i have said it before. You are a great Railroad builder/constructor/designer. I have been absolutely fascinated by how this build is progressing and the way you express your reasons as you go along. Brilliant Peter. All the best from Sunny Surrey in England. Cheers
Sometimes things look different in full-sized 3D than they do on a small flat plan, so it's best to be willing and able to make these small changes on the fly. The important thing is to fully work out any possible knock-on effect before diverting from the plan.
As an Aussie, I’d love to see this in it’s installed form. Is it the largest build you’ve ever undertaken? I can’t imagine the wealth and dedication of your client.
Zeus is just telling you to make sure you do the job right! My wife's pitty does the same thing when I lay on the floor to crack my back and I end up with a face full of dog slobber. they are the best dogs
Actually, being first wouldn't be too difficult as my videos always go live at exactly the same time each week. I know of a few people who wait up for each installment to drop before going to bed.
Great stuff Peter. Small oops I spotted... the clips seem to be in the wrong sequence - after resolving the notch you say you are moving on to lay roadbed and track but instead we jump back in time to getting the first lap of sub-roadbed built. Still fascinating to watch the process as you build this monster.
Make sure you leave enough space under the desk overhang so the dispatcher will not hit his knees on the desk support beam. Or maybe put some foam pipe wrap on the bottom edge of the beam to soften the blow
Was it just my imagination, or when you edited the video, did the portion where you were installing the two approach track sections to the helix (and adjusting for the 1/8" roadbed difference) inserted too early in the finished video? Still, a great installment. I love how Zeus 'assists' you with installing the wiring!
Any thought given to raising the dispatchers area so they can see over the helix whilst sitting at the desk? Small ladder, raised platform? Or step-over and in?
To join rails of different heights, start by putting a rail joiner on the taller rail. Solder it (without filling the protruding end), then flatten it with pliers and bend up or down as required until it is at exactly the right height to form a shelf for the other rail. Then solder the other rail on top of it and clean up any imperfections with a file.
Sorry, kind of late viewing. Don’t wish to alarm, but looks like Zeus was limping on left front(?). If he still seems to favor it, you might have him checked if you hadn’t yet.
i have said it before. You are a great Railroad builder/constructor/designer. I have been absolutely fascinated by how this build is progressing and the
way you express your reasons as you go along. Brilliant Peter. All the best from Sunny Surrey in England. Cheers
I really like the jig that marks the curves and easements consistently. I continue to be amazed by your skills! Take care.
Now we have something else in common: our dogs share the same enthusiasm for the creeper! Oh so distracting 😉 Great stuff as always, Peter.
Quite an impressive build and layout.
It is so good to hear Zuse love to play with you😅
That marking tool is ace!
Building a helix is a 'nightmare' on it's own. Knowing it also had to fit in a basement later, makes it even harder. Respect!
The biggest complexity is ensuring that it can come apart into two pieces to get it down the stairs.
Your doing a fine job of this layout and its good to hear you are human by showing and explaining your mishaps. You know, A dog is mans best friend.
Sometimes things look different in full-sized 3D than they do on a small flat plan, so it's best to be willing and able to make these small changes on the fly. The important thing is to fully work out any possible knock-on effect before diverting from the plan.
Peter very impressive, I guess you put the new workshop to good use, very big layout
Thank you for sharing Zeus.
Really looking awesome. Going to be quite the thing when you pack it into a container for transport.
It will the most extreme game of 3D-tetris ever.
I have days like you described. I set out to do a particular job, and I realize I have six things I have to do first!
Amazing work as usual.
This is going to be one heck of a layout!!
As an Aussie, I’d love to see this in it’s installed form. Is it the largest build you’ve ever undertaken? I can’t imagine the wealth and dedication of your client.
The client regularly leaved comments on my videos. Maybe you and he can get together sometime.
@@mpeterllI would definitely be up for that
great update, again! this is one massive layout.. how are you planning on shipping it to the customer ?
Zeus is just telling you to make sure you do the job right!
My wife's pitty does the same thing when I lay on the floor to crack my back and I end up with a face full of dog slobber. they are the best dogs
It really is an engineering marvel!
Not deliberately trying to be first but shit happens.. as usual a brilliant plan to action Peter.. thankyou.
Actually, being first wouldn't be too difficult as my videos always go live at exactly the same time each week. I know of a few people who wait up for each installment to drop before going to bed.
Great stuff Peter. Small oops I spotted... the clips seem to be in the wrong sequence - after resolving the notch you say you are moving on to lay roadbed and track but instead we jump back in time to getting the first lap of sub-roadbed built. Still fascinating to watch the process as you build this monster.
You are correct. I'm not sure how it happened - maybe my video-editing software was playing a prank on me.
Make sure you leave enough space under the desk overhang so the dispatcher will not hit his knees on the desk support beam. Or maybe put some foam pipe wrap on the bottom edge of the beam to soften the blow
Was it just my imagination, or when you edited the video, did the portion where you were installing the two approach track sections to the helix (and adjusting for the 1/8" roadbed difference) inserted too early in the finished video? Still, a great installment. I love how Zeus 'assists' you with installing the wiring!
You are correct. I'm not sure how it happened - maybe my video-editing software was playing a prank on me.
Any thought given to raising the dispatchers area so they can see over the helix whilst sitting at the desk? Small ladder, raised platform? Or step-over and in?
Great work. I am always in awe of your craftsmanship. One question how do you join PECO code 55 streamline with Micro Engineering track?
To join rails of different heights, start by putting a rail joiner on the taller rail. Solder it (without filling the protruding end), then flatten it with pliers and bend up or down as required until it is at exactly the right height to form a shelf for the other rail. Then solder the other rail on top of it and clean up any imperfections with a file.
@@mpeterll thanks!
Another great video! How will the dispatcher access the desk? Not be using a creeper I hope!
Oh, I missed the explanation regarding the duckunder.
Sorry, kind of late viewing. Don’t wish to alarm, but looks like Zeus was limping on left front(?). If he still seems to favor it, you might have him checked if you hadn’t yet.
Maybe he stood on something in the workshop. Even if he did, that was recorded several months ago.
Zues has it right.