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S2 E47 Timbering Bricks from Templot | 3d Printed Model Railway Track | Bexhill West
In this video I show how straight forward it can be to create elements of model railway track (called bricks) for 3d printing using the Templot software.
If you are new to Templot, or the 3d printed Plug Track system, then I'd suggest checking out my other videos on the subject for an introduction as to what it's all about.
Viewers please note that all the 3d features in Templot are still experimental. They work and lots of us are now producing accurate track using it. However, the development process is fast-paced and Martin Wynne and his collaborators are making improvements all the time.
I have no association with Templot, it is the creation and intellectual property of Martin Wynne. I am...
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Видео

S2 E46 Odds & End Update | Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Hello everyone, It's been ages since my last video. I've simply been very busy working on all sorts of projects for the channel, none of which have progressed to the point whereby I can make a video from them. This video really is a stop-gap episode to help fill the void. In it, I show a snap-shot of the things I have been working on recently. I hope to return to a normal upload schedule moving...
S2E45 Monport GA30 Fibre Laser Set-up and First Look | Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 месяца назад
Hello everyone, In this video I take my first steps in attempting something I've wanted to try for ages - laser etching and cutting metals. I begin with some basic experimentation and progress to something a little more challenging - a sprung chassis for a model railway locomotive. I've still some way to go in perfecting my methods with this machine. However, I can already see how a fibre laser...
S2 E42 Laser Cut Station Building | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60w
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Hello Everyone, In this video I put together a kit of parts for a model station building. The kit was produced using the Creality Falcon2 60W laser machine. Check it out here: store.creality.com/uk/products/creality-falcon2-pro-60w-enclosed-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=ZBKOLUK In the video I cover some of my design thinking and show some of the cut parts being built-up into a section of the model....
S2 E41 | Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W (Part 2) | Testing the Laser Power Settings
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Hello Everyone, Check out these promo links for special savings during the Falcon2 Pro 60w launch period: store.creality.com/products/falcon2-pro-60w-pro-safe-laser-engraver-cutter For EU customers: s.zbanx.com/r/Yrs0aIe9UyZW For US customers s.zbanx.com/r/OqjGamcC79vh For UK customers: s.zbanx.com/r/lCArSwhkuODD Promotion time: 5.24-6.15 During the initial sales period, the 60W engraving machi...
S2 E40 Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W Laser Review Part 1
Просмотров 6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Hello Everyone, Check out these promo links for special savings during the Falcon2 Pro 60w launch period: store.creality.com/products/falcon2-pro-60w-pro-safe-laser-engraver-cutter For EU customers: s.zbanx.com/r/Yrs0aIe9UyZW For US customers s.zbanx.com/r/OqjGamcC79vh For UK customers: s.zbanx.com/r/lCArSwhkuODD Promotion time: 5.24-6.15 During the initial sales period, the 60W engraving machi...
S2 E40 3D Modelling a Railway Carriage Part 2
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Hello everyone, In this video I complete drawing the body for the 6 wheel Clayton railway carriage body. You'll see how I break the body shell down into 2 simple parts which I detail and later assemble into the complete unit. This is as far as I intended taking this project, and I hope it answers some of the questions I regularly get about drawing rolling stock in 3d. If you'd like to see me go...
S2 E39 3D Modelling a Railway Carriage Part 1
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Hello everyone, In this video, (the first of a two part part series) I run through how I approach creating a 3d CAD model of a piece of rolling stock for 3D printing. I begin with a sketch, and recreate the 2d geometry which I will later use as profiles from which I generate 3D parts. I am asked frequently how to go about this process, and there are many alternative approaches. Hopefully, showi...
S2 E38 | A 3D Printed Model Railway Wagon for Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Hello everyone, In this episode I begin to put together a rake of SE&CR hopper wagons to form a Ballast train for Bexhill West. The basic wagon body has been 3d printed in one piece, but needs some cleaning-up and details adding to complete it. If there is interest in the print, than I can make a batch and put them in my online shop: www.makeitminiature.co.uk I hope you like the video, thanks f...
S2 E37 Chair Rafts | More 3d printed model railway track from Templot
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Hello Everyone, In this video I show how to create rafts of chairs in Templot for 3d printing track components in larger batches. I look at a variety of chair types, and show everything which you might need to know to produce files from Templot to use yourself. There is lots of community support available at the Templot club - all are welcome. Thanks for watching, James 00:00 Start 02:43 S1 Cha...
S2 E36 Atomstack X24 Pro Test and Review
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Atomstack X24pro:www.atomstack.net/collections/x-series/products/atomstack-x24-pro?variant=44906660757754 Atomstack Laser Material Package ( 195 PCS):www.atomstack.net/products/atomstack-laser-material-package-pcs Atomstack are currently running an Easter promotion. Customers can enjoy special deals and discounts on our products during this festive season. www.atomstack.net/pages/happy-easter H...
S2 E35 A Laser Cut Model Railway Turnout using 3d Printed Plug Track Chairs
Просмотров 7 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Hello everyone, It had been my intention to take January '24 off from making videos and focus upon developing a set of tutorials for the excellent Templot Plug Track. I've made a good start, and you can see the progress of the pages here: www.85a.uk/bexhillwest/wordpress More material will be uploaded over the next couple of weeks following this video release. Anyway, a question on the Templot ...
S2 E34 Making Stock Boxes with the Creality Falcon 2 22W Laser Engraver | Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Affiliate Links: store.creality.com/uk/products/falcon2-22w-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=zbyt0001 Promo code: FN1106D s.zbanx.com/r/Gbvxl6ogTIvm Promo code: NEWFALCON RUclips:youtube.com/@CrealityFalconOfficial FB Group: groups/falconlaserengraver/ Hello everyone, In this video I use the Creality Falcon 2 Laser Engraver to make some storage boxes for my 3d printed wagons. Having given...
Creality Falcon 2 22W Laser Cutter and Engraver Review | Bexhill West
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
Affiliate Links: store.creality.com/uk/products/falcon2-22w-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=zbyt0001 Promo code: FN1106D s.zbanx.com/r/Gbvxl6ogTIvm Promo code: NEWFALCON Time: 12.15 - 12.28 (50% off) CrealityFalcon are holding Christmas activities, starting from 15th December to 28th December '23, with a maximum discount of 50% off; If you register, you can make a wish to Santa Claus and get wishing ...
S2 E32 3d Printing Turnout Components with Templot Plug Track | Bexhill West model railway
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Hello everyone, Part 1 of this series can be found here: ruclips.net/video/uSwJlwbOcIY/видео.html Edit (post-publishing) I make a mistake around the 12.50 mark, in that I say the S1 and S1J chairs are not interchangeable with those used in plain track where gauge widening has been incorporated.. This is wrong, they are fully interchangeable. My apologies for the mistake and any confusion caused...
S2 E31 3d Printed Model Railway Plug Track from Templot
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
S2 E31 3d Printed Model Railway Plug Track from Templot
S2 E30 Geetech Alkaid 3d Printer Review | Bexhill West
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
S2 E30 Geetech Alkaid 3d Printer Review | Bexhill West
S2 E29 Some Simple Scenery | Das Clay & Painting Stonework | Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
S2 E29 Some Simple Scenery | Das Clay & Painting Stonework | Bexhill West Model Railway
S2 E28 Starting in P4 | Bexhill West Model Railway |British Finescale Turnout Kit
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
S2 E28 Starting in P4 | Bexhill West Model Railway |British Finescale Turnout Kit
S2 E27 This Model Railway Turntable Controller is Amazing
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
S2 E27 This Model Railway Turntable Controller is Amazing
S2 E26 Odds and Ends | Bexhill West Model Railway | Midland Railway drawings & 3d Printed Locomotive
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
S2 E26 Odds and Ends | Bexhill West Model Railway | Midland Railway drawings & 3d Printed Locomotive
S2 E25 Track building for Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
S2 E25 Track building for Bexhill West Model Railway
S2 E24 Hand building model railway track for Bexhill West
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
S2 E24 Hand building model railway track for Bexhill West
S2 E23 Cardboard Carriages | Hastings Line Stock for Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
S2 E23 Cardboard Carriages | Hastings Line Stock for Bexhill West Model Railway
S2 E23 | Cassette Traverser System | Bexhill West Model Railway
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
S2 E23 | Cassette Traverser System | Bexhill West Model Railway
S2 E22 Finescale Model Railway Wagon Build | Bexhill West
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Год назад
S2 E22 Finescale Model Railway Wagon Build | Bexhill West
S2 E21 New Studio & Brake Van Part 2
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
S2 E21 New Studio & Brake Van Part 2
S2 E19 Odds and Ends at Bexhill West Model Railway | Lever Frame | Wagons and Turntable Update.
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
S2 E19 Odds and Ends at Bexhill West Model Railway | Lever Frame | Wagons and Turntable Update.
S2 E19 Bexhill West Model Railway | Etched Brass Brake Van Kit Build | Part One
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
S2 E19 Bexhill West Model Railway | Etched Brass Brake Van Kit Build | Part One
S2 E18 Trackwork Detailing & Painting
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
S2 E18 Trackwork Detailing & Painting

Комментарии

  • @JohnTarbox
    @JohnTarbox 5 часов назад

    As always, it's incredible! Thank you, James.

  • @martyn6792
    @martyn6792 13 часов назад

    Amazing what you can produce

  • @mattsmith4605
    @mattsmith4605 15 часов назад

    Thanks James, I'm still struggling with Templot and this will help immensely. Might have to watch this more than once though. A Bexhill West video is always a joy, huge thanks for making this. Merry Christmas.

  • @Hanzo.Azmodan
    @Hanzo.Azmodan 15 часов назад

    Brilliant design work as usual, very interesting. Slightly off topic but any news of the Turntable Control System in S2 E27? Really need one of those! Cheers!

    • @theelectricmonk3909
      @theelectricmonk3909 9 часов назад

      Yeah James, you said this would be the turntable video!! 😂😂 Joking obviously.... @Hanzo - work has been progressing, albeit rather slowly due to various family and other commitments, plus a recent bout of us all being poorly... There's a few steps to go yet, pardon the unintended pun, but I think 2025 will be the Year of the Turntable 😊

  • @RichardBCumbrianModelRailways
    @RichardBCumbrianModelRailways 17 часов назад

    Incredible timing James, thank you!

  • @frankgtb3586
    @frankgtb3586 19 часов назад

    Hello nice video one question can you also put a rail mount of the DB in the program 👍

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 17 часов назад

      HI @frankgtb3586, I'm not sure what you mean. Could you elaborate for me please. :)

  • @yogimoninc
    @yogimoninc 19 часов назад

    Thanks James, a great video. I haven't used Templot in a while, but when you had the 2 tracks in on the trackpad and you were adding the brick splints, can you tell me why the top blue trackbase didn't show any flanges?

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 17 часов назад

      Oh, good question. I hadn't noticed. When I get a chance later I'll review the footage and let you know what's going on. :) All the best, James

  • @chrishodge8159
    @chrishodge8159 20 часов назад

    Hi James, Excellent video as usual. Simply and very well explained. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 19 часов назад

      Thank you Chris, you are very kind. :) All the best, James

  • @peterjhillier7659
    @peterjhillier7659 21 час назад

    Thank you James for a fascinating Video, may I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and healthy peaceful New Year.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 21 час назад

      Thank you Peter, and to you too of course. All the best, James

  • @keithhanbury-chatten9877
    @keithhanbury-chatten9877 22 часа назад

    I am just about to start to watch but a big thank you from me it is the one thing that’s been bugging me. Yesterday I was looking through Templot to get this to work. Will now settle down with a cup of tea and enjoy.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 21 час назад

      Hi Keith, I finally got round to it... :) I hope you find it useful. With a little practice it all becomes very straightforward and simple. Best of luck. James

  • @robelms99
    @robelms99 23 часа назад

    Hi James. Great video as always. I'm looking forward to your next video - laser cutting the timbers. Have you considered resin printing the timbers? Robert

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 20 часов назад

      Hi Robert, thanks for watching. The next video will show laser cut timbering produced on what I think is a very appealing DIY laser kit. As for resin printing the timbers, many have tried (including myself) and failed. They simply curl-up. No amount of strong adhesive or weighing-down seems to work. The FDM printed timbering bases are excellent, as is the laser-cut option. It simply isn't worthwhile resin printing the bases. Whilst it's a bind needing an FDM printer (or laser cutter) in addition to a resin printer, the finished outcomes are far superior and worth the investment in my opinion. All the best, James

  • @OgabLab
    @OgabLab 4 дня назад

    Hello , great video , I subscribed the channel , i'm using the same machine X24PRO , when you remove the lens cover at 1:20. did you press the black bump behind ? Because I am having a hard time unscrewing it . Thanks in advance

  • @Renagade3D
    @Renagade3D 15 дней назад

    What settings did you use to cut the foam

  • @Hanzo.Azmodan
    @Hanzo.Azmodan 17 дней назад

    Hi James, Any news on the turntable controller?

  • @malcolmsmith9232
    @malcolmsmith9232 19 дней назад

    Hi James. Enjoyed your review of the Atomstack X24 Pro and the Creality Falcon 22W. Which do you prefer?

  • @rolandlong2301
    @rolandlong2301 22 дня назад

    hi i have just found this video here and would like to know if there's any progress on it becoming available to purchase as a kit or motor and controller kit to interoperate into a scratch built turntable ? thanks

    • @theelectricmonk3909
      @theelectricmonk3909 9 часов назад

      Hi Roland, There is progress, yes. It's just been very slow.... For which I apologise - it's been an extraordinarily busy year this year, and for various reasons, I've not had as much time to dedicate to this project as I'd have liked. I know James has also been struggling to find time to work on this one too. How it will be sold (i.e. kit, RTR, something in between, with/without an actual turntable etc. has yet to be planned out - I'd like to think we could cover most requirements. 2025 NY resolution: get this thing available! If nothing else, I'd just love to see other people enjoying it.

  • @MichaelGidlow
    @MichaelGidlow 25 дней назад

    Hi James I am Just starting out with Templot following your video I'm OK up to the send to mesh but when I press the open STL for Mesh fixing I am sent straight to Chitubox I have downloaded the 3D Builder were am I going wrong

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 25 дней назад

      Hi Michael, It sounds to me as though Chitubox is your computers default program for opening .stl files. You can make 3d builder the default for stl's. In windows search for settnigs>apps>default apps and set your preference there. Alternatively, open 3d builder and then import your file from there. Search for the stl in: C:>Templot_dev > stl files RAW. You should be able to open your file that way and mesh-fix as per the video. I hope that's helpful, James

    • @MichaelGidlow
      @MichaelGidlow 24 дня назад

      @@BexhillWest Thank you James for your swift reply. however the problem lays with Microsoft, only thought I had downloaded the 3d builder but on a carful check I found that in windows 11 the app is no longer imbedded and the app has been removed from the Microsoft store and it's been greyed out. So it would appear that anyone starting out cant follow this route

  • @garrburton3375
    @garrburton3375 26 дней назад

    Hi James, Trust this note finds you well. Could I enquire where you acquired your small bench vice….is it something you have designed and made or is it an item commercially available…. Whilst appreciating how busy you are if you get five and could advise either way it would be very much appreciated. Really enjoying the updates and techniques used. Best Regards Gary

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest 26 дней назад

      Hi Gary, The vice is an Eclipse Instrument Vice. It is excellent. They can be difficult to find, and expensive on Ebay etc. but are in my opinion worth every penny. I have 2, and a crude (but still effective) home-made soft-jaw version which I use at work. I would recommend treating yourself to one if you get the opportunity - I wouldn't be without mine now. Thanks for watching, James

    • @garrburton3375
      @garrburton3375 25 дней назад

      @@BexhillWest Hi James, thank you so much for your quick response….really appreciated. I shall look to try and hunt one down……many thanks again and I’ll catch you on your next update…..👍

  • @tattytatlow7876
    @tattytatlow7876 28 дней назад

    Hi James, you will find leaving the grab handles off the coach sides until post painting will make the lining much easier.

  • @philipgreenwood166
    @philipgreenwood166 Месяц назад

    Hi James, Firstly well done yet another great video, your channel is fast becoming a video diary of all your modelling skills. which are very impressive I have to say. I also note you have fully embraced FDM printing with lots of FDM printed boxes in your early benchtop shots. I can only assume your Neptune 4 is far better then your previous FDM printer. re, the change of material for the servo mount system, it looks as though you have retained resin for the eccentric sheave material choice, which if I am not mistaken slides directly into 6700 bearing. is that correct? I also like the repositioning of the micro switch's, I did wonder in the earlier version if the micro switch were a bit exposed in there original position. I could see catching one whist fumbling around underneath the baseboard could have resulted in the micro switch housing breaking off. By moving it you a have solved that even it it was not really an issue. I can also see why moving to FDM could give you some advantages, maybe more likely in 7mm gauge than 4mm! cheers Phil,

  • @andrewstevenson5449
    @andrewstevenson5449 Месяц назад

    Thanks, James. Good to see a new video from you - I was starting to wonder if you were ok.

  • @stuartexelby1958
    @stuartexelby1958 Месяц назад

    Oooh - some good stuff there! Is it in your plan to show the level crossing gate mechanism (Ep 29) - hope so, can't wait to see how you made them work.

  • @davekeeler8100
    @davekeeler8100 Месяц назад

    Re driving a single from the driving wheel, I suggest you might contact Barry Luck of Plumpton fame as he has a Brighton Single which has run on Plumpton and Pulborough.

  • @LawrenceDaley-s2u
    @LawrenceDaley-s2u Месяц назад

    Hi James. As always, impressive attention to detail and some inspirational ideas. I shall be checking out the website. Did you say that the hopper wagons were going to be available in Midland Railways?

  • @fladder1
    @fladder1 Месяц назад

    I was wondering if we'd get an update on your model railway with all the other projects you appear to have😅

  • @Aviationspotlight1
    @Aviationspotlight1 Месяц назад

    Are you still using the machine? How is it

    • @patrickpeake3935
      @patrickpeake3935 Месяц назад

      Yes. I am enjoying it. I have used it on card and thin ply. At the moment I am making wooden boxes for Christmas gifts with chocolates in. The only thin ply I can get locally is 1.6 mm but it cuts and engraves very well in.

  • @MegaBlackJoe
    @MegaBlackJoe Месяц назад

    if you stain the timbering instead of painting - it can have a nice looking wood texture

    • @tattytatlow7876
      @tattytatlow7876 28 дней назад

      he might have to, the thickness of the paint will take him bove 18.83 sqft!

  • @paulhayton3423
    @paulhayton3423 Месяц назад

    Nice to see everything moving along, great stuff.

  • @peterjhillier7659
    @peterjhillier7659 Месяц назад

    Outstanding thank you for sharing James.

  • @peterjhillier7659
    @peterjhillier7659 Месяц назад

    Dear James, thank you, what a special Treat as my dear Wife would say, I was very concerned that you'd stopped making your wonderful Videos. Hope you're keeping well. Warm Regards.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Hi Peter, Lovely to hear from you. I am keeping very well thank you. I've no plans to stop making videos, not least until I've finished Bexhill West. It's just happened that I've been super busy lately, fingers crossed normal service will now resume. My best wishes, James

  • @julianroberts8760
    @julianroberts8760 Месяц назад

    Great stuff James! I've got a LRM single driving wheel loco to make one day so will be interested in your process. I've been thinking motor in tender, cardan shaft to loco driving wheel to maximise weight of loco. Wonder if you meant that, or tender wheels motorised!? 😮 Nice turned brass boiler fittings!

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Hi Juilian, To be honest, both options are on the cards at the moment. A cardan shaft drive being preferred as at least I'd be driving the driving wheels which feel more 'right'. It will depend upon how discrete I can make the drive. 2mm modellers manage, so it shouldn't be too much of a challenge. I think a great solution would be an electronic device which detects wheel slip and switches the motor appropriately. I'm sure that's technically possible, but I'm not the one to devise it. :) I'm keen to get this model in the paint shop soon so I'll have to get on with making my decision. Hope you are keeping well, James

  • @mattsmith4605
    @mattsmith4605 Месяц назад

    For a moment I thought you were going with traction tyres on the spinner. Your fictitious Midland layout reminds me of Manchester's canals and railway viaducts.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Oh goodness no, not traction tyres. I'd rather have a static model. :)

  • @keithhanbury-chatten9877
    @keithhanbury-chatten9877 Месяц назад

    Great video again James. When is the video concerning timber bricks coming out? Whist I was watching the section on your 18.83 layout I thought that the plan looked similar to a Midland station that was close to where I live. Namely Nailsworth one terminus on the Stonehouse and Stroud branch.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Hi Keith, I'll try to get a timbering brick video made this week. To be honest I wasn't sure if Martin said not to. But I'll have a go anyway. :) I'll look-up Nailsworth station, I'm not familiar with it. My sister-in-law hails from Nailsworth and I have fond memories of visiting for her wedding to my brother.

  • @davegower6919
    @davegower6919 Месяц назад

    Great update video James. I was starting to wonder where you've gone. LOL. I have a spare D&S Cowen & Sheldon 15 ton Steam Crane kit available. I'm sure we could work out a deal? Turntable? LOL. All Best.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thank you Dave, If that's a serious offer, I'd love to do a deal. Maybe you might drop me an email at makeitminiature [at] outlook.com Thanks for watching, James

  • @lassunsschaun6859
    @lassunsschaun6859 Месяц назад

    Welcome back 👋 2:10-2:20 yeah, (partly) brass will look better and add weight for friction ~3:00 "little bit special", ah a understatement 😉 and for (and not) a "breakdown" 🤩 ~7:50 *I shouldn't look at the buffers* ~8:45 sprung would just be better / more prototypical, yes 😶‍🌫 generally spoken. ~11:00-12:00 you simply got alot work in progress, at least it's all in it's box and not get messed up🧰 ~13:00-onwards yeah, that "little" other side project 👍 That's well🗜 it even got, astonishingly, much more turnouts then the challenge called for! Or as you say it at 16:04-16:13 😎 17:18-17:40 yes, join up with (parts of) your club for it 😉 ~18:30 let's just say "that part of the arch got reworked, walled up and is now used as a storehouse for side projects" as well as hidding the board connection behind and is a reminder for things that got broken on the build😉 ~21:30 yes, that's fine looking track work 🤩you could still let parts unfinished just to show how track work can be done 😉 ~23:00-23:50 Driving wheels, especially on (so called) "Singles", need definitely more friction then the other wheels! 😉 or yes, those "tending to slip". Nothing wrong with driving from the tender on a model. You cannot miniature down everything, dust and muckiness happen to be bigger then to scale anyway! Till next time

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thorough analysis as usual. :) Agreed about the buffers. They can always be cut off and have sprung alternative fitted. Thanks for watching, James

  • @kevinstaddon8517
    @kevinstaddon8517 Месяц назад

    Like to see some more of the laser fibre work.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Hi Kevin, There's plenty more to come. I'm still making great use of the machine - i.e. not given it back yet. :) Thanks for watching, James

  • @MichaelHenfrey
    @MichaelHenfrey Месяц назад

    Hi James, Great to see another video from you. I also might have a house move next year (still not 100% sure) so that's why my layout has stalled out. I have been considering making something smaller that I can make on a couple of 4ft long boards that I can take down. Not 100% sure what to make yet, looking at 009 to fit more into less space but still toying with ideas. 2 layouts I like from that same book are Witheridge and Clun, either way a snowy winter layout. Cheers, Michael

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Hi Michael, both are great layout ideas, I must admit to being rather taken with Bradfield St. Clare. Maybe in another lifetime..... :) Hope you are keeping well. James

  • @RichardBCumbrianModelRailways
    @RichardBCumbrianModelRailways Месяц назад

    Fantastic work James

  • @1BCamden
    @1BCamden Месяц назад

    Hi James, so impressive, love the continuous development of the point motor assembly. Interesting point you have raised regarding 3D printed and brass for locomotives and stock, this together with your change of direction regarding track timbering materials makes for additional consideration. Thanks again, definitely worth the wait, so much content to mull over.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching. The change from ply timbering to FDM printed wasn't due to any shortcomings of the plywood, far from it - it looked great. But I was keen to test out the FDM printed timbering 'for real' as it were. I get lots of questions about Plug Track and simply wanted to be able to give an informed opinion about all of the options. I'm sure most folks will think me mad to have ripped it all up and started again when there was nothing wrong. But without experience of assembling both methods who am I to give advice? All the best, James

    • @1BCamden
      @1BCamden Месяц назад

      Thanks for taking the time on this one, opens up a number of options regarding final finish (staged) painting and weathering

  • @jadondinobile4403
    @jadondinobile4403 Месяц назад

    are you planing on doing OO scale commission's one day bc i would love to have a railway series edward OO scale model made by a fellow railway modeller

    • @thepacerman
      @thepacerman Месяц назад

      why dont you try and make it yourself, after all it is railway *modelling*

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      That's something I would be interested in having a go at. I'd be surprised is someone hasn't already done one tough. Would you be after a 3d printed body to fit a commercial mechanism? Thanks for watching, James

    • @jadondinobile4403
      @jadondinobile4403 Месяц назад

      @@BexhillWest yeah the hornby D16 has a same chassie like edward and and the body shell would fit on the chassie

  • @pauld2216
    @pauld2216 Месяц назад

    Casual test print in steel, love it.

  • @JohnTarbox
    @JohnTarbox Месяц назад

    While your models are incredible, I find your self-constructed tooling most interesting. Without good tooling, great models are not possible.

  • @davidorf3921
    @davidorf3921 Месяц назад

    I love the waggon lift, another way to add interest to a small layout

    • @JohnTarbox
      @JohnTarbox Месяц назад

      As an American, I have never heard of a wagon lift. Hopefully, you will do a video on this particular item.

    • @davidorf3921
      @davidorf3921 Месяц назад

      @@JohnTarbox most commonly seen as a method to load coal towers where the whole wagon was lifted to the top of a tower and tipped into the hopper, the one here is simpler, a basic inclined plane design allowing a wagon to be lifted a short distance perhaps 12 scale feet between two levels, to do this with a 2% gradient would require a 600 ft long 2% gradient as opposed to a slightly longer than one wagon length lift

    • @JohnTarbox
      @JohnTarbox Месяц назад

      @@davidorf3921 Thank you for the explanation. I am curious how this was powered, as substantial work would be required. Would some steam engine and gearing be used?

    • @davidorf3921
      @davidorf3921 Месяц назад

      @@JohnTarbox less power than you might imagine, typically some form of counterbalance system was used with smaller inclined planes, sometimes with passenger versions all you needed to do was have a water tank under the truck (when you had two equally sized lifts connected to each other, fill the tank of the one at the top slowly until it was heavier than the one at the bottom, gravity does the rest, you just need a decent break drum on the top wheel, at the bottom drain the water and repeat all day long, with the sort of arrangement James is doing, you would have a counterbalance weight probably rigged so that its the equivalent of the weight of the lift plus the empty wagon, again you can then add water to a tank on the counterweight or use steam or another source of power to lift just the weight of the coal or ore or whatever is in the wagons

  • @Marcuj10
    @Marcuj10 Месяц назад

    What a range of skills ! Delighted to hear that there is progress on the turntable controller .

  • @rodericfindlay4147
    @rodericfindlay4147 Месяц назад

    Very interesting. Fine workmanship is always an inspiration.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thank you Roderic, that's very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching, James

  • @Natterlee
    @Natterlee Месяц назад

    I really enjoy your videos and the care and detail that you are putting into creating as perfect a scale replica of Bexhill West as you can. Your ability to inspire modellers into increasing their skills by encouragement makes this film series a must for any serious railway modeller. You are particularly successful with your track videos and have taken a lot of the fear of point building away. Bexhill West Model Railway simply is the best modelling series around. One minor error I noted (sorry...) was referring to push-pull stock. For some reason which I don't know, the Southern tended to refer to their versions as pull-push. Maybe Mike King knows the answer. Finally got around to joining the S4 Society recently having been a regular visitor and exhibitor at their wonderful shows and admiring everything... Best of luck with the rest of the project and look forward to maybe seeing it at Scaleforum in the near future. Best wishes Natalie

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thank you Natalie, you are very kind. :) Also , well spotted about the push-pull/pull-push stock. You are of course quite correct. Hopefully I'll have an entry complete for the Scalefour Society Jubilee Layout Challenge in '26. I hope to see you then if not before. Do come along and say Hi. My best wishes, James

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm Месяц назад

    Please add nails on the fence lattices.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Good spot, I should do that. :)

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm Месяц назад

    Simply Superb!!!

  • @stretchedits
    @stretchedits Месяц назад

    Hi, a brilliant video. I don't know more than you either...............mechanical signal box interlocking has always seemed a dark art to me, but at the same time fascinating to look at. The people who designed those back when were pure genius..............Imagine those really big mechanical boxes with upwards of 100 levers, the design that went into those interlocking frames! Fantastic stuff and I can't wait to see what's next. Thanky ou for some great explanations of a tricky subject. All the very best Dave.

    • @BexhillWest
      @BexhillWest Месяц назад

      Thank you Dave, since posting this video I have become drawn-in by the dark-art of interlocking. It's a fascinating subject and I'm pleased I'm not alone in being in awe of how clever it all is. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @andrewbird3691
    @andrewbird3691 2 месяца назад

    I know it's 4 years after the video was posted, but I have just recently fitted some new slates onto a real roof and I thought I ought to mention that whilst you are correct about the ratio between width and height, the overlap should be less than half the slate length. So typically for my case of 10" x 20" slates, you'd see 8" exposed. Here's a link to a roofer training video where the guy works out the gauge (overlap) for a slate roof in that size ruclips.net/video/IJzadPi8F40/видео.html . Hope it helps, and thanks for the video series, I'm loving the switch to P4!