Scratch-built Laser-cut Signal Box - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- As part of a demonstration project for my local model railway club, I set about designing, producing and assembling a laser-cut signal box for the Station Road layout.
0:00 Introduction
1:43 Background and research
3:27 Assembling key components
36:30 Conclusion - Навчання та стиль
Julian, your signal box is big enough. My old Hornby Signal box is 10 x 5cm. It has a brick bottom and a wooden upper section. My friend, got me started in 3D Printing, so I make walls, doors and windows, for any buildings I need. I have made a 6-bay Roundhouse, but it got damaged. Then I noticed the designer had not made a gap at the bottom of the doors to allow for the rails. He has now designed a Mark two-version. Good luck with the rest of the build. Martin. (Thailand) Have a good club meeting.
I like that box, Jules. I like long thin signal boxes, and they are common in confined spaces such as at stations where perhaps they need to squeeze onto an island platform at one end of the station 😎
Just about to jump straight onto the next instalment….😉🍻👍
Fantastic modelling Julian. The design and features are absolutely superb and the signal box will make a great addition to Station Road. Have a great meeting, Best wishes, Kevin =, Norfolk, UK
Very nice model
Really nice model Julian. It's certainly worth all of the effort and it's unique. BTW it's "Bee....dale"
Hi Julian. Great work so far on the signal box. I am looking forward to seeing how you progress in the next part. I have designed and built a couple of buildings for my layout, but I'm nowhere near your standard unfortunately. I normally prefer to use South Eastern Finecast sheets on mine, but there is nothing wrong with using textured papers either, especially as you can print them yourself. All the best. Mark.
P.s. Looking at the size of the original box, it was possibly a “gate box” with only signals protecting the crossing which may have been operated by the gateman from the box
I didn't show an interior view of the signal box but I do have some images showing 27 levers are present.
Great step by step build of your upper floor of the signal box Julian, hope all goes well with your meeting. Your right about N gauge builds it always amazes me how Michael does his builds take care regards Barry. 👍
Absolutely amazing!
A very interesting update Julian!!!! Many thanks for sharing! Cheers Onno.
Truely wonderful Julian.
Brilliant build Julian. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
All the best from Portugal
! enjoyed that one chum, looking forward to part 2 cheers Paul
Fantastic Julian, you must have got great satisfaction in creating that Signal Box. Also love the idea of going to members homes each month.,\. Cheers Greg
Great video, good luck with your meeting. Take care - Kevin
good build on channel scratch build work and build are cool to do scratch builds on my layout keep up the good vids thanks lee
Wow Julian that’s awesome mate you have a great talent well done 🥃🥃👍🏻
Nice to have a break away from the viaduct with this mesmerising video. The end pieces you covered with brick papers before laser cutting them. Why didn’t you do that for all the parts?. I’m sure there’s a good reason, I’m just curious.
Can’t wait for the next one Julian.
The downside to laser cutting with the brick texture pre-applied is you don't get the brickwork on the edges where windows and doors are and you'd also have a visible seam at the corners of the building.
What you need sir is micro chisels from 0.5mm to 4mm from Amazon , all square edges ideal for fiddly cuts they make life a breeze , I’ve also made my own round ones from different sized mini screwdrivers ground down and sharpen😂d … cracking layout out you have young man…❤
Bee Dale
Hi Juilian, what model of laser cutter do you have? Nice video.
I use an older Ortur laser but with an upgraded laser module (20w). Here's a video I did about a year ago on the laser.... ua-cam.com/video/ARz9HBc0aK0/v-deo.htmlsi=uD6LzZi8qAbw-C3z
Fabulous Model and design, I enjoyed watching this Vid. I model N Gauge and agree with you on Mr Chandwell, he is a Genius, If you enjoy looking at the scratch-build thingy, check out ''Wrenton'' N Gauge layout too.. He is our N Gauge God.. Keep up the good work, enjoying the disused viaduct too.
Thanks for the 'Wrenton' tip, I'll look him up.
@@StationRoadModelRailway Most welcome... dosn't show much of his methods, but it's an N Gauge masterpiece.. for a oo/ho scratch building genius check out Boomer Diorama. Happy Modelling.
@@chuffinel7676 I do watch Boomer, he is brilliant.
Hi Julian. Another fascinating build, which should it become available, I would like to have on my layout when I finally get round to it. I am in no way a designer of any kind, but if I could make any suggestion, it would be to make the door laminated so it would be easier to fix and therefore wouldn't need an extra frame. I.e, make the door and frame together the right size to fit in the opening and then a larger piece to enable it to be fixed from the inside? Silly me, who am I to give a great designer like yourself any tuition or ideas? !!. Looking forward already to the next instalment and the next video on the disused viaduct. Keep up the excellent work and content, Lawrence.
Hi Julian, great video, thanks, very interesting, just one question were the window sections lazer cut as the other sections? also was the window glazing material adhered to the cut sections after cutting? Regards Barry.
I make my windows using the Cricut Joy vinyl cutting machine. This cuts shapes from self-adhesive vinyl, in this case window frames, which are then stuck to clear acetate, trimmed out and then stuck to the inside of the walls lining them up with the window apertures.
@@StationRoadModelRailway Thanks for the reply Julian, much appreciated.
Great video, Julian. Model is looking very good. Do you use Inkscape for your designing. Cheers Peter from across the ditch.
I have dabbled in Inkscape but as a Graphic Designer, I have Adobe Illustrator at my disposal.
@@StationRoadModelRailway . Thanks Julian, I used to use Sketchup but it’s latest version doesn’t impress me, I am still looking for an economical CAD program, I don’t use it enough to justify a subscription. Cheers Peter.
Impressive build, would you be be putting this into production
Possibly, although there's a lot more to this build compared to the viaduct, despite the size difference.
Is the "Wizard" still around in the town centre? It's been 23 years since I was last in New Zealand, probably about time I returned!!, Lawrence
I think the Wizard is still about, maybe not so much in the public eye now.
Its pronounced Bee Dale, not Bed Ale.
By whom?