I find, like you, sometimes when making a to-do list it's helpful to add some very small minor tasks to it so that you can feel like you're getting more stuff done because you get to check off more items on the list
I usually start with general jobs, then split them up into more well defined tasks! It also helps with fitting the whole list onto the screen at any one time! Lol! All the best, Ian.
Good to see more progress Ian. I think we have all had that sinking feeling when a drill goes through faster than we expected. I now use a short piece of 3/4" square wood to sit under the drill chuck so that if it goes down suddenly its stopped by the wood before it hits the baseboard (or worse the scenery where I'm fitting on completed parts of the layout). Ever closer to being able to fit this a working section on the layout. Stephen
Thanks Stephen! That's a good tip! I did something similar when drilling the second hole and used a piece of foam offcut for protection! I didn't get it on film though as I was a bit flummoxed by losing control of the drill in the first place! Yes, it shouldn't be too long before I have trains running along this section! :) All the best, Ian.
Hi Ned! I'm glad you found the video helpful! Yes, I think it's important to share mistakes, as hopefully it shows that progress can be made, even if everything doesn't go exactly according to plan! All the best, Ian.
Morning Ian, one benefit of a list is being able to put ticks next to the items 🙂 Your meticulous planning and method looks like it should result in a robust Tricky Bit, which hopefully won't have any tricks up its sleeve once it's hidden away!
Good morning Jonathan! I do like a good list! :) Finger's crossed that what you say is true, and it'll be smooth sailing with the Tricky Bit once it's installed! All the best, Ian.
Evening Ian. Some progress on the tricky section. Now you very carefully cut the webbing to move a sleeper to one side to allow the soldering to be done. I might be wrong but what are going to do with the sleeper as it won't slide back in position due to the soldered wires ? Where I've soldered under the track I remove the sleeper and then glue in a sleeper in 3 parts - between the rails and the two ends. Once ballasted you can't tell its not actually fixed to the rails😊 cheers Euan
Good morning Euan! You make an excellent point mate! The sleepers do slide back a little, but won't always be evenly spaced! This section will be in a non-scenic area, so I thought I'd experiment! I've now got a better method which involves soldering the wires next to a sleeper, instead of underneath it! It involves cutting more webbing, but should allow me to space the sleepers more evenly! I'll see if I can give your method a go too! :) All the best, Ian.
Morning Ian, well, a bit more progress on the tricky bit! Soldering looks easy to you now, lol! One of the dark arts mastered…? I’ve made good progress in the cabin this week but stopped now as paint as been purchased and lounge decoration to commence asap! It was good while it lasted 🙄😂 Cheers Ian, John
Good morning John! Yes, it's coming along, slowly and steadily! I'm still not super confident with soldering, but think I'm getting better, especially with the things I'm starting to do more regularly! Practice makes perfect, as they say! I'm looking forward to seeing what you've been up to! Well, in the cabin, not in the lounge! Lol! Good luck with the decorating! All the best, Ian.
Hi Ian, more progress made, getting closer to getting the tricky bit completed! Then it will be plain sailing onto the other track layin! Not yet done any dropper wire soldering I cheat and use the pre-soldered wires to fish plates which can get expensive if using a lot of them with DCC! Cheers for now, Gary.
Hi Gary! Thanks! I've got the inclines to do next, and still haven't figured out exactly how I'm going to do them, so they may end up being even trickier!!! :) I do have some of those pre-soldered fishplates, but I didn't like how they forced you into where you had to place the droppers, which could sometimes coincide with baseboard cross bracing if you were unlucky! Still looking forward to what you've been up to since your last update! Hopefully we'll get to see something before Christmas? Cheers, Ian.
Hello there Ian
Nice work you’re making great progress.
Keep up the great work
Nat🚂👍
Hi Nat! Thanks very much! Will do! :) Cheers, Ian.
I find, like you, sometimes when making a to-do list it's helpful to add some very small minor tasks to it so that you can feel like you're getting more stuff done because you get to check off more items on the list
I usually start with general jobs, then split them up into more well defined tasks! It also helps with fitting the whole list onto the screen at any one time! Lol! All the best, Ian.
Good to see more progress Ian. I think we have all had that sinking feeling when a drill goes through faster than we expected. I now use a short piece of 3/4" square wood to sit under the drill chuck so that if it goes down suddenly its stopped by the wood before it hits the baseboard (or worse the scenery where I'm fitting on completed parts of the layout). Ever closer to being able to fit this a working section on the layout. Stephen
Thanks Stephen! That's a good tip! I did something similar when drilling the second hole and used a piece of foam offcut for protection! I didn't get it on film though as I was a bit flummoxed by losing control of the drill in the first place! Yes, it shouldn't be too long before I have trains running along this section! :) All the best, Ian.
Electrifying 💡 Top tinning tips 👍 Best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️
Haha! Thanks for watching Paul! All the best, Ian.
Thanks for showing your techniques, I learned a lot. And thanks for showing your mistakes, with which I can identify and sympathize.
Hi Ned! I'm glad you found the video helpful! Yes, I think it's important to share mistakes, as hopefully it shows that progress can be made, even if everything doesn't go exactly according to plan! All the best, Ian.
Morning Ian, one benefit of a list is being able to put ticks next to the items 🙂 Your meticulous planning and method looks like it should result in a robust Tricky Bit, which hopefully won't have any tricks up its sleeve once it's hidden away!
Good morning Jonathan! I do like a good list! :) Finger's crossed that what you say is true, and it'll be smooth sailing with the Tricky Bit once it's installed! All the best, Ian.
Well, it's nice to save fun work for later.
Hi Frank! It certainly is! Cheers, Ian.
progress is progress, and with the methodology you have slow but steady and producing something that should be highly reliable is worth it
Thank you! I really hope my slow and steady approach will win the day! Cheers, Ian.
Nice bit of advertising for the drill you were using.....LOL
Haha! Wish they were sponsoring me Mike! Lol! They're very good drills! :) All the best, Ian.
Evening Ian. Some progress on the tricky section. Now you very carefully cut the webbing to move a sleeper to one side to allow the soldering to be done. I might be wrong but what are going to do with the sleeper as it won't slide back in position due to the soldered wires ? Where I've soldered under the track I remove the sleeper and then glue in a sleeper in 3 parts - between the rails and the two ends. Once ballasted you can't tell its not actually fixed to the rails😊 cheers Euan
Good morning Euan! You make an excellent point mate! The sleepers do slide back a little, but won't always be evenly spaced! This section will be in a non-scenic area, so I thought I'd experiment! I've now got a better method which involves soldering the wires next to a sleeper, instead of underneath it! It involves cutting more webbing, but should allow me to space the sleepers more evenly! I'll see if I can give your method a go too! :) All the best, Ian.
Morning Ian, well, a bit more progress on the tricky bit! Soldering looks easy to you now, lol! One of the dark arts mastered…?
I’ve made good progress in the cabin this week but stopped now as paint as been purchased and lounge decoration to commence asap! It was good while it lasted 🙄😂
Cheers Ian, John
Good morning John! Yes, it's coming along, slowly and steadily! I'm still not super confident with soldering, but think I'm getting better, especially with the things I'm starting to do more regularly! Practice makes perfect, as they say! I'm looking forward to seeing what you've been up to! Well, in the cabin, not in the lounge! Lol! Good luck with the decorating! All the best, Ian.
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Do not forget to add your st4aws you cut for the wires to go through when putting the track back on your section you are working on.......lol
Hi Andrew! Definitely not! I've got about 200 drinking straws ready to be cut to size for just that occasion! :) Cheers, Ian.
Hi Ian, more progress made, getting closer to getting the tricky bit completed! Then it will be plain sailing onto the other track layin! Not yet done any dropper wire soldering I cheat and use the pre-soldered wires to fish plates which can get expensive if using a lot of them with DCC! Cheers for now, Gary.
Hi Gary! Thanks! I've got the inclines to do next, and still haven't figured out exactly how I'm going to do them, so they may end up being even trickier!!! :) I do have some of those pre-soldered fishplates, but I didn't like how they forced you into where you had to place the droppers, which could sometimes coincide with baseboard cross bracing if you were unlucky! Still looking forward to what you've been up to since your last update! Hopefully we'll get to see something before Christmas? Cheers, Ian.
@@iansngauge Hi Ian, My plan is to get a video out before Christmas but no layout started but it will happen or thats the plan at least! 😉 Cheers Gary
Hi Ian. Hello!
Hello Paul! :)