Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Please be aware that I am in no way trying to pass this off as my own idea or design!! All credit for this design must go to Mick!! I'm not trying to tread on Micks toes or anything and will remove this if Mick or anyone else is offended I just thought a few pics might see a few more people adopting this idea. So here goes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I used a 60mm holesaw for my arch openings but they are available from 10mm upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Work out how much 'meat' you want to remain above your arch then add half the diameter of your holesaw to give you your drill centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Drill a hole with your holesaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 You can then break out the waste quite easily with screwdriver or chisel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 You'll then be able to remove the little cylinder of waste which I'm sure someone will be able to use for modelling something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I think drew a line with a square from the outermost part of the hole to the bottom of the block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 And then another line across the bottom of the block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 These are you cut lines and should ensure your piers aren't tapered and are square. I used a cheap saw bought from my local JTF store for my cuts and it flew through them in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 You should then end up with something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 With the centre removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 The bit of block you take out can be saved for other projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 If you start with a clean floor you can sweep up the dust and mix it 2 parts dust to 1 part cement and use it as a grout or filler on your viaduct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Et Voila!!! One arch done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineDriver Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Excellent, Mark, and fingers still intact what more could a man want! ....... Catcliffe's ok, but I wouldn't fancy your chances on a scale model of Ribblehead though! Although think how much you could save on GLOVES every winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks Nige mate!! As it happens I was planning on a model of Ribble head! ! I may get an apprentice to do all the cuts though!! On a serious note though that's not the definitive guide. I'm open to comments, criticism, etc, etc. I'm sure someone will have an easier, quicker or even better method. That's just what works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineDriver Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Oh ok, if we must be serious, then it's far and away better than anything I could do, so well done chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baimor Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I just hope Mick doesn't mind me pinching his idea and doing a 'how to' on it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 No, Mick doesn't mind. Certainly no offence taken on my part Mark and I'm delighted you've published details of how you constructed your own viaduct. I'm pleased that someone else can see the merits of using these lightweight building blocks and believes they are worth using. They most definitely beat casting in concrete which was originally how I was going to proceed. I also found it somewhat amusing that you feel all those offcuts and the dustpan of 'dust' can be used somewhere else on the layout - I just slung it all in the dustbin! Looking forward to seeing what use you put them to. As for criticism I don't have any. Is there a better way? There's probably lots of different ways to make use of these blocks and you've given details here of one way that works for you. It's sure to lead to others having a go in the future because as we know, every layout needs a viaduct (along with a windmill I should add). I take my hat off to you because when I first saw the finished article I never realised what it was. Yes, of course I knew it was a blooming viaduct, but I didn't initially realise what you'd made it from. When I read further it made me smile so good on you. Now I'm thinking of a model of Glenfinnan viaduct so how to make a concrete viaduct.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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