tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post499661528618817973..comments2024-03-18T13:50:25.722+00:00Comments on Michael's Model Railways: The railcar, a kettle, and some plastic ...Michael Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09740155011466713811noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-44195289664019467692010-03-31T12:36:37.419+01:002010-03-31T12:36:37.419+01:00...Or just use the can itself The low shunters in ......Or just use the can itself The low shunters in the Sussex Downs layout use xxxx beer can for the roof. <br />I've just worked out that I did those 15 years ago!!!Chris Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126638769396595508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-8881945798507648402010-03-30T23:22:18.206+01:002010-03-30T23:22:18.206+01:00Well spotted Steve, yes that photo was taken while...Well spotted Steve, yes that photo was taken while showing off progress at the Sussex Downs 009 group clubnight on Friday. Meanwhile the display layout was being tested for a trip to Alexandra Palace! <br /><br />It is just a circle of track on a board about 2'6" square, divided into two scenes, the front of which is visible while a display cabinet sits on the back. When the other side is finished we'll be able to reverse the layout to get a completely different scene - two layouts for the price of one!Michael Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740155011466713811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-51906487183335349912010-03-30T20:30:13.999+01:002010-03-30T20:30:13.999+01:00The cafe is on the micro layout used by the Sussex...The cafe is on the micro layout used by the Sussex Downs OO9 group when on publicity duties for the society.<br /><br />http://mickthornton.fotopic.net/p61973850.htmlstephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232601772280962705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-31808580290908804652010-03-30T19:06:18.610+01:002010-03-30T19:06:18.610+01:00Nice technique - and even nicer looking cafe in th...Nice technique - and even nicer looking cafe in the background of that photo. Tell us more...Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-32278187176706176002010-03-30T13:53:42.276+01:002010-03-30T13:53:42.276+01:00Cheers.
Metal thickness isn't really an issue...Cheers.<br /><br />Metal thickness isn't really an issue, you could argue the thicker stuff is stronger but I doubt it matters. The ribs didn't seem to be a problem in fact. In any case I don't drink Beer ...!<br /><br />To be honest, any tin/jar/bottle will do if it is the right radius and long enough, though my wife gave me an odd look as I raided the recycling wheelie-bin :-)Michael Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740155011466713811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400903239930176564.post-47095856141603040632010-03-30T12:18:54.079+01:002010-03-30T12:18:54.079+01:00Nice.
BTW beer cans work a little better (thinner...Nice. <br />BTW beer cans work a little better (thinner metal and smooth).<br />It's looking good.Chris Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126638769396595508noreply@blogger.com