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| Author: | DALDEI [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hand building a curved 75 deg crossing |
I need to build a 75 degree crossing based on 2 24" radius curves crossing. I just need one of these. I'm getting better at switch building (built about 10 now) so I'm hopeful I can do this. I downloaded the templates for 90deg and 60deg. I also watched the videos. My question is, what would be the prefered method of creating the outside track around the bends ? These are very sharp bends so I dont know if I can clip and bend a continous rail. So should I instead file 2 rail ends to the right angle and solder them ? or is there a way to bend rail at a 75deg angle ? I have the basic tools (pointform, stock helper) and 2 fixtures for switches but nothing quite like this. The other question is should I build the crossing first then put it in place and connect up the leading lines ? Or I had another idea. That is build the 2 crossing curves fully (I have PCB ties and the curved fixtures) , then overlay them and cut the rails where they intersect ? Then fill in loose rail where needed (the guard rails etc). Suggestions welcome. |
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| Author: | emccamey [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hand building a curved 75 deg crossing |
Look through the following link: http://www.westportterminal.de/howtoscrcrossings.html Custom, hand laid crossings are an art from. I've done several - but each one was created differently. Some fully curved crossings were done piece by piece. I've also done continuous rail one route with a butted joint and then fitted the crossing pieces. Experiment with some materials, you'll find what approach works for you. -ed- |
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| Author: | DALDEI [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hand building a curved 75 deg crossing |
Thank you your page is exactly what I was looking for ! |
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