construction continues
hi All
Just to let you know that I have been busy cutting up the various section of ply and MDF for Alice Springs. One sheet of 12mm ply has been swallowed up, with kits made up for the various boards. I have to cut up one more section and we will be in full board construction.
thanks
Scott
Just to let you know that I have been busy cutting up the various section of ply and MDF for Alice Springs. One sheet of 12mm ply has been swallowed up, with kits made up for the various boards. I have to cut up one more section and we will be in full board construction.
thanks
Scott
Friday, November 4, 2011
Alice Springs starts construction
Hi All
Just to let you know that this week, construction starts on Alice Springs. Final Board sizes were established last night. A few final track diagram tweaks were made. A new improved board design will be incorporated.
I will see how far I get this week.
Thanks
Scott
Just to let you know that this week, construction starts on Alice Springs. Final Board sizes were established last night. A few final track diagram tweaks were made. A new improved board design will be incorporated.
I will see how far I get this week.
Thanks
Scott
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Maikha pictures of Barcoola
Hi All
Some good pictures of Barcoola at the Sydney Exhibition taken by Maikha.
Click on Barcoola.
Enjoy
Scott
Some good pictures of Barcoola at the Sydney Exhibition taken by Maikha.
Click on Barcoola.
Enjoy
Scott
Ultra Modern Barcoola containers
China Shipping containers on a AD1 service on a FQAY and a AQCY
Hi All
Athearn have produced a set of China Shipping containers, these contrainers can be seen both on AD1 DA2 services, QRN and PN services west.
Also available is Safmarine, services such as the P&O train.
Enjoy
Scott
VCSX models
Hi All
The VCSX was a very regular wagon on most SP3 services ex Port Augusta, these would arive from Adelaide on Whyalla steel trains, be dropped off at Port Augusta for marshalling into SP3 services to Perth. Loaded they would be appropriately tarpped, on the empty return the tarps would be folded and tied down in one of the craddles. The Auscision tarps fit snuggly over the frames. From the photos I have in the 1993 era. The blue tarps seem to be dominant. Although I did spot a VCSX with a National Rail tarp. This was one of the first things that NRC released.
The construction of this model, enables the moddeler to model a empty or loaded car. Detail is impressive. As you can see by the prototype photos, if modeling in the wagon in the empty configuration. you are going to need to paint the rubber coil protection pads, a rubber colour.
The Tarps are a good representation, it won't take long to make them a bit more beaten up., rub off the lettering, simulate some patches etc.
Data plate and loading instructions.
An RCSF at Spencer Junction 2004, still with V/line paint.
Prototype end detail, note the different hand brake wheels.
interior and side detail.
End detail
With Tarps fitted.
The VCSX was a very regular wagon on most SP3 services ex Port Augusta, these would arive from Adelaide on Whyalla steel trains, be dropped off at Port Augusta for marshalling into SP3 services to Perth. Loaded they would be appropriately tarpped, on the empty return the tarps would be folded and tied down in one of the craddles. The Auscision tarps fit snuggly over the frames. From the photos I have in the 1993 era. The blue tarps seem to be dominant. Although I did spot a VCSX with a National Rail tarp. This was one of the first things that NRC released.
The construction of this model, enables the moddeler to model a empty or loaded car. Detail is impressive. As you can see by the prototype photos, if modeling in the wagon in the empty configuration. you are going to need to paint the rubber coil protection pads, a rubber colour.
The Tarps are a good representation, it won't take long to make them a bit more beaten up., rub off the lettering, simulate some patches etc.
Data plate and loading instructions.
An RCSF at Spencer Junction 2004, still with V/line paint.
Prototype end detail, note the different hand brake wheels.
interior and side detail.
End detail
With Tarps fitted.This model will be a welcome addtion Barcoola for SP3 - PS2 services. The only down side to this model is its too light weight, and I can't see much space in it to add the weight. I will see how I go and share any tips etc later.
Enjoy
Scott
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